Haven’t done daily league bargains in a while. The following are guys who are anywhere from cheap to dirt cheap in DFS contests, and also double as potentially fantastic streamers in regular leagues. Dollar amounts are based on Fan Duel costs:
QB:
Brian Hoyer ($7,100) has a home matchup against a defense (the Saints) that makes almost every QB look like a Hall-of-Famer. Hoyer enjoyed five straight multi-TD games before getting concussed two weeks ago in Cincinnati. He’s a near lock for 2+ TDs this weekend.
Blake Bortles ($7,300) is a great rebound candidate with two excellent receivers and a fantastic matchup against the Chargers. I made the same claim last week and was completely wrong. This week I’ll avenge my past self.
Kirk Cousins ($6,700) is as capable of tossing four TDs as he is throwing only one. Fortunately his home tilt against a beatable Giants D should give him enormous value at his middling price (there are only 10-12 starting QBs who are cheaper).
RB:
Thomas Rawls ($6,300) – What more needs to be said? His insanely low value is justified only in that his opponent, the Steelers, are yielding only 93 rushing yards per game (6th best in the NFL). But Pittsburgh hasn’t exactly played the toughest RB schedule, including well-time matchups against New England in Week 1 (LeGarrette Blount was suspended) and St. Louis in Week 3 (Todd Gurley’s first NFL game, when he was limited and looked rusty). Regardless of whether Rawls can replicate his dominant Week 11 performance, he’s a must-start at that price.
David Johnson ($4,800) won’t get many touches, but he’s averaging more than a TD every other game. That’s a risk some people will take, and in some cases, should take for a bottom-barrel price.
Danny Woodhead ($6,100) – Any flex player with 20+ point PPR potential should be seriously considered in daily and regular leagues. Woodhead’s done in twice in his past four games. Expect a rebound performance from the Chargers, including their veteran all-purpose RB.
WR:
Stevie Johnson ($5,500) – A bargain for a guy who should once again lead his team in targets. Johnson caught seven of eight passes last week and is a near lock for 12+ PPR points.
Dontrelle Inman ($4,900) has solid mid-range WR potential if Malcom Floyd sits.
Nate Washington ($5,300) is a slightly more affordable version of Stevie Johnson with more boom-bust repercussions. Washington has been nearly invisible in his past two contests, but remains a great flier, especially with Houston’s dream-like matchup.
TE:
Jimmy Graham ($5,500) – Most of you know how down I was on Graham this preseason, believing he was fantasy’s most overrated TE. But he won’t be pedestrian every week. His price is as low as ever, making him a worthwhile investment in a week when there are few reliable TEs.
Crockett Gillmore ($5,600) – I wrote about Gillmore earlier. It’s quite possible that he’ll lead Baltimore in receptions and yards. Toss in a TD, and you have a top 4 TE at a very good price.
Will Tye ($4,900) – I’m much higher on Graham, given how close these two TEs are in price. But if you’re anticipating another Graham letdown—or if you need to save a few hundred DFS dollars to insert that coveted high-priced WR—Tye proved last week (five catches for 56 yards) that he can post decent fantasy numbers as the Giants’ new starting TE.
K:
Dustin Hopkins ($4,500) is tied for the cheapest kicker available, which is strange because his plus matchup and accuracy (16-for-17 in field goal attempts) makes him a near must-start at $4,500. 10+ points should be expected.
DST:
Finally, while the Chiefs ($4,500) keep facing better offenses, they keep playing better defense. It’s counter-intuitive, and it spells trouble for the Bills this weekend. Kansas City’s D is clicking, and at $4,500, it’s hard to imagine a better value at this position.
QB:
Brian Hoyer ($7,100) has a home matchup against a defense (the Saints) that makes almost every QB look like a Hall-of-Famer. Hoyer enjoyed five straight multi-TD games before getting concussed two weeks ago in Cincinnati. He’s a near lock for 2+ TDs this weekend.
Blake Bortles ($7,300) is a great rebound candidate with two excellent receivers and a fantastic matchup against the Chargers. I made the same claim last week and was completely wrong. This week I’ll avenge my past self.
Kirk Cousins ($6,700) is as capable of tossing four TDs as he is throwing only one. Fortunately his home tilt against a beatable Giants D should give him enormous value at his middling price (there are only 10-12 starting QBs who are cheaper).
RB:
Thomas Rawls ($6,300) – What more needs to be said? His insanely low value is justified only in that his opponent, the Steelers, are yielding only 93 rushing yards per game (6th best in the NFL). But Pittsburgh hasn’t exactly played the toughest RB schedule, including well-time matchups against New England in Week 1 (LeGarrette Blount was suspended) and St. Louis in Week 3 (Todd Gurley’s first NFL game, when he was limited and looked rusty). Regardless of whether Rawls can replicate his dominant Week 11 performance, he’s a must-start at that price.
David Johnson ($4,800) won’t get many touches, but he’s averaging more than a TD every other game. That’s a risk some people will take, and in some cases, should take for a bottom-barrel price.
Danny Woodhead ($6,100) – Any flex player with 20+ point PPR potential should be seriously considered in daily and regular leagues. Woodhead’s done in twice in his past four games. Expect a rebound performance from the Chargers, including their veteran all-purpose RB.
WR:
Stevie Johnson ($5,500) – A bargain for a guy who should once again lead his team in targets. Johnson caught seven of eight passes last week and is a near lock for 12+ PPR points.
Dontrelle Inman ($4,900) has solid mid-range WR potential if Malcom Floyd sits.
Nate Washington ($5,300) is a slightly more affordable version of Stevie Johnson with more boom-bust repercussions. Washington has been nearly invisible in his past two contests, but remains a great flier, especially with Houston’s dream-like matchup.
TE:
Jimmy Graham ($5,500) – Most of you know how down I was on Graham this preseason, believing he was fantasy’s most overrated TE. But he won’t be pedestrian every week. His price is as low as ever, making him a worthwhile investment in a week when there are few reliable TEs.
Crockett Gillmore ($5,600) – I wrote about Gillmore earlier. It’s quite possible that he’ll lead Baltimore in receptions and yards. Toss in a TD, and you have a top 4 TE at a very good price.
Will Tye ($4,900) – I’m much higher on Graham, given how close these two TEs are in price. But if you’re anticipating another Graham letdown—or if you need to save a few hundred DFS dollars to insert that coveted high-priced WR—Tye proved last week (five catches for 56 yards) that he can post decent fantasy numbers as the Giants’ new starting TE.
K:
Dustin Hopkins ($4,500) is tied for the cheapest kicker available, which is strange because his plus matchup and accuracy (16-for-17 in field goal attempts) makes him a near must-start at $4,500. 10+ points should be expected.
DST:
Finally, while the Chiefs ($4,500) keep facing better offenses, they keep playing better defense. It’s counter-intuitive, and it spells trouble for the Bills this weekend. Kansas City’s D is clicking, and at $4,500, it’s hard to imagine a better value at this position.