Fantasy Football 2019: Daily Fantasy Advice for Championship Games

For daily fantasy players still grinding on NFL Championship Weekend, we're here to help.

Below, we'll break down one solid value at every position that should be on your roster this week, as four teams battle for a berth in Super Bowl LIII.

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Don't get cute with your quarterback. Mahomes' floor as a fantasy starter this year has been high, and his ceiling has been astronomical. Unless the conditions are downright blizzard-ish in Kansas City, Mahomes is worth starting. 

Yes, he'll be more expensive than the other options, but we're also talking about a player who threw four or more touchdown passes seven times and at least three touchdowns 10 times. He's literally been matchup proof all season long, and against the Patriots in Week 6, he put up 27 points. 

Plus, the other three quarterbacks in play are hardly home runs.

Tom Brady is going to face a Chiefs pass rush that just hassled and harrassed Andrew Luck into a mediocre outing (203 yards, one score). Jared Goff has just six touchdown passes in his past six games. The Philadelphia Eagles contained Drew Brees about as much as you could expect (301 yards, two scores and an interception), and the Rams, at least on paper, have more talent defensively. 

Mahomes isn't without his own concerns. Yes, the Patriots have a solid secondary. And yes, Bill Belichick will have a strong game plan. But Mahomes is still the most attractive fantasy option and is well worth the price. 

Running Back: James White, New England Patriots

James White was an absolute menace against the Los Angeles Chargers last week, catching a ridiculous 15 passes (on 17 targets) for 97 yards. And given the possibility that this game will be a shootout, considering Kansas City's elite offense, the game flow should favor White seeing a lot of targets. 

Another factor that should aid White's fantasy output is that if Kansas City is able to generate the level of pressure on Brady that they did on Luck, Brady will be hitting a lot of safety valves and hot routes, where White makes his money.

Not that the matchup won't present its difficulties, of course: 

If you find yourself picking between White and Sony Michel, take White. He'll have a role no matter how the game plays out, but if it's indeed a shootout, his upside in this contest is strong.

White obviously doesn't have the upside of some of the other players available, but from a value standpoint, he's a great choice.

Wide Receiver: Tyreek Hill, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

Yes, it's an obvious choice again, but in Hill's last two matchups against the Patriots, he's registered 14 catches for 275 yards and four touchdowns. That alone should make him appealing and worth the price you'll be paying.

The issue for the Patriots is the Chiefs force you to pick your poison: set out to stop Hill, and Travis Kelce will kill you. Focus on Kelce, and Hill will have free reign to exploit one-on-one matchups or opportunities to get the ball in space. 

Belichick acknowledged the difficulty the pair presented, per Kevin Patra of NFL.com:

"Yeah, well, that's what every team's dealt with all year with them. So, that's what it comes down to—figuring that out, trying to balance it, between rush and coverage and how you want to cover, and there's plenty of other good players out there, too. So, you just have to decide how you want to handle it. [Chris] Conley, [Sammy] Watkins—you know, you don't want to be light on those guys, either.

"So, they have a great offense, they have a great set of players, and again, Andy does a great job of putting the defense in compromising positions where you have to make choices, and the quarterback makes choices based on that. They're hard to stop. That's why they lead the league in points, lead the league in yards, lead the league in scoring, lead the league in everything. They're really good."

Bank on the Patriots struggling against Hill yet again.

Tight End: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots

Kelce would be the pick if you have the cash for it, but if you're selecting both Mahomes and Hill, that may not be an option. So if you need a bargain play for this week, it's Rob Gronkowski. 

Consider the alternatives. Neither Ben Watson or Josh Hill has any upside in a Saints offense with plenty of other playmakers, especially considering their roles have fluctuated from week to week.

On the other side, the Saints were stingy against tight ends this season, giving up just 55 receptions for 626 yards and five touchdowns, and just held Zach Ertz to five receptions for 50 yards and no scores. That doesn't bode well for Gerald Everett. 

Yes, Gronk has been a shell of himself this season. Sure, he has just three receptions total in his past three games and just three touchdowns on the season. But keep in mind two things: Gronk caught three passes for 97 yards when these teams met earlier in the season, and the Chiefs gave up the third most yards to tight ends (1067) and were tied for worst in touchdowns allowed to the position (10).  

If you're going bargain hunting at tight end, Gronk is the guy.