(NFL DFS) Bottom of the Barrel week 8

 

 

Acceptance goes a long way. In both real life and in our fantasy lives. It says, “When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of life unacceptable to me”. That statement alone should set off a few alarms. First thing that comes into my head is selfishness. I find all these situations unacceptable to ME? It always trends in the direction of me, well it used to. If we dig a little deeper we will see how ridiculous we all act. Lets breakdown each facet.

So you’re telling me I have the power to control other people? Wow! Well sign me up! If that’s the case then every relationship I’ve ever been in has been perfect right? Every boss I’ve worked for has loved me? How about my family? Oh! Did I tell you I have the ability to make football players score touchdowns?!

Surely I have the places category under control. I’m able to conduct all phases of every place or situation I’ve ever been involved with. I can make all the lights green when I drive. I also have a say in how my work day will play out. Oh! Did I also tell you I can control the weather? So no worries when it comes to a football game! Sunny and 75!

When it comes to all the facts of my life? Ha! They are all perfect! I’m exactly where I want to be. Did you expect anything different? I mean, given what I just told you why wouldn’t they be? You do know I have the ability to control ALL facets and situations of my life right? I’m also at an advantage!

News flash people, I lied and I have failed in every category. Multiple times, in multiple ways. When we get to the end of the reading it states, “Unless I completely accept life on life’s terms I cannot be happy.” Hmmmm who would’ve thought? More importantly, you’re telling me there’s an easier way to live?

At this point you’re either steaming mad OR thinking, “Ok Chris, I’m following so far what’s left?” Well to bring the reading home and wrap up this article in a little bow I give you this, “I need to concentrate NOT so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in ME and MY attitudes! Mind blown yet?

In real life and in our fantasy lives we need to only adopt one ideal, one mind set. Keep a positive attitude. If we aren’t of the right mind frame how can we care for others? How can we be of assistance to others? Week 8 of the NFL season is here. The half way point. Use this time to take stock of where you’re headed BOTH fantasy wise and real life wise. Being right within makes all the difference.

Week 8 there are six teams on a bye! Meaning, we must dig a tad deeper and take more risks! Here’s what we have at QB…

Ben Roethlisberger PIT @ DET (FD-$7,400)(DK-$6,000)
Has Big Ben come out of his funk? After 7 INT’s combined in two games he showed some life last week. This week on the road vs. DET could be special!

Andy Dalton CIN vs. IND (FD-$7,600)(DK-$5,700)
Good Andy at home vs. the Colts, enough said!

Josh McCown NYJ vs. ATL (FD-$7,300)(DK-$5,600)
Atlanta’s offense has looked horrible, I’m willing to bet they’ve worked on a few things. This week vs. the Jets they fly. Game script looks good for McCown and some garbage time points!

Mitchell Trubisky CHI @ NO (FD-$6,400)(DK-$4,600)
Guy threw seven passes last week. SEVEN! Am I taking crazy pills? Well this week @ NO I’m willing to bet he has to attempt just a few more. At this price? Fire him up!

RB this week isn’t as tasty as week 7 but we will make due. Like I said with six teams on a bye week we must acceptance the slate we’re given!

LeGarrette Blount PHI vs. SF (FD-$6,100)(DK-$5,100)
He’s averaging about 5 yards a carry and is home vs. SF this week! He will be a ton of lineups this week. Why not?

Joe Mixon CIN vs. IND (FD-$5,900)(DK-$4,700)
He’s still the RB1, the team just stunk last week. Want a cheapie hot take? He finally goes nuts Sunday!

Tarik Cohen CHI @ NO (FD-$5,800)(DK-$4,600)
A pass catching RB in NO this week. Hmmmm, sounds like a recipe for success. A little Mitchell/Cohen stack wouldn’t be a bad thing!

Jalen Richard OAK @ BUF (FD-$5,300)(DK-$4,300)
Man O man I want to stay away from this RB sharing situation with him and Washington BUT I always preach trusting your gut right? I’m doing it!

