Quarterback

Rank

Player

Projection

Salary

Comment

1

Trey Lance

19.0

$6,400

Trey Lance is going to be the most popular player in cash simply because of value. At $6,400, Lance provides some salary relief on a very tight pricing week.

2

Matthew Stafford

20.2

$7,600

Stafford struggled last week in a game in which he threw for under 200 yards for the first time this season. This week, Stafford gets to face the Ravens defense who have allowed the most passing yards on the season and are coming off of a week where they allowed 525 yards to Joe Burrow.

3

Tyler Huntley

19.6

$7,600

Tyler Huntley has shown an ability to be as close to a Lamar Jackson replacement as just about anyone in the NFL this season. In his three starts, Huntley has ran for 40 yards or more in each of his three starts, while throwing for 215 yards or more per game.

4

Josh Allen

25.8

$8,800

Josh Allen is in a tricky spot this week, as the matchup is a good one against Atlanta who are allowing the third most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. The problem is the price, as at $8,800, he's just difficult to build a lineup around him with how difficult pricing is this week. By taking Allen, it is nearly impossible to have either of Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp this week which to me are more of a priority than having to pay up to $8,800 at quarterback.

Running Back

Rank

Player

Projection

Salary

Comment

1

David Montgomery

16.6

$7,200

Montgomery over the last four weeks has established himself as the Bears top receiving option as he is averaging 6.5 receptions per game. The Giants have allowed the 8th-most fantasy points to running backs this season. Montgomery has topped 80 yards in each of his last four games and is simply priced too low in a prime matchup.

2

Ronald Jones II

14.2

$7,000

We saw enough of what we needed to see from Ronald Jones II last week to rank him as the top play on this slate. While he didn't have the massive game that we might have hoped, he did have 22 touches and this week is going up against the Jets who have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing running backs and a staggering 27 touchdowns to the position.

3

Devin Singletary

13.4

$6,000

Singletary has solidified himself as the number one running back in Buffalo and the volume has come along with it. Over his last two games, Singletary has averaged 20 touches per game. This week, the Bills take on a bad Falcons team that are allowing the 9th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Singletary at $6,000 is a great price especially if you want to want to pay up for Cooper Kupp or Jonathan Taylor.

4

Sony Michel

14.1

$7,100

Baltimore's defense is much better against the run than it is against the pass, but they did show that they can be beatable allowing 135 yards and two touchdowns to Joe Mixon as he scored through both the air and on the ground. Michel has been a volume workhose since taking over the lead role in Los Angeles as he has 22.3 carries over the last four games. To get a volume workhorse even in a tough matchup at just $7,100, the price is too good this week to not consider Michel.

5

Jonathan Taylor

21.1

$10,000

Jonathan Taylor even in his "bad" weeks is a great week for most running backs. Taylor's touchdown streak was snapped last week as he had 108 yards rushing. Prior to that game, Taylor had scored a touchdown in 11 straight games and should be in a prime spot to find the end zone once again. If there is a little concern about Taylor it is that he hasn't caught a pass over his last three games and has just two total targets in those games so his usage in the passing game has become non-existent.

6

Darrel Williams

13.5

$6,200

With no Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams will once again get the start for the Chiefs. Williams was ok in his time as the starter for the Chiefs earlier this season Williams is a better receiving back than he is as a true runner as he's only averaging 3.7 yards-per-carry on the year and could see some time lost to Derrick Gore who the Chiefs have utilized quite heavily over the last two weeks as he has 21 carries over those two games. If Gore wasn't involved, Williams would be ranked higher, but it very easily could be a committee approach this week.

Wide Receiver

Rank

Player

Projection

Salary

Comment

1

Cooper Kupp

21

$10,000

The only question for Kupp this week is whether you can build a lineup that you like while having to pay up for the $10,200 salary. Kupp is taking on the Ravens without Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters and should have no issues getting open in this game this week.

2

Tee Higgins

13.5

$7,000

Fanduel's pricing algorithm seems to be broken here as continuing to price Tee Higgins at only $7,000 is far too low. Higgins has been on an absolute tear as of late topping 100 yards in four of his last five outings incluidng a 194 yard 2 touchdown performance last week.

3

Jaylen Waddle

13.1

$7,000

The Dolphins take on a Titans defense that are the second-best run defense in football, and the way to beat this team is through the air as they're allowing the 6th-most passing yards per game this season. This should be an outing where Waddle is utilized heavily in this game as Waddle has 9 receptions or more in each of his last three games and has developed into a number one receiver for the Dolphins.

4

A.J Brown

15.1

$7,500

A.J. Brown looked better than ever in the Titans comeback win against the 49ers as the receiver had 11 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown. The only concern for Brown is that he has been hit or miss throughout his career having a massive ceiling, but also having a floor that is lower than most receivers in this price range. He's taking on a Dolphins team that have allowed 6 100-yard games to opposing wide receivers and are in the bottom-10 in points allowed to the position.

5

Brandin Cooks

11.0

$6,500

If you're looking to save some salary this week, Brandin Cooks is likely that player that you're going to want to target. Coming off of consecutive 100-yard performances, Cooks takes on a 49ers defense that was absolutely shredded last week against A.J. Brown and the Titans offense en route to a comeback win for Tennessee.

Tight End

Rank

Player

Projection

Salary

Comment

1

Zach Ertz

9.2

$5,500

Since arriving in Arizona, Ertz has found himself a nice role with this offense. Ertz has caught five or more passes in four of his last five games with the only exception being a weird game against the Bears in which the Cardinals only threw for 123 yards in Kyler Murray's first game back from injury. With no DeAndre Hopkins, the Cardinals are going to have to continue to rely on Ertz as well as their other wide receivers, but Ertz is the most consistent player in this offense.

2

Mark Andrews

14.4

$8,700

What Mark Andrews is doing right now is simply incredible. Over his last three games, Andrews has topped 110 yards in each of those contests, has 8 or more receptions and has scored four touchdowns in those three games. He's simply a different player with Lamar Jackson not in the lineup as he becomes a focal point of this offense and has been dominant. The only problem for Andrews this week is his price as at $8,700, it is a very difficult salary to afford, but if he has that performance once again,

3

Dallas Goedert

10.1