By Kevin Lewis:
7 UP
WR Michael Floyd, Arizona Cardinals (FD $4,900, DK $3,200)
He caught a touchdown last week, and was close on a couple of others. He might be the best punt play this week as he goes up against Baltimore’s god awful pass defense.
WR Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis Colts (FD $6,500, DK $5,200)
Moncrief is the most targeted receiver on the Colts and has scored a touchdown in every single game Andrew Luck has played this year. How TY Hilton is STILL more expensive than him is something I can’t figure out but will still exploit. Moncrief will also get a lot of Brandon Browner who has been bad by whatever metric or eye test you want to use.
TE Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (FD $6,000, DK $4,900)
I really don’t like recommending Kansas city receiving options anymore as they are essentially being imprisoned by their terrible QB. That said, Kelce is still relatively cheap and Pittsburgh has given up the second most fantasy points to tight ends.
QB Ryan Tannehiill, Miami Dolphins (FD $7,700, DK $5,700) Tannehill has been relatively productive of late as he’s thrown seven TDS in his last three games. Houston and Miami both run a ton of plays and Houston gives up the sixth most fantasy points to QBs. Tannehill could be in for a nice day in Miami
WR Eric Decker, New York Jets (FD $6,200, DK $5,300)
I think Belichick is going to load up on stopping Marshall and Ivory. Decker has scored a TD in each of the last six games he’s played for the Jets. I think his ceiling is high for this week especially if the Jwets end up passing more than they want.
TE Ladarius Green, San Diego Chargers (FD $5,100, DK $2,900)
Oakland is the worst team in the NFL at defending TEs. San Diego passes the ball very well and often and doesn’t run it very well. Antonio Gates will either not suit up or be limited if he does. Do with this information whatever you will. Green is extremely appealing on DK
WR Steve Smith, Baltimore Ravens (FD $6,900, DK $6,200)
Tavon Austin and Martavis Bryant both scored twice against the Ravens. I’m assuming Baltimore’s defense will give up a lot of points which will make a lot of passing necessary. I like his upside this week.
7 Down
HB Jonathan Stewart, Baltimore Ravens (FD $6,700, DK $4,000)
Not only has Stewart been an epic disappointment this year but the Eagles haven’t given up a single touchdown to running backs all year. Look elsewhere.
QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (FD $8,100, DK $7,200)
For a guy who hasn’t put up big numbers and is currently handing the ball off to the most prolific back in the league, Ryan is just too damn expensive. Avoid.
WR Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders (FD $7,300, DK $6,500)
Cooper will likely see a lot of Jason Verett who’s been one of the best CBs in football thus far this year. If I’m going to target a Raiders WR it would be Michael Crabtree who Derek Carr has targeted more than Cooper anyway.
RB Christine Michael, Dallas Cowboys (FD $5,600, DK $3,000)
Just don’t do it to yourself. Please. Don’t.
RB Rashad Jennings, New York Giants (FD $6,300, DK $4,000).
The Dallas run defense is getting a little better and Jennings workload is far too unreliable to rely on. You can find better options in his price range.
QB Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles (FD $7,700, DK $6,100)
Bradford looks bad and the Panthers are giving up the sixth least amount of fantasy points.
WR Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles (FD $6,600, DK $6,400)
Jordan Matthews has had a rough beginning to the season as he has been inconsistent with his hands and has had a rough time getting open. Bradford is struggling too and I expect this game to be a slugfest. There are better options in his price range that are way less stressful.
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