Week 4 was big for the value plays! Everyone (apologies to the injured McLaurin) met or exceeded expectations! If you started your builds around the values and then inserted the high priced chalk, you probably did OK for yourself.
Plenty of injury news to monitor in week 5. The status of Davante Adams and James Conner are just two that are going be vital for this slate.
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QUARTERBACK
Teddy Bridgewater ($5,200), New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
This will be an interesting game as the Saints are winning with stellar defense and the Buccaneers are doing it with big offense. Since this is in the dome, I will lean towards an offensive game. If the Saints are going to score, the best way is through the air as the Bucs are becoming a pass funnel defense. Teddy needs to get the ball in Kamara and Thomas’ hands on short routes and let them do their thing. If you need to save salary at QB, Teddy is a good option.
RUNNING BACK
Jaylen Samuels ($4,100), Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens:
NOTE: Please monitor injury news this weekend as it appears James Conner is truly a game time decision.
This is only at play if Conner sits. The Steelers offense realized they need to change their identity with Mason Rudolph at the helm. They went with some new looks and utilized Jaylen Samuels in the wildcat. Jaylen was a TE in college so he can catch the ball, if he gets the starting nod he will see plenty of touches/targets and will be a top value play on the slate.
WIDE RECEIVER
Auden Tate ($3,500), Cincinnati Bengals vs. Arizona Cardinals:
Going to be highly owned but for good reason. John Ross and his 8 targets a game are on IR and the Bengals are going up against one of the fastest paced teams in the league, add to this a bad Cardinals defense and you have a recipe for fantasy success. At Auden’s price tag you don’t need much for him to pay off. Don’t get cute and fade him and cash games, take the free play and move on.
Will Fuller ($4,500) Houston Texans vs. Atlanta Falcons:
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Love this game for a stack and the majority will (rightfully so) flock to a combination of Hopkins and/or Julio. Will Fuller has a huge market share in this offense and has a majority of their air yards, he just hasn’t cashed in on the big plays like we are used to seeing. His big game is coming soon.
TIGHT END
Noah Fant ($2,800), Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers:
Many will elect to go cheap at TE and their de-facto choice will be Tyler Eifert. I think this is a spot to zig when the rest zag. The Chargers are losing key players by the day and they are already susceptible over the middle. Fant is only seeing 4 targets a game but I think that spikes a bit in this spot. At his price tag, 3-4 catches will do the trick and if he falls into the end zone you are sitting pretty.
DEFENSE/SPECIALÂ TEAMS
Carolina Panthers ($2,600) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars:
Panthers are putting PRESSURE on opposing quarterbacks the last few weeks. Now they get a home game against a rookie QB. While the Jags will do their best to keep this game close on the ground, if they have to go to the air I suspect Carolina to put tons of pressure on Minchew and force some mistakes. This price tag just seems way too low for this spot.
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