As we said in the game-by-game analysis column, the small slate of games does not lack for value. In addition to targeting game for fantasy purposes, we have four over-under picks for this week.
A Note from Mario: I went small with last week’s actual picks, and remained modest with a 1-1. As always, I’ll list my personal favorite picks, but please do your research, and play responsibly.
In the world of daily fantasy roster construction, ‘stacking’ players from the same team can often lead to big results. In this column of games to target in Week 10, Luke and Mario will give their thoughts on a few games that are worth watching for fantasy purposes, and whether they like the value or feel the game is getting too much attention.
Luke’s Top Games to Watch
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
This division battle doesn’t have the same importance that it’s carried for many recent years, but that doesn’t mean there can’t still be fantasy importance. The most important aspect of this game from a fantasy perspective is that you have a fully healthy and rested Saints offense against a Falcons defense that has allowed 20 or more points in every single game this season. Drew Brees is so confident that he is publicly making statements about spreading the ball around and getting more people involved, almost implying that this game is like a practice for them. There is almost no scenario in which the Saints don’t put up a big number on this Falcons team. The key factor in making this game worth being really committed to is the fact that Matt Ryan will be under center for the Falcons. With him, this offense stands a chance to put up points against this tough Saints defense. They likely won’t be able to score enough to really have a chance at winning, but all fantasy points are created equal, no matter the outcome of the game. Quietly, Austin Hooper is likely my favorite target in this game as the Falcons should find themselves passing a ton, he will have the best matchup with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley dealing with double coverage and shutdown corner Marshon Lattimore.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
It feels like just yesterday I was writing about being a buyer
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