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Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 12)

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Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 12)

Happy Thanksgiving!

This time of year you should be thankful all that you have no matter what that is. For me I am thankful for the editors that work on my articles and all of The Undroppables articles and podcasts. I am thankful all of you that read UNtangling the Wire and Money Makers and Heartbreakers.

Thank you all, I promise I will work even harder to keep making content to help you win your fantasy leagues.

If you are new around here this is how it works:

Money Maker – I think this person will perform well this week and be better than projections

Heart Breaker – These players will not meet projections

Quarterbacks

💰 Money Makers

Derek Carr

If the 275 yards and three touchdowns against the Chiefs don’t make you believe in the ability of Carr, maybe the fact that the Raiders play the #1 defense for quarterbacks to produce against in Week 12. The Falcons have stopped no one through the air. Quarterbacks average 313 yards and 2 touchdowns a game against them. BOOM!

Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan has been inconsistent or so it appears. In reality, he simply produces well against bottom 10 defenses and not so well against good defenses. This week he plays a bottom 10 pass defense in the Raiders. Looks like he will throw for roughly 280 yards and 2 touchdowns, as that is the average the Raiders give up.

Philip Rivers

Rivers has been very good the past two games, which also coincide with two good games from Michael Pittman. It’s not a fluke. In Week 10 against the same Titans defense that he will play this week Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown. The Titan have given 300 yards and/or multiple touchdowns in 8 games this season. If you lost Burrow, you may want to tee this guy up.

Other quarterbacks I like in week 5:

There is the obvious: Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, and Deshaun Watson

The not so obvious: Cam Newton, Justin Herbert, and Carson Wentz

💔 Heart Breakers

Lamar Jackson

Jackson played the Steelers in Week 8 and he threw for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns in that contest. He also ran for 65 yards. Not a bad day, but not a great day. The best defense against quarterbacks in the NFL is the Steelers. They have yet to give up a 20 point fantasy game this year to a QB.

Ryan Tannehill

In Week 10 the Titans played the Colts. In Week 12 the Titans will play the Colts. In Week 10 Tannehill threw for 147 yards and a touchdown. The Colts are one of the stingiest defenses in the league against almost every position. If you have any other options, I would use them.

Drew Lock

I think Lock has played decent thus far. This week, though, he is playing against the Saints. The Saints have given up one passing touchdown the past three weeks. I wouldn’t expect much from Lock this week

Other quarterbacks to avoid: Nick Mullens and Nick Foles

Running Backs

💰 Money Makers

Duke Johnson

I know Duke hasn’t exactly worked out as planned since taking over as the primary running back for the Texans. I know you might not want to hear this but I am going to tell you to back to the well with Duke in Week 12. The Lions are THE worst team against the run in the league. The Lions give up 123 yards rushing, 5 receptions and 50 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns per week to running backs.

NOTE: If Commissioner Breeze says he is a money maker, then he is a money maker.

David Mongomery

Montgomery has cleared concussion protocol. Montgomery is playing against the third friendliest defense against running backs in Week 12. Montgomery has been a decent floor play this season but not a spectacular BOOM play. The Packers give up yards on the ground and through the air to running backs.

D’Andre Swift

We wanted to get Schwifty in here last week against the Panthers. That didn’t work out as Swift didn’t play. This week the Lions will play against the Texans. The Texans are almost as bad at defending against running backs as the Lions are. The Texans give up 145 yards rushing per week. We WILL be getting Shwifty in here Week 12!

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Other running backs to play:

The obvious: Dalvin Cook, Alvin Kamara, Nick Chubb, and Kareem Hunt

The not so obvious: Todd Gurley, Jonathan Taylor, and J.D. McKissic

💔 Heart Breakers

Melvin Gordon

The Saints defense is the number 1 defense against the running back position in fantasy. The Saints have given up only three rushing touchdowns on the season. Gordon hasn’t been spectacular against this season but he has been steady. This week he will be meh.

Jerrick McKinnon

The rams are really good at defense in 2020. The Niners are really good at getting injured in 2020. In Week 6 the Niners beat the Rams but did it through the air. Which is the only way to do it against the third best defense against the run. McKinnon will have no where to go on the ground.

Josh Jacobs

If you have Jacobs you are probably playing him, but the Falcons are pretty good against the run. The Falcons give up roughly 100 yards in total between receiving and rushing to running backs weekly. You can Expect a floor game from Jacobs this week as the raiders will attack via the air.

Other running backs that will cost you in Week 12: Gio Bernard, Gus Edwards, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Wide Receivers

💰 Money Makers

Terry McLaurin 

In Week 11, McLaurin had a 28% target share against the Bengals with 7 targets for 5 receptions and 84 yards. In Week 12 the Washington Football Team is playing the Cowboys. The Cowboys have given up at least a touchdown weekly to wide receivers. The Cowboys were scorched by wide receivers last week for the tune of 209 yards and 3 total touchdowns. Yes, I like Terry this week.

Nelson Agholor

You read that the Falcons are pretty good against the run. Well, they suck against the pass. The Falcons are the third friendliest Agholor had a huge 29% target share in Week 11 against the Chiefs. This resulted in 6 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Play him.

