I’m back to go through my favourite plays in the Bet365 Sunday Redzone competition. Teams consist of 9 players (1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex, 1 DST). This week the budget has been adjusted again, down slightly to 120M, an average of 13.3M per player. Also, the games have been restricted to only the 1 pm EST kick-offs. My plays will generally lean towards the cheaper side to allow some stud players to be fitted into a line-up as well.

Over the holiday period, I will be continuing to write Value Play articles, but may not be posting my weekly line-ups. I will still be playing and I’ll recap how the holidays treated me in the new year.

Quarterbacks

If you’re in the market for a budget Quarterback, I like Colt McCoy (13.7M) facing the Atlanta Falcons. McCoy isn’t the most inspiring option, but he does have the benefit of throwing to DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown. He probably isn’t going to score 30+ points, but against a weak secondary he could get into the 20 point range. At the price, he could provide some solid value.

Running Backs

• Brian Robinson (12.3M) – Brian Robinson has been up and down in terms of efficiency recently, but he has taken control of the Commanders backfield. This week looks to be one where he can have both volume and efficiency against the Browns poor run defence. The Browns don’t look like they can hurt anyone on offence, so even Carson Wentz shouldn’t stop Robinson from getting 20+ carries this week.
• Isiah Pacheco (11.3M) – Pacheco featured in this column last week and proceeded to out touch Jerick McKinnon 15-8. He turned his 15 touches into a reasonable 90 yards, but couldn’t get into the end-zone on a pair of goal-to-go carries. The Chiefs host the Broncos, in what figures to be another run-heavy game script – if he can find the end zone this week Pacheco should provide great value.

Wide Receivers

• Curtis Samuel (9.5M) – The Commanders are returning to Carson Wentz at Quarterback this week. The match-up is the greatest against the Browns strong secondary, but Curtis Samuel could benefit regardless. Over the first 6 games of the year with Wentz at QB, Samuel had an average of 8 targets per game. With that kind of volume he could put up a solid score this week.
• Chase Claypool (9.5M) – There’s not a lot of fit Wide Receivers in Chicago and in a plus match-up against the Lions whoever suits-up could have a big day. Claypool looks to be on track to playing, but it’s my now means guaranteed. Keep an eye on this one Sunday morning!
• Richie James (12.3M) – Richie James has been in great form for the Giants, scoring 13.8 or more in 4 of his last 6 games. This week he faces the Colts who have given up 229 yards to slot receivers in the last two weeks. James does most of his work from the slot and has TD potential as well, scoring in 3 of the last 6.

Tight Ends

• Cole Kmet (9.7M) – Like Chase Claypool, Kmet could be a beneficiary of injuries in Chicago. The Tight-End is already a favourite of Justin Field having receive 5+ targets in 6 of the last 7 games. The Lions defence has been pretty shocking across the board, and TE is not exception averaging 14 fantasy points per game to the position.

Defence/Special Teams

The Jacksonville (9.3M) jump out at defence this week facing off against the Houston Texans. The Texans have played better the last three weeks, giving up 4 or fewer fantasy points in each game. However, Jacksonville have been on a tear with multiple turnovers and 12+ fantasy points over the same span. I’m betting Jacksonville end the Texans good run this week.

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