Week four was full of more quality football games and major upsets. It happened to be my best week in terms of DFS profitability and my player predictions. So, let’s jump right in to week five. It’s important to keep in mind that this is the first week multiple teams are on scheduled byes, so adjust your lineups and strategy accordingly. Here are the plays you need to avoid in my kicker and defense edition of week five DFS don’ts.
Greg Zurlein: FanDuel Price $5,300
Yes, I saw what Greg “The Leg” Zurlein did to Dallas on Sunday. It was incredibly impressive. However, can we please avoid spending up for a kicker who’s workload this weekend was the exception and not the rule? Zurlein, up to this point, hadn’t attempted more than three field goals this season. He has benefited from many extra point attempts, as he plays on the highest scoring offense in the NFL. But, that’s going to change this weekend.
The Rams will face Seattle this Sunday at home. That’s the first strike. Zurlein will be playing outdoors as opposed to in Dallas stadium. While the weather is perennially great in Los Angeles, it matters. His team will also be playing against a superior defensive unit. His extra point opportunities will absolutely be limited, as will his field goals chances.
Also, I refuse to pay up for a kicker. My DFS philosophy only requires my kicker to score double digit points. Now, if you play in primarily tournaments, Zurlein could be a good way to differentiate. However, I cannot justify paying for the most expensive kicker when there are plenty of options who can get me 10 points. So, given my philosophy, it’s no surprise the most expensive kicker is on my week five DFS don’ts.
Los Angeles Rams: FanDuel Price $4,800
I’m not hating on the Rams. Todd Gurley made me profitable this weekend and I recommended Jared Goff on the Suck My DFS Podcast. However, the Rams have surrendered at least 27 points in their last three games. That includes allowing a staggering 39 points to the anemic San Francisco 49ers who could not reach the end zone at all last weekend.
They are facing a divisional opponents who has seemingly hit their stride. Russell Wilson and that passing game have drastically improved and will likely light up this Rams secondary. I know, divisional games tend to be lower in score because of the familiarity, but neither of these teams seem to be able to stop competent offenses.
The Rams have talent on the defensive front. They also have a great coordinator in Wade Phillips. I just don’t think they will be able to keep Seattle from connecting on the big pass play when they inevitably bring pressure. I’ll absolutely be looking to use the Rams defense in the future; however, their matchup lands them on my week five DFS don’ts list.
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