Week 18 DraftKings Bargain Bin Plays and DFS Values

We’ve made it! It’s Week 18 and the final week of the regular football season. It’s never fun to see it come to an end as I feel like it was just a couple of weeks ago I was writing about Week 1. Before I get into this week’s slate, I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, his family, and the Bills organization. He’s more important than anything football, fantasy, or DFS related. Let us be kind and just show respect. 

Before I break down all of our picks, here are the most notable scoring rules for DraftKings contests: Full-point PPR, four-point passing TDs, three-point bonuses for 100 rushing yards, 100 receiving yards, and 300 passing. Along with having a $50,000 budget to build a complete lineup. Let’s get into it with these Week 18 DraftKings Bargain Bin Plays and DFS Values.

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QUARTERBACKS

Brock Purdy ($5,700)

It may be hard to believe but this week’s quarterbacks are ones you want to pay up for and spend less at other positions. If you have to spend less, look no further than Brock Purdy. Looking at the OPRK 23 against quarterbacks may look easy to play Purdy in but the Cardinals have been stingy against quarterbacks as of late. Giving up only two touchdowns along with four interceptions over their last four games.

Keep in mind that the last time these two teams met, Jimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdowns. Furthermore since becoming the starter Purdy has thrown 10 touchdowns with three interceptions. I like his consistency and with the #1 seed on the line, I like Purdy to continue his multiple-touchdown streak.

RUNNING BACKS 

Cam Akers ($6,200)

Don’t look now but the Cam Akers love continues! Even though Akers didn’t score a touchdown, he still managed 133 total yards on 20 attempts. Mind you it was the Chargers who have only given up two rushing touchdowns over the last five weeks. This week he gets a juicy matchup against the Seahawks. The last time Akers went against the Seahawks he had 17 attempts for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Akers has 42 carries over his last two games along with 241 yards and three touchdowns. I like his chances of having 15+ carries, five targets, and another opportunity to score once again. 

Miles Sanders ($5,900)

Next is another matchup I love to again, and with the slump, Miles Sanders is having over these last three games, I’m buying! Just like Cam Akers, Sanders is in a good position to bounce back. Last week I had Sanders here but he couldn’t deliver against a porous Saints defense. Word as of this writing is that Jalen Hurts could be back in what could be a lock for the #1 seed and the NFC East division.

Zack Moss was able to put up 74 yards on 15 attempts. The Giants have been a bottom-10 defense against running backs over the last three weeks. The last time Sanders went against them he had 17 attempts for 144 yards and two touchdowns. I like his chances with the attempts and yards, and if Hurts is back, look out. 

J.K. Dobbins ($5,700)

Minus a touchdown, J.K. Dobbins managed 93 yards on 17 attempts. With the Bills vs. Bengals game being postponed (prayers for Damar Hamlin and his family) a game that had possibilities of nothing to play for has something to play for now. The Bengals are third-best against the run over the last five weeks giving up less than 55 yards a game on the ground. With the way this offense wants to ground and pound, Dobbins could be in line for a big game.

Zack Moss ($5,200)

What do you get when you add 108 and 126 together? You get an RB1 performance from Travis Etienne and Derrick Henry. Zack Moss is next and could be a great option for you as an RB2 this week as he has seen 12-plus carries a game since taking over as the lead running back. Going against the Houston Texans is better as they are the worst teams in the season. 

Chase Edmonds ($4,500)

All it took was Nathaniel Hackett to be fired to see Chase Edmonds be relevant in a way. The Denver Broncos have nothing to play for and Latavius Murray isn’t any part of the future. We don’t know what the Broncos are going to do at coaching next year so why not see more of what you have in Edmonds? Edmonds played 41 of Denver’s 70 snaps (59%) as the No.2 behind Murray so why not give him more play? I like his upside here as a pass-catcher this week. 

WIDE RECEIVERS 

Amari Cooper ($6,000)

When you see 105 yards and two touchdowns you were probably happy to have Amari Cooper in your lineup. The scary thing was he only caught three of four targets to get there. DeShaun Watson only had 18 attempts in the game so that’s scary.

Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Steelers have everything to play for to have a chance of getting into the playoffs but have been tougher as of late against wide receivers. Watson is going to have to attempt more passes this week and Cooper should reward people who play him this week. Let’s not forget the last time Cooper played Pittsburgh (Week 3) he had 101 yards and a touchdown. 

Gabe Davis ($5,400)

Santa Claus is what we like to call him on the Beer Fueled Podcast. Why? Because when he delivers, he can be the best player of the week or give you nothing, which is equivalent to coal. This week’s chances of delivering are very high as the Patriots are bottom-10 against wide receivers and have given up five touchdowns over the last three weeks. 

Drake London ($4,900)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have nothing to play for as they have the division locked up. Furthermore, even if their starters do play, it’s more likely for a series or two. This is perfect for Drake London who has averaged a 33% target share with Desmond Ridder as the starter and going up against backups, he has a nice chance to finish as a WR2.

Isaiah Hodges ($4,500) / Richie James Jr. ($4,400) 

The target share that Isaiah Hodges and Richie James Jr. have is crazy. Both players have produced over the last four weeks and both are great plays as long as the Giants keep their starters on the field. Hodgins has scored four touchdowns in his last five games and has scored at least 14 DK points over that period.

Additionally, James is also a great player as he has led the Giants in receiving yards over the last four weeks. He has scored at least 17 DK points over the same four-game span including two touchdowns. Keep an eye on the news of the Giants’ plans with their starters as they could rest them. If not, I like both players a lot. 

TIGHT ENDS 

Gerald Everett ($4,100)

Gerald Everett had a lousy week that was saved by a touchdown. The Broncos have been one of the best against wide receivers this season. On the other hand, they have been one of the worst against tight ends and the worst over the last three weeks against the position. Everett should see more than three targets this week and at his cost TE9 is a great value. 

Trey McBride ($3,300)

The Cardinals have nothing to play for and with DeAndre Hopkins out again I’m in on Trey McBride. Yes, it’s  David Blough under center again but McBride had seven catches for 78 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. I like that kind of production and hope it continues as the 49ers have given up a touchdown to a tight end in two of their last three games. 

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