Tag: Greg Olsen

Ryan Anderson fined for helmet-to-helmet hit on Greg Olsen last week

Anderson was ejected from last week’s game against Carolina after a hit to the head of Greg Olsen, and now he’s being fined as well.

Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson was fined for $28,075 this weekend after being called for an unnecessary roughness penalty in last week’s win over the Carolina Panthers.

Anderson was ejected from the game after the hit, which came as a surprise to many Redskins fans, considering a player for Carolina egregiously hit WR Trey Quinn in a similar fashion earlier in the game, and it received no penalty.

Despite Anderson’s absence, the Redskins were able to hold onto their lead and win the game. After the play, Panthers’ TE Greg Olsen, who was the subject of the hit, entered the concussion protocol.

Anderson is expected to play on Sunday.

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Panthers WR DeAndrew White fined by NFL for penalty vs. Washington

A couple of fines were just reported stemming from last week’s game between the Panthers and the Redskins.

Friday news dumps are now Saturday news dumps, at least as far as the NFL is concerned. A couple of fines were just reported stemming from last week’s game between the Panthers and the Redskins.

First up, wide receiver/kick returner DeAndrew White has been fined $28,075 for his unnecessary roughness penalty that knocked Washington return specialist Trey Quinn out of the game.

Here’s a look at the hit in question.

Clearly a case of assault.

In related news, Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson was fined the exact same amount for the head shot he gave to tight end Greg Olsen that knocked him unconscious and out of the game.

Olsen is still in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out for tomorrow’s game against the Falcons.

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Panthers injury updates: Greg Olsen, Greg little ruled out vs. Falcons

Panthers injury updates: Greg Olsen, Greg little ruled out vs. Falcons

The Panthers will be playing without two of their key offensive players for this week’s rematch with the Falcons. According to the team’s complete Week 14 injury report, tight end Greg Olsen and offensive tackle Greg Little have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game.

Olsen suffered a concussion in last week’s loss to the Redskins. He took an egregious head shot from linebacker Ryan Anderson, who was immediately ejected from the game. Olsen remains in the protocol, but he did do some jogging on the side today. Fans who are hoping this means more opportunities for Ian Thomas should probably temper their expectations. Interim head coach Perry Fewell told reporters yesterday it will be a tight end by committee situation.

As for Little, he’s still dealing with the ankle injury he suffered Week 12 in New Orleans. He’s also spent much of the season in the protocol. He does seem to be recovered from that, at least. Expect Dennis Daley to continue starting at left tackle for now.

In related news, offensive lineman Garrett McGhin (ankle) and outside linebacker Mario Addison (groin) were both limited at Friday’s practice and are listed as questionable.

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Panthers Week 14 injury report: Greg Olsen, 3 others miss first practice

Olsen was one of four players who sat out the first day of practice for this week.

Panthers tight end Greg Olsen is still in the concussion protocol following the head shot he took in Sunday’s loss to Washington. Olsen was one of four players who sat out the first day of practice for this week.

Here’s your first look at the team’s Week 14 injury report.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
TE Greg Olsen Concussion DNP
OT Greg Little Ankle DNP
DT Gerald McCoy Knee DNP
S Eric Reid Ankle DNP
OT Taylor Moton Knee Limited
LB Shaq Thompson Ankle Limited

If Olsen can’t play against the Falcons, expect second-year tight end Ian Thomas to get a much larger role on offense. To date, he’s only played 101 offensive snaps – 11.9% of the team’s total.

Expect McCoy and Reid to resume practicing later in the week. Little is a question mark, though. In any case, sixth-round pick Dennis Daley remains the Panthers’ best option to play left tackle right now.

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Ron Rivera leaves behind a respectable legacy in Carolina

That said, Rivera’s true impact on the Panthers was as a human being.

As nuanced as the game of football is and continues to become, any old-fashioned talk of the importance in establishing a certain “culture” may likely be met with an “ok, Boomer.” But—while it is possible for numerous methods of thought to co-exist—there’s certainly something to be said about instilling accountability, discipline and unity within an organization. That’s why you can’t dismiss what Ron Rivera has left behind in his nine-year tenure with the Carolina Panthers.

Right before that run was the 2010 season, where the team would have just one more win than they did players named Hilee. Rivera’s predecessor, John Fox led Carolina to a league-worst 2-14 record, finishing dead-last in point differential, second-to-last in yardage differential and a distant last in almost any category that involved putting the ball in the end zone or through the uprights.

