Open Book: McKinnon is a McKiller deal in FanDuel
Straight cash homie! In his never-ending quest to pay off his kids' college education early, Brad Evans unveils his FanDuel picks for the upcoming week and explains his reasoning behind them. Make that money, #TeamHuevos.
CONTEST RULES AND SCORING
FAKE BUDGET: $60,000
Carson Palmer, Ari, QB (FanDuel Price: $7,400) – When in uniform this season, the crafty veteran has impressed. He's thrown two touchdowns in each of his first three starts amassing a top-10 per game average at the QB position. He should again live among QB1s this week vs. Philly. Because of the Eagles' fast-paced nature, high-volume situations are inevitable for opposing passers. With Eli Manning the lone exception, every signal-caller has tossed at least two TDs against the Eagles this year. Palmer adds to that list en route to a 300-yard, 2-3 TD day.
Jerick McKinnon, Min, RB ($5,800) – The list price for McKinnon is like scoring an authentic T206 Honus Wagner at a garage sale -- money in the bank. Seven running backs have sailed past the 10-point threshold against the bumbling Bucs. Overall, Tampa has surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points to the position. Though Matt Asiata, who played 27 snaps last week, remains a hindrance, McKinnon has excelled when given opportunities. He's tallied 5.2 yards per carry and gained 56.6 percent of his yards after contact. Chances are strong he records his third 100-yard game of the year.
Darren McFadden, Oak, RB ($6,100) – Run DMC, shockingly, hasn't been a complete disaster this year. He's healthy and is performing at a laudable level. The Raider has averaged just 3.8 yards per carry, but since Week 2, he's compiled a top-30 line among RBs. The Cleveland Chihuahuas are laughable against the run. They've conceded 4.85 yards per carry, 164.8 total yards per game and eight touchdowns to rushers in six games. If Derek Carr can find a smidge of success vertically, McFadden is a viable candidate for 80 total yards and a touchdown.
Jordy Nelson, GB, WR ($8,800) – The over/under on the Saints/Packers game sits at an obscene 55.5. Points should be plentiful on the Bayou, which is great news for all parties involved. Nelson has been virtually uncoverable this year. Since Week 4, he's splashed six a whopping five times and averaged 90.3 receiving yards per game. The Saints, who've allowed the second-most fantasy points to WRs this year, have provided little resistance. Starting corners Keenan Lewis and Corey White have given up a 68 percent catch rate. Jordy flashes his mitts on Bourbon Street and goes for 7-100-1.
Dez Bryant, Dal, WR ($8,800) – Of late, Bryant has drop-kicked the competition. In five of his past six games, he's scored at least 13 fantasy points. He's yet to log a "silly" game, but that could be on the horizon this week against the rival Redskins. David Amerson is Washington's best DB statistically, checking in at No. 73 in pass coverage according to Pro Football Focus. In other words, the 'Skins secondary is a highly exploitable unit. Averaging just over 74 yards per game in his career vs. Washington, Bryant greatly inflates that number Monday night.
Mike Wallace, Mia, WR ($7,500) – After living under a rock for much of 2013, Wallace has crawled out and resembled the WR1 he was with the Steelers. He's on pace for a modest 957 yards, but he's already matched last year's TD output (5) in just six games. A consistency king, he's scored at least 10 FanDuel points in every contest this season. The Jags, likely down their best cover corner, Alan Ball, will lean on Demetrius McCray and Dwayne Gratz to ground the Miami passing attack. Good luck. Another 70-plus yards and a score are quite attainable.
Owen Daniels, Bal, TE ($5,500) – The Raven has excelled in the FanDuel format in two of his past three games. He's really developed a Pitta-like rapport with Joe Flacco during that span. Cincy, the most giving fantasy D to TEs, has yielded 101.5 yards per game to the position. Against the Bengals' soft zone coverage, Daniels is very capable of amassing a 5-70-1 line.
Shaun Suisham, Pit, K ($4,700) – The Steelers' red-zone execution improved against Houston, but they've been inconsistent in that part of the game for weeks. Again, Suisham is terribly undervalued. He's a top-12 kicker at a rock bottom price.
Kansas City D/ST ($4,800) – St. Louis has surrendered 16 QB sacks and committed 10 turnovers. In the loudest stadium in North America, Austin Davis and friends get rocked. Odds are strong a Chief defender finds the end zone.
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