For some odd reason finding value at WR always comes easy to me. I’m not always right but hey I try!

T.J. Jones DET vs. PIT (FD-$5,200)(DK-$3,500)
Golden Tate will not play this week vs. PIT. In that case, I’m all over Jones here!

Josh Doctson WAS vs. DAL (FD-$5,200)(DK-$3,900)
Redskins vs. Cowboys is always a slug fest, division rivals that hate each other. Josh did a season high in snaps last week at 54, I like his chances this week!

Deonte Thompson BUF vs. OAK (FD-$5,200)(DK-$3,700)
Guy was waived by the Bears picked up by Buffalo and the Bills threw him right into the mix! Here’s hoping his speed translates to decent numbers this week vs. OAK.

Seth Roberts OAK @ BUF (FD-$4,800)(DK-$3,300)
BUF will be so pre-occupied with Cooper and Crabtree that Seth should be able to haul in a few targets. Why pay $7k for Coop and Crab??

TE isn’t as cheap as I normally like. A good play is a good play right? Each guy is still under 5k, I’m ok with that!

Jack Doyle IND @ CIN (FD-$4,900)(DK-$3,500)
Not much to say here, he finally caught a few passes. He’s still involved in the passing game, plays a ton of snaps.

Vernon Davis WAS vs. DAL (FD-$4,900)(DK-$3,700)
He’s a go to for Kirk, even as a 2nd string TE. Expect a big play or two from him this week vs. Dallas.

Jesse James PIT vs. DET (FD-$4,800)(DK-$2,800)
My job here isn’t to analyze why a team stinks or what’s wrong with their coaching staff. I have no clue why this kid didn’t catch a pass week. This week in DET will be different.

Darren Fells DET vs. PIT (FD-$4,700)(DK-$2,500)
Its week 8, by now I think you all know I’m a Detroit Lions fan. I do my best to keep that out of my research, no favoritism. I can’t stand Eric Ebron. Start Fells, he scores a TD Sunday!

Well my friends, its that time again KICKERS! So far you’ve done the Cupid Shuffle, Macarena, Mambo number 5, last week was Cotton Eyed Joe right? How about we take it back and do the original My Eyes Don’t Cry No more shuffle by Stevie Wonder? See you all at DST!

Randy Bullock CIN vs. IND (FD-$4,600)

Patrick Murray TB vs. CAR (FD-$4,600)

Chandler Catanzaro NYJ vs. ATL (FD-$4,600)

Adam Vinatieri IND @ CIN (FD-$4,500)

Welcome back! By now you should know the importance I place on a good sneaky DST! Like last week, Chicago came out of nowhere for two defensive TD’s. You cant replicate that type of production anywhere else. Lets start fresh this week.

Houston Texans HOU @ SEA (FD-$4,500)(DK-$2,700)
Plain and simple, low scoring FG type of game here. Two seemingly heavyweights going at it in Seattle.

Detroit Lions DET vs. PIT (FD-$4,500)(DK-$2,600)
This squad gave up 52 points to NO then had a bye week now they are home. Not to mention it’s a Sunday night game. Ford Field will be ROCKING!

New York Jets NYJ vs. ATL (FD-$4,300)(DK-$2,200)
Another one of those choices that has everything to do with the opponent not the home team. ATL looks lost. From ATL to NE back to ATL now up to NYJ, I’m on board this week.

Washington Redskins WAS vs. DAL (FD-$4,200)(DK-$2,400)
Here’s hoping Norman and Breeland play. A tough divisional game, I predict a few turnovers.

As I stated earlier week 8 is upon us. It’s the half way point of the NFL season. Time to take stock of what we’ve done, what’s happing now and what we hope to do in the future. Acceptance is the key!

Here’s what I’m rolling with week 8…

Chris Robin is a member of the Going For 2 Team. His Bottom Of The Barrel articles help you find the best deals for daily plays in the NFL and NHL. You can find him on Twitter @DetroitBeastie and on Facebook @ChrisRobin. Be sure to check out his other articles on goingfor2.com.

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