Daily Fantasy Plays: NFL Week 5

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

How'd I Do? : Week 5 NFL Fanduel Edition.

I Am Peyton - Buy Me.

Week 5 did not play out how I expected in a lot of ways. The Detroit/Green Bay game was not a score fest. Tom Brady's consecutive games with a TD pass was broken. Eli Manning evidently forgot who Victor Cruz was.

However if you took my advice on my Fanduel Standard League Optimized Lineup you probably ended the week with more money in your Fanduel.com account than you started with. You're welcome.

Here's how I fared in Week 5.

Fanduel Standard $60,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Peyton Manning $10,400                 36.7
RB: Frank Gore $6,900                           14.1
RB: Matt Forte $8,600                            13.5
WR: Ryan Broyles $4,500                          4.7
WR: Hakeem Nicks $5,900                      18.7
WR: Alshon Jeffery $5,300                      32.8
TE: Jimmy Graham $8,400                     18.5
K:    Sebastian Janikowski $5,000            12.0
D:    New Orleans Saints $5,000                 6.0
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Total:                                                       157.00

Broyles sucked it up, but he cost very little. Manning and Graham prove to be must starts.Jeffery was my big sleeper and came up huge. Nicks finally showed up. Janikowski proves to be an every week stable play. The Saints did okay for their cost. If you started this lineup you probably won a nice little chunk. Tell me how you did.

Fanduel Beginner $65,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Peyton Manning $10,400           36.7
RB: Reggie Bush $8,700                     8.9
RB: Eddie Lacy $6,000                      10.2
WR: Randall Cobb $7,900                  12.7
WR: Torrey Smith $7,400                   15.1
WR: Hakeem Nicks $5,900                18.7
TE: Jimmy Graham $8,400               18.5
K:    Sebastian Janikowski $5,000      12.0
D:    Kansas City Chiefs $5,300          16.0
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Total:                                                   148.8

I bet huge on the GB/DET game and it cost me. You may have done okay with this lineup, but probably not great. This lineup exposes the dangers of going heavy on one game (or joy if you picked DEN/DAL.).

Fanduel Expert $55,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Philip Rivers $7,400                  21.44
RB: Frank Gore $6,900                      14.1
RB: Rashad Jennings $5,200                4.1
WR: Eric Decker $6,500                    15.2
WR: Nate Washington $5,200             4.5
WR: Alshon Jeffery $5,300                32.8
TE:   Jimmy Graham $8,400               18.5
K:     Sebastian Janikowski $5,000     12.0
D:     New Orleans Saints $5,000         6.0
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Total:                                                      128.64

Jennings, Washington and The Saints all gave me single digits with this lineup and likely doomed you to adding no digits to your Fanduel.com account. Expert remains tough.

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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.

He's been published in Las Vegas Magazine, Inside Orlando Magazine, Nevada Magazine, About.com, AOL Travel, and Hard Rock Magazine.

He is here to share his adventures, give advice and tips and help you maximize your fun and profit on daily fantasy sites.

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Legal Disclaimer: Daily Fantasy Plays makes predictions based on available information. Use these projections at your own risk. Read up, research and play wisely. Daily Fantasy Plays is not responsible for your Daily Fantasy League losses.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Expert)

Trust in Rivers

This week I'm going to do something a little different. Instead of giving you mid level options that can help you fill out your roster I'm going to give you an optimized Fanduel lineup for both the Beginner $65,000 salary cap, the Standard $60,000 cap and the Expert $55,000 cap.

As with my Plays of the Week blogs, these lineups are based on extensive research, trends, history and a bit of intuition. Use this info wisely and please do a bit of your own research. Trust me, it will make winning that more fun. And comment below with your successes, tips, advice, bragging or whining you have while playing Fanduel.com.

Fanduel Expert $55,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Philip Rivers $7,400 SD@OAK
RB: Frank Gore $6,900 HOU@SF
RB: Rashad Jennings $5,200 SD@OAK
WR: Eric Decker $6,500 DEN@DAL
WR: Nate Washington $5,200 KC@TEN
WR: Alshon Jeffery $5,300 NO@CHI
TE:   Jimmy Graham $8,400 NO@CHI
K:     Sebastian Janikowski $5,000 SD@OAK
D:     New Orleans Saints $5,000 NO@CHI

QB Analysis
After being burned by Philip Rivers innumerable times my gut tells me not to trust him. But, he has been phenomenal this season and the Expert Fanduel.com leagues are difficult cuz they are expert. Even if Rivers gets me a few points less than his 23 average, I'll feel like I came out on top.

RB Analysis
With the running back flux hitting owners full in the face this year, I'm spending buying Frank Gore, who has been a consistent, if not sexy fantasy pick. Against Houston he will be more than worth the $6,900 he costs.

