DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Helper: The Thanksgiving Slate
Values
Rob Kelley, RB, Washington Redskins ($4,300)
In Rob Kelley's last two games, he combined for 46 carries, 234 rushing yards, and 3 touchdowns. That was against the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers -- two teams that rank top-five in numberFire's schedule-adjusted Defensive Rushing NEP. Now, Kelley gets a matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, the sixth-ranked run defense. Despite the constant stream of tough opponents on paper, Kelley and the entire offensive line have been playing lights out. Bill Callahan has this Washington offensive line playing in tip-top shape, ranking third in FootballOutsiders' Adjusted Line Yards in run blocking. Kelley's receiving skills are limited, and while that hurts on a site like DraftKings, his volume and price make him a terrific value play to let you save salary in other areas.
Pierre Garcon, WR, Washington Redskins ($3,900)
Pierre Garcon has six receptions in four of his last five games, averaging eight targets per game. They might not be the most flashy numbers, but that consistency can go a long way at a $3,900 price tag. Garcon runs nearly 80 percent of his routes from the outside, where he'll likely matchup with Brandon Carr and Anthony Brown. ProFootballFocus has Carr as their 19th-ranked cornerback, but Anthony Brown has been a bit of a liability, allowing 0.42 fantasy points per route defended. If offensive coordinator Sean McVay can scheme ways to get Garcon lined up against Brown, Garcon could return some nice value.
Ladarius Green, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers ($2,600)
In his first two games back from injury, Ladarius Green hasn't been overly productive, but he is seeing some valuable targets. He has two targets inside the opponent's 10-yard line, and it's clear Pittsburgh is trying to get him involved as a scoring threat. Green has just six targets over the past two games combined, making him a bit risky with a dangerous floor, but the touchdown upside could be worth chasing in tournaments. Pittsburgh has an implied scoring total of 28.25 points, which should lead to some red zone looks in Green's direction.
