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NFL DFS: Sunday Night Football – Steelers at Dolphins

The Line: Miami -7.5 | O/U 44.5

My game script is Miami passing all over the Steelers and taking the lead early, forcing Pittsburgh to pass a lot.

Captain/MVP Picks

Tua Tagovailoa – QB, $16,500 (DK), $15,500 (FD)

Tua is back after a very scary injury several weeks ago.  Pittsburgh’s defense is a passing funnel and I expect Tua to take advantage. I also like him as the DK Captan since he is not the most expensive player on the board.

Also Consider: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle

FLEX Picks

Tyreek Hill – WR, $11,200 (DK), $16,000 (FD)

I expect Miami’s passing game to explode tonight. I lean towards Tyreek Hill because Jaylen Waddle has a lingering injury, but both are viable Flex plays.

Kenny Pickett – QB, $9,200 (DK), $14,500 (FD)

I am 50/50 on this.  I expect the Steelers to be behind, therefore a high volume of passing plays.  But Pickett is also prone to mistakes and turnovers.  Ultimately I decided the volume with outweigh the mistakes and I will roll with him.  Feel free to swap in another player that fits your build.

George Pickens – WR, $6,400 (DK), $8,500 (FD)

Having Kenny Pickett back at QB is good news for Pickens as they clearly have a connection.  He ranks fifth in average target depth and is likely to have a big play for a TD, easily covering his cost.

Also Consider: Raheem Mosert, Jaylen Waddle

Value Picks

Miami Dolphins – D/ST, $4,000 (DK), $9,000 (FD)

Miami’s defense is not great this year, but they are facing a turn-over-prone Rookie who is going to have to throw the ball a lot tonight. There is a very good chance they hold the Steelers under 20 points and get a turnover or two.

Pat Freiermuth – TE, $5,000 (DK), $8,000 (FD)

Freiermuth is seeing more than six targets a game and a 33% red zone target rate. He is dirt cheap on both sites, and Pittsburgh will have to throw the ball to keep up.

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(Sep 16 -- FF Today)

Aaron Jones lands on injured reserve
Week 2 hamstring injury puts Jordan Mason in the spotlight The Vikings are placing starting RB Aaron Jones on Injured Reserve, knocking him out four games, per me and @TomPelissero. He has a hamstring injury. Jordan Mason now becomes RB1. Cam Akers is signing to the practice squad. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport) FF Today's Take: Jones will not be eligible to return until Week 8 because of Minnesota's Week 6 bye. While Akers will almost certainly find his way into a few carries, the Vikings traded for Mason this offseason with an eye on him complementing Jones for as long as the 30-year-old could stay healthy and featuring him if he was unable to avoid injury. Minnesota's offense is in a world of hurt right now, but it seems quite likely that the Vikings will lean heavily on the run with Carson Wentz replacing J.J. McCarthy (ankle) for at least the next couple of weeks.
(Sep 16 -- FF Today)

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(Sep 16 -- ESPN)

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