Jalen Reagor 

The Seahawks are literally the worst defense against wide receivers in the league. The Eagles play the Seahawks in Week 12. Reagor is a nice play this week as all of the members of the Eagles passing game should produce.

Other wide receivers to play:

The obvious: Davante Adams, Michael Thomas, Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins, and Calvin Ridley.

The not so obvious: Michael Pittman, DeVante Parker, and Robby Anderson.

💔 Heart Breakers

Amari Cooper

The Washington Football Team is the second best defense against wide receivers. They have not given up a 100-yard game yet to the position. Cooper will no doubt get some targets but I would look elsewhere for good production.

Deebo Samuel/ Brandon Aiyuk

The Rams allow the fewest points to wide receivers in the league. In Week 6, the Niners played the Rams and both Samuel and Aiyuk scored touchdowns. This week, with Mullen under center, that is a lot less likely to happen.

Corey Davis

In Week 10 against the Colts, Davis had 5 receptions for 67 yards. If you are looking for that type of production from a wide receiver in Week 12 please feel free to play Davis. I would avoid this situation for both Davis and A.J Brown in DFS all together, as the Colts are top 10 against wide receivers.

Other wide receivers will cost you: Allen Robinson and Mike Williams

Tight Ends Week 5

💰 Money Makers

Hunter Henry

Henry has seen at least 6 targets in each of the last three games. He has scored in each of the last two games. The Bills are the third friendliest defense to the tight end position. With Justin Herbert slinging the ball like one of the best I would feel very comfortable playing Henry in Week 12.

Evan Engram

Engram was eating up 10 targets a game for two games in a row before Week 10’s game. The Bengals are a bottom 5 defense against tight ends. You see where we are going here. Bounce back game. I would expect another 10 targets or so for Engram in Week 12 coming off the bye.

Other tight ends to play:

The obvious Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, and T.J. Hockenson

The not so obvious: Tyler Eifert and Tyler Kroft

💔 Heart Breakers

Mark Andrews

You know who plays good defense against tight ends, the Steelers. The Steelers are the best defense against the position in the NFL. The Ravens played the Steelers in Week 8, in that game Andrrews had 3 receptions for 32yards. I would expect much the same in Week 12. WOOF!

Jonnu Smith

Smith rushed for a touchdown against the Colts in Week 10. If you can’t tell I really don’t like the Titans passing game in Week 12. For Jonnu to produce you will need a touchdown as he hasn’t 32 yards in weeks and weeks.

Other tight ends that will cost you: Jimmy Graham and Tyler Higbee

If you are looking for Defenses to stream, take a look at The Stream Option by Kyle Larson.

Thanks for checking out our Money Makers and Heart Breakers column. For more great content from The Undroppables, follow us on Twitter, follow @MikeReedyFF for more great content, and visit back for Mike’s weekly UNtangling the Wire (waiver wire) article.

UNtangling the Waiver Wire (Fantasy Football 2020- Week 12)

Michael Reedy
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UNtangling the Waiver Wire (Fantasy Football 2020- Week 12)

There’s no need to panic, The Undroppables are here to help keep your line up SO fresh and SO clean. Yes, we truly are the coolest motherfuckers on the planet (at least when it comes to fantasy). If you missed it last week, go back there and take a look at who has great rest of season schedules, as that information is still valuable through your fantasy playoffs. But without further ado, let’s jump into Week 12.

NOTE: If you are new around here this column refers to players rostered in under 50% of Yahoo, ESPN and Sleeper Leagues.

Quarterbacks

Derek Carr – Carr has had an excellent season as a real football player and a pretty good season for us in fantasy. Coming off of a 275-yard, 3-touchdown game against the Chiefs, Carr will get to play against the worst pass defense in the league in the Falcons in Week 12. Plug and play. 36% rostered on Yahoo, 37% rostered on ESPN, 34% rostered on Sleeper. (10% FAAB)

Philip Rivers – Rivers threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns against the Packers in Week 11. He gets the Titans in Week 1, the same team he passed for 308 yards and a touchdown on in Week 10. Rivers is looking like a good streaming option or fill in if you lost Joe Burrow. 27% rostered on Yahoo, 9% rostered on ESPN, 30% rostered on Sleeper. (8% FAAB)

Taysom Hill – Filling in for Drew Brees is not an easy thing to do, but Hill did okay. Hill threw for 233 yards and ran for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Falcons. Next up is Denver in Week 12, but knocking on the door in Week 13 is that horrible Falcons defense again. He will officially lose his tight end eligibility in ESPN this week, so if you missed out on him there you may get him as a QB. 43% rostered on Yahoo, 86% rostered on ESPN, 46% rostered on Sleeper. (8% FAAB)

Other Quarterbacks to consider: Alex Smith, Kirk Cousins, and Andy Dalton.

Running Backs

James White – White was targeted 9 times and had 6 receptions for 65 yards in Week 11. With Rex Burkhead getting injured, there may be an uptick in White’s usage in the passing game out of the backfield. If you play PPR, I would definitely consider White this week. 40% rostered on Yahoo, 36% on ESPN, 50% on Sleeper. (7% FAAB)

NOTE: James White is also just a great guy.

