The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to face the Cleveland Browns. The Buccaneers are looking to gain control of the NFC South once again. The Cleveland Browns are turning the final page in the Jacoby Brissett era to Deshaun Watson next week.
Today we look at the best DFS plays from this intriguing match-up.
Best quarterback picks
Cash Games: Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $5.8K, FanDuel $7.4K)
Tom Brady is off of a bye week with all of his weapons at his disposal against a porous Browns defense...don't overthink this one.
Tournaments: Jacoby Brissett, QB, Cleveland Browns (Draftkings $5.4K, FanDuel $6.9K)
No one will want to play Jacoby Brissett over Tom Brady. This rationale is the primary reason why we recommend a play like Brissett in tournament fields. Brissett was not the issue last week and played well against the tough Bills' defense. Brissett knows he only has one week remaining under center. Expect Brissett to go all out.
Best running back picks
Cash Games: Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns (DraftKings $8.3K, FanDuel $8.1K)
Nick Chubb is the chalk play in this match-up. Chubb remains one of the top rushers in the NFL. The Browns want a run-heavy offense, so we know Nick Chubb will get his touches. Lock Nick Chubb in as your RB play this week in cash games.
Tournament: Rachaad White, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $5.1K, FanDuel $6.4K)
Before the Buccaneers' bye week, we saw signs that Rachaad White was beginning to take over for Leonard Fournette. The Buccaneers' coaching staff views Rachaad White as the better pass-catcher. If White can continue to siphon off work on the ground, he will be an explosive play at a moderate price.
Wide receivers and tight ends
Cash Games: Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DraftKings $6.7K, FanDuel $7.6K)
Mike Evans is the most reliable pass-catcher for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Browns' defense has been tormented by the pass. Evans remains Tom Brady's top option around the goal line, making him as safe as they come this week.
Tournament: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Cleveland Browns (DraftKings $4.8K, FanDuel $6.3K)
Donovan Peoples-Jones has developed into an every-down reliable option for the Cleveland Browns. We remain a few weeks away from Deshaun Watson taking over under center for Cleveland, but Donovan Peoples-Jones has an upside with Jacoby Brissett under center. Brissett did well last week in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The Buccaneers' defense showed us in their previous outing that they are beginning to find themselves up front, meaning they will be tough to run on. If the Browns have to throw more often than they would prefer, Donovan Peoples-Jones is a cheaper play with a higher-than-expected upside.
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