Elite Plays
Adrian Peterson
We have seen Adrian Peterson dominate over the last few weeks, scoring five touchdowns in the last four games. He is rushing for a 4.9 YPC on the season, averaging 105 yards per game. I looked at the matchup last week, and wasn't a fan of AP, but I will not make that mistake here. Minnesota is a point favorite, meaning AP should be in line for a steady dose of touches. He is averaging 21 attempts per game, but has closed in on 25+ in three of the last four games. Seattle ranks 11th in rush defense, but have given up a few big games to opposing backs this year. Giovani Bernard, Jonathan Stewart, and DeAngelo Williams just last week. Playing the 49ers twice, Lions, and Cowboys is going to make that defense look better than what they really are. Minnesota's offense runs strictly through AP, making him one of the safest options week-to-week.
Ownership Estimates:
FanDuel
Cash: 25-35%
GPP: 10-20%
DraftKings
Cash: 30-40%
GPP: 10-20%
DeAngelo Williams
The Steelers offense may or may not be with Big Ben this week, but either way DeAngelo Williams will be involved a fair amount. He is rushing for a 4.9 YPC this season, and showed last week he fits into the passing game, with seven catches, for 88 yards. Williams has the 6th most red zone rush attempts among running backs, and think about the time he missed when Le'Veon Bell was active. Indy's defense has gotten better as the season's gone on, ranking as the 12th best rushing defense. They still are allowing a 4.2 YPC to opposing backs, and teams love to run the ball against them, given they have allowed 115 yards per game on the ground. Opposing teams have run the ball 302 times against them this season, ranking 12th in the league. PFF ranks Williams as the 5th best back, and you have to love his price tag on both sites.
Ownership Estimates:
FanDuel
Cash: 20-30%
GPP: 10-20%
DraftKings
Cash: 20-30%
GPP: 10-20%
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