November 18th 2017
Saturday Morning Edition
Week
11 Fantasy Notes
Double-Down
in DFS
If you playing any DFS, you are probably
familiar with stacking or what I like to call double-down, slotting a QB with
one of his receivers. This week I like matchup and the cost of Derek Carr with
Michael Crabtree ($15,500 total) over such combinations like Brady & Gronk
($16,800). Another double-down I fancy is Alex Smith with Travis Kelce
($15,400), also consider stacking these two with running back Kareem Hunt this
week. The savings with these combos is huge and will allow you more room to
maneuver when filling out the rest of your lineup.
Diamonds
in the Rough
These Diamonds for week 11 are sitting in
what I would call short rough. For those of you on the fence with these plays,
Jay Cutler (vs TB), Marshawn Lynch (vs NE), Doug Martin (vs Mia), and Marqise
Lee (vs Cle), let me offer these quick takes. The Bucs have been awful all
season versus the pass and Cutler has more ability and better weapons that Josh
McCown. The Patriots allowed over 100 yards rushing to Denver’s backfield,
after getting diced for 135 yards by Melvin Gordon. The Dolphins defense is
coming off a 200 yards and 6.9 yards per carry allowed performance. Finally Lee
is going to be the clear-cut number one on Sunday and should see plenty of
volume.
Time
to Trade Away or Let Go
While in Packer-land the news is good that
quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be back in Week 15, that does fantasy owners no
good if they have already been bounced from their respective playoffs. If you
are in the hunt to make post-season or chasing a spot, it’s time to trade away
of let wide receiver Jordy Nelson go. The preference is to trade, but on
limited rosters you aren’t playing Nelson (8 catches, 68 yards last three
games). He’ll still have value to someone as a stash for the playoffs,
meanwhile you can pick up some talent that you can use now to make the dance.
Also, it’s time to drop tight end Jordan
Reed. He’s out again this week and it’s likely he won’t be healthy the rest of
the season. He’s a great talent, but injuries have completely upended his season.
Through 10 weeks, Reed currently the No.23 fantasy TE (in PPR) has missed 3
games and his best effort came in week 7 when he scored twice and totaled 26.40
fantasy points. In his other five games, he’s only reached double-digit fantasy
points in one; time to drop him.
That's My Take.
~David Ortega
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