Saturday, December 22, 2018

Week 16 Overview

Quarterback-

At the quarterback position this week there are really two choices in cash who coincidentally are both in the same game. The choice depends on the rest of your roster build, as you can either spend up or go down.

Nick Foles-
Foles is likely going to be the chalk this week going up against a Texans secondary that has struggled as of late. The Texans have allowed 300+ yards in three of their last four games and allowed Sam Darnold to throw for 253 last week. This is a unit that has allowed two passing touchdowns in three of their last four games as well. Foles' price remains too cheap on both DraftKings and FanDuel at just $4,700 and $6,000 respectively. He will likely be the highest owned cash game quarterback on both sites.

DeShaun Watson-
The matchup is perfect for Watson, as he's facing the Eagles who have allowed 269 yards passing or more in every game except one since Week 4. The one time they did not was the Redskins game in which Mark Sanchez played a majority of the game. The Eagles secondary has been horrendous as of late as they have been decimated with injury. The only question for Watson is whether he has the upside to justify the price as over his last 8 games he has gone over 20 fantasy points in just four of those games. With no Lamar Miller, the Texans will look to Watson's arm to lead them against the Eagles.

Other options-
Andrew Luck- FanDuel/DraftKings GPP
Dak Prescott- FanDuel/DraftKings GPP
Ben Roethlisberger- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP

Running Back-

Ezekiel Elliott needs to be in strong consideration for all of your lineups this week as he is in a perfect matchup. The Buccaneers have allowed four of the last five running backs they have faced to go for over 100 yards. The defensive line is good for Tampa Bay, but their linebackers are a major issue. Elliott has been utilized in the passing game as well as he has 25 receptions over his last three games.

Other Options-
Saquon Barkley- DraftKings Cash/GPP due to price
Marlon Mack- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP
Elijah McGuire- DraftKings GPP, FanDuel Cash/GPP
Christian McCaffrey- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP
Leonard Fournette- FanDuel/DraftKings GPP
Nick Chubb- FanDuel/DraftKings GPP
C.J. Anderson- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP

Wide Receiver-
There are a number of great options this week on the high-end as DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, and Michael Thomas are all in fantastic matchups. The best play of this group, however, is DeAndre Hopkins going up against the Eagles. Keke Coutee and Lamar Miller are both out this week, so it is all Hopkins in this one. We've seen the Eagles give up some of the biggest games to opponents in giving up 10/217/3 to Amari Cooper and have allowed 70 yards receiving or more to 7 receivers over their last six games.

Other options-
Davante Adams- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP
Robert Woods- FanDuel/DraftKings Cash
Robby Anderson-  FanDuel/DraftKings Cash/GPP
Josh Reynolds- 19 targets over last two games FanDuel/Draftkings Cash/GPP
Sterling Shepard- FanDuel/DraftKings GPP
Stefon Diggs- FanDuel Cash/GPP DraftKings GPP

Tight End-
Eric Ebron is basically the must play on FanDuel at just $6,100 as he's too cheap, he's the first player I'm starting with on every lineup.

On DraftKings, there are a few players, it's really between Zach Ertz, Evan Engram, David Njoku, and Blake Jarwin. My favorite GPP play is Evan Engram and my favorite cash guy is Zach Ertz.




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