Week 17 DFS

*Stats and figures courtesy of FanDuel

Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes vs. Bengals – $8,000

He’s angry and Cinci’s secondary is subpar.

Kyler Murray @ Eagles – $7,800

Eagles are 27th in passing defense.

Will Levis @ Texans – $6,500

Value pick here. A week off and a good matchup for Levis has me optimistic.

Running Backs

Rachaad White vs. Saints – $7,900

White has scored double-digit fantasy points in 10 straight games and the Saints are 25th in the league in rushing defense.

James Cook vs. Patriots – $7,600

Despite a juicy matchup, Cook is affordable, likely because his poor performance last week. New OC Joe Brady has done wonders for the dynamic young RB.

Zamir White @ Colts – $6,100

Jacobs is currently doubtful for the game and White is coming off a 145 yard rushing game.

Wide Receivers

Stefon Diggs vs. Patriots – $7,600

In 8 career games against New England he has 7 TD’s and he has to bust out of this slump at some point.

Brandon Aiyuk @ Commanders – $7,500

Washington is 31st in passing defense and Purdy will be looking to make everyone forget about last week.

Zay Flowers vs. Dolphins – $6,300

He’s scored at least 17 fantasy points in 3 out of his last 4 games and is Lamar’s #1 option.

Tight Ends

Trey McBride @ Eagles – $6,800

Philadelphia is 27th in passing defense and McBride’s target share is massive.

Dalton Schultz vs. Titans – $6,200

11 targets last week and Stroud is back.

Isaiah Likely vs. Dolphins – $6,000

Despite a subpar matchup, he’s been a major factor in the Ravens offense the past three weeks.

Defense

Bills vs. Patriots – $4,900

The second priciest defense this week but the difference between the others is minimal. Plus you know they’ll be going all out for a playoff spot in front of their home crowd.

Colts vs. Raiders – $4,000

Las Vegas is the 29th ranked offense and the Colts had strung together some nice games before last week’s loss to Atlanta.

Raiders @ Colts – $3,900

4 defensive touchdowns in the past two weeks. Interim coach Antonio Pierce has this team inspired.

Week 15 Takeaways

Studs: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, James Cook, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffery, Deebo Samuel, Jahmyr Gibbs

Duds: Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Stefon Diggs, Najee Harris, Breece Hall, Saquan Barkley

Chargers vs. Raiders

• What a way to start the week! 84 points scored in a battle of back up QB’s, raise your hand if you saw that coming. Now put your hand down because we all know you’re lying.
• Is Austin Ekeler near the end or does he just need a change of scenery?
• Zamir White filled in admirably for the injured Josh Jacobs.

Vikings vs. Bengals

• And down goes Chase. Will the clock strike midnight on Jake Browning’s Cinderella story without his dynamic WR?
• Chase Brown is the future at RB in Cinci, I’m avoiding Mixon next year unless he’s moved.
• Ty Chandler had a strong game filling in for the injured Alexander Mattison.

Steelers vs. Colts

• The Mitchell Trubisky experience is over in Pittsburgh, how will Mason Rudolph fare? Not much better if you ask me, but at least his name is more festive.
• What will George Pickens’ value be next season? He burned me this year so I’m staying away.
• Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson stepped up big time for the injured Zack Moss.

Lions vs. Broncos

• Jahmyr Gibbs is electric. He reminds me of prime Kamara. Detroit’s offense is young and dangerous.
• Goff rebounded in a big way from last week with 5 touchdown passes.
• Jerry Jeudy and Javonte Williams have been major disappointments this year.

Bears vs. Browns

• Chicago’s backfield is a mess, avoid at all costs
• Njoku is one of the hottest players in the league right now.
• The Browns defense played great again and face a Texans team that may be without Stroud this week.

Buccaneers vs. Packers

• This will be a great trivia question, who is the only visiting QB to have a perfect passer rating at Lambeau Field? Baker Mayfield!
• Mike Evans rebounded nicely and Godwin dominated.
• Jordan Love has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL.

Texans vs. Titans

• Derrick Henry laid an absolute egg in the fantasy playoffs. Will a change of scenery breath some life into him or is there just too much tread on the tires?
• Devin Singletary had 26 carries to Dameon Pierce’s 1. WYD DeMeco!?
• In the midst of a playoff push, the Texans offense has lost Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and C.J. Stroud. Ouch.

Dolphins vs. Jets

• Jaylen Waddle finally got to shine with Tyreek missing his first game this year.
• Zach Wilson got benched, again. Stay home Rodgers, it’s a mess.
• I still like Breece Hall’s talent. I’m thinking I can draft him at a discount next year.

Chiefs vs. Patriots

• Rashee Rice is officially a WR1.
• Patrick Mahomes threw for over 300 yards, it’s about time.
• Zappe was unable to build off his prime time win over the Steelers last week.

Giants vs. Saints

• Saquan Barkley might have very well lost you your playoff matchup.
• The Giants sure could use a dynamic receiver.
• No Chris Olave and Taysom Hill does nothing.

Falcons vs. Panthers

• Arthur Smith is the bane of my existence. #FREEBIJAN
• The Panthers really need to get Bryce some weapons.
• 16 total points. Who took the under?

Commanders vs. Rams

• Gunslinger Sam Howell got benched.
• Scary Terry lived up to his name with 141 and a TD.
• Kyren and Cooper got theirs again. Is Kyren a top 3 pick next year?

49ers vs. Cardinals

• Deebo Samuel is red hot.
• 3 more TD’s from CMC, talk about a league-winner.
• I’m targeting Trey McBride next year, he’s been so consistent.

Cowboys vs. Bills

• Well, looks like Dak’s MVP campaign is over. What an embarrassment for Dallas.
• James Cook’s huge day would not have been possible if the Bills didn’t fire Ken Dorsey.
• I think there’s beef between Josh and Diggs. I see a trade on the horizon.

Jaguars vs. Ravens

• It’s between Lamar and Purdy for MVP at this point. Lamar continued his impressive and consistent fantasy streak.
• Travis Etienne has really fallen off in the second half of the season.
• Isaiah Likely has filled in admirably for the injured Mark Andrews.

Eagles vs Seahawks

• Definitely not the flu game Philly was hoping for. 3 straight losses for the birds.
• Last second substitution Drew Lock led the Seahawks on a game-winning drive.
• Metcalf, Lockett, and JSN are the leagues best trio if you ask me.