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Week 6 Breakdown - Life's a Brees

QB:

• Drew Brees, NO (vs DET) - CASH Don't let Brees' spy identity fool you, it's no secret that Drew Brees is a much better Quarterback when on turf, especially at home in the Superdome. He has had 1 game at home this season so far, where he threw for 356 yards and 2 TDs versus the Patriots. This has a good chance to turn into a similar game script versus the Lions, who are another high scoring offensive team. Brees will finally get Willie Snead back for the first game this season, returning from suspension and a hamstring injury. The Saints decided to end the Adrian Peterson experiment, who did not fit their offense at all so they should be completely free to open up this offense and feature Alvin Kamara in the running game. 

• Carson Palmer, ARI (vs TB) - TOURNAMENTSince losing David Johnson in week 1, Palmer has been forced to throw the ball a lot.. like a lot a lot. He has 227 Pass attempts on the season, which is 25 more attempts than the next highest total, by Eli Manning. Yes, Arizona acquired Adrian Peterson, but he's not going to be fully adapted to this offense yet and truly doesn't fit them any better than Chris Johnson. Facing off versus Tampa Bay, which we have ranked as the 2nd worst pass defense this season, allowing 315.3 yards and 1.8 TDs per game. Vegas has this game close, only a 2.5 point spread with a 45 over under, both teams are going to need to put the ball in the air if they want to win this one.

• Kevin Hogan, CLE (@HOU) - Uncle Pete’s Contrarian PickKevin Hogan has been given the starting job in place of Kizer this week. He has very much looked like the best QB on the Browns as he's actually able to anticipate throws, something that Kizer isn't capable of yet. Houstons defense took some significant losses last week, losing J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus. In limited snaps, Kevin Hogan is actually the 4th most accurate passer on the season with a 68.4 completion percentage. With a weakened defense, he may be able to dink and dunk his way for a decent day. At a very low price, and a low ownership, he's worth a shot as a contrarian pick.

Other QBs to consider: 

• Matthew Stafford, DET (@NO) - High scoring game, Stafford is going to need to throw a lot to keep up here.

• Josh McCown, NYJ (vs NE) - The Patriots have had the worst pass defense in the league this season, allowing 26.2 DK FPPG so far to opposing QBs.

• Deshaun Watson, HOU (vs CLE) - He's been on fire since being handed the reigns. Only concern... It's a trap!

RB:

• Leonard Fournette, JAX (vs LAR) - CASH There doesn't seem to be a safer running back in the league currently. Fournette has a TD in every game he's played so far, averaging over 21 rushes a game, with 93 yards and 6 total TDs. The Rams defense has not been good against opposing running backs, allowing 1.2 TDs and 121 yards per game. Fournette has been the key to the Jaguars offense this season, and there should be no reason that stops here in a good matchup at home.

•  Kareem Hunt, KC (vs PIT) - TOURNAMENT Kareem Hunt has been a revelation in KC, he's averaging close to 20 rush attempts and 121.8 rushing yards per game, as well as 3.2 receptions per game. Last week Charcandrick West vultured 2 TDs from Hunt, yet Hunt still managed close to 18 DK fantasy points. This week Hunt will be at home, and facing a generous Steelers defense which has been allowing 1TD and 129.4 rushing yards to opposing running backs. There is a decent chance that Hunt can eclipse the 30 FP target this week, which will make him a must own in your tournament lineup. 

• Mike Gillislee, NE (@NYJ) - ContrarianThe Patriots have been having a rough go of it this season, having lost 2 games already. Generally the Jets seem to play up against the Patriots, but at this point the Patriots aren't going to be taking any game for granted. When playing any player, you want to find a game scenario where that player is going to see an extreme workload. It's very likely the Patriots come out strong and crush the Jets quickly, which will mean Gillislee will be running a lot of clock off the game. Tom Brady says his injured AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder is fine, but it's impossible to get any truth out of the Patriots, which means another scenario where Gillislee could be more heavily relied upon.

Other RBs to consider: 

• Elijah McGuire, NYJ (vs NE) - Should share a decent workload with a hobbled Forte. The Patriots are allowing RBs to go off in the air and the ground.

• Chris Thompson, WAS (vs SF) - Fat Rob is doubtful, and SF is allowing 7 receptions and 60 reception yards per game to opposing running backs.

• Larry Fitzgerald, ARI (vs TB) - CASH Larry Fitzgerald has only had 1 monster game this season, but he's averaging 10.2 targets a game which is 5th most of any WR on the main slate this week. Playing this game at home, versus a Tampa Bay defense which has allowed a league high FPPG allowed and 1.3 TDs and 228 yards per game to opposing wide receivers this season. Seemingly all of the Cardinals WRs are healthy this week, which means the TB defense won't be able to put all of their attention on Fitzgerald.

• Golden Tate, DET (@NO) - TOURNAMENT This game is primed to be a high scoring affair between 2 high powered offenses. The last time these teams faced off week 13 of last year, Tate registered 8 receptions for 145 yards and a TD. He's been averaging 27 DK FPPG over the past 2 years versus the Saints. Tate is coming off back to back poor performances, but is set to bounce back this week in an ideal matchup in the Superdome.

• Martavis Bryant, PIT (@KC) - CONTRARIAN He's had only a single good game this season thus far, and the Steelers are coming off a huge disappointment at home against the Jaguars last week. Bryant and the Steelers in general should be fairly low owned this week, making them good contrarian picks. What does Bryant have going for him? He's averaging 6.2 targets a game, and eventually one of these long passes will land for him. The Chiefs defense has not been good, they are allowing 1.8 TDs and 168.4 yards per game to opposing wide receivers on the season.

