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There are axioms people live by when playing fantasy football, and one of them is to avoid playing a running back with a wide receiver from the same team.And if you live that way, last week your ticket was not among the top 10 of DraftKings Millionaire Maker GPP. You had to have Pittsburgh's DeAngelo Williams (this week's price $6,500) and Antonio Brown ($8,800) to be in contention (along with Tennessee's Delanie Walker ($4,700)). And since Brown's percent ownership was more than 50 percent in the biggest 50/50s, if you didn't have him, you most likely did the opposite of doubling your money.Joe Flacco ($5,500) – Rested and ready to take on the JagsMatthew Stafford ($5,400) – Like Glenn Close in Fatal AttractionKirk Cousins ($5,200) – New Orleans has given up 10 touchdown passes in two weeksRBTodd Gurley ($7,300) – Most expensive running back…finally!Adrian Peterson ($7,100) – Points finally aligned with his impactDeAngelo Williams ($6,500) – Has a portrait of Dorian Gray in his locker; watch out for his footDeMarco Murray ($6,200) – The secret is out about Miami's run defenseLeGarrette Blount ($4,900) –Pats backfield seems less muddled with Lewis out of the pictureT.J. Yeldon ($4,800) – Nice priceWRAntonio Brown ($8,800) – Playing without Roethlisberger will temper the enthusiasmDeAndre Hopkins ($8,700) – Don't you forget about meJulian Edelman ($8,200) – Too bad he shares with Gronk as Giants defense comes nextA.J. Green ($7,600) – Let's see if Houston practiced tackling on their byeAllen Robinson ($6,700) – Licking his chops against the RavensRandall Cobb ($6,700) – Had 10 targets last week and now DetroitJordan Matthews ($6,200) – For once, the football didn't bounce off his faceKamar Aiken ($4,500) – Good price for his upsideMarvin Jones ($4,300) – Cheap option against HoustonDavante Adams ($4,200) – Looks like he's back and he's really cheapTEGronk ($8,000) – Gronk's turn now?Tyler Eifert ($5,800) – Another great matchupGary Barnidge ($4,800) – Hoping last week was the exception and not the ruleJordan Reed ($4,600) – The best Washington playDEFArizona ($3,900) – Seattle's offense still not goodDenver ($3,400) – Roughed up against Colts but now Alex SmithCarolina ($3,300) – Will put Mariota back in his placeMy DraftKings TicketBlake Bortles, Adrian Peterson, DeMarco Murray, AJ Green, Allen Robinson, Devante Adams, Jordan Reed, Kamar Aiken, Carolina DefenseCraig Clark is a Daily Fantasy Sports expert who appears weekly on the Harris Football Podcast (www.HarrisFootball.com). You can follow him on Twitter @pcclark59.
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Who was more embarassing last week? The New Orleans defense ($2,300) or Atlanta's whole team (bye)? Since you don't have to fret about the Falcons in Week 10, New Orleans' opponent Washington will get more play than usual. Think tickets won't be loaded up with Kirk Cousins ($5,200)? All New Orleans defense did last week was put Marcus Mariota ($5,300) on the top ticket. Sharps may fade this play, but it's on the table.Speaking of the table—never has it been so long. So many players did well last week (was that Jordan Matthews ($6,200) catching a game-winning pass in overtime?) that Week 10 ticket options feel limitless. This is how the game should be constructed. A player's price should reflect the odds of his success and the percentage ownership charts should look more like rolling hills rather than sharp peaks. There are still bargains to be found, but they are less sure, and the more expensive players are going to get their bite at the apple too.Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego and San Francisco are on a bye, while Buffalo plays the Jets on Thursday night. Here are some players to consider for your ticket:(You can check out daily fantasy here and here.)QBAaron Rodgers ($7,500) – At home against Detroit? Sign me upAndy Dalton ($6,500) – O Houston! My Houston!Blake Bortles ($5,600) – Three big receivers, one cruddy Baltimore pass defenseRead More: Is The NFL Really About To Move Back To LA?
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