The Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens have just two wins each this season, but the offenses could put together good nights Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium.
For one, neither defense has been particularly impressive. While the Dolphins and Ravens have recently had more respectable defensive outings, both are still near the bottom of the league in yards and points allowed.
That could mean a lot of yards, points, and fantasy production in prime-time. For daily fantasy sports players, here are five players who are most worth considering for your lineup.
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5. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa: $11,400
There’s been some very bad and very good days for Tagovailoa this season and it’s hard to know which one you’re gonna get Thursday night.
But considering the Ravens are No. 28 in pass yards allowed, No. 27 in touchdown passes allowed, and have come away with only two interceptions, the needle is pointing toward a good night for Tagovailoa.
If he can stay in rhythm and keep the chains moving, Tagovailoa could slowly but surely rack up big yardage and plenty of points.
4. Ravens TE Mark Andrews: $8,600
Even on the Dolphins defense’s best day of the year, they didn’t do so hot against the tight end position. The Falcons’ Kyle Pitts had nine receptions against Miami on Sunday for 59 yards.
Andrews has been quiet in Lamar Jackson’s absence, but the veteran tight end had 13 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns in Jackson’s last two starts.
Now that Jackson is back in action, Andrews has a good chance at getting back on track.
3. Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon: $5,600
After a few underwhelming performances, Gordon had a good Sunday against the Falcons with a career-best 66 yards from scrimmage and his second touchdown.
Given the Dolphins’ intent to spread the touches in the backfield, and the success Gordon has found in short-yardage situations, he’s a good bet to find the end zone if Miami can get near the goal line.
Just one touchdown would make him worth his relatively low price tag.
2. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson: $13,600
Jackson is the most expensive player on FanDuel’s DFS market Thursday night for good reason.
The two-time NFL MVP was putting up great numbers before his injury with 10 touchdown passes, one rushing touchdown, only one interception, and a career-best 71.6 completion percentage in September. Now he’ll face a Dolphins defense that is currently allowing the highest completion percentage in NFL history.
After the Dolphins somehow shut down Bijan Robinson last week, buyers should beware a similarly impressive outing against Derrick Henry. But Miami bottling up Jackson would be a shock.
1. Dolphins RB De’Von Achane: $12,000
It would simply be a mistake to leave Achane off any DFS lineup involving the Dolphins. Even when the team is at its worst offensively, the third-year running back has still managed to be productive.
That’s because Achane has been given more than 60 percent of the Dolphins’ rushing attempts and he’s tied for the team lead in receiving targets. That has added up to 144 touches this season. The next closest Dolphins player is Gordon with 43.
Achane also has seven touchdowns in eight games, tied for fourth most in the NFL.
Couple his consistent production with a Ravens defense that has allowed the third most points in the NFL and it’s hard to imagine Achane doesn’t provide enough to justify his high price tag.
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This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Top DFS lineup picks for Dolphins vs. Ravens in Thursday Night Football
Reporting by Adam Stites, Dolphins Wire / Dolphins Wire
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