FanDuel Studs to Target in Week 7

Julius Thomas

FanDuel Price: $5,600
numberFire Projected Points: 8.2

Julius Thomas figures to be a good pivot play off of Antonio Gates in tournaments this week assuming he's good to go coming off a bruised rib suffered in Week 6. Thomas made a real splash in his second game back, posting an impressive 7-catch, 78 yard-stat line while visiting the endzone for the first time as a Jaguar.

Most importantly, for fantasy prediction purposes, was the massive 13 targets he received from quarterback Blake Bortles, a full 25% total team target share. Indeed, it seems as if Thomas will factor into the Jaguars' offensive plans heavily.

This week, the Jaguars roll out to London to face the Buffalo Bills' defense, who rank as the seventh-best passing defense in the league, so the matchup appears tough on paper. But the truth is the Bills have had trouble stopping athletic tight ends this season, a category in which Thomas clearly fits, surrendering touchdowns to both Rob Gronkowski and Tyler Eifert so far this season.

The matchup against the Bills will likely scare the masses off of Thomas, which would make him a good contrarian play, especially if he's able to hit pay dirt. Don't go all in on Thomas this week, and don't roster him in cash games, but sprinkle him in a few tournament lineups to get some exposure.