Thanksgiving GPP Thoughts

Typing this up quickly as I've been writing now for far too long today and need some sleep before the games start.

Quarterback
At the quarterback position, I'm going with Chase Daniel pretty much everywhere. I don't think the drop off between Trubisky and Chase Daniel is that significant. No one will blame you if you want to go with Brees or Ryan, but I want to get some of the superstars in that game and by going expensive at the quarterback position you lose out on those guys.

Running Back-
This week is really simple. In GPP's there are five running backs that I'm considering in these games.

Obvious Plays
Alvin Kamara
Ezekiel Elliott
Mark Ingram

Under the Radar Plays:

Tarik Cohen- Chase Daniel will continue to check down in this game and much like Taylor Gabriel who is mentioned later in this article, both will be utilized heavily in the passing game.

Theo Riddick- With no Kerryon Johnson, Theo Riddick should see significant volume this week. Many will like LeGarrette Blount, but I prefer him in cash instead of GPP as he does not have the upside that Riddick does. If the Lions get down in this game, Riddick could see significant work out of the passing game in this one.

Wide Receiver-
The key to this slate is to find the value on this slate at the wide receivers. There are a number of guys who are intriguing this week.

Obviously, Julio Jones, Michael Thomas are the two guys that you should be trying to work into your lineup.

Taylor Gabriel- Breakaway speed and should be looking at significant work in underneath routes as they look to get Gabriel in space. Chase Daniel does not have the strongest arm and therefore will look at getting the ball out to playmakers who can make the big play.

Bruce Ellington- Matched up against a gambling cornerback in Prince Amukamara who has struggled the last two weeks and will continue to play a significant role in this offense.

Michael Gallup- Cheap and in an ideal matchup if Quinton Dunbar is out as he's facing Danny Johnson who has been one of the worst cornerbacks in football. You can read more about Johnson here which was a game breakdown I wrote up about this game on Footballguys.

Mohamed Sanu- Sanu is in the best matchup of any receiver in this game as he's going up against P.J. Williams who has been one of the worst slot corners in football. Sanu has tremendous upside this week.

Anthony Miller- Has touchdown equity as he has scored five touchdowns this season. Was on the second team earlier this year so he and Daniel should have some chemistry.

Tight End-

Jordan Reed is the clear cut guy here as he and Colt McCoy have had a history dating back to the last time Colt McCoy has played for a significant period of time.

If you want to be different, Trey Burton or Austin Hooper would be the other guys to target on this slate.

Defense-
The Saints on FanDuel are too cheap and the Bears on DraftKings are too cheap, that's the route I'm going this week.