September 30th 2017
Saturday afternoon Edition
My Weekly DFS Play
Another week of exciting DFS and this week
I am liking a lot what I am rolling out for Sunday (Week 4) on Fan Duel;
QB-Matthew
Stafford ($7,700): At his price I am a big fan of Stafford
this week. The Vikings are stout versus the run and the Lions don’t run the
ball particularly well, leaving Stafford as the best option. The Vikings
defense has allowed the 5th most passing yards this season and the 5th most
completions. Stafford has been quiet the past two weeks, but that all could
change this Sunday.
RB-LeSean
McCoy ($8,300): The Bills running back was held in check
last week against the No.3 run defense in the league, but this week Shady gets
a crack at the No.8 run defense (Falcons). Through 3 weeks the Falcons defense
has faced the 4th fewest carries in the league, but they have allowed 4.8 yards
per carry (3rd highest in the league). This plays right up McCoy’s alley. He
should see a hefty load of carries on Sunday and bounce back from week 3
RB-Christian
McCaffrey ($6,400): This is one of my bargain plays this
week. The rookie running back should be plenty involved in the pass game for a
second straight week and with a matchup against the Patriots 25th ranked run
defense, he could see some daylight on the ground. I’d expect McCaffrey to
notch somewhere between 14-16 touches; that should be plenty for him to post
double figure fantasy points.
WR-Stefon
Diggs ($7,200): The Vikings receiver was huge last week,
so can he do it two weeks in a row. I am a believer, but more than that, Keenum
has found a groove and the Vikings passing game has new life. Entering week 4,
the Lions have allowed the 8th most receptions to opposing receivers. I like
Diggs chances to push that total higher this week.
WR-Alshon
Jeffery ($7,100): The Eagles are traveling out west this
week and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery could be fantasy gold in DFS. That may be
a little of an over exaggeration, but he should be a strong play this week
against a Chargers secondary that has allowed the 8th most fantasy points to
opposing receivers. Jeffery is seeing a steady diet of targets each week, so he
should be good to go this Sunday.
WR-Keenan
Allen ($7,300): In the same matchup I am just as high on
the Chargers Keenan Allen. The Eagles have played pretty well through the first
three weeks, but their secondary is shaky; most receptions to opposing
receivers, 7th most receiving yards allowed and 11th most fantasy points. Allen
is far and away the number one option in the passing game and this Sunday he
should rebound from a sub-par week 3 outing.
TE-Jimmy
Graham ($6,200): Last week Graham was questionable leading
into the team’s week 3 matchup. He responded with a decent showing, 7 receptions
for 72 yards. This week isn’t so much about Graham’s matchup against the Colts,
but more rather about his 11 targets last week. The Seahawks ground attack is
in neutral, so it’s safe to bet they will rely on Wilson’s arm. Graham is a
favorite and should be plenty busy Sunday night.
K-Ryan
Succop ($4,600): The Titans should be able to move the ball
okay against the Texans this week, but being a divisional matchup this one will
likely be close and involve a lot of kicking. I see the Titans entering the
red-zone quite often, but may have to settle for a few kicks. At his $4,600
price, Ryan Succop is a favorite this week.
DST-Jaguars
($5,200): The Jags are on the road, but as well as
their defense has played, you have to love their matchup against the Jets. The
defense leads the league in sacks, and they are ranked 3rd overall. The Jets
offense isn’t the worst in the league, but ranked 28th in the league this is a
good fit and play for the Jags in week 4.
That’s My Take.
~David Ortega
