Some weeks my top value options have more boom-or-bust potential suited for a GPP lineup but this week my FanDuel value recommendations feel like they are more suited for a Cash game lineup with a group of players with solid floors but capped upside. So, look to fit a few of these options in around some high-priced studs in your Cash game lineups this week.
The intent is not to play this exact lineup as it will come in well below the Salary Cap but to use the players as a baseline of value options which can then be upgraded to a better player with a higher salary at a few of the positions.
So onto the value plays for Week 6…
The LootCrate FanDuel Value Plays for Week 6
Quarterbacks
Kevin Hogan (CLE) @ HOU $6,100
Hogan has played well off the bench so far this season with a 68% completion percentage and 377 yards with three touchdown passes in just 38 attempts. He will get the start over Deshone Kizer this week and will face a Texans’ defense that is missing some of their top defensive players including JJ Watt. The Texans’ offense should be able to put up some points forcing the Browns and Hogan to air it out against a defense that has allowed over 300 passing yards in two of the last three weeks. Hogan can also accumulate some fantasy points on the ground with his scrambling ability.
Running Backs
Mike Gillislee (NE) @ NYJ $6,200
This sure feels like a Mike Gillislee week to me. The Patriots are big road favorites against the Jets who have the 25th ranked DVOA run defense allowing 103 rushing yards and 0.6 rushing TDs per game to opposing RBs. Also with Tom Brady a little banged up the Patriots might look to limit the number of hits he takes which would lead to an increased emphasis on the running game this week. It could be another multiple touchdown day for Gillislee at a cheap price.
Jerick McKinnon (MIN) vs GB $5,600
McKinnon took the lead in the Vikings backfield with his big performance on Monday night with 146 total yards and a touchdown. With the Vikings playing on Monday night, McKinnon’s salary stayed low for his Week 6 matchup at home against the Packers. McKinnon was involved in the Vikings’ game plan when these two teams met at the end of last season posting 50 rushing yards on 11 carries with five receptions for 35 yards. He only needs to duplicate those numbers to reach 2x his current salary and he should get even more volume giving him a good chance to exceed his value.
Wide Receivers
Adam Thielen (MIN) vs GB $6,500
Sticking with the Vikings by recommending Thielen at WR. With Stefon Diggs on the injury report and limited in practice, Thielen should take the lead in the Vikings’ passing game this week. He has been very consistent this year with five catches in each of his last four games and could see more targets this week with Diggs’ health concerns and the Vikings’ potentially playing from behind against the Packers. Thielen also lit up the Packers’ secondary in Week 16 last season with 12 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns, so he brings a nice mix of a solid floor with some big game potential.
Jarvis Landry (MIA) @ ATL $6,500
Landry has received at least 10 targets in three of four games this season with at least five receptions in each game. With the Dolphins traveling to Atlanta as a big underdog against the Falcons, they will be forced to pass often to keep up which should funnel a lot of passes Landry’s way with Devante Parker very questionable to play. Through the slot with Landry is the best way to attack the Falcons’ secondary so don’t be shocked if he hauls in 8-10 passes this week.
Jamison Crowder (WAS) vs SF $5,400
Using Crowder in any lineup will take a little bit of a leap of faith since he only has 14 receptions for 106 yards through four games this season. However, with the Redskins coming off of a bye and playing at home against the 49ers, I expect them to re-focus the offense to include more passes to Crowder. The 49ers have given up a 100-yard receiver in three straight games and Crowder could be the man this week at a very cheap salary.
Tight Ends
Evan Engram (NYG) @ DEN $5,300
Engram did not catch a single pass last week and was only targeted four times despite the Giants top three WRs all going down with injuries. This week could be a case of there just isn’t anyone else to throw the ball to when the Giants’ travel to Denver to face the Broncos. Tight end is the best way to attack the Broncos’ pass defense as they rank 26th DVOA against opposing TEs and Engram should be the most trusted pass catcher Eli Manning has left to the throw the ball to so he should get a high volume of targets.
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Kicker
Jason Myers (JAC) vs LAR $4,500
Myers has scored at least seven FanDuel points in four out of five games this season and will be kicking at home with the Jaguars as a small favorite against the Rams. The Rams have allowed 2.2 field goal attempts per game while Myers has attempted 2.4 per game.
Defense
Patriots (NE) @ NYJ $4,600
I could not bring myself to recommend any of the defenses at $4,500 or lower, so I’ll give you a Patriots’ defense just $100 higher at $4,600. The Patriots defense has been bad this season allowing a ton of points and not forcing much pressure on the QB or turnovers. However, this week they will face the weakest offensive team they have matchup up with this season against the Jets. The Patriots are big favorites and should be able to take advantage of an offense without much firepower.
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