Phil Steele Blog • October 8, 2015

 

 

Erik Kuselias NFL Week 5 Fantasy Player Rankings &
CollegeFootballGeek.com's CFB Week 6 Fantasy Picks.

ERIK KUSELIAS NFL Week 5 FANTASY RANKINGS
(PPR League, 6 points for a TD pass)
QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS DEFENSE
1  Tom Brady 1  Julio Jones 1  Denver Broncos
2  Aaron Rodgers 2  Odell Beckham Jr. 2  New England Patriots
3  Matt Ryan 3  Demaryius Thomas 3  Buffalo Bills
4  Eli Manning 4  Randall Cobb 4  Seattle Seahawks
5  Peyton Manning 5  Antonio Brown 5  Arizona Cardinals
6  Joe Flacco 6  Deandre Hopkins  6  Houston Texans
7  Drew Brees 7  Larry Fitzgerald  7  Kansas City Chiefs
8  Philip Rivers 8  Keenan Allen 8  Cincinnati Bengals
9  Carson Palmer 9  Jordan Matthews 9  Green Bay Packers
10  Sam Bradford  10  Julian Edelman 10  Atlanta Falcons
11  Ryan Mallett 11  Calvin Johnson 11  New York Giants
12  Tyrod Taylor 12  A.J. Green 12  Jacksonville Jaguars
13  Jay Cutler 13  Emmanuel Sanders 13  Philadelphia Eagles       
14  Marcus Mariota 14  Jeremy Maclin  14  Baltimore Ravens
15  Andy Dalton 15  Allen Robinson 15  San Diego Chargers
16  Russell Wilson  16  James Jones 16  Pittsburgh Steelers
17  Alex Smith 17  John Brown 17  Cleveland Browns
18  Matthew Stafford 18  Amari Cooper  18  Detroit Lions
19  Derek Carr 19  Alshon Jeffery  19  Indianapolis Colts
20  Nick Foles 20  T.Y. Hilton 20  Tennessee Titans
21  Blake Bortles 21  Mike Evans 21  New Orleans Saints
22  Michael Vick 22  Kendall Wright 22  St. Louis Rams
23  Josh Mccown 23  Brandin Cooks  23  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24  Jameis Winston 24  Donte Moncrief 24  Washington Redskins
  25  Pierre Garcon  
  26  Leonard Hankerson  
  27  Allen Hurns  
  28  Vincent Jackson  
  29  Kamar Aiken  
  30  Rueben Randle  
  31  Golden Tate  
RUNNING BACKS 32  Willie Snead  
1  Le'Veon Bell 33  Doug Baldwin  
2  Jamaal Charles 34  Percy Harvin  
3  Matt Forte 35  Martavis Bryant  
4  Eddie Lacy 36  Travis Benjamin  
5  Arian Foster  37  Kenny Britt  
6  Devonta Freeman 38  Terrance Williams KICKERS
7  Justin Forsett 39  Tavon Austin 1  Stephen Gostkowski
8  Todd Gurley  40  Cole Beasley 2  Brandon Mcmanus
9  Mark Ingram  41  Anquan Boldin 3  Mason Crosby
10  T.J. Yeldon  42  Michael Crabtree 4  Adam Vinatieri
11  Carlos Hyde 43  Jamison Crowder 5  Justin Tucker
12  Frank Gore 44  Eddie Royal 6  Cody Parkey
13  Doug Martin  45  Ty Montgomery 7  Dan Bailey
14  Danny Woodhead   8  Steven Hauschka
15  Latavius Murray    9  Matt Bryant
16  Demarco Murray   10  Matt Prater
17  Ronnie Hillman   11  Josh Scobee
18  Legarrette Blount  TIGHTENDS 12  Dan Carpenter
19  Chris Johnson 1  Rob Gronkowski 13  Caleb Sturgis
20  Dion Lewis  2  Travis Kelce 14  Chandler Catanzaro
21  Giovani Bernard 3  Owen Daniels 15  Dustin Hopkins
22  Ameer Abdullah 4  Charles Clay 16  Nick Novak
23  Joseph Randle 5  Jimmy Graham  17  Phil Dawson
24  Anthony Dixon 6  Martellus Bennett  18  Josh Brown
25  Jeremy Hill 7  Antonio Gates 19  Randy Bullock
26  C.J. Anderson 8  Jason Witten 20  Robbie Gould
27  Melvin Gordon  9  Tyler Eifert 21  Graham Gano
28  Duke Johnson 10  Coby Fleener 22  Mike Nugent
29  C.J. Spiller 11  Delanie Walker 23  Greg Zuerlein
30  Andre Williams 12  Heath Miller 24  Blair Walsh
31  Thomas Rawls 13  Gary Barnidge 25  Nick Folk
32  Rashad Jennings 14  Richard Rodgers 26  Cairo Santos
33  Alfred Morris 15  Larry Donnell 27  Sebastian Janikowski
34  Darren Mcfadden 16  Garrett Celek 28  Kai Forbath
35  Darren Sproles 17  Jared Cook 29  Patrick Murray
36  Ryan Mathews  18  Crockett Gilmore  
37  Chris Thompson 19  Ladarius Green   
38  Theo Riddick 20  Maxx Williams  
39  Antonio Andrews 21  Ben Watson   
40  Matt Jones 22  Josh Hill   
41  Charles Sims    
42  David Johnson     
43  Isaiah Crowell    