Frank Gore – I swear to God I am shocked that I am writing this name. With La’Mical Perine getting hurt, Gore is being thrust into the forefront of the Jets run game. Gore has 17 total touches on Sunday for 61 yards rushing, 13 yards receiving and a touchdown. 10% rostered on Yahoo, 8% on ESPN, 13% on Sleeper. (10% FAAB)

Other running backs to consider: Carlos Hyde, Latavius Murray, and Wayne Gallman.

Wide Receivers

Michael Pittman – I wrote about Pittman here last week. In Week 10 Pittman was targeted 8 times, which he turned into 7 receptions and 101 yards. In Week 11, Pittman followed that up with 3 catches for 66 yards and touchdown. Add Pittman as the schedule is unreal rest of season. 44% rostered on Yahoo, 25% on ESPN, 54% on Sleeper. (12% FAAB)

Sterling Shepard –In the last 4 weeks of play, Shepard does not have less than 6 receptions and he was targeted 42 times in that span. He is the #1 option in the Giants passing game and the schedule is unreal until Week 16. The Giants play the Bengals, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Browns the next four weeks. All 4 are bottom-10 defenses against wide receivers. 45% rostered on Yahoo, 60% on ESPN, 62% on Sleeper. (8% FAAB)

Jalen Reagor – Reagor wasn’t amazing in Week 11, but he is leading the Eagles in targets the last two weeks with 12 in total. Next up is the league’s worst defense against wide receivers, the Seattle Seahawks. 28% rostered on Yahoo, 23% on ESPN, 49% on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)

Other wide receivers to consider: Marquez Valdez-Scantling, Nelson Agholor, and Damiere Byrd.

Tight Ends

Jordan Reed – The Niners had a bye in Week 11. I had this exact same write up last week, which makes writing about Reed easy. Reed saw 6 targets for 5 receptions and 62 yards in Week 10. With the way this season is going at tight end, that makes Reed a very desirable add. 15% rostered on Yahoo, 12% on ESPN, 28% rostered on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)

Robert Tonyan – Tonyan saw 5 targets and had 5 receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 11. Next up are the Bears, and they do not defend tight ends well. 46% rostered on Yahoo, 32% on ESPN, 53% on Sleeper. (2% FAAB)

Other tight ends to consider: Logan Thomas and Tyler Eifert

Remember to check out Kyle Larson’s Stream Options for Week 12 for a more in-depth look at defenses to stream.

Thanks for checking out our waiver wire column. For more great content from the Undroppables, follow us on Twitter, follow @MikeReedyFF for more great content, and visit back soon for Mike’s weekly Money Makers and Heart Breakers.

 

The Stream Option (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 12)

Kyle Larson
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The Stream Option (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 12)

The Stream Option is a weekly article where The Undroppables explore the best options at Quarterback, Defense, and Tight End that should be available in most leagues.
*Note: ESPN rostership rates were gathered on 11/24/2020 and are subject to change.

Quarterbacks

Derek Carr – LAR @ ATL

Atlanta has been the worst passing defense in the NFL practically all season, as they are allowing the most fantasy points to both quarterbacks and tight ends. Meanwhile, Carr has been largely consistent this season with only one game with less than 10 points in Week 10, and Carr is coming off a monster performance against the Chiefs which almost led to a win. Carr is currently the QB17 and only rostered in 48.7% of ESPN leagues.

Philip Rivers – IND vs TEN

Rivers has suffered from a bit of a boom or bust season in fantasy this year but has finished with more than 16 points in 3 of his last 4 games as the Colts ground game has failed to execute as promised. Of course, one of these 4 games was against the Titans in Week 10 where Rivers scored 16.32 fantasy points. I expect another similar game in what should hopefully be a more competitive game than Week 10’s Thursday Night showdown. Rivers is only rostered in 13.8% of ESPN leagues.

Other options: Gardner Minshew if healthy vs CLE (12.1% rostered)

Tight Ends

Robert Tonyan – GB vs CHI

Tonyan is currently the TE6 in fantasy despite failing to perform consistently. In Week 12, the Pack will face a Bears defense that currently allows the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Tonyan’s fantasy performance seems largely TD dependent, but this matchup should provide him the opportunity to put one past the goal-line for six points. Tonyan is currently rostered in 41% of ESPN leagues.

Logan Thomas – WAS @ DAL

Logan Thomas has developed quite the rapport with new Washington starting Quarterback Alex Smith, as he has a combined 16 targets over the three games which Smith has started. Thomas has failed to turn these targets into any standout fantasy performances, but a matchup against the poor passing defense of the Cowboys could give Thomas an opportunity to succeed in fantasy. Make sure to add Thomas, who is only rostered in 43.2% of ESPN leagues, soon as this battle for the NFC East will be played at 4:30 pm EST on Thanksgiving day.

Defenses

New Orleans Saints D/ST – NO @ DEN

The Saints have the 5th best defense in fantasy at this point in the season but are currently only rostered in 69.4% of ESPN leagues. Along with their strong performances in the past, they will also benefit from a plus defensive matchup against the Drew Lock-led Broncos who have failed to score more than 20 points in each of their past two games. Expect another strong game from the Saints defense this week.