The lowest moment of that dreadful campaign came in Week 11, in perhaps the most literal example of grabbing a guy off his couch to play. Stay-at-home dad Brian St. Pierre, who’d thrown just five passes in his seven years of bouncing in and out of practice squads, was summoned to start at quarterback against the Baltimore Ravens. It went about as well as you’d expect.

On Jan. 11 2011, 11 days after choosing not to renew Fox’s contract, Rivera entered the picture. The well-regarded defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers and, before that, the leader of the best defense the Chicago Bears had seen since their Super Bowl shuffle days was named the fourth head coach in franchise history.

Rivera delivered right from the start, tripling the team’s win total from the year prior to an earnest 6-10 mark. He’d also get the most out of rookie quarterback Cam Newton, who won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in a record-breaking blaze while catapulting Carolina from the 32nd-ranked offense to No. 7.

Two seasons later, with some growing pains and seven victories sprinkled in-between in 2012, Rivera finally made a breakthrough. Following a 1-3 start to 2013, the Panthers refused to quit and wrapped up winning 11 of their final 12 games en route to their first NFC South title in five years and Rivera’s first of two AP Head Coach of the Year awards.

A similar hint of magic then appeared in 2014, when they’d again laugh in the face of an often fatal bad start. This time, they left behind a 3-8-1 stretch, strung together four straight victories and snuck into the postseason with a second division crown in as many seasons at 7-8-1.

Then, in 2015, the four years of rebuilding under Rivera paid off, culminating in the greatest season in franchise history. The Panthers ripped (and dabbed) through their opposition in an utterly dominant 15-win regular season campaign, heralding six First-team All-Pro selections as well as the team’s first league MVP in Newton.

Unfortunately, they’d succumb to the Denver Broncos and their generational defense in the team’s second trip to the Super Bowl. Rivera would never come close to that success, again.

Over his next three and three-quarter seasons at the helm, the Panthers went a combined 29-31. They clinched a wildcard berth after going 11-5 in 2017, their only playoff ticket since that Super Bowl appearance, and lost a heart-breaking battle to the division rival New Orleans Saints in the postseason’s first round.

While he couldn’t quite lift Carolina out of its roller coaster of mediocrity – let alone win a Lombardi Trophy – Rivera did help lead a regularly overlooked franchise to a burst of recognition it had never seen before. Highlighted by that majestic 2015 season, the Panthers achieved a small, but appreciable taste of sustained success.

Even with the 7-8-1 finish in 2014, they became the first team since the division’s current alignment to win three consecutive NFC South titles. But, just like the stark reminder that the Saints are fresh off matching that very feat here in 2019, it’s been the team’s recent and disappointing performance under Rivera that’s ultimately been his undoing.

Considering the level of talent Rivera had at his disposal, mainly Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly – the team’s record in recent years is a tough pill to swallow. That advantage may have been squandered for the next coach, too. We don’t know if Newton will get back to himself again after Rivera’s mismanagement of his shoulder and foot injuries.

Those missteps cannot be ignored.

That said, Rivera’s true impact on the Panthers was as a human being. On top of inspiring that aforementioned old-school, disciplined, never-quit mentality in his players, the son of 32-year U.S. Army veteran has been a beloved and unquestioned commander of sorts—the personification of a player’s coach.

He’s also helped foster some of the game’s well-noted humanitarians. His support for the respective off-field initiatives of Newton, Greg Olsen, Thomas Davis, Julius Peppers and Charles Tillman has, in part, developed another type of culture within the organization—one that promotes a close connection to community.

He wasn’t the slickest football mind out there, nor the most progressive coach. In fact, he’s about as stubborn as they come between the headsets. But through all the peaks and valleys, Rivera had nearly a decade as head coach of the Carolina Panthers to earn his place both as a man and a leader of men. And that is one opportunity he certainly didn’t miss.

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Panthers coach Ron Rivera gives updates on Kyle Allen, Greg Olsen

Panthers coach Ron Rivera just wrapped up his regular Monday press conference.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera just wrapped up his regular Monday press conference. He answered questions about the team’s four-game losing streak, his own job security and a few key players.

First up, fans who are holding out hope that we might get to see what third-round draft pick Will Grier can do this season are not going to like this. Rivera told reporters that Kyle Allen will continue to start at quarterback.

Allen played brilliantly two weeks ago against the Saints, but he floundered against a far inferior Redskins team after a hot start. On the deciding play of the game, he missed a wide open Jarius Wright in the end zone even though he appeared to be looking right at him. Instead of letting it fly, Allen scrambled and ran himself into another sack.

