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It is finally time for NFL Week 15! If you're a FantasyDraft DFS player, then this article is for you.
Each week, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy football lineup picks for FantasyDraft. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays.
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FantasyDraft - DFS Quarterback Pick
Russell Wilson vs LA ($13,900)
Can no offensive line stop Wilson? No. Can no running game stop Wilson? No. Can average receivers stop Wilson? No. Can the Jacksonville defense stop Wilson? No. Can anything stop Wilson? Absolutely not. He is an elite option against anyone, including the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson has taken over the Seahawks offense, scoring at least 24 fantasy points in nine of his last 11 games, including two games with 35 or more fantasy points. The Rams feature an above average defense, but the Seahawks have an implied team total of 25 points, meaning Wilson will once again enjoy a great week.
FantasyDraft - DFS Running Back Picks
Kenyan Drake at BUF ($10,900)
Drake has taken over as the featured back in Miami over the last two weeks. In those games, he is averaging 167 total yards and 0.5 touchdowns on 28 touches per game. He is a threat in the passing game, adding to his PPR value. Drake is also averaging 26.7 fantasy points per game over his last two games. He also gets a great matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who rank 31st in the NBA against running backs. Drake makes an elite option in all leagues this week.
Latavius Murray vs CIN ($9,000)
This is a tough situation. I personally feel Jerick McKinnon is the better player, but game script should help Murray. Murray is seen as the "grinder," while McKinnon is more "flash." Murray has seen at least 15 carries in seven of his last eight games. He has also been the featured goal line back, scoring five touchdowns over that span. The Vikings are sizable -11 point favorites, meaning they could utilize Murray to run out the clock for the majority of the second half.
FantasyDraft - DFS Wide Receiver Picks
Dede Westbrook vs HOU ($10,400)
Westbrook has taken over a featured role for the Jaguars since returning from injury. He has only played in four games, but he has recorded 20 receptions for 235 yards and one touchdown on 33 targets. He has speed to burn, and the Houston Texans have been known to get beat over the top by receivers. T.Y. Hilton, Brandin Cooks, and many other receivers that rely on speed have already posted elite lines against Houston this season. Westbrook will simply be a name to add to the list after this week.
DeAndre Hopkins at JAX ($11,900)
This is an awful matchup for Hopkins, who will spend the majority of his snaps against Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye this week. With that being said, Hopkins is entirely too cheap. On the season, he is averaging an elite 6.8/94.8/0.9 line on 11.9 targets per game. Hopkins was able to record seven receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown in his only matchup against Jacksonville this season. While it is difficult to play any receiver against the Jaguars, it is nearly impossible to avoid Hopkins for this ridiculous price tag.
FantasyDraft - DFS Tight End Pick
Ricky Seals-Jones at WAS ($5,900)
Seals-Jones has somewhat broken out over his last four games. Over that span, he has flashed chemistry with Blaine Gabbert, averaging 2.5 receptions for 47.5 yards and 0.8 touchdowns on 4.8 targets per game. This week, he gets an elite matchup against the Washington Redskins, who rank 27th in the NFL against tight ends this season. Seals-Jones isn't an elite option, but he is extremely cheap with touchdown potential in a great matchup.
FantasyDraft - DFS Defense Pick
Baltimore Ravens D/ST at CLE ($6,700)
The Ravens defense has looked outstanding this season, averaging 2.2 turnovers and 2.8 sacks per game. They have also scored six defensive touchdowns, while allowing only 18.5 points per game. They get an elite matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who have one of the highest turnover rates in the NFL this season. The Ravens are -7.5 point favorites in a game set at only 40.5 points. Cleveland has an implied team total of 16.5 points this weekend. Baltimore can safely be used in all leagues.
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