Neighbor Mike's Week 5 Draft Kings Picks
Moving into Week 5, Neighbor Mike – literally Kyle’s neighbor, named Mike – is back with the best value picks in Draft Kings’ daily fantasy leagues.
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QB
1) Carson Palmer
ARI@DET
$6600
It’s crazy that’s he’s still priced this low with the season he’s having. This week he gets Detroit, who’s season is in the toilet after four games.
2) Philip Rivers
PIT@SD
$6200
Rivers gets his top target back in Gates, who will open the field up for the rest of the passing game.
3) Sam Bradford
NO@PHI
$6000
If there’s anything that can cure an ailing offense, it’s New Orleans. Bradford showed signs of life last week against a good Washington defense. Every Eagle should get back on the right track in what looks like a potential shoot-out.
RB
1) DeMarco Murray
NO@PHI
$6200
You’d have to think that his complaining about touches opened Chip’s eyes. Playing at home against New Orleans looks like the perfect matchup to get things going.
2) LeGarrette Blount
NE@DAL
$4500
May not get you much in the passing game, but a big lead should get him a ton of carries. I’d expect New England to ride him this week.
3) Todd Gurley
STL@GB
$4300
Gurley looks like the real deal, and at this price he’d be impossible to pass on. I’m sure he’ll be carrying 50% ownership, but don’t be the one left out.
WR
1) Alshon Jeffrey
CHI@KC
$6500
Check his status on Sunday, but the matchup is too hard to pass up. It looks like anyone playing the Chiefs can pass at will on them. Cutler’s favorite target should have a very busy day.
2) Jeremy Maclin
CHI@KC
$6000
Alex Smith finally realized that wide receivers can catch the ball too. Maclin has put together two great back-to-back games and the bears matchup isn’t one to avoid. Thirteen targets last week is an eye opener.
3) Kendall Wright
BUF@TEN
$5400
Wright is easily Mariota’s favorite target. Wide receivers have been abusing the Bills all year, and that won’t change this week with Tennessee playing at home coming off a bye week to prepare.
TE
1) Antonio Gates
PIT@SD
$4200
Who do you think Philip Rivers is gonna immediately look to get involved? His favorite target for the last ten years, against Pittsburgh, who have shown they cant cover a TE.
2) Charles Clay
BUF@TEN
$4100
Looks like Charles will be getting all of Sammy Watkins’ looks again this week. Obviously Tyrod’s favorite, he gets Tennessee, who are fifth worst against the TE.
3) Richard Rodgers
STL@GB
$2900
RR has seen his targets rise every week this season. He may not look like his brother Aaron, but the love is there.
D
1) Patriots
NE@DAL
$3300
Pats should be able to build a huge lead then tee off on Weeden/Cassel.
2) Giants
SF@NYG
$2900
The Colin Kaepernick turnover machine rolls into New York.
3) Ravens
CLE@BAL
$2900
Ravens have been historically dominant against Cleveland.
Mike’s final team from Week 4:
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