RB1 - Rico Dowdle vs New Orleans

If any running back in the NFL embodies the "workhorse" title, it's Rico Dowdle. Since taking over the starting role in week five Dowdle leads the NFL in attempts (103) , yards (735) & yards per carry (6.7). After proving he could handle the workload against lower ranked rushing defense, he put his talent on display against the 4th ranked Packers run defense. This week he gets a Saints defense that has allowed six different running backs to score over 20 fantasy points this year. 

WR1 - Justin Jefferson vs Baltimore  

Throughout his career Jefferson has proved he will produce with anyone at quarterback. Now the Vikings finally have one at the helm they believe can operate the offense to the degree of Sam Darnold last year. In his first game back from injury, McCarthy threw for three touchdowns in the Vikings win over Detroit, all of which came in the red zone. I believe this trend will continue for the Vikings as play caller Kevin O'connell's chemistry grows with his young quarterback. The Ravens defense has recovered from their long injury rapsheet a month ago, but will continue to struggle in the passing game, allowing 80 yards to Jaylen Waddle last week versus a pathetic Miami offense. 

TE1 - Mark Andrews at Minnesota 

Upon Lamar Jackson's return from injury last week he found his favorite target Mark Andrews twice in the endzone. With the trade deadline passing and the Ravens still not having an elite receiver for Lamar, Andrews remains his the offenses go to in the passing game. The connection should continue into another favorable matchup for the Ravens offense. Minnesota has allowed +15 fantasy points to tight ends in back to back games.

DEF1 - Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas (TNF) 

Denver's pass rush makes it a living hell for opposing quarterbacks. Leading the league with 40 sacks and on pace to break the all-time record, the Broncos are riding their strong defensive unit to a six, potential seven game win-streak. Over their last three games, they have recorded 10 sacks & three interceptions. They now have a favorable matchup against the Raiders, who have allowed 20+ fantasy points to defenses in four of their last six games, and are one of three teams to be shutout this season.  

K1 - Ka'imi Fairbairn vs Jacksonville 

With CJ Stroud going down with a concussion last week, Davis Mills took over at quarterback. The Texans made it inside the Broncos 1-yardline twice and managed to get 6 points out of it. This has been a trend all year for Houston, they lead the 31st ranked red zone scoring offense, and as a result create many opportunities for Fairbairn. Fairbairn missed from 51 early on but connected on five more field goals throughout the game finishing with 17 fantasy points. Even with Mills at quarterback this week, Fairbairn functions as an excellent option. Mills can run the offense well enough to move the ball and the Texans defense creates short fields regardless. There should be ample scoring chances against a Jaguars defense that just allowed 29 points to the Raiders.