That sort of up-and-down dynamic has defined Allen’s season. It’s also pretty typical of a backup quarterback – even a good one like Allen. The Panthers should definitely keep him around for that role. However, we know what Allen is. It’s past time to find out what Grier can be.

For whatever reason, Rivera seems completely uninterested in giving Grier any legitimate playing time. When he was asked, Rivera responded “who knows.”

Moving on, Rivera also gave an update on tight end Greg Olsen, who took a vicious shot to the head from Washington linebacker Ryan Anderson. Olsen appeared to be knocked out immediately from the blow and made no effort to brace his fall. Anderson was ejected, while Olsen went into the concussion protocol and did not return to the game.

Rivera says Olsen is still in the protocol but didn’t give any more information than that. He did seem to hint that Olsen will be out this week, saying Ian Thomas has to be prepared to step up.

Thomas was a fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft and like a number of other young players, he hasn’t seen much playing time this year.

For what it’s worth, Thomas looked sharp after Olsen left the game. He caught all four of his targets from Allen, totaling 24 receiving yards. Thomas showed potential last season but also a need to develop more. It will be interesting to see how much progress he’s made.

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Tunnel Vision of Week 13

Tunnel Vision – a look back at Sunday for fantasy free agents, injuries and notable performances.

SUNDAY SALUTES
Quarterbacks Yards TD
 Ryan Fitzpatrick  365 – 2 3
 Aaron Rodgers 243 – 24 4
 Kyle Allen 278 – 22 3
 Dak Prescott 355 – 25 2
 Carson Wentz 310 – 0 3
Running Backs Yards TD
Derrius Guice 137 2
Derrick Henry 166 1
Raheem Mostert 154 1
Peyton Barber 44 2
James White 177 2
Wide Receivers Yards TD
Devante Parker 159 2
Kenny Golladay 158 1
Alshon Jeffery 137 1
Courtland Sutton 74 2
Davante Adams 64 2
Tight Ends Yards TD
Tyler Higbee 107 1
Mike Gesicki 79 1
Jack Doyle 73 1
Jason Witten 42 1
Mark Andrews 50 1
Placekickers XP FG
Will Lutz 2 4
Brandon McManus 2 3
Jason Sanders 2 (+TD) 1
Jake Elliott 2 3
Dustin Hopkins 2 3
Defense Sck-TO TD
Buccaneers 5-4 1
Saints 9-3 0
Chiefs 2-3 1
Titans 3-3 1
Rams 5-1 1

Bumps, Bruises and Bowouts

TE Greg Olsen – Concussion
RB Kalen Ballage – Leg
WR Chester Rogers – Knee
WR Trey Quinn – Concussion
RB Darrel Williams – Hamstring
QB Baker Mayfield – Hand

Chasing Ambulances

Another light week with nothing major happening on the injury front.

TE Greg Olsen – Out with a concussion that looked significant at the time. He’d give way to Ian Thomas if Olsen misses time and Thomas turned in four catches for 24 yards in the loss to the Redskins. But at this point of the season, it’s a non-event.

RB Kalen Ballage – This is the worst backfield so it doesn’t really matter. Myles Gaskin ran for 20 yards on two carries but Patrick Laird would pick up more work and he only ran for five yards on ten carries. Nothing here to bring into fantasy playoffs.

RB Darrel Williams – The Chiefs’ backfield is a mess and Williams only gained 13 yards on six runs before his hamstring injury that happened when he was untouched. Damien Williams could be back this week anyway and LeSean McCoy takes his cut. The only interesting outcome was letting Darwin Thompson run for 44 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushes. Again – not a lot here to rely on for fantasy playoffs.

QB Baker Mayfield – He appeared to hit his hand on a helmet and had an x-ray taken. He returned to the game so it is a non-event pending any further concerns this week in practice.

Free Agents, Flops and Other Notables

WR Anthony Miller – Taylor Gabriel was out with a concussion which elevated Miller in the win over the Lions. While he has yet to score a 2019 touchdown, Miller turned in a career-best 140 yards on nine catches last Thursday. And that follows two weeks of six-catch performances.

WR Cole Beasley – Saved his best for playing his ex-employer. Beasley hung six catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in Dallas but that makes a score in five of the last seven games and over 70 yards in three of his last four. As great as that sounds, facing BAL, @PIT, @NE, and NYJ sound like temper expectations.

