The NFL season is winding down, but DFS is still red hot. It’s time for another edition of our bargain plays for this Week 17 matchup full of high-stakes games.
Which names are flying under the radar in Week 17? Here are three value plays to consider in all DFS contests before Sunday’s featured slate.
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QB Jacoby Brissett (ARI), $5,700
There’s a distinct top tier of quarterbacks on Sunday afternoon. But once you get past the MVP candidates, it’s more difficult to find the value. Enter Cardinals backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
The 3-12 Cardinals don’t have much left to play for. But neither do the Cincinnati Bengals. And the 33-year-old Brissett is looking to play himself into a high-profile backup gig next season, perhaps a starting job. He’s done well this season in relief of Kyler Murray, though the wins and losses don’t reflect that. It’s a good time to face this Bengals defense that is dead last in passing touchdowns allowed and passing yards allowed per dropback.
As the seventh-priciest quarterback on the board, he has enormous appeal. Brissett’s volume has been high as the offense collapses around him. It should be a productive day for Brissett.
RB Zach Charbonnet (SEA), $5,300
If you need a real vulture on your team, look no further. Zach Charbonnet is content to soak up all the goal line carries in the Seattle offense while Kenneth Walker III does the difficult work between the 20 yard lines. Good work if you can find it.
Carolina’s run defense is 24th against opposing running backs. This Seattle offense should find itself in the red zone often, and when it does, Charbonnet’s number will be called. He’s a great touchdown bet in this one and has a decent enough yardage floor to provide flex value without a score.
WR Parker Washington (JAX), $4,800
It’s a strange season for the Jaguars. Brian Thomas Jr. has seemingly been left in the dust, yet the Jaguars’ passing offense is awfully robust. Parker Washington’s emergence as a solid starting option has been a huge development, and he peaked last week in a crucial win over the Denver Broncos.
Parker’s target share continues to increase, and the offense is clicking. As Indianapolis’ secondary collapses, it’s a great time to get Washington in your lineup.
