Daily Fantasy Football November 13: DFS Stock Up, Stock Down

You would think by this point of the NFL season we would have a better idea of each player's role within his team. You would be wrong.

Changing depth charts and varied strategies have driven season-long fantasy football competitors crazy, but in daily fantasy football, all you need to do is stay on top of the latest news for who to grab. This could allow you to get some values and avoid the traps.

Here is a look at the latest stock report for Nov. 13 heading into Week 10.

Stock Up

Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens ($5,500)

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The bye week came at the right time for Joe Flacco, who needs to figure out how to replace the injured Steve Smith Sr. The Baltimore Ravens have shuffled through receivers all year long and will have to rely on some relative unknowns at the position this week. The bye gave a chance to simplify the playbook, as the quarterback explained to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com:

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We came out here this week and worked on some new things, trying to get ourselves some completions and get guys open in simple ways that everybody can react to and play fast with. That’s the biggest thing. We’ve got a young group, I think they’re talented, and we’ve just got to get better and better.

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As good as Smith is, though, playing without him is not a death sentence. One of Flacco's best games of the year came in Week 5 with his top receiver inactive, finishing with three touchdowns, including two on the ground. In the Week 8 game where Smith went down for good with a torn Achilles, Flacco completed passes to nine different receivers in a win.

Against a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that is tied for last in the league with just three interceptions this season, Flacco could come through with a strong game.

C.J. Anderson, RB, Denver Broncos ($3,800)

Ronnie Hillman had earned more carries earlier in the season when he was playing better than starter C.J. Anderson. While Hillman has taken over the starting job, Anderson is the one who now deserves more touches.

The Denver Broncos trailed early in Week 9, limiting the carries for both players, but Anderson ended the day with 34 yards on seven rushing attempts while Hillman took his seven carries for just one yard. For the first time since Week 5, Anderson finished with more snaps than his teammate, per Pro Football Focus.

Anderson could be set for more rushing attempts against the Detroit Lions, in what could be an easier game for the Broncos. Considering the Lions also rank 30th in the NFL at defending the run, the chance for a big game at a minimal price is available for Anderson.

Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers ($4,200)

Much has been made about the running back battle in Green Bay between James Starks and Eddie Lacy, and while it is important, it has overshadowed the return of Davante Adams.

The second-year receiver was hyped in the preseason as a potential replacement for Jordy Nelson, but an ankle injury has kept him on the sidelines for much of the year. He returned in Week 9 and had a huge role, grabbing a team-high seven receptions for 93 yards on 11 targets. While he didn't get a touchdown, he did complete a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.

This was all against a tough Carolina Panthers secondary. In a Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Adams could explode.

Even if he is behind Randall Cobb when it comes to looks from Aaron Rodgers, there are more than enough targets to go around in this offense, and Adams could be one of the top sleepers of the week.

Stock Down

Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants ($6,700)

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After throwing six touchdown passes against the New Orleans Saints, Eli Manning came back to earth in Week 9 with just two scores to go with two interceptions. It was good enough for the win, but it's clear the Week 8 showing was an aberration considering he hasn't topped 15 fantasy points in three of the last four games.

Despite his past success against the New England Patriots, it's hard to imagine he changes this trend in Week 10. The Patriots defense has improved tremendously over the course of the season, allowing just a single passing touchdown in the last two games. That one score came with 25 seconds remaining, with New England holding a 24-point lead.

Pete Prisco of CBS Sports recently praised the defense:

There are too many better options at quarterback for similar or cheaper prices Sunday.

Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Dolphins ($5,400)

Although Lamar Miller is coming off a big day in fantasy with 33.1 points on DraftKings in Week 9, he has struggled as a runner in recent weeks. After the big boost from Dan Campbell taking over as head coach, it seems the secret is out that if you stop the run game, you can slow the Dolphins offense.

Week	Carries	Rush Yds	Team Result
6	19	133	W
7	14	175	W
8	9	15	L
9	12	44	L

Miller's performances over the past two games would also look different if not for three one-yard touchdown runs, something you can't always count on in fantasy.

With the Philadelphia Eagles ranking as the fourth-toughest defense against fantasy running backs on DraftKings, relying on short touchdowns or high reception rates might be too risky.

Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona Cardinals ($7,400)

Although John Brown has been limited in practice this week, he is expected to play Sunday, according to Rotoworld. Darren Urban also noted the receiver is in good spirits:

This creates a crowded receiving corps all of a sudden, with Brown, Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd all battling for targets. Limiting chances will especially be a problem against the Seattle Seahawks, allowing the second-fewest passing yards per game in the NFL.

Fitzgerald has also struggled in this matchup over the past two seasons, totalling just nine catches and 68 receiving yards in three games. There are simply better options available for your fantasy team.

Note: All prices and fantasy score info courtesy of DraftKings. Unless otherwise noted, all stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.

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