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Quarterback
Alex Smith, KC at ATL ($7,000) – Smith is the 21st-priced quarterback on this week's slate, which is a little surprising given his matchup. The Falcons continue to give up, on average, the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks even though they're 10th in the league in defensive YPA (7.0). This suggests that the Atlanta offense is so prolific that they end up giving up a lot of passing plays to opposing teams playing from behind. That should be the case once again this week with Smith, who may get Jeremy Maclin back as an additional option to Tyreek Hill.
Running Back
Spencer Ware, KC at ATL ($7,400) – It seems odd sometimes to consider using a quarterback and a running back from the same team, but it's worked out plenty this season (see PIT/ARI last week). This week it actually makes more sense than usual with the Falcons giving up the third most fantasy point to opposing running backs (Cleveland is second and on a Bye). The Falcons are allowing a league-worst 756 receiving yards and second-worst four receiving touchdowns to opposing running backs. Either way, both Ware and Smith are worth considering even if you don't put them in the same lineup.
Jeremy Hill, CIN vs PHI ($5,800) – Hill didn't completely disappoint last week, finishing with double-digit fantasy points against one of the better run defenses in the league. He recorded a career-high six catches and should continue to receive an uptick
Quarterback
Alex Smith, KC at ATL ($7,000) – Smith is the 21st-priced quarterback on this week's slate, which is a little surprising given his matchup. The Falcons continue to give up, on average, the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks even though they're 10th in the league in defensive YPA (7.0). This suggests that the Atlanta offense is so prolific that they end up giving up a lot of passing plays to opposing teams playing from behind. That should be the case once again this week with Smith, who may get Jeremy Maclin back as an additional option to Tyreek Hill.
Running Back
Spencer Ware, KC at ATL ($7,400) – It seems odd sometimes to consider using a quarterback and a running back from the same team, but it's worked out plenty this season (see PIT/ARI last week). This week it actually makes more sense than usual with the Falcons giving up the third most fantasy point to opposing running backs (Cleveland is second and on a Bye). The Falcons are allowing a league-worst 756 receiving yards and second-worst four receiving touchdowns to opposing running backs. Either way, both Ware and Smith are worth considering even if you don't put them in the same lineup.
Jeremy Hill, CIN vs PHI ($5,800) – Hill didn't completely disappoint last week, finishing with double-digit fantasy points against one of the better run defenses in the league. He recorded a career-high six catches and should continue to receive an uptick in targets in the passing game without Gio Benard around. The matchup is much better this week at home against an Eagles team that played Monday night and has given up 4.3 yards per carry on the ground (22nd in the league).
Wide Receiver
Malcolm Mitchell, NE vs LOS ($5,600) – Mitchell has become the deep threat for the Patriots with Rob Gronkowski likely out this weekend. He has three touchdowns over his last two games, scoring 8.7 and 17.8 fantasy points as a result. The Rams were just torched by Michael Thomas last week and have to play another game on the other side of the country on the road. The running game with LeGarrette Blount is enough to keep the Rams honest and open up things downfield for Mitchell. Mitchell was noted last week as a GPP-only option, but can be considered for cash games as well against the Rams.
Brandin Cooks, NO vs DET ($6,800) – Cooks has been wildly inconsistent this season and it's pretty crazy that the Saints scored 49 points at home without him recording a single fantasy point. This week, Cooks will be in line for what should be as good a home matchup as any against the Lions, as it sports the highest over/under total which is great for fantasy purposes. Also, he criticized his lack of targets recently, which could lead the team to get him more involved this week. It appears Michael Thomas will be the main wide receiver, too, which could leave Cooks more open since the Lions' best corner, Darius Slay, will likely be assigned to Thomas.
Tight End
Eric Ebron, DET at NO ($5,700) – Just when Ebron was looking like a great value option, he went and put up a goose egg on Thanksgiving in a game where he was strangely targeted just once. However, as mentioned, this is a great matchup given the amount of forecasted points and Ebron should benefit. Before the clunker on Thanksgiving, he had double-digit fantasy points in three straight games (14.6, 12.7 and 11.4) despite not scoring a touchdown. Furthermore, there's upside here for him to eclipse the 20-point mark should things go his way against the Saints.
Kicker
Josh Lambo, SD vs TB ($4,600) – The Chargers shouldn't have trouble moving the ball on the Buccaneers at home this weekend and the weather in San Diego is almost never an issue. Therefore, for a measly $100 over the minimum, Lambo is a easy call.
Defense
Baltimore vs Miami ($4,600) – The Ravens have been a stellar defensive unit this season especially against the run, an area that's been strong for Miami since a slow start to the season. As a result, Ryan Tannehill should be forced to air it out, putting the Ravens defense in a good spot for sacks and interceptions. Over their last three games, the Ravens have scored 11,13 and 14 fantasy points and have at least 11 in six of their 11 games this season.
