The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in what was to be a battle of NFL title contenders now is a game between two desperate teams in need of a victory.
The Buccaneers' season hangs in the balance as the Tampa Bay offense has been discombobulated all season long.
Their defense was once dominant upfront and is now being pushed around in the running game. The Rams are in search of an offensive spark outside of Cooper Kupp.
Today we look at the best DFS plays from this intriguing match-up.
Best quarterback picks:
Cash Games: Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams (DraftKings $5.6K, FanDuel $6.7K)
Matthew Stafford remains the only option for the Rams' offense. The Rams have had little to no positive impact via the running game, placing all the pressure on Matthew Stafford's right arm.
Stafford has leaned on his primary weapon, Cooper Kupp, but with the ailing receiver coming into this game at less than 100%, Stafford may have to look elsewhere.
Tournaments: Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Draftkings $6K, FanDuel $6.9K)
We keep waiting for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' offense to flip the switch. Will it be this week against a horrific Rams' pass defense?
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Best running back picks
Cash Games: Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $6.6K, FanDuel $7.1K)
Leonard Fournette is the only solid running option on either side of the ball. Lock him in.
Tournaments: Ronnie Rivers, RB, Los Angeles Rams (DraftKings $4.8K, FanDuel $5.3K)
Ronnie Rivers is a speculative play. The Rams appeared hellbent on getting Rivers involved in the offense early and often last week.
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Wide receivers and tight ends
Cash game: Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $6.2K, FanDuel $6.7K)
I recommend Chris Godwin every week. Godwin is involved in the game plan every week and hasn't found the end zone.
The trend will reverse course at some point.
Tournaments: Van Jefferson, WR, Los Angeles Rams (DraftKings $3.5K, FanDuel $5.8K)
The Rams' offense needs some juice in the worst way possible. Cooper Kupp may be less than 100% for this one, and Allen Robinson is not separating from any defensive backs.
Van Jefferson could carve out a role as the big-play threat that has been dormant thus far from the Rams' offense.
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