Green Bay Packers D/ST – GB vs CHI

With Mitch Trubisky already out due to a shoulder injury, Nick Foles also went down in the Bear’s Week 10 matchup. While coming off their bye this week, the status of both quarterbacks is still in question for a team that has largely struggled on the offensive side of the ball. Along with the rough QB situation in Chicago, the Bears’ offensive line has struggled all season and Za’Darius and Preston Smith will likely give the Packers a few sacks off the edge in this one. The Packers Defense is only rostered in 41.7% of ESPN leagues.

Other options: Seattle D/ST @ PHI (22.1% rostered)

For more options for additions to your lineup, check out Mike Reedy’s Waiver Wire article for Week 12, and feel free to reach out to me with questions on Twitter, @KL_Fantasy.

Unsung Heroes | Offensive & Defensive Line Matchups Week 11

Brad Wire
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Unsung Heroes | Offensive & Defensive Line Matchups Week 11

An unsung hero is someone who does great deeds, but gets little to no recognition for them. In football, the linemen who battle in the trenches are the unsung heroes that make the biggest impact on the game. In this weekly column, we shine a light on those unsung heroes and to help you make your lineup decisions. The offensive line advantage will be provided by Brad, with the defensive line advantage provided by Tommy Mo. Both also give their favorite matchups to look forward to for the week ahead.

Week 10 Recap

Offensive Side

So much for a pitch count for Nick Chubb last week. He was able to handle the same amount of carries as Kareem Hunt with 19!! Both were also able to eclipse the 100 yard milestone. The return of Wyatt Teller has vaulted this offensive line back to elite status. It was clear that he was the he was the jolt that group needed to be dominant again. He brings a different mentality up front, a much more aggressive one. Something that they lacked in the weeks he was gone. Although he did give up a sack this was a monster week for them up front. Nick Chubb definitely helped as well. Someone who runs as hard as he does makes you want to block a little harder, a little longer, and just plain better.

The Rams game was not nearly as much of a shootout as most thought it to be. Their run game was able to sustain some key drives as they had eight more minutes of time of possession than the Seahawks. Again, this Rams team is not easy to navigate for fantasy purposes as no running back had more than 40 yards. Cam Akers did lead the backfield in carries, however, with 10. One of the biggest pieces to this game though was the monumental loss of Andrew Whitworth (LT). The only good news of his injury was that he did not tear his ACL. He did tear his MCL and had some damage to his PCL which probably takes him out for the remainder of the regular season. There is a possibility of return for playoffs.

Defensive Side

The Washington defensive line was once again let down by the rest of the team. I think they are starting to feel like they are the only ones trying on that team, too. They started out so strong, but week after week to lose in different fashions is so defeating over the course of a season. You just get worn down. They definitely did not play up to their standards against the Lions and Chase Young was visibly frustrated. He’s a rookie and will learn to be smarter about his play, but they are still a top notch group. This Lions offensive line might be one of the most underrated groups on the year.

The Packers group led by the Smith Brothers was giving the statue that is Jake Luton fits all day. The weather was not doing him any favors either. James Robinson did have a nice day on the ground against this group, but that is just about this teams only weakness. Luckily for the Packers a few of his touchdown runs were called back due to penalties. Two of the three sacks the Packers got on the afternoon were from the aforementioned Smith Brothers, but the third was from Rashan Gary. This was his first sack since Week 2, coincidentally against Detroit. If he can put it together down the stretch to provide them with another layer of pass rush this group will be one of the most dangerous out there.

Offensive Line Advantage

Detroit Lions @ Carolina Panthers

This is another one of those games like the Rams/Seahawks from Week 10 where it really could have gone either way. I decided to go with the Lions here because Russell Okung (LT) for the Panthers is not likely to play again this week. As I said on Unmatched this week, Detroit is one of the sneakiest offensive lines this year. Their 3rd round pick Jonah Jackson has played over 95% of the snap this year and continues to get better. Taylor Decker is one of two lineman to play 100% of their snaps and he has been a pillar of consistency and leadership for them. The other is Frank Ragnow, neither of them has allowed a single sack this year. This young Panthers defense has put it together a little bit the last few weeks, but I think this Lions group gets the better of them this week.

New England Patriots @ Houston Texans

We just saw this Texans group get taken to the woodshed by the Browns last week. The work that the Patriots have done on this offensive line has been nothing short of spectacular. They took the exact right approach with David Andrews. Putting him on IR and forcing him to get healthy. Michael Onwenu has been the definition of team player. He has moved around the most when they were without Andrews and Shaq Mason. Being a rookie 6th round pick that makes it even more impressive. I don’t usually put a lot of stock into overall PFF grades for lineman, but Onwenu is at an All-Pro level at 89.4. This is heavily carried by his 90.9 run blocking grade. The return of Sony Michel once again clouds this backfield, but there is still an advantage up front here.

Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens

Earlier this season this might not have been even remotely an advantage for the Titans here. However, there are some injury bugs that make this possible. First off is Brandon Williams who suffered an ankle injury against the Patriots in Week 10. The second is Calais Campbell who missed that game with a calf injury. Both have not practiced this week and are listed as doubtful. The Titans are already top 5 in adjusted line yards per carry with 4.82. They also rank top 10 in every other offensive line category on Football Outsiders. We just saw this Baltimore team get ravaged by the Patriots in the rain without these two and the Titans have a monster in the backfield. This looks like a Derrick Henry smash game if there ever was one and it comes against what was an elite defense.

Defensive Line Advantage

Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Steelers front 7 has been on a tear this season, solidifying themselves as the #1 defense on the year with the #1 pass rush. Three of their front 7 are in the top 12 in sacks on the year. Led by TJ Watt with 9 (tied for 2nd most), Bud Dupree with 7 (tied for 8th) and Stephen Tuitt with 6 (tied for 12th). They have the most sacks in the league with 36, adding 4 last week alone. They are equally as good pass rushing as they are defending the run, ranking 2nd in both categories per Football Outsiders.

Their opponent, the Jaguars were the subject of one of my defensive line advantage picks last week, giving up 3 sacks to the Packers. They’ll be tested again this week as Brad Wire’s 21st ranked offensive line.  As the Wisconsin Badgers Football twitter account points out below, you can rely on TJ Watt getting to the QB. And while TJ Watt gets the credit for this sack the rest of the defensive line is also there to make sure Burrow goes down. Look for a sack party in the Jaguars backfield.

New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons

This matchup was already going to be a shootout, but now we may see less than optimal Saints offense vs the high scoring, lose it in the last minute Falcons now that Brees is on Injured Reserve. The Falcons are 13th worst in pressures per dropback (23%) and 13th worst in Adjusted Sack Rate (6.6%) per Fade The Noise Daily. That’s giving up a pressure on Matt Ryan almost 1/4 of the time he drops back. Compare that to a team like the Saints with allowing a QB pressure on 13.2% of dropbacks for Drew Brees. We already know about Saints defenders like Cam Jordan, but Trey Hendrickson is getting after it this year with a tied for 3rd best 7.5 sacks on the year.  This defensive line is sneaky good and they will have plenty of opportunities to put hits on Ryan as Atlanta averages the 4th most pass attempts per game and has the 19th overall offensive line ranked by Brad Wire.

Favorite Individual Matchups

Brad Wire – Austin Jackson (LT – MIA) vs. Bradley Chubb (OLB – DEN)

Austin Jackson returned in Week 9 after missing 4 weeks, 3 games and their bye week. He has had his struggles coming back, but just like any rookie offensive tackle this year he has shown flashes of what made him a first round pick. The clip below is him from Week 3 against Jacksonville. Their trip to Denver features a budding young pass rusher who got the advantage of learning under an elite one. Bradley Chubb has 5.5 sacks on the year, but he has been shut out the last two weeks. The play of Austin Jackson here against Chubb will have a big affect on Tua’s timing and rhythm. In games where Chubb has gotten at least one sack the Broncos are 3-1, the one loss was to the Chiefs.


Tommy Mo – Bud Dupree (ROLB – PIT) vs. Jonah Williams (OT – CIN)

TJ Watt is the big name on the front 7 for the Steelers, but they bring it from multiple angles. And while TJ will surely get his reps in against 2nd year player Jonah Williams, the bulk of the day will be a trench fight between Dupree and Williams. Dupree is a monster in his own right, as I mentioned above with 7 sacks of his own. Williams was one of my favorite overall prospects coming into the league in 2019 and he’s done well in 2020 to show he was worthy of that 11th overall pick. We’ll see if Williams can protect Burrow’s blind side this week as Dupree and company will be coming after him all day with their league leading 36 sacks.

Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 11)

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Money Makers and Heart Breakers (Fantasy Football 2020 – Week 11)

Let’s face it, you are reading this because you play fantasy football.  Which in all honesty makes you a nerd. Since we have that clearly identified, you sir or ma’am are officially a nerd. I will ask you a question only nerds know the answer to; do you remember comic book crossovers? Or you might remember some super hero team-ups.

These were when DC and Marvel would cross over to have a series with super heroes from different companies. The team-ups would be when two super heroes get together and team up, I know it’s pretty obvious isn’t it.  Well, this week one of my buddies and I were bouncing stuff off of one another and well Chris Robin thought it would be a good idea for he and I do to a crossover/team-up. I know neither of us are super heroes, hell, we aren’t even big names in the industry (yet). But here we are providing some information and entertainment for you.

Since his last name is Robin I am assuming that means I can be Batman. I mean, I like Batman; he has one of the best alter egos, billionaire playboy. Chris, will you be my Robin? Anyways, you can expect both Chris and I to look to do more teams ups and cross-overs. Which will help us get better information for all of you.

You can find Chris over at DFS Cheat Sheet. I will have direct links into his “Bottom of the Barrel” article as we go.

