NFL Sat beginning 4:35 pm ET-
(4 games)
QB
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Joe Flacco
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$7,000
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RB
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Justin Forsett
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$5,400
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RB
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Daniel Herron
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$5,000
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WR
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Antonio Brown
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$8,200
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WR
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T.Y. Hilton
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$6,800
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WR
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Golden Tate
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$5,000
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TE
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Greg Olsen
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$4,300
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K
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Dan Bailey
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$3,900
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DST
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Panthers
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$4,400
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Salary Remaining: $0
QB
Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco is the second cheapest starting quarterback, only
ahead of Ryan Lindley. Flacco is facing a pretty weak Steelers defense allowing
the 4th most passing touchdowns, 7th most passing yards, and 6th most fantasy points
quarterbacks this year. The Steelers will be without Le’Veon Bell so they won’t
be able to control the clock, so Flacco should get ample opportunities to take
the field.
RB
Justin Forsett
I really like the Joe Flacco/Justin Forsett stack this week.
In addition to what Flacco brings to the lineup above, is enhanced by the
Steelers allowing the 2nd most receptions to running backs over the last 4
weeks. Forsett had hit a mini slump in Week 15 and 16 and that may have some
people overlooking Forsett in daily this week, but despite not scoring in Week
17, he did bounce back for 119 yards rushing.
Daniel Herron
I went with Daniel Herron here, because he is the cheapest
running back to actually get some decent snaps and he has a good matchup. The Cincinnati
Bengals have allowed the 3rd most rushing touchdowns, 3rd most receptions and
6th most points to fantasy running backs this year.
WR
Antonio Brown
There has to be a way to get Antonio Brown in your lineup,
in fact he’s probably the first person you enter. He’s scored more fantasy
points than any eligible wide receiver this week and he’s still $1,100 cheaper
than Calvin Johnson this week. With no Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown is a must
start. The floor and ceiling on his potential production are way too high. Set
it and forget it.
T.Y. Hilton
T.Y. Hilton is the 5th highest salaried wide receiver this
week. He is coming off an injury that he’s been resting and he practiced fully
all week, so he should be full go for the first week of the playoffs. When he
faced the Bengals earlier this year in Week 7 at home, he had 7 catches for 107
yards, but likely could have had a lot more had the score not been 27-0. I’m in
on Hilton this week, while most will be on Dez Bryant near that range, but that
$600 savings and having to start Antonio Brown, allows me to still be
competitive with my 3rd WR.
Golden Tate
I really wanted a share of the Detroit offense and for only
$5,000 I’m getting the 9th most targeted fantasy wide receiver this year at 142
targets for an 8.9 average per game. That kind of action in one of the higher
over/under games this week combined with his price makes for a really good WR2
at a WR3 value.
TE
Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen is the highest priced tight end this week, but
sometimes you get what you pay for. His matchup couldn’t be any sweeter. This
week the Panthers face the Arizona Cardinals who have allowed the 6th most
fantasy points to tight ends this year but most importantly THE most receiving yards and the 4th
most receptions, to fantasy tight ends.
Additionally Olsen was the 4th most targeted tight end this year at 123
targets for an average of 7.7 per game. Cam Newton should lean on Greg early
and often this weekend considering the Cardinals two good corners in Peterson
and Cromartie.
K
Dan Bailey
Selecting Dan Bailey this week was a pretty easy choice. He’s
in one of the highest over/under for the weekend and most importantly is
playing at home and indoors. The same case could be made for Adam Vinatieri,
but for this line up, I’m going with Bailey. Both of those kickers were top 6
fantasy kickers this year.
DST
Panthers
The Panthers are the hottest defense of all the NFL right
now. There is no way I’m passing on them at home against a backup quarterback
who was awful in last two quarters of play against the 49ers last week. Too
much pressure up front, stud linebackers and a secondary that is finally coming
together. They are set it and forget it this week.
If you need some savings, to squeeze in another position, I
do like the Colts DST at home this week against Andy Dalton who will likely be
without A.J. Green. That can net you $600.