Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 10

By Justin Lonero
Justin Lonero Week 10 Draft Kings (Main Slate)

Quarterbacks


Marcus Mariota vs. Green Bay ($5,700)
Despite dealing with an ankle injury it looks as though Marcus Mariota will start at home against the Packers. The 23 year old is averaging 20.2 fantasy points per game this season and he'll get to square off against a middle of the road Packers secondary that is allowing 250 yards a game. Dollar for dollar Mariota is one of the best quarterback value plays on the board Week 10.

Jay Cutler @ Tampa Bay ($5,300)
The Buccaneers have been brutal against the pass this season allowing 284 yards per game in the air, and 18 touchdowns. Jay Cutler will be in a good spot, at a low cost. A Cutler-Alshon Jeffery is a great stack that will be low owned. Defenses have to be honest when facing the Bears now because of Jordan Howard and the running game. Howard went nuts Week 9 against a stingy Vikings defensive unit.

Running Backs


Darren Sproles vs. Falcons ($4,300)
There are a couple seemingly ageless running back's left in the NFL. Frank Gore is at the top, but a shade underneath is Darren Sproles. Doug Pederson called Darren Sproles the teams top running back on the team Monday. Sproles has been involved in the passing game per usual. Sproles has played at least 80% of the snaps in his last two games, and has had 36 touches. The Eagles/Falcons game has the highest spread of the week (50) and with points comes fantasy goodness. Sproles is a dynamic fantasy asset. He is also involved on special teams with returns which can lead to bonus fantasy points.

Jonathan Stewart vs. Chiefs ($4,900)
What has made the Carolina Successful on offense the last couple seasons is the ability to run the football. When Jonathan Stewart is healthy, he is relied upon heavily. J-Stew is a lock for 15-20 touches a week, despite his minimal role in the passing game. He'll get a Chiefs defense that is giving up 124.5 yards a game on the ground, but has only given up three rushing touchdowns. I dont trust him a ton in cash games, but he could be a super tournament play at home.

Wide Receivers


Tyreek Hill @ Panthers ($3,800)
There is a strong chance that Jeremy Maclin does not play Sunday against the Panthers, which would open the door for more opportunities for Tyreek Hill. Hill has been fantastic on special teams as well. His usage continues to rise each week on arguably one of the most generic offenses in the league. There are no guarantees in the volume he'll recieve and he isn't a safe cash game play, Hill is a sneaky tournament play. Pairing him with the Chiefs defense opens up the potential for Hill to generate points in both roster spots for fantasy teams.

Kendall Wright ($4,100) or Rishard Matthews ($4,200) vs. Packers
I mentioned earlier how fond of Marcus Mariota this week , so ultimately it is important to target some of the recipients of his passes. The Titans are mostly reliant on their sound running game with DeMarco Murray and rookie Derick Henry. Kendall Wright and Rishard Mattews has the most upside and both are very affordable. Tight End Delanie Walker is always in play when he is on the field. Wright and Mattews have combined for 35 targets combined in the last three games. Playing both with Mariota can be justified.

Tight Ends


C.J. Fiedorowicz @ Jaguars ($3,500)
C.J. Fiedorowicz has caught 20-of-29 passes over the Texans last four games, finding the end zone twice in that span. The offseason yoga sessions stretched him into a top twelve NFL tight end and a safety blanket for erratic Brock Osweiler. The Texans vision of DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller being weekly fixture's in the passing game has not gone as planned so far. The Jaguars have been solid against tight ends so far,but he makes a solid tournament option.

Cameron Brate vs. Bears ($3,500)
Outside of Mike Evans, Cameron Brate has become option number two in the Buccaneers passing game. Brate has scored touchdowns in back to back weeks on catching eight of eleven targets. Head coach Dirk Koetter has praised him in the blocking game. Mike Evans commands plenty of attention which is freeing up Brate in the red zone. The Bucs are thin in terms of dependability at wide receiver making the path for Brate to have an expanded role much easier. I'll go out on a limb and say he scores Sunday making it a third straight week.

Defense/Special Teams


Redskins vs. Vikings ($3,000)
The Redskins have 14 sacks in the last four games! They'll get to face a bottom of the barrel Vikings offense that has given up seven sacks in the last two games. The Vikings have also had some offensive line issues lately. Sam Bradford being sacked three to five times Week 10 is a distinct possibility.

Bonus Defense/Special Teams
Rams @ Jets ($2,900)