Monday Night Fliers: Karlos Williams, Amendola DFS diamonds given affordability
Fantasy owners looking to cash big in Yahoo DFS are always in the market for connector players, low-dollar options that provide roster flexibility and fatten wallets. Every Monday we'll bargain hunt in an attempt to unearth buried treasure. Today's featured buys come from BUF/NE, a matchup with various fantasy interests.
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Primary Options: Tom Brady ($42), Tyrod Taylor ($30), LeSean McCoy ($23), Sammy Watkins ($25), Brandon LaFell ($22), Rob Gronkowski ($28), Charles Clay ($13)
Karlos Williams, Buf, RB ($21 in Yahoo DFS) – Ballyhooed rookies Todd Gurley, Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs have earned well-deserved praise from the fantasy community. However, the unheralded Bill should also be exalted. A true consistency king, Williams has crossed the chalk seven times in six games. His 14.2 fantasy points per game in Yahoo ranks No. 8 at the position. Blessed with eagle-eyed vision, sick cut-back moves and excellent open-field burst, the youngster has racked an insane 6.2 yards per carry and a 41.1 breakaway percentage, the seventh-best mark among eligible RBs. New England is a formidable opponent. On the season, the Pats have surrendered only four total touchdowns to rushers. Williams, who totaled 37 yards and a score in the first matchup back in Week 2, was one of those fortunate soles. Yes, LeSean McCoy will only cede roughly 8-12 touches to the rookie, but it's no stretch to think Karlos cashes six yet again. Scrawl me down for 50 combined yards and a touch.
Danny Amendola, NE, WR ($16) – For all intents and purposes, Amendola isn't a 'flyer.' He's a highly-started, much-hyped target slotted inside the WR top-20 by nearly every fanalyst imaginable. However, his bargain basement price in Yahoo DFS makes him a necessity. His affordable cost allows investors to stack star power elsewhere. Though 'expert' driven players often times fail to measure up, Amendola should. Down Julian Edelman for the next 6-8 weeks, the 9.3 targets per game the slot man saw have to be distributed elsewhere. According to ESPN Pats reporter Mike Reiss Edelman's role "will be split into different parts." Scott Chandler and James White will see an uptick in PT, but it's Amendola who stands to benefit most, especially with Rex Ryan reportedly scheming to neutralize Gronk. The end-zone could be elusive for No. 80, but 7-9 receptions for 85-95 yards are on the radar. Achieve that, and he'll easily turn a profit.
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