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Fanduel Beginner $65,000 Optimized Lineup
QB: Peyton Manning $10,400 DEN@DAL
RB: Reggie Bush $8,700 DET@GB
RB: Eddie Lacy $6,000 DET@GB
WR: Randall Cobb $7,900 DET@GB
WR: Torrey Smith $7,400 BAL@MIA
WR: Hakeem Nicks $5,900 PHI@NYG
TE: Jimmy Graham $8,400 NO@CHI
K: Sebastian Janikowski $5,000 SD@OAK
D: Kansas City Chiefs $5,300 KC@TEN
QB Analysis
Peyton Manning has averaged 30 points a game and should continue his dominant ways against the Dallas Cowboys. Until further notice, Manning is my no-brainer choice at QB. He'll cost you, but there is no more consistent option at any other position besides maybe Jimmy Graham who is also a must buy and my choice at TE this week. If you go cheap at QB you'll pay, or more accurately not be paid.
RB Analysis
With that solid foundation I turned my eye to the RB position. Backs have been a cluster of inconsistency this season, so I looked for consistency OR upside. When he's been healthy this season Reggie Bush has been a phenom. Detroit will have to chuck the ball to keep up with the Packers this week and Bush will likely see a lot of work in both facets of the game.
Bush cost me so I had to go cheap for my second running back. I stuck with the same game and picked the rookie RB Eddie Lacy from Green Bay. Lacy seems to be healthy and will get a lot of work against Detroit. With two potent offenses and tow suspect defenses I expect this game to be a scoring fest.
WR Analysis
Wide Receivers in 2013 have been an erratic lot with huge potential. While consistency has been difficult to find, when a receiver goes off in the new receiver friendly NFL they go OFF. For my first receiver of the week I've tot he Green Bay/Detroit game. Randall Cobb has been among the top WRs in weekly scoring so far in 2013 and I think he hasn't reached his peak. This week I suspect he'll easily be a Top 5 play.
Torrey Smith was a beast last week and I think his big play ways continue against Miami in what I suspect will otherwise be a boring game. Smith should top 100 yards and see the endzone at least once.
With all the money I've spent so far I had to take a flyer on my third receiver of the week. Hakeem Nicks is superbly talented, but injury has slowed him this season. Against the horrid Philly defense Nicks will emerge this week or no week. It's a gamble I'll take.
TE Analysis
Not much to analyze here. I'm paying for Jimmy Graham and I am glad to do it. Jordan Cameron has been great, but I want consistent greatness and Graham gives me that. Keep an eye on Cameron going forward. He just might join Graham.
K Analysis
I try not to spend money on a kicker. Out of the $5,000 options Janikowski is my favorite.
D Analysis
Kansas City has proven to be a brilliant defense this season. With Jake Locker out, Tennessee will have trouble scoring on this entertaining bunch.
More Fanduel Optimized Lineups
- NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Beginner)
- NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Standard)
- NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Expert)
- Understanding Fanduel's Scoring System.
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Chris Carney lives an avid fantasy life with "imaginary" friends named Brees, Peterson and Megatron. He writes about (and thoroughly enjoys) fantasy sports, Las Vegas and beer.
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