If you are new around here this is how it works:

Money Maker – I think this person will perform well this week and be better than projections

Heart Breaker – These players will not meet projections

Quarterbacks

💰 Money Makers

Ben Roethlisberger – $9,000 on Fanduel and $6,700 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – The Steelers play the Jaguars in Week 11.  The Jaguars a the third-worst defense against the pass in the NFL. The Jaguars have given up over 300 yards and/or multiple TDs in all but one game this season. This lines up well with how incredible Big Ben has been playing lately, in Week 9 he lit up the Cowboys for 306 yards and 3 touchdowns and in Week 10 he scorched the Bengals for 333 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Chris Robin – So the Jaguars aren’t the best on defense. Hard-hitting analysis I know. While Big Ben leads the league with the shortest average time throwing the ball. Making it next to impossible for JAX to stop him. 280 passing yards and 2 TD on tap in Week 11!

Justin Herbert – $8,500 on Fanduel and $6,800 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – In Week 10, Herbert struggled a bit against Miami. Do you know what typically makes a quarterback feel better after an off game? Playing the Jets of course. The Jets give up an average of 287 yards and 2 touchdowns a week to opponents passing game. You can expect Herbert to bounce back like he was on a trampoline.

Chris Robin – Rookie dynamo QB vs. arguably the worst team in the league. What else can I say?

Jamies Winston – $7,200 on Fanduel and $5,900 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – Drew Brees is injury means that a top 5 fantasy quarterback from last season is stepping in as the Saints QB this week. Winston couldn’t ask for a better team to play against in his first start as a Saint, the Falcons. The Falcons give up 322 yards and 2 touchdowns a week to quarterbacks. They are literally the friendliest defense for the quarterback position in the league.

Chris Robin – Unless you’ve been on the moon you now know Drew Brees is injured. Giving Winston ample opportunity to make good on his deal with New Orleans. Personally, I love the idea of Winston in week 11. Moving forward, I firmly believe Jameis has a 250 passing yard and 2 TD type floor week in and week out.

NOTE: With Taysom Hill Starting at quarterback for the Saints you can pass on Winston.

Alex Smith – $6,600 on Fanduel and $5,300 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – Alex Smith looks pretty good so far this season. He has played two games and has thrown for over 300 yards in each game. In Week 11, Smith gets to continue this trend against the Cincinnati Bengals bottom of the barrel defense.

Chris Robin – Clearly, our 2020 Comeback Player of the Year award winner, Smith at home vs. CIN is quite juicy! Smith has thrown for almost 600 total yards in two weeks. Let the gun show commence in Week 11!

NOTE: For more on Winston and Smith check out Kyle Larson’s The Stream Option and Bottom of the Barrel by Chris Robin. Both guys are pretty much consensus plays in Week 11 from the three of us.

Other quarterbacks I like in week 5:

There is the obvious: Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers

The not so obvious: Joe Flacco and Carson Wentz

💔 Heart Breakers

Tom Brady

Mike Reedy – Brady has been up and down this season, like REALLY up. This week he will most likely be down. In Week 11, the Buccaneers play the Rams. The Rams defense is for real, in Week 10 they held Russell Wilson to 250 yards and 0 touchdowns. Expect to see Ronald Jones continue more of his tear running the ball this week.

Chris Robin – TB12 has been Mr. Reliable so far in 2020. Aside from a dud vs. New Orleans in week 9. The Rams have been called many things. My favorite is the worst best team in the league so far. I’m thinking the Rams take a page from the Saints and pressure the heck out of Brady in this one. Tom will break your heart on Sunday.

Philip Rivers

Mike Reedy – The fourth best defense against the pass is the Packers. The Colts play the Packers in Week 11. Rivers is currently the QB25 on the season, he hasn’t been very good. If you were thinking of playing him because he threw for over 300 yards in Week 10, please don’t. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Chris Robin – If you think starting Philip Rivers is a good move in week 11 ring your call button and Tommy will come around and hit you over the head with a tact hammer cause you’re a moron. (taken from David Spade in Tommy Boy)

Jared Goff

Mike Reedy – Week 10 was supposed to be the week for Goff and the Rams passing game. They played a defense that has let everyone throw like crazy against it. But Goff had 0 touchdowns. This week Goff plays the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers have only given up one 300 yard game on the season.

Chris Robin – Goff has really taken me on the rollercoaster of emotions this season. Not to mention the bevy of RB’s coach McVay uses each week. The TB secondary is opportunistic and they have a legit pass rush. Goff will break your heart Sunday.

Other quarterbacks to avoid: Deshaun Watson and Ryan Tannehill

Running Backs

💰 Money Makers

Mike Davis – $7,400 on Fanduel and $6,800 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – Davis has been pretty meh the past few starts. The only thing that could possibly cure this is playing against the worst defense against the run, the Detroit Lions. Lucky for Mike Davis the Lions show up in Week 11 and are like a much-awaited vaccine for all that ails him. The Lions give up 126 yards and a touchdown rushing and another 54 yards and a touchdowns to the running back position. If Davis doesn’t do it here he isn’t doing it anywhere anymore.

Chris Robin – In keeping with the honesty thing, I was wrong about Davis in week 10. Which is fine it happens. However, at home vs. the lowly Detroit DST, Mike should have a field day. Did you see what JD Mckissic did in week 10? Still no CMC meaning Davis will have the field to himself!

Damien Harris – $5,800 on Fanduel and $5,700 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – In Week 10 against the Ravens stout run defense Harris had 22 carries for 121 yards. In Week 11, Harris gets to run against the second-worst run defense in the NFL, the Houston Texans. You can look to Harris and Rex Burkhead to produce this week.

