Both teams are in must win positions and Pittman is Minshew’s go-to guy. He’s averaging over 70+ yards per game and had less than 60+ yards in a game only three times this season.
Jonathan Taylor 50+ Rushing Yards -270
19+ carries in each of his last 5 games played and averaging 4 YPC this season projecting for 76 rushing yards.
C.J. Stroud 2+ Passing Touchdowns-111
He hasn’t thrown for two or more TD’s since week 12 against the Jaguars, but with an opportunity to get into the playoffs and further his OROY campaign I’m betting he gets it done.
Dalton Schultz 25+ Receiving Yards -420
Schultz has shown that he can go missing in action at times this year, registering less than 10+ receiving yards in a game 4 times. However, that all happened when Tank Dell was still on the field demanding targets. Without Dell, and in a must-win scenario, it all projects for a strong showing from Schultz.
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.
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.
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