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Off the Top | NFL DFS Week 6

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October 13, 2023

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In this weekly DFS article, The Undroppables goes over the top salaried players in both DraftKings and Fanduel to provide his take on who you should play and which players to avoid. Using this article to help construct your rosters, you will better understand who to pay up to win you some money.

Quarterbacks

Paying Up – Trevor Lawrence vs. Indianapolis Colts

Draftkings – $6,500
Fanduel – $7,600

Coming off back-to-back weeks in London, Trevor Lawrence looks like he is starting to get into a rhythm with this offense. Last season, he also started slow, and we know how he finished the season. I’m predicting a shootout with a division rival this week against the Colts (ranked 23rd against fantasy QBs).

Avoiding – Jalen Hurts @ New York Jets

Draftkings – $8,200
Fanduel – $8,700

The New York Jets are a strong defense (12th against fantasy QBs), and Jalen will be a popular pick in tournaments and cash games. I would look to stay away from him this week, maybe paying up at another position.

Running Backs

Paying Up – Raheem Mostert vs. Carolina Panthers

Draftkings – $6,400
Fanduel – $8,500

He is tied for the league most in touchdowns (8) on the season, and his main competition in the backfield just went on IR? I will start Raheem in all my lineups, especially against the Panthers (ranked 31st against fantasy RBs). Expect a lot of lineups with him so that he might be better in cash games.

Avoiding – Christian McCaffrey @ Cleveland Browns

Draftkings – $9,500
Fanduel – $10,300

You are playing him in your dynasty and redraft leagues. But to be paying up this much for a running back that is going up against the stout Cleveland defense (ranked 4th against fantasy RBs), I would not want to be spending up for him this week.

Wide Receivers

Paying Up – Cooper Kupp vs. Arizona Cardinals

Draftkings – $9,000
Fanduel – $8,700

Cooper is back! In their first week back, they continued to do Stafford/Kupp things already, and now they get the Arizona Cardinals (ranked 25th against fantasy WRs). You start your QBs and WRs against the Cardinals this year; it might be a good stack to do for your lineups!

Avoiding – Mike Evans vs. Detroit Lions

Draftkings – $7,100
Fanduel – $7,600

Mike Evans is also having a great year and coming off a bye week. My biggest fear is reinjury to his leg; we have seen that in recent weeks, and I am afraid that he might re-injure again against the Lions (ranked 20th against fantasy WRs). It’s a cop-out, but I’d rather have someone else on my lineups.

Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 6

Derek Fuchs

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October 9, 2023

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Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 6

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Recapping from Week 5, only a handful of players shined after suggesting they start. Jaleel McLaughlin hit big, along with Cole Kmet and Curtis Samuel. And popularly, Joe Burrow bounces back after I recommend benching him. Who saw that coming?! This is why you come to The Undroppables for all your fantasy football advice!

QUARTERBACKS

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders)

Yahoo – 33% Rostered
ESPN – 17% Rostered
Sleeper – 37% Rostered

Hammering at Sam to be added to rosters once again. With a top-10 finish on Week 5 and a great upcoming schedule during several bye weeks, Sam Howell is an excellent waiver addition this week and potentially a starter going forward if they are looking to throw this much every week.

RUNNING BACKS

Emari Demercado (Arizona Cardinals)

Yahoo – 0% Rostered
ESPN – 0% Rostered
Sleeper – 2% Rostered

Monitoring how James Conner progresses during the week, the gut reaction will be to add a running back from the Cardinals to play. Some people may need anyone to start with bye weeks and injuries, adding Emari, the backup in Week 5, who finished the game with 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. It’s not a top priority, but it’s someone to add to deep benches for a couple of weeks.

Kendre Miller (New Orleans Saints)

Yahoo – 12% Rostered
ESPN – 8% Rostered
Sleeper – 21% Rostered

Looking for a longer-term stash, Kendre Miller played the most snaps after Tony Jones Jr. was cut earlier this week and was the primary backup. Jamaal Williams is still on IR, and Alvin Kamara is still good but approaching many touches on his career. Kendre might start having some solid weeks to close out the season.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs)

Yahoo – 37% Rostered
ESPN – 19% Rostered
Sleeper – 49% Rostered

We are finishing Week 5 with five targets, four receptions that created 33 receiving yards, and one touchdown. Starting any Chiefs wide receiver this year is a gamble, but Rice might begin to separate himself from the group as the year progresses. This is a nice stash for mid to late season.

Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts)

Yahoo – 8% Rostered
ESPN – 11% Rostered
Sleeper – 26% Rostered

Another rookie WR to look at, Josh Downs, finishes Week 5, catching all six of his targets for 97 receiving yards. It doesn’t matter which QB is throwing to him; Downs has been involved and producing as the second target in the Colts offense.

TIGHT ENDS

Chigoziem Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans)

Yahoo – 36% Rostered
ESPN – 23% Rostered
Sleeper – 27% Rostered

Finally getting involved in the passing game, the Titans opened up and produced some solid finishes for their pass catches in Week 5. Okonkwo was a significant benefactor, with nine targets and catching five for 33 receiving yards. It may not seem like a ton, but with how the TE position has been this year, getting a lot of targets is all you can ask for.

