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DraftKings NFL picks, Week 15: Best bargains in DFS play

By Drew DeLuca

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 8: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Broncos defeated the Texans 38-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 8: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Broncos defeated the Texans 38-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 14: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 14: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends

Travis Kelce (KC vs. DEN, $6,500), the top-priced tight end in Week 15, is never a bad start, but we prefer George Kittle (SF vs. ATL, $6,200) at a slight discount, given the matchups. Zach Ertz  (PHI at WAS, $6,000) is the third most expensive option at the position and should see double-digit targets, given the dearth of dependable receiving options in Philadelphia.

For those looking to spend a bit less for dependable production, Darren Waller (OAK vs. JAX $5,500) has caught 13 of his last 15 targets. For the second straight week, Waller is the only Oakland Raiders player we can confidently recommend in any NFL DFS lineup.

There are several attractive low-cost options at the tight end position in Week 15, led by Jack Doyle (IND at NO, $4,500). After last week’s disappointing outing against the Buccaneers, many will pass over Doyle, but he’ll be one of the most targeted options in the Colts’ aerial attack this weekend.

Dallas Goedert (PHI at WAS, $4,300) has logged six or more receptions in two of his last three games. He remains a good bet to top that mark again with DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffrey, and Nelson Agholor all likely to miss this week’s contest in Washington.

David Njoku (CLE at ARI, $4,200) draws the Cards in Week 15, a prolific plug-and-play opponent for those in search of cheap points at the tight end position. With OBJ nursing an injured groin, Njoku should see plenty of targets and opportunities in this juicy matchup.

Mike Gesicki (MIA at NYG, $4,000) is in a smash spot against a Giants defense that was torched by Zach Ertz for two late touchdowns on Monday night. Expect Gesicki to do work against one of the league’s worst defenses.

Tyler Higbee (LAR at DAL, $3,900) has torched two weak defenses in a row and looks for the trifecta against a Dallas Cowboys defense that’s missing key defenders in the middle of the field. The Cowboys rank 27th in the league in fantasy points allowed to the tight end position.

Digging deeper into bargain bin, Ian Thomas (CAR vs. SEA, $3,100) stands out as a terrific value with Greg Olsen ruled out with a concussion. Only the Cardinals have allowed more fantasy points to tight ends than the Seattle Seahawks this season.

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