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NFL FanDuel Pricing Reaction: 8 Underpriced Players for Week 1
FanDuel's prices for Week 1 are out. A month away from the start of the season, which players appear to be the best value plays?

Charles Sims, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FanDuel Price: $4,700

Charles Sims had an average price of $5,400 last season and never saw his salary dip below $4,900. He comes into 2016 as an intriguing mid-round pick with an ADP of 36th among running backs. So, when FanDuel dropped their prices and he was listed as the 79th-most expensive running back at $4,700, it came as quite the surprise.

Sims' production was somewhat difficult to predict from week-to-week in 2015, but he figures to play a more prominent role in 2016 if there is any validity to all of the offseason hype surrounding him. Pewter Report's Mark Cook said he "really believes" Sims will see an increase in carries in 2016, while Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter displayed confidence in Sims' ability to be a three-down back if need be.

The Bucs' opener against the Atlanta Falcons game has an over/under of 48 points with Tampa Bay's implied total sitting at 22.5. While their defensive personnel has changed some, it's worth noting that Atlanta allowed the most catches (112) and the third-most yards (896) to running backs.

Sims is certainly more appealing on a full-PPR site like DraftKings, but his price on FanDuel makes him intriguing as a punt-play, even with the half-point PPR scoring system.

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