Houston Texans travel to South Beach to take on the surging Miami Dolphins. Will the recent shuffle at the QB position change the Texans' current course, or will Miami continue to ascend in the AFC?
Today we look at the best DFS plays from this intriguing match-up.
Best quarterback picks
Cash Games: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins (DraftKings $6.9K, FanDuel $8.3K)
You can't go wrong with Tua Tagovailoa. The Miami Dolphins are projected to score plenty of points, and with all the weapons around him, we could see a stellar performance from Tagovailoa in this one.
Tournaments: Kyle Allen, QB, Houston Texans (Draftkings $6.1K, FanDuel $6.1K)
If you want to load up your lineup at other positions and roll the dice on Kyle Allen as the starter, it could pay off handsomely in a DFS tournament.
Best running back picks
Cash Games: Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, Miami Dolphins (DraftKings $5.9K, FanDuel $7.7K)
Keep an eye on the injury report leading up to the game, as Raheem Mostert is doubtful and may miss this contest. If Mostert is out, Jeff Wilson Jr. will operate as the every-down back against the Houston Texans defense that is dead last in the NFL against the RB position. Jeff Wilson Jr. is a must-have for DFS purposes.
Tournament: Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans (DraftKings $6.1K, FanDuel $6.9K)
Dameon Pierce continues to operate as the every-down back for the Houston Texans. Pierce burned many DFS players last week, so his ownership percentage may be lower than expected. A buy-low opportunity on the dynamic rookie RB beckons.
Wide receivers and tight ends
Cash Games: Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins (DraftKings $8.8K, FanDuel $9.2K)
Tyreek Hill has been incredible for the Miami Dolphins' offense. Hill has been an unstoppable force in his first season at South Beach and is a DFS slate destroyer. Facing a Texans defense that is missing Derek Stingley Jr. practically ensures the Miami Dolphins a field day against the Texans' secondary.
Tournament: Brandin Cooks, WR, Houston Texans (DraftKings $5.2K, FanDuel $6.4K)
It is always fascinating to see how the passing game and the receiving weapons are affected by a change at the QB position. With the Houston Texans pivoting from Davis Mills III to Kyle Allen, you wonder if Kyle Allen will target the starters more often, or does he have "his guys" that he'll elevate now that he is under center? Brandin Cooks has the highest upside of any Houston Texans receiver, and the team is not spoilt for choices at that position.Cooks is worth a dice roll to see if he has an immediate connection with Allen.
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