Cash Game Locks: NFL Week 6

Below are highlighted cash game picks for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Keep in mind that these lineups are tailored specifically for head-to-head, 50/50, and double-up contests, with the intention of being a safe, above average entry. We are looking for players with safe floors, and who are more than likely to hit, or surpass value. DraftKings salaries/projections are used in the pictures for this article.

Tom Brady - Patriots

Using our Vegas total tool, although it was fairly obvious, the Patriots have the highest team total on the weekend. Brady is off to another fantastic start, throwing for 1,387 yards, and 11 scores. We have the DeflateGate narrative, but even if we didn't, this is a juicy matchup for New England. Indianapolis ranks 25th in pass defense, per Football Outsiders. The Colts also rank in the top 10 for fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and they have had a tough time generating a pass rush. Brady has tons of weapons around him, and we are paying for an extremely high floor/ceiling this week. The Patriots are going to eat this week, and I fear for the Colts defense.

Honorable Mentions: Sam Bradford, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer

Matt Forte - Bears

The Bears injuries continue this season, with Martellus Bennett now questionable for Sunday. Alshon Jeffrey and Eddie Royal remain questionable as well. Regardless of who plays, Matt Forte punches the clock for a full workload each Sunday. Devonta Freeman took over the NFL's leading rusher title Thursday night, and also now has the most rushing attempts among running backs. Forte should regain those titles this week against Detroit. He works well in the passing game, and he could be one of the lone targets for Jay Cutler to work with this week. Detroit's defense ranks 25th, per Football Outsiders, and has had a tough time stopping opposing offenses. His DK price is a steal, with the full-point PPR.

Eddie Lacy - Packers

Last week is in the past, or so I tell myself, but Eddie Lacy has a lot in favor for himself being a cash game play. San Diego ranks 30th in rush defense this season, and the Packers have the second highest team total this slate. Lacy's price makes him even more of an attractive play, sitting at $6,300 on DraftKings, and $7,300 on FanDuel. Last week's performance brought his YPC down to 4.1, which is still among the better backs in the league. Despite a slow start to the season, Lacy is primed for a big week. Game script, pricing and matchup all point towards Lacy exceeding value.

Honorable Mentions: Arian Foster, Chris Ivory

DeAndre Hopkins - Texans

DeAndre Hopkins has turned in a world-class season so far, and he's established himself as one of 2015's safest daily fantasy plays. Even with the quarterback crapshoot, he has caught 8+ balls all but once this season. He is averaging 15 targets per game, which is solid volume for a player we want in our cash games. The consistency has been a safety blanket for us who have used him, and I don't expect that to stop now. Jacksonville possesses a 28th ranked passing defense, and I expect this game to be a back-and-forth scoring affair. While Hopkins has produced with whomever is under center, Brian Hoyer offers just a bit more comfort.

Allen Robinson - Jaguars

Heading to the opposite side of this game, Allen Robinson is still priced very nicely, despite a couple of big lines this season. In this price range, he is one of my favorite wide receivers. Houston ranks 27th in pass defense, per Football Outsiders, just ahead of Jacksonville. Robinson has 48 targets this season, ranking 12th among wide receivers, averaging 9.6 per game. With just a 43 Over/Under, I am ignoring Vegas, and expecting a much higher game from both sides. Blake Bortles has progressed nicely in 2015, and a healthy Allen Robinson is a big part of that. If T.J. Yeldon is out this Sunday, expect the Jags to air it out even more.

Honorable Mentions: Julian Edelman, Kamar Aiken, Larry Fitzgerald, Eric Decker

Rob Gronkowski - Patriots

Any week the Patriots play, Rob Gronkowski is your top option. There is a severe gap from him and the next tier. There are plenty of value wide receivers who allow you to make Gronk your tight end play. He is targeted 8.3 times per game, averaging 18 yards per catch. Gronk is my favorite target to pair up Brady with this week, and they will likely be the two I build around the most. I just can't see another tight end on the board having a floor/ceiling like Gronkowski. Vegas has the Pats smoking the Colts this Sunday night, and we do not have to worry about the blowout factor with New England.

Honorable Mentions: Tyler Eifert

Jets Defense

The Denver Broncos have quickly established themselves as the best defense in the league, but they are priced like it. If I am looking to pay up for the Brady-Gronk duo, I will need to pay down for defense a bit. This is where the New York Jets come in. They have allowed 13.8 points per game and have 13 takeaways on the season. A Kirk Cousins led offense is a good area to target, with him throwing six interceptions already this season. Washington has turned the ball over nine times, while the Jets are tied for second with 13 takeaways. Washington has just a 17.25 points total this week, and I would take the under. I can not see this offense putting up more than that on the road.

Honorable Mentions: Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks