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Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 17

By Justin Lonero

Draft Kings ( Main Slate)

Quarterback

Sam Bradford vs. Bears ($5,200)
Sam Bradford decided to have his best game of the season a week ago, on the road against the Packers. Bradford threw for 382 yards and a touchdown. For the most part Bradford has had a relatively mistake free season, throwing just four interceptions all season. He has been one of the lone bright spots to a dark demise by the Vikings. Week 17 he'll get a late season 2017 audition against a middle of the road at Bears secondary. A Sam Bradford and Adam Thielen stack makes plenty of sense in tournaments.

Blake Bortles @ Colts ($5,600)
We all knew Blake Bortles was in a terrific spot against the Titans Week 16 and we should ride the wave. At this point he'll be playing for pride, and to show the organization he isn't and NFL bust. His 103 Passer rating was his highest of the season. Defenses have blanketed his favorite weapon Allen Robinson all season but the pair make a tremendous value stack again this week. If he comes anywhere near his Week 16 output against the Colts, he'll be worth every penny.

Running back

Jacquizz Rodgers vs. Panthers ($4,900)
Jacquizz Rodgers will start in place of suspended running back Doug Martin in the Buccaneers season finale Sunday. Rodgers showed us midseason that he can shoulder a work load. Week 5 at Carolina, Rodgers had 30 attempts for 101 yards and five receptions. The Panthers have tightened up as a run defense since they last met and his potential usage, in a game where the Bucs are favored, could easily pay off his price tag.

Darren Sproles vs. Cowboys ($4,000)
When the Eagles faced the Cowboys Week 8 Darren Sproles had 15 carries for 86 yards and five receptions. While the Cowboys are now first in the league in run defense, Sproles will have opportunities, particularly in the passing game. His upside is somewhat limited and I view him as a cash game at his price point despite the tough matchup on paper.

Wide Receiver

Brandon LaFell vs. Ravens ($4,500)
Veteran Brandon LaFell has been thrusted into a prominent role with Bengals star wide receiver sidelined with a lingering hamstring issue. LaFell has caught 21 of 32 targets with two touchdowns over his last four games. He also has gone over 90 yards three out of five games that Green has missed. He'll face a middle of the road Ravens secondary at home. LaFell, at his price point is a strong tournament play for the Bengals finale.

Steve Smith @ Bengals ($4,900)
Steve Smith said this week that he has probably played his last season in the NFL. Smith has 14 targets over the last two week's, and has also scored a touchdown in back to back games. Bengals corner back Dre Kirkpatrick has been jawing all week about how he shut Smith down the first time these two teams played in Week 12. Smith is a fantastic tournament play in a game that may be his last.

Tight End

Eric Ebron vs. Packers ($3,600)
We all know that Eric Ebron is allergic to the end zone, and this dates back to his Day's at the University of North Carolina. We also know that tight end has become very vanilla in fantasy land, making it hard on us to make weekly picks. Ebron has 19 targets over his last two games. Ebron is a risky play but his price is terrific. The Lions/Packers game has the second highest point total of the Week (49.5)

Delanie Walker vs. Texans ($4,000)
I believe it is safe to say that Delanie Walker is a top-5 NFL tight end. Any time his price plunges around 4K, we must pounce. Walker is averaging 13 fantasy points per game on the season. Walker has been targeted 22 times in his last three games. Walker has already caught a 14 yard touchdown from Matt Cassel whom will be starting Week 17 for Marcus Mariota. I will play Delanie Walker every Week at $4,000

Defense/Special Teams

Arizona Cardinal @ Rams ($3,000)

I recently read in the LA Times how motivated the Rams will be in their season finale against the Cardinals. The issue is, they're awful. The Cardinals have a star studded defensive core that create plays Weekly. The Rams have beat the Cards once already this season. The Cardinals sacked Russell Wilson six times Week 16 in Seattle. They are a unit that any given week is priced among the highest. We are getting a discount.