Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 15

By Justin Lonero
Justin Lonero Draft Kings (Main Slate)

Quarterbacks


Tyrod Taylor vs. Cleveland ($5,700)
Any time we can pick on the Cleveland Browns in Fantasy Land, more often than not it works out. Tyrod Taylor's future with the Bills is in Limbo, making this game a late season audition. Currently the Browns rank 31st in pass defense and will have their hands full on the road against LeSean McCoy and the mobile Tyrod Taylor. Sammy Watkins is getting healthier by the week receiving his first touchdown a week ago. Taylor can be used in both tournaments and Cash games.

Andy Dalton vs. Steelers ($5,500)
Andy Dalton lit up the Steelers secondary Week 2 on the road, completing 31 of 54 passes for 366 yards. Since then, the Bengals offense has been vanilla without Giovani Bernard and A.J. Green. Green is back to practice and tight end Tyler Eifert has been the catalyst recently in an offense that is desperate for points. There is no certainty on A.J. Green's status for Sunday, but Dalton would get a huge boost if Green were to play.

Running Backs


Kenneth Farrow vs. Oakland ($4,400)
We talk about running back being the most volatile position, and with the injuries the value play's pop in fantasy land. It does not appear Melvin Gordon is going to play Week 15 which means we'll get to see a heavy dose of Kenneth Farrow. Farrow will get to face a Raiders run defense that is allowing 120.2 yards per game on the ground. Farrow could ultimately be in a time share with veteran Ronnie Hillman. We do not know much about Farrow but it feels like he could be in line for a big work load. He is too risky for cash games. His ceiling is undetermined, making him a tournament play based on the opportunities he may or may not receive.

Kenneth Dixon vs. Eagles ($3,800)
Finally! Us Football people have been waiting to see Kenneth Dixon in an expanded role since he was drafted. Against the Patriots, a week ago Dixon had 19 touches with a touchdown. He is the future face of the organization and these last few week's of the regular season will be a stage for him to perform. He'll face a middle of the road Eagles defense at home. Dixon led the Ravens in targets with 11.

Wide Receiver


Allen Robinson @ Houston ($4,400)
How in the World is Allen Robinson this cheap? Blake Bortles and his inefficiency is the biggest contributing factor so far this season. Week 10 Robinson caught 9-of-13 for 107 yards and a touchdown. The Texans secondary has been solid, making Robinson a tournament play with as high of an upside as almost anyone. I'd be willing to bet that A-Rob has one fantastic game left in him this dreadful season, and why not do it against the team he's already tuned up.

J.J. Nelson vs. New Orleans ($3,900)
Rarely will I write someone up who is questionable and may not play, but this Week i'm making an exception for J.J. Nelson. The Cardinals cut Michael Floyd which will create more opportunity for the speedster. Larry Fitzgerald will most likely see a ton of Delvin Breaux which also opens up the door for targets. His production has been spotty and I certainly do not trust him entirely, but Nelson is a tournament winning type play this week.

Tight End


Jermaine Gresham vs. Saints ($2,500)
It is amazing to me that i'll be advocating for two players used in the Cardinals passing game Week 15 that are not named Larry Fitzgerald. Jermaine Gresham has caught 17 of 25 targets over the last four week, with two touchdowns. At minimum salary, Gresham is a solid cash game play and might be the Crate play of the Week. In a sea of mediocrity of tight ends as I like to say, I find it hard to believe Gresham doesn't hit value against the Saints.

Ladarius Green @ Bengals ($3,700)
I'm going to be honest. There are few NFL tight ends that I am confident about week to week. We either pay down or pay up. Ladarius Green came back to Earth in the snow storm against the Bills Week 14 but was still targeted six times. Green has been targeted 17 times in the last two games and will get a Bengals defense that has struggled against tight ends. I mentioned this last Week, it is always nice to have a piece of prolific offenses such as the Steeler's, and here we are doing it at 1/3 of the cost of Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell. Green is a tournament play with upside Sunday.

Defense/Special Teams


Giants vs. Lions

Kudos to the Giants defense who completely shut down Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott one week ago. Over the last four games the Giants have four interceptions, five defensive fumble recoveries, 16 sacks, and a touchdown. Not bad for a defense that is priced 11th.