In the league’s first game across the pond this season, the 2-2 New York Jets look to take down the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jets need a win to keep pace with the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East and the Vikings want to carry momentum and their winning streak into their week six bye.
New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings DFS Start ‘Ems
Here are a few players we are leaning on in this game. These players have a favorable matchup and are in a good spot for a solid performance.
Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver, New York Jets (DraftKings: $6.7K, Fanduel: $7.7K)
Garrett Wilson is having a relatively quiet season but that should be over this week. The Vikings have given up the most passing yards per game this season. Granted they possessed large leads early in games, but it remains important with an older secondary group. Look for the Jets to unleash the passing game led by Wilson.
Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings (DraftKings: $5.3K, Fanduel: $6.4K)
In his first game back from injury, Jordan Addison exploded for two touchdowns against Green Bay. Sauce Gardner will be glued to Justin Jefferson with some safety help so Addison should be schemed open for another big fantasy output this week.
New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings DFS Sit ‘Ems
On the flip side, these are the players we are sitting in this one.
Breece Hall, Running Back, New York Jets (DraftKings: $7.3K, Fanduel: $7.9K)
Breece Hall is usually a trustworthy DFS option at running back but this week will be one to consider sitting him. Hall is only averaging just over 43 yards per game and will match up against the second-best rush defense in the league on Sunday. He could have some value in the passing game but this Vikings defense is tough on running backs and Hall could be in for a long day.
Sam Darnold, Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings (DraftKings: $5.9K, Fanduel $7.6K)
Is Sam Darnold going to go into London and carve up the second-best pass defense in the league? Probably not. Everyone has been waiting for it and it should come on Sunday against the Jets. He has been incredible but the Jets defense has given up the second fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Look for the Vikings’ run game to play a key role in this game and Darnold to take a backseat.
Total Apex Lock of the Game
Aaron Jones, Running Back, Minnesota Vikings (DraftKings: $6.7K, Fanduel: $7.5K)
Aaron Jones looks like he is still in the prime years of his career at age 29. He is averaging 16+ fantasy points and 80 rushing yards per game on 20 touches. Jones has brought the Vikings offense to a new level with his tough running style. He has only one game with under 93 rushing yards and is adding 4 receptions per game. The Jets’ defense allows over 128 rushing yards per game so look for Jones to be a key to keeping the Vikings’ offense going.
Total Apex Fade of the Game
Braelon Allen, Running Back, New York Jets (DraftKings $5.3K, Fanduel $6K)
There was a lot of hype around Braelon Allen after one big fantasy output. Except for that one explosive game against a terrible Titans team, he has been a complete non-factor for the Jets’ offense. Don’t be fooled, Breece Hall is still the guy and the Vikings’ defense has allowed just 75 rushing yards per game this season. Stay off the hype train on Allen for this game.
Conclusion
This should be a low-scoring game with both defenses in the top 10 in several defensive categories. The Vikings will look to run the ball while the Jets will lean on the passing game. There shouldn’t be the anticipation for several touchdowns, but stacking Garrett Wilson, Jordan Addison, and Aaron Jones looks like a winner this week.
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