Week 15 features two Monday Night football games! For this article, I’ll go over the lineup strategy for the Falcons-Raiders game that’ll kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Captain’s Picks
Bijan Robinson ($17,400): Robinson is very expensive as captain but rightfully so. Averaging just under 20 DFKP coming into this game, he could be in for a big night against the Raiders. They’ve allowed an average of 128 total yards, 24.3 DKFP and 13 total touchdowns to opposing running backs. After a slow start to the season, Robinson has scored at least 21.5 DKFP in seven of his last eight games. Robinson has performed very well when the Falcons are favored and averages 5.6 fantasy points above expected in those games. The Falcons are -5.5 favorites in this one but I think this game could get real ugly. Especially with Desmond Ridder likely starting at quarterback. I think there’s enough value on this slate that you can easily stomach the high price tag of Robinson.
FLEX Plays
Ray-Ray McCloud ($5,400): My first flex play click will be McCloud. His $5,400 price tag is extremely affordable and gives you a lot of wiggle room for the rest of your lineup. With Robinson at captain and adding McCloud, you now have an average of $6,800 in salary for the remainder of your lineup. McCloud is coming off an 11 target game in which he made eight catches for 98 yards. The Raiders have been extremely vulnerable against slot receivers and this is where McCloud plays on on 44% of his snaps. Slot receivers have averaged 57 yards per game and have scored eight touchdowns against the Raiders.
Brock Bowers ($10,600): Bowers is an easy click, he’s been one of the most consistent offensive players on the team. While the change to Ridder at quarterback can be worrisome, I think this bodes well for Bowers. From what we’ve seen this season, 45% of Ridder’s pass attempts have come short and center. This is right where Bowers is seeing the majority of his targets. Ridder’s aDOT on the year sits at 5.4 on 44 pass attempts. These quick dump offs to Bowers could quickly accumulate, which benefits the PPR scoring format. Bowers has also been fantastic after the catch, totaling 471 yards.
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Tre Tucker ($4,000): Ideally, the Raiders are playing from behind and thus in a pass-heavy game script. Despite his cheap price tag, Tucker has been seeing a decent amount of targets lately. He’s averaging just under five over the last five games, which includes eight in Week 12. The Falcons secondary has been reeling as of late and has been allowing some of the highest PPR points to opposing receivers as of late.
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