Bills backfield – Said it many times before but it still kills me. Devin Singletary runs for 63 yards on 14 carries while Frank Gore still is given nine runs to gain 11 yards. I want Singletary next year when Gore is gone. Unless they bring in yet another aging back to slow down the offense.

RB Raheem Mostert – He was on a streak of games with only six carries but in Week 12, he gained 45 yards and scored. In Baltimore, Mostert was the only player with notable statistics when he ran for 146 yards on 19 carries and scored once. He added two catches for eight yards. Tevin Coleman was held to only six yards on five rushes.  That’s hard to rely on playing at the Saints this week, but he looked clearly superior to Coleman.

RB Derrius Guice – He torched the Panthers for 129 yards and two touchdowns on just ten rushes and added two receptions for eight yards. Adrian Peterson also gained 99 yards and a score on 13 carries but it was against the Panthers and their  No. 27 ranked defense versus running backs. Even better, the Redskins head to Green Bay this week to face the No. 30 defense against the position.

WR D.J. Moore – The Panthers wideout just caught six passes for 75 yards and one score in the loss to the Redskins. For the last five games, he’s totaled more fantasy points than any other wideout besides Jarvis Landry. And next week he faces the No. 30 defense versus wideouts in the Falcons.

QB Sam Darnold – After scoring six touchdowns over the previous two games, Darnold was held to only 239 yards and no scores by the Bengals. That calls into question if the Redskins and Raiders matchups were just a function of bad secondaries. This week they host the Dolphins but that doesn’t look as inviting as it once did. One plus – Robby Anderson still caught seven passes for 101 yards while all other receivers did very little.

QB Andy Dalton – Took his start and brought a win to the Bengals since they still own the worst record, just not a win-less record. With the Dolphins and both meetings with the Browns left o play, the Bengals have to decide if they want to risk that No. 1 overall pick next April.

RB Marlon Mack – Targeting this week to return. The Colt need him since the backfield is now a mess with Jordan Wilkins (11-47), Nyheim Hines (4-22, TD) and Jonathan Williams (8-14) canceling each other out in the loss to the Titans.

TE Jack Doyle – Eric Ebron landed on injured reserve and that left Doyle as the lone receiving tight end. He turned in six catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. His 11 targets were more than any other Colt. And this week, he plays the Buccaneers that are ranked No. 31 versus tight ends.

QB Nick Foles – Facing the Buccaneers has been a gift for almost every opposing quarterback but Foles completed just 7-of-14 for 93 yards, with one interception and two lost fumbles by half time. He was benched so that Gardner Minshew could throw for 147 yards and one score in the second half. Now the problem is who plays in Week 14? The rookie or the $88M quarterback?

RB Ronald Jones – He was held to only eight yards on six carries while Peyton Freaking Barber was given 17 carries to gain 44 yards and two touchdowns. Just when you think it may be safe to trust Jones. You cannot.

WR Alshon Jeffery – Missed two games with an ankle injury but returned to post nice catches for 167 yards and a score in the loss to the Dolphins. This was the first time he’s played as well as he did in 2018. The Dolphins secondary was missing several players, so it’s likely a one-game aberration.

WR James Washington – The change to Devlin Hodges the last two weeks resulted in Washington logging 98 yards and a score at the Bengals and then 111 yards and a touchdown on Sunday versus the Browns. Even better, the Steelers face the Cardinals this week.

WR Robert Woods – He still has not caught a touchdown but he posted 95 yards in Week 10 before disappearing in Week 11 for unknown personal reasons. His return in Week 12 saw him catch six passes for 97 yards against the Ravens. On Sunday, he caught 13 passes for 172 yards. You do not need touchdowns with those sort of stats.

Cardinals backfield – The loss to the Rams meant less rushing anyway, but the backfield had Kenyan Drake, Chase Edmond, and David Johnson available. They elected to never use Edmonds, and run Drake 13 times for 31 yards and Johnson gained 15  yards on four rushes. Both Drake and Johnson caught two short passes. The remaining schedule – PIT, CLE, @SEA, and @LAR –  all go against Top-12 defenses versus running backs.

QB Drew Lock – The Broncos opted to start their 2.10 pick in Lock, and the rookie responded with two touchdowns to Courtland Sutton in the first quarter.  He ended with only 134 passing touchdowns and those two scores. But he helped lead the Broncos to the eventual win. He’ll need to throw in Houston and Kansas City next, but the first quarter is over and there isn’t enough there to merit any consideration.

