Assembling a DFS lineup each week helps keep that draft-day feeling alive. Consult our FanDuel tournament lineup for the conference championships for ideas on who to start during the main slate on Sunday.
This week, we’ll assemble our conference championships FanDuel Tournament lineup with the help of some of this week’s best fantasy football analysis from 5thDownFantasy.com and around the web.
QB — Jared Goff ($8,000, LAR @ NO)
“Looking back at last week’s matchup with the Cowboys it may look like Goff had a bad game, but he actually had the Rams offense moving up and down the field all night and I expect some positive TD regression in this game. While the Saints boast the 2nd overall rush defense in the league, they are also 29th against the pass, which is why I expect Goff to be scoring the TDs this week not Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson. The Saints secondary has been torched all season giving up over 21 fantasy points per game to QBs, including a whopping 36 points to Goff in the team’s previous matchup this season.” — Elliot Berk, 5thDownFantasy.com
RB — Alvin Kamara ($8,100, LAR @ NO)
“Kamara is expected to be featured early and often in the Saints’ offensive game plan against the Rams. In his first meeting against L.A., Kamara racked up over 100 total yards from scrimmage and lit up the scoreboard with three total touchdowns. He is a major mismatch for opposing defenders out of the backfield. He’s a dynamic playmaker who can run between the tackles and has proven to be a lethal threat as a pass-catcher. The Rams finished the regular season with the worst defense against the run, giving up 5.1 yards per attempt. Down the stretch, they were shredded by the likes of Alfred Morris (16-111-1), Jordan Howard (19-101), Wendell Smallwood (10-48-2), and Rashaad Penny (12-108-1).” — Mike McClure/CBS Sports
RB — Damien Williams ($7,200, NE @ KC)
“Williams entered this year considered a pass-catching specialist, but he’s shown off a more well-rounded skill-set when pressed into feature duties down the stretch. In his last four games, Williams has per-game averages of 14.75 carries, 83.0 rushing yards, 5.0 targets, 4.75 receptions, 36.0 receiving yards, and 1.25 touchdowns. He’s been a beast, and he was at his best last week erupting for 129 yards and a score on 25 carries as well as 25 receiving yards on five receptions. Last week’s work was just enough to push him over the century mark for offensive touches this year, so he should have plenty left in the tank. I’m bullish on Kansas City’s chances of winning by a much wider margin than the three points they’re favored by, but Williams is game-script proof thanks to his pass-catching skills, anyway. Regardless, a big lead like last week’s would be favorable for him once again this week.” — Josh Shepardson, FantasyPros.com
WR — Robert Woods ($7,100, LAR @ NO)
“With all the glory going to Goff, Gurley and McCvay, a lot of people forget about one of the most important players on this whole roster: Robert Woods. Woods has been one of the most consistent WRs in the league all season, racking up at least 60 yards in 15 of the 17 games he played this year. Those numbers are ridiculous. This week Woods gets to face the Saints much maligned slot CB P.J. Williams, who from Weeks 11-17 gave up a line of 74%/235/2/0, giving Woods a great matchup to exploit.” — Elliot Berk, 5thDownFantasy.com
WR — Brandin Cooks ($6,900, LAR @ NO)
“Cooks and the Rams receivers are looking to be some of the best options on the slate since the Saints allowed 43.8 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. That is 43.8 points total to all receivers on a team, not just one player. If you are a believer in narratives, this is a revenge game for Cooks, who posted six receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown in their Week 9 matchup versus the Saints. Solid price on him, along with plenty of big play ability.” — Tom Vecchio, RotoBaller
WR — Ted Ginn Jr. ($5,300, LAR @ NO)
“In Ginn’s two games since returning from a knee injury, he’s seen 15 targets. That’s only resulted in 118 yards, but clearly Ginn is a big part of the Saints’ offense. Given his big-play ability, it’s only a matter of time before Ginn breaks out like he did in the playoffs last year (12-187-1 on 17 targets in two games).” — Matt Lutovsky, SportingNews.com
TE — Travis Kelce ($7,400, NE @ KC)
“I’m not going to waste much time discussing Kelce. His 15.2 FanDuel points per game is a pinch below double Rob Gronkowski’s average of 8.3 FanDuel points per game this season. All of the other tight ends averaged under 5.5 FanDuel points per game this year. Kelce is in the discussion for the game’s best tight end, and this two-game slate is bereft of talent at the position. Plug him in and make concessions elsewhere to accommodate his $7,400 price tag. I’ll have him on all of my FanDuel GPP rosters.” — Josh Shepardson, FantasyPros.com
FLEX — Rex Burkhead ($5,500)
“Burkhead is clearly a riskier play on this slate, but he comes in very cheap and truly only needs one touchdown in order to break value. He has two or more targets in four of his last six games, which isn’t a ton but three of those targets have come in the red zone. He offers a ton of leverage in tournaments if he is able to reach the end zone and has shown decent ability to do so on limited chances since returning from injury. The salary relief he brings allows you to spend up on the expensive wide receivers and tight ends, which shouldn’t be overlooked on this two-game slate.” — Tom Vecchio, RotoBaller
DEF — Chiefs ($4,400)
“We’re opting for the Chiefs primarily because they have a good pass rush. We thought the Chargers could give Tom Brady trouble last week because of their edge rushers, and while that didn’t happen, perhaps the Chiefs have a better chance at noisy Arrowhead Stadium. There isn’t really an obvious pick here, as none of the four D/STs have much upside given the matchups, so riding with a home team might be the best strategy.” — Matt Lutovsky, SportingNews.com
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