Chris Robin – These two couldn’t be any more clear. I see what Michael is doing here and I like it! In all fairness, I’ve been picking on the Texans all season too. They are 31st against opposing RB’s. What if I told you I’m expecting around 145ish total yards from both backs? Would you take that bet?

NOTE: You can also look to play Sexy Rexy Burkhead in DFS ($5,900 on Fanduel and $4,600 on DraftKings). Both Patriots running backs are written up in Bottom of the Barrel as well.

D’Andre Swift – $6,900 on Fanduel and $6,400 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – Oh yeah, you gotta get shwifty in here, You gotta get shwifty in here, It’s time to get shwifty…..The Lions play against the Panthers this week. Yes, those Panthers, the ones that give up 108 yards and a touchdown rushing each and every week.

NOTE: D’Andre Swift has been ruled out. Pivot to Kerryon Johnson or Adrian Peterson as both can be considered in the RB3/4 range.

Get Swifty (Get Schwifty in here) - Lyrics and Music by Rick and Morty Morty arranged by Envy_WCE

Chris Robin – Swifty has arrived! Feels good to say that but the Detroit Lions have done this to me before. At this point, I’m thinking you know all about the Lions too. Would that be a fair assumption? I wouldn’t get your hopes up yet. That may be foolish but it’s been a long tumultuous road for me and my Detroit Lions. Week 11 is the week we fall head over heels in love with Swift!

Other running backs to play:

The obvious: Dalvin Cook, Alvin Kamara, Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt

The not so obvious: Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and J.D. McKissic

💔 Heart Breakers

Todd Gurley

Mike Reedy – The Falcons play the Saints in Week 11. The Saints have only given up 3 touchdowns to running backs on the season. It’s like you can feel the touchdown regression coming for Gurley this week. He has been so consistent, but he also hasn’t played the best defense against the run yet, he does this week.

Chris Robin – I’ve always been a Gurley fan. He’s always had a safe floor due to his TD scoring rate. This week though? ATL is walking into a buzz saw. The Saints have been playing out of their minds on defense. I’m willing to bet 60 total yards or less for Todd in week 11. Don’t get your heartbroken!

James Robinson

Mike Reedy – Robinson has been even more consistent than Gurley. But this week he is playing against the second best defense against the run, the Steelers. Only one running back has over 100 yards against this defense on the season and only one running back has 2 touchdowns against the Steelers. It doesn’t look exceptionally good for Robinson in Week 11.

Chris Robin – I went back and forth on this one. Do I agree with Michael or do I call him a fool and tell him to screw off? After a few moments of thinking about it I came to a conclusion. J-Rob is going to break our hearts this weekend. His selling point so far in 2020 has been his workload and volume. The Steelers are currently the best defense in the league. I just don’t see a way for James to get much done. It pains me to say this but he’s going to break your heart this week.

Aaron Jones

Mike Reedy – Since coming back from his injury Jones has been used in both the running game and the passing game. But in those two weeks he has been splitting time with Jamal Williams and Jones has not topped 100 yards in either game, he also has not scored. This week Jones is up against the Colts defense which is top three against the run. If you have him on your team you are playing him but avoid in DFS.

Other running backs that will cost you in Week 8: Ronald Jones, Darrell Henderson, and Miles Sanders.

Wide Receivers

💰 Money Makers

Justin Jefferson – $6,700 on Fanduel and $6,000 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy– In Week 10 Jefferson had 28% target share in the Vikings passing game. He turned that into 8 receptions for 135 yards against a very good Bears defense. In Week 11 he gets to play against the Cowboys and their third friendliest defense to wide receivers. They have given up 15 touchdowns to the position. Looks like a nice spot to play Jefferson.

Chris Robin – This match-up is a perfect storm! JJ has been fantastic all season and he’s surging again! Notching his third 100 yard plus game of his career! While the Cowboys continue to be awful on defense. They are actually 5th best in terms of fantasy points given to opposing WR’s! Much like Swift if you’re not in love with JJ yet you will be after week 11!

Willie Snead – $5,200 on Fanduel and $4,500 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – In two of the last three games Snead has had 7 targets. In those games, he has a combined 10 receptions for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Titans are up in Week 11 and they bring with them the 4th kindest defense to wide receivers. I would expect Willie to get those 7 targets again and turn them into something useful in Week 11.

Chris Robin – After all the complaining in Baltimore Hollywood Brown has done nothing! While Willie has stepped up to a certain extent. Truth be told, Snead does this from time to time. Moving forward I’m expecting Willie to see 6-7 high upside targets Sunday.

Curtis Samuel – $5,600 on Fanduel and $4,700 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – I like Samuels, I like how the panthers utilize him. I like that the Panthers are playing against the Detroit Lions in Week 11. Samuel will most likely do damage via the air and on the ground.

Chris Robin – I love the idea of Samuel in week 11 at home against this Lions DST. The way Carolina uses him just excites me in this match-up. Plenty of targets and touches coming his way Sunday. He will be locked and loaded in all my lines!

NOTE: Both Samuel and Snead are guys you will find over in Bottom of the Barrel and the price is right in DFS for both players.

