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Quarterback
Ryan Tannehill, MIA vs NYJ ($7,300) – This is about as good as it's going to get for Tannehill. He's at home with a good matchup and has extra time to prepare with the Dolphins coming off the bye. Tannehill now has a running game that has to be respected along with two potent receiving weapons in DeVante Parker and Jarvis Landy. Also, Kenny Stills is capable of occasionally making a play and, as mentioned, the Jets are a good matchup. They're giving up the most passing yards per game (289) and rank in the bottom third in most defensive categories against the pass (TDs against, YPA and QB rating). This price isn't so cheap that frugal fantasy owners will be paying close attention, either, making him a contrarian play this weekend.
Sam Bradford, MIN vs DET ($7,400) – In DFS it's important to have a short memory about a player and look ahead to their prospects for the following week. Bradford is the type of guy who fits that rule this week after a poor showing Monday night against a suspect Bears defense. He finished with 13.12 fantasy points, making it five out of his six starts that he's established something of a floor. The attraction this week is that he'll head back home in an outstanding matchup against the Lions. Even after keeping Brock Osweiler in check last week, Detroit has still allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks (21.4 per game).
Quarterback
Ryan Tannehill, MIA vs NYJ ($7,300) – This is about as good as it's going to get for Tannehill. He's at home with a good matchup and has extra time to prepare with the Dolphins coming off the bye. Tannehill now has a running game that has to be respected along with two potent receiving weapons in DeVante Parker and Jarvis Landy. Also, Kenny Stills is capable of occasionally making a play and, as mentioned, the Jets are a good matchup. They're giving up the most passing yards per game (289) and rank in the bottom third in most defensive categories against the pass (TDs against, YPA and QB rating). This price isn't so cheap that frugal fantasy owners will be paying close attention, either, making him a contrarian play this weekend.
Sam Bradford, MIN vs DET ($7,400) – In DFS it's important to have a short memory about a player and look ahead to their prospects for the following week. Bradford is the type of guy who fits that rule this week after a poor showing Monday night against a suspect Bears defense. He finished with 13.12 fantasy points, making it five out of his six starts that he's established something of a floor. The attraction this week is that he'll head back home in an outstanding matchup against the Lions. Even after keeping Brock Osweiler in check last week, Detroit has still allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks (21.4 per game).
Running Back
Charcandrick West, KC vs JAC ($5,600) – It appears as if Spencer Ware will miss this week's game after leaving Sunday's contest with a concussion. West took over as the main ball-carrier in that one, finishing with 60 yards from scrimmage. In addition, Jamaal Charles has been placed on IR so there's not many good options past West — leaving him in line for a busy game. The hope here is that Ware stung enough people with his injury-dud last week that they'll ignore the Kansas City backfield. However, it's probably more likely that Ware ends up extremely chalky and the type of guy not to fade in a cash game.
Tim Hightower, NO at SF ($6,100) – Hightower might be just as chalky as West this weekend with the caveat that nobody knows if Mark Ingram is still in the doghouse or not. If Hightower is anointed the main running back by head coach Sean Payton this week, he becomes a must-start due to the matchup. The 49ers have been awful against the run since the first game of the season, giving up an average of 5.1 yards per carry and over 205 yards per game since Week 1. That said, not only are they giving up volume but they're allowing very efficient stats to the opposition as well. Watch for reports heading into the weekend about how the carries will be divided up in the Saints' backfield.
Wide Receiver
Tyrell Williams, SD vs TEN ($5,600) – William's last four games look like this in terms of fantasy points: 0.9, 17.5, 4.3 and 20.2. Two of those games were good and the other two were against the Broncos. Williams missed practice Wednesday but reported he'll be ready to play Sunday, putting to rest any doubts about his status. The Titans have to travel across the country to play this game and present a favorable matchup for wide receivers. Furthermore, Williams has surpassed Travis Benjamin in terms of upside given his unique combination of size and speed.
Corey Coleman, CLE vs DAL ($5,600) – This is a pick for GPPs as it's always tough to predict what a player will do coming off an injury. Coleman's broken hand is completely healed to the point that no protective equipment was needed during practice when he was catching passes Wednesday. The emergence of Terrelle Pryor will mean softer coverage for Coleman who should start opposite him this weekend. The matchup for Dallas should be decent with them coming off the Sunday night game without corner Morris Claiborne and safety Barry Church. Also, Coleman had 24.9 fantasy points in his second game as a professional, also showing how much upside he has.
Tight End
Kyle Rudolph, MIN vs DET ($5,000) – Earlier it was discussed how bad the Lions have been at giving up fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. One of the reasons why? They're also giving up the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends per game (11.8) fueled by eight touchdowns this year. Rudolph is a big red-zone target and the Vikings should be able to move the ball better in this game than they did Monday night. Look for a double-digit showing of fantasy points from Rudolph, something that's happened in three of the six starts that Bradford has made.
Kicker
Mason Crosby, GB vs IND ($4,700) – It's always a good idea to take a kicker at home, especially if his team is favored in what's supposed to be the highest scoring game of the week. It looks like the Packers and their offense have turned the corner with an average of 26.2 points per game over their last five. Mason has only missed once at home this season and has scored nine, 11, 12 and 11 fantasy points in his four games at Lambeau.
Defense
Philadelphia Eagles at NYG ($4,600) – The Eagles have been an opportunistic defense this season and Ben McAdoo's conservative game plan with predictable play calling should bode well for fantasy. The Eagles have scored double-digit fantasy points in five of their seven games this season, the only team in the league to do so. The have at least two sacks and one interception in every game except one, so look for them to continue that trend in New York this weekend.