TE Darren Waller – Led the Raiders with seven catches for 100 yards in the beatdown by the Chiefs. His nine targets were more than double anyone else and Tyrell Williams ended with only one catch for nine yards. The Raiders can no longer connect with wideouts and the top three receivers were two tight ends and the running back DeAndre Washington.

Huddle player of the week

Devante Parker  –  This is simply mind-blowing.  Devante Parker was already the only receiver worth covering for the Dolphins but he caught seven passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Those were his first scores since Week 9 but Parker’s making the most of his opportunity after Preston Williams left in Week 10. He helped win a lot of fantasy games this week – if he was in the starting lineups.

Salute!

Drama 101 – Somebody has to laugh, somebody has to cry

Comedy Yards TDs Tragedy Yards TDs
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 367 3 QB Drew Brees 184 1
RB Raheem Mostert 154 1 RB Aaron Jones 31 0
RB Peyton Barber 44 2 RB Ronald Jones 8 0
WR Allen Lazard 103 1 WR Odell Beckham 29 0
WR Anthony Miller 140 0 WR Chris Godwin 50 0
WR Curtis Samuel 65 1 WR Michael Thomas 48 0
TE Tyler Higbee 107 1 TE Hunter Henry 10 0
PK Will Lutz 2 XP 4 FG PK Brett Maher 1 XP
Huddle Fantasy Points = 141 Huddle Fantasy Points = 29

Now get back to work…

Watch: Redskins linebacker ejected for this head shot on Greg Olsen

You simply can’t hit players like this anymore.

The NFL has changed a lot since the Redskins were relevant back in the peak of the Joe Gibbs era. You simply can’t hit players like this anymore. Watch Washington linebacker Ryan Anderson lay an egregious head shot on Panthers tight end Greg Olsen.

Anderson was flagged for a 15-yard penalty and rightly ejected from the game. Olsen is now in the locker room getting looked at. There’s a good chance he suffered a concussion on that one.

After a promising start, this has turned into the sloppiest game of the year. The Panthers trail 15-14 late in the third quarter.

Update:

Olsen is indeed in the concussion protocol and will not return.

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Watch: Greg Olsen calls Panthers’ loss ‘a comedy of terrible football’

After the game, tight end Greg Olsen called it a comedy of terrible football. Watch.

It’s tough to play much worse than the Carolina Panthers did today in their 29-3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. After the game, tight end Greg Olsen called it a comedy of terrible football. Watch.

Olsen himself had a decent outing. He caught all five of his targets from Kyle Allen, totaling 57 yards.

Unfortunately, Allen threw four interceptions, the offensive line was dominated and the defense had no answer for Calvin Ridley. The Panthers are now 5-5 and face a lot of questions and not just about the rest of this season.

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DFS PROS favorite plays: Week 11

Top-ranked DFS PRO Jason Mezrahi, founder and CEO of WinDailySports.com, breaks down his favorite Daily Fantasy Football plays at various salary ranges for Week 11 of the NFL. Find out who Jason will be locking in his lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.

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Top-ranked DFS PRO Jason Mezrahi, founder and CEO of WinDailySports.com, breaks down his favorite Daily Fantasy Football plays at various salary ranges for Week 11 of the NFL. Find out who Jason will be locking in his lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.

QUARTERBACKS

LAMAR JACKSON- $7700 DRAFTKINGS, $8800 FANDUEL

Lamar Jackson is averaging 28 DraftKings points per game and is coming off another dominating performance where he performed the spin move of the season. Now he has a matchup versus a Texan team who ranks 26th against opposing quarterbacks. The Texans are getting gashed by both the run and the pass which should lead to a big game for Jackson in Week 11. He will have the safest floor of the week and should provide a high ceiling as well.

DAK PRESCOTT- $6700 DRAFTKINGS, $8100 FANDUEL

The Cowboys need a win to stay in the playoff hunt and they will rely heavily on Dak Prescott for the rest of the season. Dak has averaged 24 DraftKings points per game and is coming off a 29 point performance versus a stingy Viking defense. I view this as a bounce-back spot for both the Cowboys and Dak. We can easily see a 30 point performance versus the suspect Detroit Lions defense. Detroit is ranked 29th against opposing quarterbacks and allowing 272 yards in the air per game. Where other quarterbacks will be dealing with harsh winter weather Dak will playing in a dome and he should find the warmth in your lineups as well in Week 11.

