Value Finders
If you want a chance to take down your DFS contest, then you are going to have to find the
diamonds in the rough. Getting big value production for a lower price is the difference between
a good team and a great one!
This article will serve as a place to find those roses growing from the concrete and take down
your DFS contest. Now, these guys are not going to carry your team, but they will anchor them
with solid production at a great cost (all salaries courtesy of DraftKings).
QB: Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints ($5,300, QB18 at cost)
The only thing that was more shocking than putting ‘New Orleans Saints’ after Carr’s name, was
the fact that he is the QB18 at cost. This is a guy who is not afraid to push the ball downfield. He
now has the weapons--with a healthy Michael Thomas and Chris Olave, who is looking to build
upon a great rookie year. We have yet to mentioned they are playing a Titans’ defense that
gave up the THIRD most fantasy points per game to the quarterback position in 2022! This
secondary still projects to be bad, and Carr should take advantage in a dome environment.
RB: Deon Jackson, Indianapolis Colts ($4,100, RB35 at cost)
This is surprising, yet not shocking, many will have to google who Deon Jackson is. The
hardcore Degens remember. We remember WELL! In Johnathan Taylor’s absence last season vs
the Jaguars, Jackson finished as the RB1!!! With Zack Moss downgraded to doubtful (arm),
Jackson slides into the starting role against those same Jaguars. The Jaguars bring back the
same defense that allowed Jackson to torch them for ten catches for 79 yards and a
touchdown. This is also the same defense that gave up the second most receiving yards to
running backs in 2022. Anthony Richardson electing to extend plays with his legs rather than
check down passes is a concern, but at this price, I love Jackson to have a solid fantasy day.
WR: Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers ($4,400, WR35 at cost)
The Packers released their first injury report with their top two wide receivers questionable
with hamstring injuries. Christian Watson was later ruled out and Romeo Doubs was optimistic
to play. Doubs has flashed in spurts during last year, however, injuries have been his downfall. If
you trust the optimism of the coaching staff that his injury is minor, then we should feel confident Doubs has proven he
can step up without Watson in the lineup. In three games without Watson last season, Doubs
racked up nine catches 109 yards and two touchdowns averaging 12.5 fantasy points. This game
not only will he not have Watson, but also no Allen Lazard or Randall Cobb who jumped ship
with Aaron Rodgers. Expect a very productive day for Doubs.
TE: Hayden Hurst, Carolina Panthers ($3,000, TE24 at cost)
Welcome back to the Carolinas Hayden! They are excited to have you! As much like the Packers
they were decimated by the early injury report, i.e. D.J. Chark already ruled out and
Adam Thielen is questionable with an ankle injury. Terrace Marshall Jr. was also limited
majority of the week with a back injury. Hurst may find himself as a huge value at tight end, simply
because there are not many other options for a rookie Bryce Young. Rookie quarterbacks tend
to rely heavy on their tight ends for check downs and safe passes--so this is more of a volume
play for me. Hurst could stumble into a heavy target day against an Atlanta Falcons defense
that allowed the fifth most fantasy points per game to the tight end position last year. The big dog has got to eat week 1, fire up the kibble!
Happy money hunting!