BUZZ CUTS

Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers)

If you have watched any Pittsburgh game this year, you have seen the split between Najee and Jaylen Warren start to favor Warren. Warren has also produced more and is receiving more and more of the receiving work. It’s a tough pill, but it’s time to move on from Najee Harris.

Daniel Jones (New York Giants)

I am okay with being wrong on this, but I will gladly cut Daniel Jones from my rosters (redraft, obviously) and go with streaming or someone like Howell. I thought he was improving, and with the contract, he would continue. One of his easiest matchups to start the season, and he only threw for 119 passing yards. No thanks.

Off the Top | NFL DFS Week 5

Derek Fuchs

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October 5, 2023

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In this weekly DFS article, The Undroppables goes over the top salaried players in both DraftKings and Fanduel to provide his take on who you should play and which players to avoid. Using this article to help construct your rosters, you will better understand who to pay up to win you some money.

Quarterbacks

Paying Up – Zach Wilson @ Denver Broncos

Draftkings – $4,900
Fanduel – $6,700

This is easily the wildest thought I’ve ever had. Until last week, I wouldn’t put Wilson in a lineup if he was free. But after his performance against the Chiefs, he may have (hopefully) turned the corner. Denvers’ defense has also been absolute garbage this year. Wilson, at this price, is potentially a massive steal.

Avoiding – CJ Stroud @ Atlanta Falcons

Draftkings – $6,000
Fanduel – $7,200

Stroud is the new flavor of the month, so he’s getting priced up. But the Falcons’ pass defense has improved since 2022 and is 6th against fantasy QBs this year. What might seem like a good matchup on paper isn’t anymore.

Running Backs

Paying Up – David Montgomery vs. Carolina Panthers

Draftkings – $6,600
Fanduel – $8,500

Coming off a quad injury, Montgomery surprised everyone by getting the clear #1 RB workload and putting up a monster game. I’m paying up for Monty against a bad Panthers run defense and in a game that should have a positive game script.

Avoiding – Kyren Williams @ Philadelphia Eagles

Draftkings – $6,700
Fanduel – $7,800

Williams has had an excellent past few weeks, taking the RB1 spot in LA by the horns. But I don’t want to go against the #6 defense against fantasy running backs if it is avoidable. Plus, he is not a cheap option anymore like he was to start the season.

Wide Receivers

Paying Up – DJ Chark @ Detroit Lions

Draftkings – $4,000
Fanduel – $5,800

Revenge game narrative!!! Chark faces his old Lions team in a game where Carolina will have to throw a lot. Reports are out there that Carolina is looking for another wideout, and Chark will go out there trying to quiet them down.

Avoiding – Ja’Marr Chase @ Arizona Cardinals

Draftkings – $7,900
Fanduel – $8,700

There is something very wrong with the Bengals’ offense right now. Until it gets fixed, I am staying away from the Bengals. The price tag is way too high to take this sort of risk.

Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 5

Derek Fuchs

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October 2, 2023

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Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 5

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Recapping from Week 4, we had a mixed bag of results. Some injuries happened that we can’t control, but most of our recommended players hit! The two candidates I suggested to drop scored touchdowns. I see that happening a little in the future, but who knows? Maybe they saw my article and decided to turn the season around. This is why you come to The Undroppables for all your fantasy football advice!

QUARTERBACK

Joshua Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals)

Yahoo – 5% Rostered
ESPN – 2% Rostered
Sleeper – 9% Rostered

Ignore the name; ignore the team. Look at some of his weekly finishes. He is the QB8 on Week 4 against a tough San Francisco 49ers defense, with two passing touchdowns and 48 rushing yards. In Week 2, he finished as the QB5 with similar numbers (two passing touchdowns and 41 rushing yards). He still hasn’t thrown an interception on the season; Dobbs is taking care of the ball and making plays for his team.

RUNNING BACKS

Jaleel McLaughlin (Denver Broncos)

Yahoo – 3% Rostered
ESPN – 1% Rostered
Sleeper – 2% Rostered

Javonte Williams went down with a hip flexor injury, and Jaleel stepped up and added 72 rushing yards, 32 receiving yards, and a touchdown in Week 4. Javonte misses any time; Jaleel is a great pickup – especially with how the running backs have been to start the 2023 fantasy season.

Gus Edwards (Baltimore Ravens)

Yahoo – 65% Rostered
ESPN – 46% Rostered
Sleeper – 63% Rostered

Barely making th@e cut of being available in half the leagues in ESPN, it’s still worth checking your league to see if Gus is available. He finished with a season-high of rushes with 15 in Week 4, and this offense is starting to click. He also had three targets, not world-breaking but showing they involve him more. Check your waivers!

WIDE RECEIVERS

Michael Wilson (Arizona Cardinals)

Yahoo – 2% Rostered
ESPN – 1% Rostered
Sleeper – 6% Rostered

It was a monster week for Wilson, with seven receptions on seven targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns. He’s only getting more involved in this offense, and Dobbs is showing he can command it; look to add Wilson now before it’s too late.

