Finally, we have a large enough sample size to breakdown positions! So, let’s begin with the Quarterbacks. Yes, in season long leagues we are flush with options, but in 2 QB leagues and daily fantasy we need to work harder to get the most production we can from the position. The daily world especially requires a discerning eye considering even lower end quarterbacks can contribute reasonable stats. Using Relative Position Value Per Dollar (RPVPD), we can zero in on the most cost effective options, earmarked for big returns.

Here are the top 20 salaried QB’s on FanDuel ranked with RPVPD:

 

FPPG

Raw RPV

 Salary

Pts per $

RPV Per Dollar

Matt Ryan

24.4

0.372

7900

$324

0.286

Jameis Winston

20.6

0.158

7100

$345

0.240

Drew Brees

24.3

0.366

8600

$354

0.219

Matthew Stafford

23.4

0.315

8300

$355

0.218

Derek Carr

20.1

0.130

8000

$398

0.122

Cam Newton

23

0.293

9300

$404

0.108

Dak Prescott

17.4

-0.022

7200

$414

0.087

Trevor Siemian

17.5

-0.016

7400

$423

0.067

Jimmy Garoppolo

17.9

0.006

7600

$425

0.063

Kirk Cousins

17

-0.044

7600

$447

0.014

Alex Smith

15.3

-0.140

6900

$451

0.005

Tyrod Taylor

16.1

-0.095

7600

$472

-0.041

Carson Palmer

16.9

-0.050

8000

$473

-0.044

Ben Roethlisberger

17.5

-0.016

8400

$480

-0.059

Ryan Fitzpatrick

13.6

-0.236

6900

$507

-0.119

Philip Rivers

16.6

-0.067

8500

$512

-0.129

Joe Flacco

14.7

-0.174

7700

$524

-0.155

Marcus Mariota

14

-0.213

7400

$529

-0.166

Brock Osweiler

12.7

-0.286

7300

$575

-0.268

Russell Wilson

12.8

-0.280

8400

$656

-0.448

 

If you’re looking for a contrarian play, Jameis Winston versus the stout Broncos defense is exactly that. We’ve seen a much more complete quarterback this year in Tampa Bay and he’s an incredibly cost efficient choice for Week 4 with likely low ownership rates. Drew Brees may be expensive, but he’s been worth every penny this season. Expect big things from him again this week against a banged up Chargers secondary. Mathew Stafford and Cam Newton are also very strong selections in any contest based on their ratio of cost/production/matchup. Joe Flacco may be tantalizing against the Raiders pass defense, but it’s a trap. Russell Wilson is banged up, on the road and is facing a Jets defense that was embarrassed last week. He’s simply a bad investment. 

BLACK BOOK LINEUP WEEK 4

QB Cam Newton CAR $9.3

Cam Newton gives the Falcons fits and should see goal line action Sunday. Expect a bounce back performance.

RB Carlos Hyde SF $6.8K, DeMarco Murray TEN $7.3K

Carlos Hyde has been a steady presence in the 49ers’ offense and comes with TD upside. DeMarco Murray basically IS the Titans offense and the Texans without J.J. Watt are not the Texans. LeGarrette Blount ran all over them last week so Murray has a big opportunity Sunday.

WR Antonio Brown PIT $9.4K, Kelvin Benjamin CAR $7.7K, Cole Beasley $5.2K

Antonio Brown will continue to be the best WR in the game and will not go two weeks in a row without a TD (especially in primetime). Kelvin Benjamin laid a goose egg in Week 3. There’s no way the Panthers don’t make sure that doesn’t happen two weeks in a row. He’s a big matchup problem for the Falcons.

TE Zack Miller CHI $5K

Zack Miller caught 8 of his 9 targets and had 2 TD’s last weekend. He’s facing a Lions team that’s been abused by tight ends this year.

K Nick Folk NYJ $4.5K

The Jets will have trouble converting in the red zone with so many banged up WR’s.

D/ST Patriots $4.5K

In New England, the Pats are amost impossible to beat. Once they take away LeSean McCoy what else do the Bills have?

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Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) is the eight-time best-selling author of the Fantasy Black Book Series for baseball and football. He hosts Fantasy Sports Tonight on Sirius/XM Fantasy Sports Radio and The Fantasy Black Book/Sunday GameDay on FNTSY Network Radio.