“Greatest” is among the finest phrases. It could imply many issues. You may finest an opponent. You is perhaps one of the best man. Might be, you’re simply second-best.
You might have finest buddies, you attempt to do your finest. There's a finest in present, lists of “better of …” When you’re close to the highest of such an inventory, you might be among the many better of the bests. When you’re No. 1, then the best possible.
When you’re not on a “bests” listing, then possibly you’re simply in firm with one of the best of the remainder.
Such is the case with the obtainable crop of Chargers large receivers in Week 9. This week, Mike Williams will miss the primary of an anticipated multi-game absence due to an ankle harm. And Keenan Allen reportedly suffered a setback through the week in his restoration from a hamstring harm that has sidelined him a lot of the season.
That’s the highest two WR choices for quarterback Justin Herbert. Plus, one of many backup choices, Jalen Guyton, is out for the season with a torn ACL.
But we all know Herbert is a prolific passer. We all know he can put up huge numbers. We all know the Falcons’ protection he'll face Sunday is mushy towards the cross and is league-worst defending opposing fantasy large receivers.
So somebody goes to have a giant day within the receiving corp, proper? Effectively, better of luck with this gang. However, we do have some optimism due to the elements we simply talked about.
Joshua Palmer has cleared concussion protocol and needs to be obtainable to play. Palmer is second to Williams in targets amongst Chargers WRs, with 40, and is averaging 9.4 per week in PPR already. He has gotten additional utilization due to Allen’s anticipated absences, and that use ought to broaden this week. Plus, Palmer continues to be obtainable in a shrinking share of leagues, so make your finest effort shortly.
The Madman likes Palmer as a stable WR choice in PPR leagues, and undoubtedly an excellent Flex play. We count on the very best model of Palmer. He even has restricted “pop” potential to be among the many high scorers on the place this week. We’ll take that for seasonal lineups and as an reasonably priced DFS choice.
DeAndre Carter, who's extensively obtainable, seemingly will transfer into the position of the secondary receiver. Clearly, we’re extra hesitant right here in seasonal codecs as a result of his ground and ceiling are each decrease than Palmer’s. However for DFS functions, at bare-bones costs, as a pointy contrarian reply to what will definitely be a deluge of Palmer utilization? That’s one in all our greatest concepts.
And a memo from the “Duh” Division: Tight finish Gerald Everett, scarcely obtainable, needs to be anticipated to see a rise in targets. Use confidently in seasonal, however with some reservation for utilization avoidance in DFS. Extra: Regulate Austin Ekeler’s stomach problem, but when he performs, duh, use him.
So finest needs navigating what's unlikely to be the Chargers’ finest week.
Large weeks
Aaron Rodgers QB, Packers, at Lions (FanDuel $7,000/DraftKings $5,900)
He has been horrible by his requirements (QB18 in fantasy). However everybody rakes towards the Lions, even with a bum thumb. Since Week 2, simply Bailey Zappe and just-returned Dak Prescott have didn't throw for a number of TDs.
Deon Jackson RB, Colts, Patriots (FD $5,000/DK $5,200)
With Jonathan Taylor out, we don’t count on Zack Moss to take over the backup job but, so even towards a stiff Pats run protection, we like Jackson’s quantity potential.
Kalif Raymond WR, Lions, vs. Packers (FD $5,400/DK $4,000)
With Josh Reynolds iffy with a again downside, Raymond turns into the Lions’ next-best choice behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit tends to play high-scoring video games, notably at dwelling.
Juwan Johnson TE, Saints, vs. Ravens (FD $4,900/DK $3,000)
He trails simply Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara in Saints targets and receptions this season. We like Johnson’s red-zone possibilities higher than these of Marquez Callaway or Tre’Quan Smith.
Small weaks
Tom Brady QB, Buccaneers, vs. Rams (FD $6,900/DK $6,000)
Like his likelihood to come back round higher than Rodgers’, however not this week. He only one multi-TD sport this season, and simply three TD passes whole in his previous 4 video games — the Rams have given up simply three of their previous 5.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Colts, at Patriots (FD $6,400/DK $6,800)
With no Jonathan Taylor to fret about, wouldn’t you place the defensive concentrate on Pittman in the event you have been Invoice Belichick?
D.J. Moore WR, Panthers, at Bengals (FD $7,000/DK $5,800)
Outdoors of the explosive outlier efficiency final week, Moore has two TDs whole on the season and has averaged fewer than 10 PPR factors per sport. Bengals’ cross protection is not any pushover.
T.J. Hockenson TE, Vikings, at Commanders (FD $6,200/DK $4,800)
We predict T.J. Goes to nice in time, however he'll want time to regulate to a brand new offense. Plus, Washington is the hardest within the league vs. opposing fantasy TEs.
Madness’s Day by day Duel
Drew Loftis and Jarad Wilk submit dueling rosters right into a DFS distinction:
Web site: FanDuel
Slate: Solar. major (10 video games)
Sort: $12 tourney
Prime prize: $20K
Whole pot: $200K
Drew’s Crew
QB — Geno Smith (Sea, at Ari) $5,800
RB — Travis Etienne Jr. (Jac, vs. LV) $6,300
RB — Raheem Mostert (Mia, at Chi) $6,100
WR — Tyler Lockett (Sea, at Ari) $6,100
WR — Darnell Mooney (Chi, vs. Mia) $4,700
WR — Joshua Palmer (LAC, at Atl) 5,100
TE — Tyler Higbee (LAR, at TB) $3,700
Flex — Austin Ekeler (LAC, at Atl) $8,800
DST — Buccaneers (TB, vs. LAR) $3,000
Wilk’s Warriors
QB — Justin Herbert (LAC, at Atl) $7,200
RB — Travis Etienne Jr. (Jax, vs. LV) $6,300
RB — Devin Singletary (Buf, at NYJ) $5,700
WR — Romeo Doubs (GB, at Det) $5,300
WR — Terry McLaurin (Was, vs. Min) $5,900
WR — Joshua Palmer (LAC, at Atl) $5,100
TE — Evan Engram (Jax, vs. LV) $3,300
Flex — Justin Jefferson (Min, at Was) $8,600
DEF — Seahawks (Sea, at Ari) $2,500
For late roster modifications, observe @NYPost_Loftis and @NYPost_Roto on Twitter
Season risked: $73
Season winnings: Drew $0, Jarad $0
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