In what was perhaps our most diversified game flow analysis of the season, we have a wild set of potential outcomes to track. From an all-time great going for a career milestone to a few players that should outperform even their high price tag, we are all over-the-map with methods of roster construction. We even have targets from positions that usually are rather limited.
Now that we have three quarters of a season at our disposal, we have a significantly better grasp on where players fit within their team’s depth chart. For this reason, the salaries of a few ‘top starters’ are outrageously high, but only because production is extremely likely.
Based on our expected Week 13 DFS game flow analysis performed earlier, we can carry our thoughts into actual lineup positions. The long list of players that fit the requirements set forth by the projected flow of the game was cut dramatically by the requirements set forth by salaries.
Below are Sporfolio’s DFS Week 13 Plays:
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford – At this point, it is basically commonplace to target whichever quarterback is going against the Saints, not only because of the positive matchup against a horrific defense, but the likelihood that the game becomes high-scoring from both sides. When this happens, opposing quarterbacks elevate their game – and fantasy scores. Matthew Stafford is no exception on Sunday, as he tries to keep his team atop the NFC North. Stafford is already enjoying an excellent season, and a trip to New Orleans should not slow him down, at all.
Tyrod Taylor – There’s a first time for everything and, even if Tyrod Taylor has been mentioned on our list of fantasy targets, it definitely hasn’t been often. Then again, he rarely is in such a fantastic position at an excellent price. With his top wide receiver expected to be back in action and against a horrible defense, Taylor is an incredibly high-upside play on Sunday. His rushing ability obviously helps bump his ceiling higher, but the floor – thanks to a low price – is already stable enough to justify Taylor’s use in any lineup.