Titans vs. Packers: Picks, Lineup Tips for Daily Fantasy FanDuel, DraftKings
The Green Bay Packers' losing streak is finally over.
Sunday, they ended their five-game skid by defeating the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. That's where the Packers will be again Thursday night, when they host the Tennessee Titans.
Even though it's been a difficult season for Green Bay (4-6), there's still time to turn things around. However, Tennessee (6-3) will be a challenging opponent, after winning six of its last seven games to ascend to the top of the AFC South.
The Titans have been the better team, but it's never easy to go to Lambeau and face the Packers, especially in a prime-time setting. So, this will likely be a competitive matchup.
There should also be some standout offensive performers from both sides, but who should be targeted in daily fantasy?
Here's some advice to help fill out DraftKings or FanDuel lineups on Thursday night as the Week 11 action gets underway.
Build Your Lineup with Rodgers at the Top
In Week 10, Aaron Rodgers looked much more like a two-time defending NFL MVP. In the win over the Cowboys, he threw three touchdown passes in a game for the first time this season, with all of them going to rookie wide receiver Christian Watson.
The Packers' young playmakers are starting to step up, and that's helping the quarterback's fantasy value. Now, the 38-year-old gets a great matchup against the Titans, which are allowing the second-most passing yards per game in the league (272.6) and the fifth-most fantasy points to QBs per contest, per NFL.com.
Rodgers ($15,600 on DraftKings; $15,000 on FanDuel) is one of the highest-priced DFS players in this matchup, but he should be worth it. He has some positive momentum on his side, and Tennessee has struggled to stop most aerial attacks this year. So, the veteran is a smart choice for MVP/captain in daily fantasy lineups.
Titans running back Derrick Henry ($17,400 on DraftKings; $17,000 on FanDuel) is another great MVP/captain pick. But going with Rodgers will save a bit of your budget to make the rest of your lineup a bit stronger.
Burks Is a Sleeper Wide Receiver to Consider Strongly
After missing four games due to a toe injury, Treylon Burks was back on the field for the Titans in Week 10. It was mostly a quiet return, though, as the wide receiver had three catches for 24 yards in Tennessee's win over the Denver Broncos.
The rookie played 56 percent of the offensive snaps, but that figure could go up on Thursday. And even though he was only on the field that much this past Sunday, he still had a season-high-tying six targets.
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill should look to get Burks involved, and the team may be passing a bit more than normal to keep up with the Packers' offense. So, there could be some solid numbers through the air from both sides.
Burks ($7,800 on DraftKings; $8,000 on FanDuel) is a bit more affordable than some of Tennessee's other top receivers, and he flashed his potential early in the year.
Don't be surprised if the 22-year-old has a good showing against Green Bay.
Tonyan Could Provide Great Value
Robert Tonyan's numbers appeared to be on an upward trend over the first six weeks of the season, which had fantasy managers excited that he could become a great option the rest of the year.
Instead, however, the tight end hasn't been nearly as productive as expected, and his stats hit a new low in Week 10.
Tonyan had only one catch for eight yards in the Packers' win over the Cowboys. He hasn't had more than 35 yards in any of Green Bay's past four games, and his lone touchdown of the season came in Week 4.
But Thursday's matchup could be a great bounce-back opportunity for the 28-year-old. Not only has the Titans' pass defense struggled, but they're also giving up the fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends per game, per NFL.com.
With an affordable DFS price ($8,700 on DraftKings; $7,000 on FanDuel), Tonyan is worth taking a chance on as a potential value play at TE this week. At the least, he should put up better numbers than he did last week.
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