Michael Gallup (Dallas Cowboys)

Yahoo – 19% Rostered
ESPN – 42% Rostered
Sleeper – 23% Rostered

Coming off an intense Week 3 for six catches and 92 receiving yards, Gallup followed it up with a strong performance. In Week 4, he had five catches for 60 receiving yards. He is more involved and could be used in games where they need Dak to win them games. That could be in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. I think Gallup is a sneaky addition right now.

Curtis Samuel (Washington Commanders)

Yahoo – 19% Rostered
ESPN – 42% Rostered
Sleeper – 23% Rostered

It was a very nice Week 4 for Curtis, coming off eight targets and turning those into seven receptions for 51 receiving yards and a touchdown. He may not be a weekly starter, but if he is trending up, he could be a great FLEX option for the rest of the season. Commanders play against the Chicago Bears in Week 5 as well.

TIGHT ENDS

Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears)

Yahoo – 53% Rostered
ESPN – 69% Rostered
Sleeper – 57% Rostered

It’s another player that might not be available, but it’s worth checking. Finishing at the TE1 on Week 4 (pending the Monday Night game), A monster game with two receiving touchdowns and 85 receiving yards, Kmet was heavily involved with the Bears opening up their passing attack. This could signify things to come; Kmet might be a more reliable starter.

Jonnu Smith (Atlanta Falcons)

Yahoo – 0% Rostered
ESPN – 1% Rostered
Sleeper – 2% Rostered

We have to talk about it. Jonnu might be the tight end to own in Atlanta until further notice. Kyle Pitts, on paper, is undoubtedly the tight end you want long-term, but Jonnu is involved now and making the most of it. He had a massive game with six catches for 95 receiving yards and could continue this trend. He has 6+ targets in each of the last three weeks.

DROP CANDIDATES

Joe Burrow (QB – Cincinnati Bengals)

Now, hear me out. Maybe it’s not a total drop, but we must consider benching Burrow now. If he can’t finish it against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, I would start thinking of Baker Mayfield or CJ Stroud over Burrow for the season-long league.

Kareem Hunt (RB – Cleveland Browns)

What are we doing? Over 50% ownership on all platforms and for a backup RB that the team signed off the streets? Send them back to the waivers; the Browns didn’t want to sign him during the offseason. What makes you want him on your team?

Off the Top | NFL DFS Week 4

Derek Fuchs

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September 27, 2023

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In this weekly DFS article, Abe (DFS_Docket) goes over the top salaried players in both DraftKings and Fanduel to provide his take on who you should play and which players to avoid. Using this article to help construct your rosters, you will better understand who to pay up to win you some money!

Quarterbacks

Paying Up – Brock Purdy vs. Arizona Cardinals

Draftkings – $5,900
Fanduel – $7,100

This is all about matchups and value. Arizona has been playing hard, but that’s mostly been on the offense side of the ball. The 49ers will be able to move the ball up and down the field on Sunday, and Purdy will be a big reason why. Arizona is 24th against fantasy QBs for a reason.

Avoiding – Joe Burrow @ Tennessee Titans

Draftkings – $6,500
Fanduel – $7,200

Joe Burrow is hurt. Right now, he is completely immobile and is not making the quality throws we are used to despite the elite offensive weapons he has. Who would have thought that Joe Burrow was the reason for the Bengals’ struggles? While not great against the pass, Tennessee has a strong D-Line that will quickly make Burrow uncomfortable.

Running Backs

Paying Up – Najee Harris @ Houston Texans

Draftkings – $5,500
Fanduel – $6,300

There is a theme this week (and most weeks with DFS): MATCHUP! MATCHUP! MATCHUP! And despite how bad Harris and the Pittsburgh offense have been, there is no matchup like the Houston Texans to fix the running game. Najee is a must-play this week, especially at such a low price point.

Avoiding – Rhamondre Stevenson @ Dallas Cowboys

Draftkings – $6,200
Fanduel – $6,400

There are two big concerns: 1) The Cowboys’ defense (despite what Arizona did in Week 3) is a strong unit, and 2) Stevenson had almost a 50/50 split with Zeke in Week 3. Patriots have historically been a split backfield, and early on in 2023, it seems that’s not changing.

Wide Receivers

Paying Up – Jakobi Meyers @ Los Angeles Chargers

Draftkings – $5,500
Fanduel – $6,900

Week 3 saw Meyers get 12 targets and go seven receptions for 85 yards with those targets against a good Steelers defense. This week, those same targets will be against a porous defense in the Los Angeles Chargers, and I expect some BIG numbers out of Meyers.

Avoiding – Chris Godwin @ New Orleans Saints

Draftkings – $6,400
Fanduel – $6,500

It is crystal clear who Baker’s #1 target is, not Chris Godwin. Godwin has only been seeing about six targets per game and has not produced anything with those targets. Until Baker starts showing he can support more than just one wide-out, stay away from Chris Godwin.