Other wide receivers to play:

The obvious: Davante Adams, Julio Jones, DK Metcalf, DeAndre Hopkins and Michael Thomas.

The not so obvious:  Michael Pittman, Emmanuel Sanders, and Cowboys wide receivers

💔 Heart Breakers

Tyler Boyd

Mike Reedy – To beat the Washington Football Team’s second-best defense against wide receivers, you do it on the outside. Which means this is a Tee Higgins game and not a Tyler Boyd game. Washington only gives up an average of 11 receptions and 137 yards to the position weekly.

Chris Robin – Boyd has been great all season. His floor has been nice! Playing in the slot has been Boyd’s sweet spot but that’s a place I’m not excited to play him vs. this stout WSH DST.

AJ Brown

Mike Reedy – Titans wide receivers might be a better thing to call this instead of just Brown. The Ravens are up in Week 11. The Ravens are a top 4 defense against wide receivers. The Ravens have only given up 4 touchdowns and one 100 yard game to wide receivers on the season. I prefer Jonnu Smith is the passing game Week 11.

Chris Robin – Oh, boy. (I’ll take that as Chris doesn’t agree with me)

Mike Evans

Mike Reedy – The Rams defense is for real, Jalen Ramsey is for real. The Buccaneers play the Ram and Ramsey will most likely cover Evans. Ramsey is currently the most confident and best corner in the league. In Week 10 DK Metcalf had 2 catches for 28 yards, maybe Evans will do that well.

Chris Robin – It’s going to be tough sledding for Evans and the other RB offensive skill positions on Monday Night Football. Evans has hurt us and made us cry in the past so not much to see here.

Other wide receivers will cost you: Nelson Agholor and Robert Woods

Tight Ends Week 5

💰 Money Makers

Jared Cook / Taysom Hill – Cook $5,800 on Fanduel and $4,600 on DraftKings / Hill $4,500 on Fanduel

Mike Reedy – Do you know who is really bad against tight ends? The Falcons. They are the number 1 defense for tight ends to play against. Tight ends are writing jokes about how easy it is to play against the Falcons. In 9 weeks of play the Falcons have given up 8 touchdowns to tight ends. This bodes well for both Cook and Hill.

Chris Robin – The general consensus around town with the Saints this weekend is described as a “field day”. Everybody scores. Everybody gets 100 yards. Everybody has a career game with Winston at QB. Who am I shoot them down?

NOTE: Taysom Hill is TE eligible in ESPN and Fanduel. NICE! As Chris said in Bottom of the Barrel “If you are reading this then you know why Taysom Hill is a good play this week”

Logan Thomas – $5,200 on Fanduel and $3,300 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – The Bengals are the second friendliest defense to tight ends in the league. In Week 10 Thomas had 6 targets yielding him 4 receptions for 66 yards. The Football Team will be throwing the ball often. Smith likes to check down if his primary targets are not open. You can expect Thomas to be useful as long as Smith is under center.

Chris Robin – Coming off a seasonal best in receptions and yardage I’m intrigued by this contest. A divisional game at home just screams LT TD!

Eric Ebron – $5,300 on Fanduel and $4,000 on DraftKings

Mike Reedy – Ebron saw 6 targets in Week 10 and didn’t do much with them. The good news is in Week 11 he gets another shot at a bottom 5 defense against tight ends, the Jaguars. You can look for the targets to continue as the Steelers will be passing. The Jaguars have given up touchdowns to tight ends in 6 games this season, Sunday will probably be the 7th week.

Chris Robin – Personal issues aside, Ebron has a knack for moving the chains. In turn Big Ben trusts him. Week 11 sets up Ebron for let’s say a 3 receptions, 40 yards and a TD type game.

Other tight ends to play:

The obvious Travis Kelce, Darren Waller and TJ Hockenson

The not so obvious: Hayden Hurst and Austin Hooper

💔 Heart Breakers

Trey Burton

Mike Reedy – The Packers have given up one game of more than 65 yards and only one touchdown to tight ends this season. That was the one game they played Rob Gronkowski. Burton is not Gronkowski. You can expect the Packers to continue rolling against tight ends this week.

Chris Robin – Burton was a nice sneaky trendy play for a few weeks. That time is over. If you’re cool with your tight-end catching two passes for fifteen yards then Burton is your guy!

Noah Fant

Mike Reedy – Fant has been seeing targets and not doing much with them. That will continue this week against the Dolphins. You can expect another 3 catch game. WOOF!.

Chris Robin – I’m not 100% sure Fant’s ankle injury is fully healed. In any case, the QB position for Denver right now is in flux leaving Fant high and dry. Hard pass!

Other tight ends that will cost you: Mercedes Lewis and Tyler Eifert

A Special thank you to Chris Robin! You can find Chris over at DFS Cheat Sheet.

If you are looking for Defenses to stream, take a look at The Stream Option by Kyle Larson.

Thanks for checking out our Money Makers and Heart Breakers column. For more great content from The Undroppables, follow us on Twitter, follow @MikeReedyFF for more great content, and visit back for Mike’s weekly UNtangling the Wire (waiver wire) article.

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