There are some solid value options that can be found in the two games with the highest Vegas totals on the Sunday main slate with the Bucs at Falcons and Steelers at Bengals. It is never a bad idea to get exposure to the games with the highest projected scoring output even when that exposure comes from value options instead of the studs. So, let’s go bargain shopping in Atlanta and Cincy.
Onto the value plays for Week 6…
The DailyFantasyNerd FanDuel Value Plays for Week 6
Quarterbacks
DK | Jameis Winston (TB) @ ATL $5,800
It seems to work time and time again get the cheapest QB available from one of the teams playing in the top two or three games with the highest Vegas total. That play this week would be Jameis Winston against the Falcons. The Falcons pass defense has allowed 287 yards and 2.4 TD passes per game while ranking 28th DVOA according to FootballOutsiders. It will be Winston’s first start of the season but against a familiar foe who he has put up at least 260 yards and three TDs in each of his last three meetings.
Other options
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) vs. LAC $5,500
- Alex Smith (WAS) vs. CAR $5,400
FD | Andy Dalton (CIN) vs. PIT $7,500
Winston is a viable option on FanDuel as well, but I might have a shade more confidence in Andy Dalton for just $100 more. Dalton is another QB in one of those high Vegas total matchups as he’ll face a Steelers pass defense that has allowed 320 yards and 2.6 TD passes per game this season. Meanwhile, Dalton has thrown at least two TD passes in four of five games this year while averaging 289 passing yards per game.
Other options
- Jameis Winston (TB) @ ATL $7,400
- Derek Carr (OAK) vs. SEA $6,900
Running Backs
DK | Bilal Powell (NYJ) vs. IND $4,500
My recommendation of Bilal Powell is somewhat contingent on the availability of fellow RB Isaiah Crowell for the Jets matchup with the Colts on Sunday. Crowell has missed a couple of practices this week with an ankle injury and is considered a game-time decision. The Colts have been middle of the pack against the run this season but a full complement of carries and targets for Powell out of the backfield would be a boon for his fantasy value at a very reasonable salary.
Other options
- Tevin Coleman (ATL) vs. TB $5,400
- Chris Carson (SEA) vs. OAK $4,400
FD | Marshawn Lynch (OAK) vs. SEA $6,500
I don’t think Marshawn Lynch is the kind of guy that would hold a grudge, do you? Just kidding, of course, he seems to be that kind of guy so expect him to run harder than usual (if that is even possible) on Sunday when he faces his old team, the Seahawks in London. Jon Gruden also seems like that kind of guy to do everything he can to allow Lynch to stick it to his old club. As long as the Raiders keep the game close or work with a lead, look for Lynch to eat.
Other options
- Tevin Coleman (ATL) vs. TB $6,300
- Jordan Howard (CHI) @ MIA $6,200
- Bilal Powell (NYJ) vs. IND $5,800
Wide Receivers
DK | Keke Coutee (HOU) vs. BUF $4,600
Keke Coutee has 22 targets through his first two games for 17 receptions, 160 yards and one score. He will continue to get a lot of short passes while letting DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller stretch the field. Coutee will face a Bills defense that has done well against opposing outside receivers but ranks 25th DVOA against opposing team’s number three wideouts this season. He should continue to be a big part of the Texans offensive and could reach two times his salary on reception points alone on a PPR site like DraftKings.
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Other options
- Mohammad Sanu (ATL) vs. TB $4,800
- Chris Godwin (TB) @ ATL $4,400
- Adam Humpries (TB) @ ATL $3,200
FD | John Brown (BAL) @ TEN $6,300
Both Tyler Boyd and John Brown are strong options at this price point, but I feel like I write about Boyd every week, so my official recommendation is Brown. Brown has averaged 10 targets per game over the last four weeks and is the clear #1 WR for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. The high volume of targets gives him a solid floor and his big-play ability, currently averaging over 20 yards per reception, gives him the upside you want in Cash and GPP lineups. He’ll face a Titans defense that has been decent against opposing WRs overall but are ranked 28th DVOA against opposing #1 WRs.
Other options
- Tyler Boyd (CIN) vs. PIT $6,300
- Mohammad Sanu (ATL) vs. TB $5,800
- Cortland Sutton (DEN) vs. LAR $4,800
Tight Ends
DK | C.J. Uzomah (CIN) vs. PIT $3,000
With Tyler Eifert out for the season, the Bengals have turned to C.J. Uzomah as their primary TE. Uzomah played on 92 percent of the Bengals offensive snaps last week and their other TE option Tyler Kroft has also been ruled out for this week. Uzomah gets a good matchup against a Steelers defense that has allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing TEs this season. The Steelers have allowed an average of a league-high eight receptions for 84 yards and 0.6 TDs per game to the position. It will be a huge day for Uzomah if he can approach those numbers.
Other options
- Cameron Brate (TB) @ ATL $3,700
- Austin Hooper (ATL) vs. TB $3,500
FD | Cameron Brate (TB) @ ATL $4,500
Cameron Brate will be nearly a lock at the TE position on FanDuel if O.J. Howard misses another game, but with Howard getting in some practice this week it does lessen the overall appeal of Brate. That said, Winston does love his TEs and Brate is second on the team in red zone targets this season. The high ceiling game might not be there if Howard suits up but Brate is still a good bet for a score in the game with the highest Vegas total which is about all he needs at just $4,500 on FanDuel.
Other options
- CJ Uzomah (CIN) vs. PIT $5,100
- Vance McDonald (PIT) @ CIN $4,600
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