High-Cost Option: Tom Brady $7,800
In this week's projected highest scoring game by Vegas, rotating plethora of offensive lineman as mentioned in Dan Pizzuta's "All-32: NFL Power Rankings", Brandon Gdula noted in his weekly quarterback streaming series, "the Chiefs are 10-point home favorites against a Bears team that ranks 29th in our Adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) per play metric." The Chicago defense ranks 14th in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks but were torched by both Aaron Rodgers (23.1 fantasy points) and Carson Palmer (22.2). Receiver Jeremy Maclin has been on fire for the Chiefs as of late, collecting a stat line of 19-281-1 over the past two weeks. Finally with a reliable, established weapon on the perimeter, we may see what Andy Reid and this offense can become.
Smith has been terrific on the road this season, averaging 21.3 fantasy points per game. As huge home favorites this week, look for Smith to easily retain value at only $5,500.