Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 2

By Justin Lonero
Justin Lonero

Week 2 (Draft Kings)




Trevor Siemian vs. Colts ($5,200)
Trevor Siemian was very efficient week one against the Panthers and his week two matchup is even juicier. The Colts got tuned by Matthew Stafford a week ago and while I don't think Siemian will throw three touchdowns, he'll be solid. The price is perfect, he should be a lock for two touchdowns against a Lions secondary that just allowed 385 yards.

Ryan Tannehill ($5,600) @ New England
Any quarterback that has to travel to Seattle to play is going to have his hands full. Week one it was no different for Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill was 16-of-29 for 186 yards. Week two should be an easier path for for the young veteran against the Patriots. Week 17, a season ago he threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns against the Patriots. He'll probably be playing catch up, which will result in fantasy points. He has a talented receiving corps surrounding him in Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills, and DeVante Parker.

Running Backs


Theo Riddick ($4,300) vs. Titans
Most off season buzz was about Ameer Abdullah having an expanded role in the Lions offense. Theo Riddick rushed seven times for 45 yards and a touchdown week one. He has maintained his receiving role, catching all five targets. He had two total touchdowns which is hard to envision a repeat but his price tag can easily be paid off.

Travaris Cadet ($3,000) @ Giants
In a game that has the highest point total on the slate, and C.J. Spiller cut, Cadet at 3K can easily pay off his salary with just a few receptions. He was targeted seven times in the passing game. My belief is that the Saints do not want to burn out Mark Ingram, so Cadet should see plenty of opportunities going forward.

Wide Receivers


Tyrell Williams ($3,700) vs. Jaguars
Keenan Allen being lost to injuries is becoming an all to often theme for the San Diego Chargers. In his absence someone is going to have to pick up the slack and targets. The 6-foot-4 Williams is in a position now to be a home run hitter for a Charger offense that throws the ball more than any other team. Phillip Rivers said earlier in the week " We need him to catch a bunch of balls this year a bunch of balls and have some huge days and big gains". Those are words of a believer right there. I'll be firing Williams up in a couple tournaments.

Jamison Crowder ($3,600) vs. Cowboys
Most of the time when we see double-digit targets from a player, the wideout is elite. Crowder caught six passes on ten targets in a Monday night loss to the Steelers. Eli Manning was solid against the Cowboys week one throwing three touchdowns. I see no reason why Crowder cant have five-plus receptions and a potential touchdown. There are several mouths to feed in Washington, but its looks as if Kirk Cousins has a rapport with Crowder.

Tight End


Eric Ebron vs. Titans ($3,500)
What If I told you Eric Ebron on had only eight touchdowns the three seasons Eric Ebron played at North Carolina? With Calvin Johnson retired, someone has to put in some work. Ebron caught all five targets for 46 yards, and a touchdown week 1. His ankle seems to be fine, so he should have a stat line similar to week one.

Dwayne Allen ($3,600)@ Broncos
It is going to be hard not to like Dwayne Allen every week permitting he stays healthy, and he stays dirt cheap. Allen had four catches for 53 yards on six targets in week 1. There are a ton of mouths to feed in Indy and Allen is touchdown dependent, but he should flourish now that Coby Fleener is in New Orleans. I see no reason why he can't score again this week.

Defenses/Special Teams


Patriots vs Dolphins $3,000)

Ravens @ Browns ($3,000)