Updated: Dec 19, 2019
We’re officially through the first 6 weeks of the season! If your team is struggling in the win-loss column, DON’T PANIC! You still have 7 games to go before the playoffs start. I’m predicting every person reading this will go 7-0 from here on out, make the playoffs, and RUN THE TABLE. Is that a hot take? I don’t think so.
In this article, I’m going to highlight 2 top streamers per position in deep and shallow leagues along with BONUS streamers to consider if the highlighted players are already taken in your league.
QB
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Daniel Jones (30% owned) vs Cardinals
Originally, I had Josh Allen as my #1 ranked streamer, but that was before his ownership SOARED overnight. Since Allen no longer qualifies for this list, we’re going to go with our #2 ranked streamer in Daniel Jones. Last week, Jones had a BRUTAL matchup against the Patriots and predictably underwhelmed, but he returns home this week to a tasty matchup against one of the worst defenses in the league. If Barkley returns this week, he goes from being a low-end QB1 play to a solid QB1 play. Playing at home against an awful defense combined with his rushing ability, I feel comfortable starting Daniel Jones this week in both shallow and deep leagues.
Other QBs to consider streaming: Gardner Minshew (52%) at Cin, Jacoby Brissett (44% owned) vs Hou
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Joe Flacco (8% owned) vs Chiefs
What?! Joe Flacco? To be honest, the QB pool below 20% ownership are SLIM PICKINGS this week. Saying that, I believe Flacco is going to have a solid game this week at home against the almighty Chiefs. The Chiefs defense has allowed 24 points per game this season and are only the 19th ranked defense in fantasy. The Broncos are riding a two-game winning streak and are HUNGRY to prove that they are better than what their record says they are. You can bet the Chiefs will be SLINGING it all over the field Thursday night, which will cause the Broncos to have THROW to keep up in this matchup. I expect Flacco to put up solid deep league numbers.
Other QBs to consider streaming: Case Keenum (7%) vs SF, Ryan Tannehill (2% owned) vs LAC
RB
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Jamaal Williams (50% owned) vs Raiders
Much to the chagrin of Aaron Jones fantasy owners everywhere, Jamaal Williams has had a huge role in this offense this season. LaFleur loves using both Jones and Williams evenly throughout the game, and as long as Williams stays healthy, he’s going to put up solid numbers. He was able outshine Jones last Monday night, and he isn’t going away any time soon. I like him this week as a solid FLEX play for owners in need of a bye week replacement. Side Note: If you’re an Aaron Jones owner, I’d stash him as a high-end handcuff, if he’s available in your league.
Other RBs to consider streaming: Latavius Murray (49%) at Chi, Chase Edmonds (37%) at NYG
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Mark Walton (15% owned) at Bills
Walton was my favorite deep league pickup in this week’s waiver wire article, and I think you can plug-and-play him this week despite the tough matchup in Buffalo. The truth is, there aren’t ANY running backs owned in less than 20% of Yahoo leagues that are starting and getting guaranteed touches, so you would be starting him knowing that he has a low-floor. In a deep league, Walton makes a solid FLEX play.
Other RBs to consider streaming: Nyheim Hines (16%) vs Hou, Ito Smith (17%) vs LAR
WR
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Jamison Crowder (49% owned) vs Patriots
Yes, the Patriots have one of the best defenses in the league and have looked IMPENETRABLE at times. BUT I believe Crowder will have a solid game this week. In this week’s waiver wire article, I urged you to pick him up and start him with confidence in PPR leagues. With Gilmore shadowing Robby Anderson, I expect Darnold to look Crowder’s way early and often. I believe he’ll produce low-end WR2 numbers in PPR leagues and solid WR3 numbers in standard leagues.
Other WRs to consider streaming: Mohamed Sanu (57%) vs LAR, Auden Tate (27%) vs Jax
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Cole Beasley (19% owned) vs Dolphins
In a week where we expect Josh Allen to put up Top-10 numbers, we have to suggest his go-to slot guy. Cole Beasley has been a target hog this season averaging just under 8 targets per game. The Bills paid him for a reason over the offseason, and he has been producing for deep league fantasy owners. I look for that trend to continue this week against Miami.
Other WRs to consider streaming: Darius Slayton (4%) vs Ari, Anthony Miller (12% owned) vs NO
TE
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Dawson Knox (13% owned) vs Dolphins
Is it just me or are there a lot of Bills mentioned in this article? The TE pool is very thin this week, but I still think Knox can provide solid low-floor value for owners desperate at TE. Knox and Allen have been forming a bond on the field, and much like Beasley, Knox is becoming Allen’s safety valve.
Other TEs to consider streaming: Darren Fells (17%) at Ind, Noah Fant (19%) vs KC
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Luke Willson (6% owned) vs Ravens
I’m taking a shot on Luke Willson this week in VERY deep leagues. He is the unquestioned starting TE in Seattle after they lost Dissly for the rest of the year. Luke Willson already has chemistry with Russell Wilson having played in Seattle previously. This is a shot in the dark play, but I like the chemistry between Wilson and Willson. I expect solid, low-floor numbers for Willson this week AND moving forward.
Other TEs to consider streaming: Tyler Eifert (15%) vs Jax, Vernon Davis (9%) vs SF
DEF
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Green Bay (54% owned) vs Oak
The Packers have a Top-10 defense this year, and I love this spot for them facing the Raiders at home. Fire them up!
Other DEFs to consider streaming: Chiefs (26%) at Den, Seattle (50%) vs Bal
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Giants (7% owned) at Cardinals
This is strictly a desperation play. The Giants have been low-key getting the job done as of late, and Kyler Murray is bound to cough up the ball a few times in what should be a decently high scoring affair.
Other DEFs to consider streaming: Arizona (4%) at NYG, Colts (11%) vs Hou
K
Shallow League Streamer (Owned in less than 60% of Yahoo Leagues)
Zane Gonzalez (37% owned) at NYG
Gonzalez has been flying under the radar as a Top-3 kicker this year. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals seem to ALWAYS stall out in the Red Zone, and Gonzalez has been NAILS this year.
Other Ks to consider streaming: Brett Maher (57%) vs Phi, Josh Lambo (41%) at Cin
Deep League Streamer (Owned in less than 20% of Yahoo Leagues)
Dan Bailey (13% owned) at DET
Kickers are a lot more comfortable in a dome, and I expect the Vikings to visit the Red Zone a lot this Sunday in Detroit. Fire up Bailey in DEEP leagues.
Other Ks to consider streaming: Adam Vinatieri (16%) vs Hou, Brandon McManus (7%) vs KC
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Jacob W Dunne
