Strategies
The final two weeks of the regular season has arrived as daily fantasy owners continue to look for fantasy sleepers and bargains around the NFL. While at this point most of the reliable fantasy stars have been found we can all still find a few of those sleepers that will help us build our FanDuel fantasy lineup around.
Last week one of those bargains was quarterback Brock Osweiler who sat in the bottom half of options at the position. The Denver Broncos quarterback didn’t disappoint while providing for the low percentage of owners who elected to use him as compared to someone like Cam Newton he was used nearly in ten percent of most tournaments.
As we turn our attention to this week we have a bunch of bargains/sleepers to take a look at including a trio of running backs that all stand out. The first of those running backs is Cameron Artis-Payne for the Carolina Panthers. While it is uncertain for sure if Jonathan Stewart will miss the game but with the top spot locked up the chances are the veteran will get a few games off before the playoffs.
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While Cam Newton will still be the key to the Panthers offense in week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons we expect Artis-Payne to have his opportunities. Last week the Panthers running back picked up 59 yards on 14 carries while adding two catches for 34 yards.
Just two weeks ago, Stewart managed to post 75 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown in a blowout win over the Falcons. The other two options we like are Donald Brown of the San Diego Chargers as a Fantasy Sleeper and Tim Hightower as a bargain.
Hightower is playing in a Saints offense that will put up points each week as long as Drew Brees is under center. Just two weeks ago, Hightower managed to rush for 85 yards with a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown on the other hand will benefit from the loss of Melvin Gordon while Danny Woodhead should see most of the touches out of the back field.
View our other FanDuel Fantasy Sleepers and Bargains for week 16 of the 2015 NFL season.
Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback ($6,100): Coming off his 20 plus fantasy performance last week we expect the Baltimore Ravens quarterback to be used in less than one percent of leagues this weekend. Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense allowed over 30 fantasy points to Osweiler a number that had us look at Clausen.
Brian Hoyer ($6,700) or Brandon Weeden ($6,300): Quarterback: While we really like Hoyer if he is healthy enough to start but taking a gamble on Weeden might pay off in tournaments where he will be used in a handful of games. In the end one of these two quarterbacks will be hard to pass up against a bad Tennessee Titans team this weekend.
Rueben Randle, Wide Receiver ($5,700): Coming off back to back double digit fantasy games, the New York Giants and Eli Manning will turn to Randle even more this weekend. That is because the teams number one wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr will miss the game as he serves his one game suspension. Randle has touchdowns in back to back games, three of his last four and four of his last six games for the Giants.
Blake Bell, Tight End ($4,500): If you are looking for an even bigger FanDuel Sleeper in week 16, Bell might be your guy. Bell who many fans might not have heard of might have played his way into more of an involvement in the San Francisco 49ers offense. Last week, Blaine Gabbert targeted Bell eight times allowing him to finish with four grabs for 43 yards. This week the 49ers take on a Detroit Lions team that has allowed a league high 11 touchdown receptions to opposing tight ends.
Jeremy Butler, Wide Receiver ($5,600): While all eyes will be on Antonio Brown to put up some big time fantasy numbers this weekend, we expect the Ravens receivers to add some numbers especially if they find themselves in a big hole. Butler has posted 60 and 72 yards over the past two weeks turning himself into a legit option behind Kamar Aiken.
Other week 16 NFL FanDuel Sleepers and Bargains include Zach Ertz, Mike Gillislee (Karlos Williams is another option in Buffalo), Darren Fells and DeVante Parker.