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Other WRs to consider:

• Terrelle Pryor Sr., WAS (vs SF) - This offense has had a bye week to prepare for this game, and extra time for Captain Kirk to assimilate Pryor into his collective.

• Ted Ginn Jr, NO (vs DET) - Return of Snead means less defensive attention on Ginn, good chance for a long target this game on the fast turf at home.

• Michael Crabtree, OAK (vs LAC) - Chargers haven't been able to stop the pass since losing Jason Verrett, and Carr should be back at the helm.

• Austin Seferian-Jenkins, NYJ (v. NE) - Cash It's hard to fit in an expensive tight end for a cash game, that's why I like ASF. Historically, Josh McCown has loved his tight ends, and this year is no different thus far. Matt Forte and Bilal Powell are banged up, combine that with the likely deficit the Jets will be facing and you get a recipe for a Josh McCown show. A relatively high percentage of those targets should go to ASF.  

• Rob Gronkowski, NE (@ NYJ) - TournamentThe other side of this tight end duel is the best tight end in the game. Yeah, it's easy to recommend putting Gronk in your lineup, but I'm doing it anyways. His injury as well as Brady's should be monitored, but if they're both a go, you get the best tight end in the league at a relatively low ownership.

•  Jordan Reed, WAS (vs SF) - Contrarian Here is another guy whose injury should be monitored. Last game he played only 26% of snaps, but that was two weeks ago. With the bye giving him a chance to heal, this could be the healthiest we see Jordan Reed for the rest of the year. His offense has a matchup with the 49ers, and Vegas gives the Redskins an implied total of 28 points! If Reed is healthy, he should have plenty of opportunity to reward those who start him.

Other TEs to consider:

• David Njoku, CLE (@ HOU) - Njoku hasn't had more than 4 targets or more than 50 yards in a game this year. He has looked good in the few opportunities he has had, however. This is definitely a tournament play only, but with the quarterback change, he could potentially see more looks and have a day against this banged up Texan defense.

• Kyle Rudolph, MIN (v. GB) -With Stefon Diggs being limited at best this week, as well as a matchup with the high-scoring GB offense, Rudolph should get a solid increase in action this week. He has a higher floor than usual to go along with his high touchdown rate.

• Ravens DST (vs CHI) - Cash Trubisky will have one fewer days to prepare this week, and this will be his first road game. It's hard to imagine the Bears putting up points on this defense, and Vegas agrees giving them an implied total of 16.5. I'm not sure if the Bears will throw the ball enough for the Ravens to have a high ceiling, but the floor is definitely high.  

• Jaguars DST (vs LAR) - Tournament):  The Jags D just finds ways to score touchdowns. They're averaging more touchdowns a game than Jay Cutler, scoring in three of their five games so far. This week they have a matchup with the Rams who are tied for most fumbles lost in the league, and the Jags are tied for second in fumbles recovered. They're not a unique pick, but if you're looking for high upside, then look no further.

• Rams DST (@ JAX) (Contrarian):  A lot of attention is being paid to the Jags defense in this matchup, but it's the Rams defense that gets to go against Blake Bortles. Bortles turns the ball over frequently, and he's going against a Rams defense that is top 5 in interceptions and top 10 in fumble recoveries. The Rams have also returned two interceptions for touchdowns this year. If the Rams can find a way to stop Fournette, or score on this Jags defense and force Bortles to throw, they could be in for a great day.

Other DEF to consider:

• Falcons DST (vs MIA): Smokin' Jay playing a road game, give me the defense please. The Dolphins are averaging 5 fewer points a game than every other team in the league. The Dolphins like to run, limiting the upside here, but this is a high floor selection.

• Patriots DST (@ NYJ): Going with the defense against the Jets once again. Defenses haven't been going off against them, but they haven't been bad either. Belichick with a mini bye could lead to a great performance this week.

INJURIES TO WATCH:

• Stefon Diggs, MIN - Dealing with a groin injury, says he plans to play, but was also quouted last year that he was never the same after suffering a groin injury last year.

• Wendell Smallwood, PHI - Knee issue, did not practice, unlikely to play.

• Sterling Shepard, NYG - Ankle issue, likely to miss this game.

• Mohamed Sanu, ATL - Hamstring issue, did not practice, doubtful to play.

• Travis Kelce, KC - Concussion protocol, did not practice, wait and see.

• Bilal Powell, NYJ - Calf issue, looks doubtful to play.

• Matt Forte, NYJ - Toe issue, looks like he's going to return.

• Rob Kelley, WAS - Ankle issue, doubtful to play.

• Sam Bradford, MIN - Knee issue, did not practice, doubtful to play.

• DeVante Parker, MIA - Ankle issue, did not practice, will likely play.

• Matthew Stafford, DET - Ankle issue, fully practiced. He will play.

• Julio Jones, ATL - Hip issue, limited in practice. He will play.

• Ty Montgomery, GB - Broken ribs, practiced in full, but still questionable to play.

• Jordy Nelson, GB - Back issue, he practiced in full, he'll play.

• Willie Snead, NO - Another limited practice with his hamstring, should play.

• Brown/Nelson, ARI - Both limited in practice, both should play.

• Rob Gronkowski, NE - Did not practice, but reports are he's likely to play.

• Tom Brady, NE - Dealing with a AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder. He says he'll be fine.

• Derek Carr, OAK - Limited in practice, decent chance to play.

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