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This week is a tad different as we are treated to a Monday and Tuesday two-game slate. The Monday night game features the Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints while the Tuesday night game features the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans. The Saints and Chargers game has an under/over of 49.5 with the Saints favored by 8 while the Titans and Bills game has an under/over of 42.5 with the Bills being a 3 point favorite.
In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy football picks on FanDuel and DraftKings for the Monday and Tuesday Night Football slate on October 12th and 13th (Week 5). These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on both DraftKings and FanDuel.
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DFS Quarterbacks
Josh Allen - The quarterback with the most upside on this slate is Josh Allen. Allen carries a very big price tag on DK but the offense starts and revolves around him. Allen has been much more efficient this season in the passing game as he is averaging 331.5 passing yards per game but what is even more impressive has been his decision making and ball security as he has only thrown one interception all season long. The upside that Allen presents is that he can score in both the air and on the ground as he has thrown 12 passing touchdowns while also having three rushing touchdowns as well. The Titans have struggled to defend the run as they are allowing over 166 yards per game and this could be a week where they get a heavy dose of Allen and Singletary run-pass options.
Ryan Tannehill - While playing Tannehill might not be the most exciting thing to do on this slate, his pricepoint really opens up salary for the rest of your lineup. Tannehill could be without both Corey Davis and Adam Humphries which does limit his upside a bit but it does look like he will have at least A.J. Brown and Jonnu Smith for their game. Tannehill is averaging 21 DK points per game through the first three weeks of the season and could be in a decent spot as the Bills have struggled against the pass this year allowing 280 passing yards per game. With a lot of the Bill's defensive attention going to Henry and the run game, Tannehill could have his opportunities downfield in one-on-one matchups.
Other Plays: Drew Brees
DFS Running Backs
Alvin Kamara - Kamara is by far the most electric running back on this slate and carries the most upside as well. He has produced 20+ DK points in all four games so far this season and has been a touchdown machine as he has found paydirt seven times (four rushing, three receiving). Kamara has been heavily involved in the receiving game as he has been targeted 35 times through the first four games of the season which leads the team (next closest is Sanders with 22). The Chargers Defense has been average defending the run and even worse against the pass so Kamara could be deployed in all formats with confidence.
Devin Singletary - While Singletary might not be the flashiest running back choice on this slate, he does provide a solid floor for your lineups, especially if his backup running back is ruled out. Singletary is involved in both the passing and running game for the Bills and while he might get vultured from Allen or concede some snaps to Moss, he makes the most of his workload. Singletary draws a very favorable matchup against Tennessee as they rank 31st in the league in run defense as they allow 166 rushing yards per game. With a lot of attention going to Josh Allen and his running abilities, Singletary could be a viable tournament option especially if he can find the end zone.
Other Plays: Derrick Henry, Zack Moss, Justin Jackson
DFS Wide Receivers
Keenan Allen - Allen has been on fire through the first quarter of the season and it doesn't seem like he is slowing down anytime soon. He carries a team-high 35.8% team target share percentage and is averaging over 12 targets per game. Allen has seen even more attention from his rookie quarterback and with Ekeler being place don the IR, he could receive more attention in the passing game. The Saints secondary has been banged up over the past couple weeks and could be without Marshon Lattimore as he is listed as questionable and Janoris Jenkins already being labeled as out. If they are missing several of their key pieces, Allen could have a big night. He is easily one of the best cash game options in the league and is certainly viable for tournament lineups as well.
A.J. Brown - Brown is listed as questionable heading into Tuesday nights game but with Davis and Humphries both looking like they will be unable to play due to Covid-19, it is hard to imagine the Titans not rolling out their top receiving option against the Bills. Brown has only played in one game this season but really emerged during his 2019 campaign as the go-to guy for Ryan Tannehill in this Titans offense. In his lone action of the 2020 season, Brown recorded five catches on eight total targets for 39 yards against Denver and this should be a stat line that could easily be the floor for Brown in his matchup tonight. The Bills have allowed opposing teams to throw for over 280 yards per game which ranks 28th in the league so this seems like a favorable matchup for the Titans passing game which would also allude to Brown having a big game.
Tre'Quan Smith - This is another week for the Saints without Michael Thomas which means Tre'Quan Smith could see a heavy workload yet again. Smith has seen an increased workload and an increase in targets with Thomas's absence as he has racked up 17 targets and two receiving touchdowns over his last three games played. The Chargers defense has been hit with injuries, especially in their secondary and they have allowed opponents to rack up 263 passing yards per game which rank 24th in the league. We all know Brees at home is always in play and with how the Chargers have suffered in passing coverage, we can assume that both Smith and Sanders will be heavily involved in the offensive gameplan tonight.
Other Plays: Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders, Cole Beasley, Marquez Callaway, Jalen Guyton, Kalif Raymond
DFS Tight Ends
Hunter Henry - When healthy, Hunter Henry has been one of the more consistent fantasy tight ends in the league. He ranks second on the Chargers when it comes to team target share (19%) and could only see more of an increase with Austin Ekeler being out for multiple weeks. Henry has been a solid security blanket for this Chargers offense and while his ceiling might not be the highest, he is viable for cash game formats. Henry draws a favorable matchup as the Saints are tied with the most targets allowed to opposing tight ends (44) and are in the bottom three when it comes to yards allowed to the position throughout the first four games of the season (330).
Jonnu Smith - If you're looking for a tight end with a high ceiling, Smith would be your guy. He is tied for the team-high in targets (20) and has produced double-digit DK points in three games so far this season. Smith is the leading receiver on this team when it comes to touchdown receptions as he has three touchdowns and draws a favorable matchup against a Chargers defense who has allowed 233 receiving yards and three touchdown catches to opposing tight ends this season.
Other Plays: Dawson Knox
DFS Defense/Special Teams
The defensive options on his two-game slate are rather tough since none of these defenses have looked stellar like we have seen in prior years. The Bills are the highest priced defense and could be viewed as the safest option since several playmakers for the Titans could be out for this game. The Titans have only coughed up one turnover on the season so far which is the second-lowest in the league so the Bills would need to generate pressure on Tannehill and force him into a mistake of some sort. If looking to save salary at this position, you can go on the opposite side of the game and pay down for the Titans offense with the hopes that this game stays a low scoring affair.
Defensive Rankings:
- Buffalo Bills Defense
- New Orleans Saints Defense
- Tennessee Titans Defense
- Los Angeles Chargers Defense
Good luck, RotoBallers, and remember to mix it up and don't be afraid to be different in these large field GPPs!
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