Quarterback
Russell Wilson vs. SF ($25)
I get that things haven’t been great for Wilson and the Seahawks lately, but this is wildly disrespectful. Wilson still managed to have a solid game despite his team losing against the Football Team. We saw this match-up earlier in the year and Wilson threw two touchdowns and ran another one in. The 49ers, on the year, rank 22nd in pass DVOA on the season. Wilson should be able to exploit the 49ers defense in a divisional game in his own backyard.
Running Back
Alexander Mattison vs. DET ($18)
I’m going chalk at running back here and I suggest you do the same! Mattison is in an absolute smash spot against the worst team in football. On two occasions this year we’ve seen Mattison start and absolutely shoulder a monster workload. In the first game, he had 26 carries, 112 yards and six receptions for another 59 yards. The second time around he had the exact same amount of touches (32) with 25 carries for 113 yards and seven receptions for 40 yards. The kicker is that he scored a touchdown in that second game. Only the Jets and Seahawks have allowed more fantasy points to opposing running backs this year. That’s really all you need to know about this match-up. One of the easiest decisions we’ll make this week.
Wide Receiver
Brandon Aiyuk vs. SEA ($18)
I’m fairly confused why Aiyuk’s price isn’t in the 20’s, but for the sake of this article and the sake of our lineups, let’s not complain. First and foremost, we have a great correlation between him and Russell Wilson. If you want to stack this game, by all means go for it. Aiyuk steps into the number receiver role with Deebo Samuel officially ruled out, a role he was familiar with last season. He’s been great lately scoring double-figure fantasy points in three of four games and scoring touchdowns in two of four. Seattle is 27th in pass DVOA on the year and we could really see Aiyuk flourish like we did last year.
Darnell Mooney vs. ARI ($17)
Mooney has become a weekly visitor to this column, but deservedly so as his price remains too cheap seemingly every week. He’s put up 15+ Y! pts in three straight games and his price has risen $2, yet Allen Robinson is once again listed as doubtful after another week without practice. Mooney has 24 targets in his last two games, has two straight 100 yard receiving days and has scored twice in three games. Mooney is top-20 in air yards, deep targets, yards per route run and target rate in the entire NFL. Andy Dalton is going to continue to feed the beast this week!
Tight End
Logan Thomas vs. LV ($19)
If there’s one position Las Vegas cannot stop it’s tight ends. They’ve allowed the fifth most yards, third most touchdowns and fourth most fantasy points to the position this year. Thomas made his return from IR and played 79% of the snaps and saw six targets. We saw last year how impactful he is in the red zone scoring six touchdowns, so don’t be surprised if he gets in the box in this one.