Conference Championship Value Plays: Tyler Johnson, Dawson Know, and More!
Ahead of the Conference championships, we highlight some of our favorite investment options on the Fanvest DFS marketplace.
Quarterback
Josh Allen — $FBX28.23
Yes, this price tag is absurdly high, but Allen has often surpassed 30 fantasy points in a game, and we expect this to be another one of those games. The Bills used Allen a lot as a runner last week with Zack Moss out, and we expect Allen to have another 7–10 carries this week as well. Facing an average Chiefs defense and a do-or-die game, 35 fantasy points is well within reach for Allen.
Running Back
Ronald Jones — $FBX10.05
“Playoff Lenny” has fared well these past 2 weeks with Jones hobbled with a quad injury, but let’s be clear — Jones is the better back and should receive the majority of the carries today. He averaged over a yard per carry higher than Fournette this season and could shred a Packers defense that isn’t very stout against the run.
Devin Singletary — $FBX11.04
With Zack Moss out, Singletary has taken over the backfield duties, lining up on 84% of the offensive snaps last week. He should be in the 10–15 touch territory again today, making 11 fanbucks a very reasonable price in this high powered offense.
Wide Receiver
Scott Miller — $FBX5.98
With Antonio Brown out this week, Scott Miller’s value rises dramatically. In the first 8 weeks of the season — before AB joined the team — Miller was 3rd on the team with 9.8 fantasy points per game. With the expanded opportunities he will see this week, he is a bargain at just under 6 fanbucks.
Tyler Johnson — $FBX3.83
Fans may recall the name by the unreal catch he made last week against the Saints. While Scott Miller has been ahead of Johnson on the depth chart for most of the year, Miller has actually out-snapped Miller 27–16 in the playoffs and may have gained the trust of Brady with his stellar snag last week in a crucial situation. At under 4 fanbucks per share, I would argue Johnson is a MUST PLAY this weekend.
Tight End
Rob Gronkowski — $FBX7.75
Gronk has averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game since week 6 of the regular season. Brady trusts Gronk in big situations, which should lead to a lot of targets today, particularly in the red zone. With AB out today, that should open up even more targets for the tight end in today’s matchup with the Packers
Dawson Knox — $FBX4.23
Since week 10 Knox has become a presence in this offense, catching 22 passes for 218 yards and 4TD (7.3 fantasy points per game). With his big-play ability and affinity for the red-zone, he has home run potential that could push your portfolio into the top 10.
