To follow up a three-game Thanksgiving slate, NFL fans will be treated to a Black Friday showdown between the Raiders and Chiefs. While these two teams are going in opposite directions, an AFC West rivalry match should bring out the best on both sidelines. Here are two under-the-radar value plays to slot into your DFS and fantasy football lineups.
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LV RB Ameer Abdullah ($5,800)
One of the few bright spots for the Raiders following last week’s 29-19 loss to the Broncos was Ameer Abdullah. The running back rushed for 28 yards and gained 37 through the air, hauling in five catches and a touchdown. While the former Lions starter hasn’t done much on the ground this year (110 rushing yards), he’s now recorded three straight games of three catches or more.
Abdullah’s production is highly dependent on the status of Alexander Mattison, who is questionable after being limited in practice all week. Assuming the former Viking isn’t able to go, most of the touches out of the backfield should go to Las Vegas’ receiving back. Even if Mattison is able to play in part of Friday’s contest, the Raiders should be passing the ball often as 13-point underdogs. That should lead to plenty of receptions for Abdullah.
KC TE Noah Gray ($3,600)
Since Rashee Rice’s season-ending injury, it’s been a rotating cast of pass-catchers for the Chiefs (other than Travis Kelce). That’s led to out of nowhere production from names you wouldn’t expect, such as Noah Gray. The tight end has scored four touchdowns over the past two weeks, hauling in six catches for 89 yards during that time. Even though it’s difficult to predict a third straight big game from a career backup, Friday’s matchup is enticing.
This season, the Raiders are giving up the second-most DK fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Even though Las Vegas’ defense is sure to focus on stopping Kelce, they are most vulnerable down the middle. With the heavily favored Chiefs favoring the running game, there should be plenty of tight end-heavy play calls on offense. As long as Gray is on the field, he’ll have a decent shot at returning value on his modest price tag.
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