Rashad Jennings was pretty damn good in relief off the injured D-Mac and San Diego has been bad against the run. Jennings will catch some balls and make some runs. I'm hoping one is for a TD.

WR Analysis
It's Week 5 and I welcome you to the ultimate low price flyer edition of WR Fanduel. Eric Decker is my most sure bet. While he may not catch a TD pass, Peyton has made a point of keeping all his pass catchers happy. Decker is the cheapest Bronco receiver which makes him a solid play any week.

Alshon Jeffery has been a nice play this year. He is averaging 11 points through the first four games, and I think that despite the Saints better defensive play he'll do better than that this week.

Nate Washington has averaged a crazy 15 points per week this year and he blew up last week. He is a consistent receiver that will have to perform to keep Tennessee in this game. Expect lots of garbage time work.

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
New Oleans' defense has made major strides this season. I don't have high hopes for them this week, but with only $5,000 to spend they are the best option. Let's hope for a Cutler pick six.

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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.

He's been published in Las Vegas Magazine, Inside Orlando Magazine, Nevada Magazine, About.com, AOL Travel, and Hard Rock Magazine.

He is here to share his adventures, give advice and tips and help you maximize your fun and profit on daily fantasy sites.

______________________________________________________________________________

Legal Disclaimer: Daily Fantasy Plays makes predictions based on available information. Use these projections at your own risk. Read up, research and play wisely. Daily Fantasy Plays is not responsible for your Daily Fantasy League losses.

NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Standard)

I Want 40 From Forte!

This week I'm going to do something a little different. Instead of giving you mid level options that can help you fill out your roster I'm going to give you an optimized Fanduel lineup for both the Beginner $65,000 salary cap, the Standard $60,000 cap and the Expert $55,000 cap.

As with my Plays of the Week blogs, these lineups are based on extensive research, trends, history and a bit of intuition. Use this info wisely and please do a bit of your own research. Trust me, it will make winning that more fun. And comment below with your successes, tips, advice, bragging or whining you have while playing Fanduel.com.

Fanduel Standard $60,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Peyton Manning $10,400 DEN@DAL
RB: Frank Gore $6,900 HOU@SF
RB: Matt Forte $8,600 NO@CHI
WR: Ryan Broyles $4,500 DET@GB
WR: Hakeem Nicks $5,900 PHI@NYG
WR: Alshon Jeffery $5,300 NO@CHI
TE: Jimmy Graham $8,400 NO@CHI
K:    Sebastian Janikowski $5,000 SD@OAK
D:    New Orleans Saints $5,000 NO@CHI

QB Analysis
Peyton Manning has averaged 30 points a game and should continue his dominant ways against the Dallas Cowboys. I did consider going with Drew Brees, but his matchup against the Bears scares me a tad. While I expect great things from Aaron Rodgers he cost only $100 less, I'm sticking with Manning.

RB Analysis
With the running back flux hitting owners full in the face this year, I'm spending a bunch on two solid options. Frank Gore has been a consistent, if not sexy fantasy pick. Against Houston he will be more than worth the $6,900 he costs.

Expect Top 10 payout this week. Matt Forte barely a point less than Bush this season. New Orleans' defense has been solid this year, but I think Forte will catch a ton of balls and reach past the pylons at least once.

WR Analysis
With all the craziness surrounding the receiving game this year finding safe picks at a decent price has proved to be nearly impossible. So I've decided to follow suit and go high risk/high reward with this weeks wide receivers.

Nate Burleson had been a surprise PPR star for Detroit, but a car crash cost him the season. Enter Ryan Broyles who will have to pick up the slack for Stafford and company if Detroit hopes to keep it close in Green Bay.

The ultra talented Hakeem Nicks hasn't seemed so talented this year. If he doesn't see the end zone this week against the Eagles he'll be in for a long season. I think he does.

Alshon Jeffery has been a nice play this year. He is averaging 11 points through the first four games, and I think that despite the Saints better defensive play he'll do better than that this week.

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
New Oleans' defense has made major strides this season. I don't have high hopes for them this week, but with only $5,000 to spend they are the best option. Let's hope for a Cutler pick six.

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NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Beginner)


A No Brainer.

This week I'm going to do something a little different. Instead of giving you mid level options that can help you fill out your roster I'm going to give you an optimized Fanduel lineup for both the Beginner $65,000 salary cap, the Standard $60,000 cap and the Expert $55,000 cap.

As with my Plays of the Week blogs, these lineups are based on extensive research, trends, history and a bit of intuition. Use this info wisely and please do a bit of your own research. Trust me, it will make winning that more fun. And comment below with your successes, tips, advice, bragging or whining you have while playing Fanduel.com.

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.

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