 

CollegeFootballGeek.com’s Daily Fantasy Value Plays of the Week: DraftKings, Week 6

By Todd DeVries & Kevin Mount, CollegeFootballGeek.com


DraftKings has released their Daily Fantasy college football salaries for the week, and the experts at CollegeFootballGeek.com have hunkered down and scoured all of the data to find the best Value Plays on the docket. 

These Value Plays are comprised of players poised to out-produce their DraftKings salaries this week.  These are the “diamonds in the rough” that your DFS competitors may overlook.  They are the difference-makers you need in your lineup to win one of the big DFS contests!

For your convenience, we have broken the picks down by DraftKings contest game set. Best of luck this week!

(For more detailed Daily Fantasy analysis, picks, player news, player rankings, and stat breakdowns, check out CollegeFootballGeek.com.  Learn how to SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE!)



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VALUE PLAYS: SATURDAY EARLY SLATE


QUARTERBACKS


Sam Richardson, Iowa State QB ($7300) vs. Texas Tech:
Richardson accounted for three total scores last week against Kansas and could match those numbers this week versus Texas Tech. This game could be a total shootout with neither team playing any defense. He may have the opportunity to throw the ball all over the field as the Cyclones try to keep pace with the high octane Red Raiders offense. Look for Richardson to easily reach value and be a nice GPP option this week. A stat line of 300 total yards and a few scores seem well within reach for this Cyclone in Week Six.


Brent Stockstill, MTSU QB ($7200) vs. Western Kentucky:
Stockstill is averaging 23.0 DK points per game this season and could go well north of that number this week against Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers pass defense is ranked 107th in the country and could get torched by Stockstill. He has two very good wide outs at his disposal and could post a huge stat line in this C-USA shootout. Expect plenty of points in this game and Stockstill could account for plenty of fantasy points. This Blue Raider could make a great #2 QB on DK this week.


RUNNING BACKS


Shannon Brooks, Minnesota RB ($3600) vs. Purdue:
Brooks is another freshman running back that has worked his way into significant playing time this season. He has recorded ten carries in each of the past two games and could see plenty of work against Purdue this week. The Boilermakers rush defense is ranked 99th in the nation coming into this week and may find it difficult to stop the Gophers ground game. Look for Brooks to easily reach value and allow DFS players to stack at other positions. It would not be a big surprise to see Brooks score a touchdown or two in Week Six.


