The Baltimore Ravens will travel on a short week to take on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL on Thursday (October 27).
The Ravens notched up a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Browns last week. The Ravens have been notorious for giving up leads in the fourth quarter but hung tough agianst the Browns.
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has seemingly lost its way. They couldn't get anything going against a Panthers team that showed reslience. On that note, here's a look at the best DFS plays from this intriguing match-up.
NFL Best quarterback picks
Cash Games: Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens (DraftKings $17.7K, FanDuel $17.5K)
Lamar Jackson will be the most popular option in the 'Captain' position in the Thursday Night Showdown. Jackson has not provided a high-ceiling performance lately, and the Ravens will need him to if they secure a road victory.
Tournament: Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $15K, FanDuel $15K)
Everyone is down on Tampa Brady at the moment, and rightfully so. The Buccaneers' offense has been struggling mightily. If the field is against Brady, you gain leverage by playing him in tournaments. If the Buccaneers' offense turns the corner, you benefit in that scenario.
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NFL Best running back picks
Cash Games: Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $13.2K, FanDuel $13K)
Leonard Fournette is easily the safest back in the game. Fournette will be owned heavily, as he's not a tournament option, and most players will view him as a foundation piece in Cash Games.
Tournament: Gus Edwards, RB, Baltimore Ravens (DraftKings $11.4K, FanDuel $12K)
The Buccaneer's run defense is traditionally stout up front. The Panthers just ran all over them with Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman. If the field believes the Bucs will handle the Ravens' rushing attack, Gus Edwards is the most likely tournament play in this one.
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NFL Wide receivers and tight ends
Cash game: Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens (DraftKings $13.8K, FanDuel $13.5K)
Mark Andrews is the primary pass-catcher for the Ravens, despite not having a catch in the NFL last week. Expect the Pro Bowl TE to get back on track this week.
Tournament: Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $13.5K, FanDuel $12.5K)
We keep waiting for the Chris Godwin explosion game. It should be coming sooner rather than later, and you will want Godwin on your tournament team when it does.
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