Last Updated: November 23rd at 1:00 AM EST
Welcome back to the Cheap WR Volume column — your one-stop shop for all of our favorite discounted wideouts. Realistically, this list can be used for cash games or tournaments as we can be looser with the WR spots in our lineups, showing profit with lower-owned plays (vs. RBs) and cheaper salaries (vs. RBs). I’ll try to be sure to contextualize the plays we expect to be popular both as cash-game “locks” and tournament options, as well as hit on some deeper cuts.
There are many paths to increased volume for cheap WRs throughout the season, especially early on. Volume is what we’re looking for — even at the cheap end. The surest path to fantasy points is simply opportunity, and this article will explore projected opportunities for these cheap wide receivers.
Each week, I’ll discuss my favorite main-slate wideouts at under $5,000 on DraftKings and $5,500 or cheaper on FanDuel who we project for 5+ targets. Please note that this is not a full look at all cheap WR options, just the ones we deem worth mentioning. Be sure to consult our Projections (DraftKings, FanDuel), Top Plays (released Friday night), and Silva’s Matchups for more context on the position as a whole.
DraftKings & FanDuel
Josh Downs ($4,800 DK, $5,900 FD) – Downs makes his triumphant return to the Cheap WR Volume article after two weeks at $5K or above on DraftKings. The rookie WR has potentially been playing through a knee injury in his last game before the bye, but he should be healthy and well-rested. He and the Colts’ passing game get a very strong matchup at home against a Bucs team that has been killed through the air all season.
Projected Targets: 6.7
Tyler Boyd ($4,600 DK, $5,600 FD) – While we’re uncertain what kind of upside backup QB Jake Browning can bring to this Bengals offense, we are certain that Boyd will continue to have an expanded role assuming Tee Higgins misses a third straight game on Sunday. Boyd should also operate as an easy, middle-of-the-field possession type of target for a QB who will be looking to get comfortable.
Projected Targets: 7.0
Rashid Shaheed ($4,300 DK, $5,800 FD) – The big-play Saints threat should see an increased role coming his way with Michael Thomas heading to I.R. Shaheed plays in a familiar dome setting this week in Atlanta, and he has a few spike weeks already under his belt this season, with scores of 27.3 DK points in Week 8, 18.3 in Week 6, and 20.0 in Week 1.
Projected Targets: 5.2
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