Sometimes when I am creating a lineup I would like to have a few cheap options to put in there so I can add that extra superstar that has a high upside of having a huge game. Â Throughout this season that’s where I will help you out. Â I’ll give you a cheap option at every position to use for the Sunday/Monday slate. Â Let’s have a great season and win some money!
Quarterback: Joe Flacco $7400
Opponent: at Browns
Until the Browns show me otherwise, this defense is a team you could potentially pick on weekly for cheap production. Â Fresh off of letting rookie Carson Wentz throw for 278 and two touchdowns against them, they get to face a familiar foe in Flacco. Â With McCown starting for Cleveland this game could be closer than expected, Ravens/Browns games tend to be, as seven of the past nine meetings have been determined by fewer than ten points.
Running Back: Thomas Rawls $6600
Opponent: at Rams
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With Russell Wilson potentially not 100% due to an ankle injury suffered last week against the Dolphins, the Seahawks could lean more on their rushing attack. Â With news coming out that Rawls will be the featured back this weekend against a weak Rams defense, you could get a healthy return with him in your lineup.
Wide Receiver: Michael Crabtree $6200
Opponent: vs Falcons
Crabtree had a solid Week 1 performance with seven catches for 87 yards and a big catch on a two point conversion in a win at New Orleans. Â Now the Raiders have their home opener against a Falcons secondary that just got lit up by Jameis Winston last week. Â Things are looking good for the Raiders passing game this weekend.
Tight End: Kyle Rudolph $5000
Opponent: vs Packers
I picked Rudolph as my bargain tight end and he turned in an okay performance against the Titans. Â This time he gets bitter division rival Green Bay in the debut of the Vikings brand new stadium. Â I expect Rudolph to continue to be a favorite in the Vikings pass offense (despite his four catches he was targeted eight times). Â I’m predicting better luck production-wise this time around.
Kicker: Matt Prater $4600
Opponent: vs Titans
I don’t the Lions will find the massive success they had passing the ball this weekend that they did last week against the Colts. While I think this game has the potential to be fairly high scoring, I believe that both kickers should get a decent amount of work in this matchup and since Prater is at home I’ll give him the edge.
Defense: Jaguars $4300
Opponent: at Chargers
With my defensive picks I always try to think outside of the box some. Â It didn’t work out too well last week with the Falcons getting torn apart by the Buccaneers, but I have faith that I’ll have better luck this weekend. Â The Chargers just lost their top receiving target, and while he was absent from their lineup a lot last season as well, I think they will struggle some in his absence. Â The Jaguars will be there to take advantage.
There you have it for this week. Â Good luck everyone!
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