RUNNING BACKS

CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY- $10500 DRAFTKINGS, $10500 FANDUEL

Christian McCaffrey is a stud and he should be locked into your lineups every week regardless of who he plays against.  He is having an MVP caliber season and is averaging 32 points per game. He gets a great matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons who have trouble covering pass-catching running backs. McCaffrey should feast and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 2 touchdown and 200 all-purpose yards out of him in Week 11.

JOSH JACOBS- $7000 DRAFTKINGS, $8000 FANDUEL

Josh Jacobs is highly involved in this Raider offense. As each week grows, he becomes more and more the focal point of this offense. Coming into Week 11 he is averaging 17 points per game and I think that goes up after this game versus Cincinnati. The Bengals are allowing 173 rushing yards per game and continue to get torched each week by opposing offenses. The Bengals have given up on the season and a big game is coming for Jacobs.

WIDE RECEIVERS

MICHAEL THOMAS- $9900 DRAFTKINGS, $9000 FANDUEL

The Saints shockingly lost to the Atlanta Falcons and knocked a bunch of people out of their survivor pools. Thomas didn’t disappoint and had another monster game. He is expensive but your paying for his consistency and upside in your cash lineups. He is averaging 114 receiving yards and 25 fantasy points per game. He is the equivalent of Christian McCaffrey at the wide receiver position and he is a lock in my cash and tournament lineups. The matchup provides a boost to an already great play in Thomas. Tampa Bay ranks 31st against wide receivers and should be a lock in your lineups.

JOHN BROWN- $6400 DRAFTKINGS, $5900 FANDUEL

Brown is quietly on pace for a 1200 yard receiving year. He is averaging 75 yards receiving and 14 fantasy points per game. He provides consistency and a nice value on both sites. The Buffalo Bills are coming off a tough loss to the Cleveland Browns and head to Miami for a must-win game.  I expect the Bills to pepper Brown early and often with targets to take advantage of the matchup versus the weak Miami secondary and you should do the same in your lineups.

TIGHT ENDS

MARK ANDREWS- $6100 DRAFTKINGS, $6900 FANDUEL

Mark Andrews bounced back in a big way with a 23 point performance in Week 10. He grabbed 6 receptions, totaling 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. This is the third time this season where Andrews has eclipsed a 20 point fantasy performance, and I see a fourth one coming. It looks like Andrews is finally healthy and Vegas has this game currently projected at 49 points. I wouldn’t be shocked if it reached 50 by game time and I still like the over. Like I said above, I like the Ravens offense in this matchup versus the Texans and I think pairing Jackson with Andrews is the right way to stack the Ravens.

GREG OLSEN- $3900 DRAFTKINGS, $5100 FANDUEL

Greg Olsen just keeps on ticking. The guy is a warrior and at 34 years old he is still putting up numbers at a high level. DraftKings and FanDuel haven’t raised his price in relation to his performance if you ask me and I will lock up some Olsen shares for value on both sites. He is averaging 10 fantasy points per game at a position where if you miss you might end up with 0-2 points and that could be the difference in you cashing your lineups. Pair that with the fact he draws a matchup against the Falcons who rank 24th against opposing tight ends and you have safe tight end play for Week 11.

DEFENSES

VIKINGS- $3400 DRAFTKINGS, $4700 FANDUEL

The Vikings are coming off a big win versus the Cowboys and should have an easy victory lined up against the Broncos at home. The Vikings defense is averaging 7 fantasy points per game and has scored double digits on three occasions this year. I think their defense will stifle the Broncos which lack any true offensive weapons. Denver is only projected to score 15 points in this one, so there should be a solid floor when taking the Vikings in both cash games and tournaments.

JETS- $3100 DRAFTKINGS, $4500 FANDUEL

Sometimes you need to take a shot and hope for the best. This is a calculated shot with the Jets coming off a win and playing against a rookie quarterback. Haskins is struggling and surrounded by a bad overall offense. The Jets come at a slight discount and will be low owned as well. If they find a way to score a defensive touchdown for the second week in a row this defense can set you apart in your tournaments.

Jason Mezrahi has been a professional, top-ranked Daily Fantasy Player on FanDuel and DraftKings for more than seven years. He has won FanDuel’s $155,555 King of the Diamond competition and placed second in DraftKings’ Fantasy Basketball World Championship, earning him $300,000. He owns and operates WinDailySports.com, which supports the DFS and Sports Betting community with resources such as tools, projection models, in-depth written analysis and podcasts, plus much more.