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Buccaneers: Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Weekly – NFL Week 16

By Sean Eck

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fends off outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead #59 of the Detroit Lions as he looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on December 10, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fends off outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead #59 of the Detroit Lions as he looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on December 10, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes an attempt to reach a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston in the end zone while getting pursed by cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes an attempt to reach a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston in the end zone while getting pursed by cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Michael Thomas $7,600

Thomas comes into the game with a three-game touchdown streak and has caught at least five balls in the Saints last nine games.  On the season Thomas has already broken the 1000 yard mark with 94 receptions and five touchdowns.

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    • This week he gets to go against the Falcons who have been susceptible to the pass as of late, and Thomas is one of the best in the game at finding the openings.  Averaging 77.5 yards-per-game and 17 fantasy points-per-game Thomas is a great option this week as he and Brees have developed fantastic chemistry.

    Watch for the Saints vs. Falcons to be one of the higher scoring games this week, and Thomas could be the big benefactor in the contest.  My prediction if his first 150-yard performance of the season and two scores.

    Mike Evans $6,400

    Evans has had a down year just like the Buccaneers team as a whole.  While he only needs 161 yards to reach 1000 yards on the season, he was expected to do so much more.  He is still averaging 64.5 yards per game and 13.4.

    The Panthers have been one of the worst teams in the league at stopping opposing wide receivers this year as they are ranked 27th in the league at giving up points to the receiver position. The Buccaneers might be down early due to the prolific rushing attack of the Panthers and the fast start they tend to get out to which could lead to more passing opportunities.

    The last matchup against the Panthers Evans caught five balls for 60 yards.  While serviceable those are pedestrian numbers for what Evans has the potential to do.  Look for Evans to go for his first 100 yards receiving game of the year and also his first multi-touchdown game to finish the season strong.

    Larry Fitzgerald $6,800

    The ageless wonder that is Fitzgerald continued last week as he caught five passes for 60 yards in a loss to the Redskins.  While at a high pace this season Fitzgerald has been struggling to finish the season strong.  In three of his last four games, he has failed to record over five catches and only scored a single touchdown over that span.

    This week he gets to care one of the worst defenses in the NFL with a quarterback that will be looking his way early and often.  Having to play with his third quarterback of the season In week nine and 10 with Stanton under center he had 15 catches for 183 yards.

    This week Fitzgerald will get back into the scoring groove as he records his first multi-touchdown game of the year to go along with 100 yards or more through the air.

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