Markell Jones, Purdue RB ($4600) vs. Minnesota:
This true freshman had a huge game against a tough Michigan State defense last week with 157 yards rushing and two scores. He looks to have surpassed DJ Knox as the starting tailback and could have another big outing this week versus Minnesota. The Gophers rush defense is middle of the pack and could give up a few big plays to this impressive youngster. Look for Jones to blow his price point out of the water and make for an excellent punt play this week.


WIDE RECEIVERS


Michael Thomas, Ohio State WR ($4700) vs. Maryland:
Thomas has scored in three straight games and could extend that streak to four this week against Maryland. He is the top option in the Ohio State passing game and should continue to see plenty of targets each week. He could have a very nice stat line against a Maryland defense that is simply not very good and allows plenty of big plays. Look for Thomas to find the end zone again this week and easily pay off on his low price tag.


Marken Michel, WR UMASS ($4200) vs. Bowling Green:
While star WR Tajae Sharpe gets all the love from DFS players, Michel quietly puts up solid numbers week in and week out. He had 113 yards receiving and two scores last week against FIU and could duplicate those numbers this week versus Bowling Green. The Falcons is dreadful, ranking 118th in the nation. Expect a ton of points and yards in this contest and Michel could have plenty of both. Michel could be an excellent GPP option this week as his ownership percentage could be very low.




VALUE PLAYS: SATURDAY LATE SLATE


QUARTERBACKS


Kent Myers, Utah State QB ($5800) vs. Fresno State:
Myers started last week for the injured Chuckie Keeton and responded with 37.58 DK points against Colorado State. He showed he can make plays with his feet with 191 yards rushing and a score. He could post another big fantasy line against a Fresno State defense that ranks 98th in total defense in 2015. Expect Myers to easily hit value this week and make for a super punt play. Myers could be a terrific GPP option in Week Six.


James Summers, ECU QB ($6300) vs. BYU:
We will begin with a plea to ECU Head Coach Ruffin McNeill: Could you please just name this kid the starter and move on? All this guy has done is come off the bench in the last two games and dropped 40.3 & 34.62 DK points! He is a running machine with 254 yards and four rushing touchdowns in less than two full games. Even if he is not named the starter before lineups lock, he could still be a nice GPP option with his considerable upside.


RUNNING BACKS


LJ Scott, Michigan State RB ($5200) vs. Rutgers:
This stud freshman may have had his coming out party last week against Purdue with 146 yards rushing and two scores. He received more carries than Madre London and could be on the verge of stealing the starting job from him. He could run all over a Rutgers defense that could be hard pressed to stop this young bruiser. Expect Scott to find the end zone again this week and easily hit value. Take a shot with this kid before his price goes up.


Francis Bernard, BYU RB ($3500) vs. ECU:
This freshman was called into duty last week against UCONN because of all the injuries in the BYU backfield. He responded with 69 yards rushing and a touchdown. He could see even more carries this week if Algernon Brown is unable to go against ECU. The Pirates rush defense is ranked 96th in the nation and could give up some chunk plays to Bernard this week. This Cougar could be a solid RB punt play this week given his rock bottom pricing.


WIDE RECEIVERS


Calvin Ridley, Alabama WR ($4400) vs. Arkansas:
Ridley has snared a receiving touchdown in the last two games and appears to be the go to guy in the Alabama passing attack. He has a nice matchup this week versus an Arkansas pass defense that is ranked 101st in the country. Look for Ridley to see plenty of targets this week and easily reach value. Expect another solid outing from this freshman in Week Six.


Tim White, Arizona State WR ($3600) vs. Colorado:
White has scored three touchdowns in the last four games and actually leads the Sun Devils in TD receptions. He also receives the occasional carry out of the backfield, which only helps his value. The Colorado defense is not very good and could be in for a world of hurt against an improving Arizona State offense. White could be worth a roll of the dice given his next to nothing price and could make for a good punt option at WR. 



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