Good morning, afternoon, or evening loyal LAFB Network readers. The NFL season is coming to a close in a few weeks. If you’re in the championship game, hurrah. If not, maybe that’s why you’re here. Daily fantasy gives us the opportunity to redraft our teams each week making it an easy coping mechanism for less than good teams.

This week’s article is, of course, going off of the DraftKings App using the Sat-Mon game option. Its 14 games instead of the 16 so be mindful of that just in case you were all in on Jameis Winston or the Patriots D.

Fantasy Football Week 16 DFS Optimal Lineup

Quarterback

(DEN) Drew Lock vs Detroit Lions – $5,600

Anyone else ready for the backup bowl? I sure am. Both Lock and David Blough started their season’s on the bench and look at them now; starters in the National Football League. Funny enough, they also started the same week; Week 13. I like Lock this week though because of his opponent.

The Lions have been torched this season when it comes to passing defense. Currently, they rank 4th worst against opposing QBs, offering up an average of 23.1 points a game. The Lions have also allowed 17 TDs through the air compared to the 6 picks they have on the season. This may be the battle of the backups but this backup has the defense on his side (And Lock looks to be the future of the Broncos).

Alternative QBs: Gardner Minshew II @ Atlanta Falcons – $5,500, Jimmy Garoppolo vs Los Angeles Rams – $5,500

Running Back

(MIN) Mike Boone vs Green Bay Packers – $4,900

My next couple of picks are going to be coming off the Waiver Wire. Dalvin Cook has a shot at not suiting up this Monday night for the Vikings, Packers divisional rivalry. In his absence, Mike Boone should take the lead back role. Boone is super affordable because of the question mark on Cook’s status and I’m picking him because I think Cook won’t play. The Viking rush offense is something you want to be a part of so plug in the band-aide and move along.

Alternative RB: Damien Williams @ Chicago Bears – $4,800

(OAK) DeAndre Washington @ Los Angeles Chargers – $4,000

The next pickup off the DFS Waiver Wire is Mr. Washington. No, it is not the man on the $1 Bill, but it is the man coming in to replace Josh Jacobs for the Oakland offense. The last time Washington was the leader of the backfield, Week 14, he dominated.

21.6 total fantasy points: 14 attempts for 53 yards and a TD, plus 6 receptions for 43 yards. Washington is a loud bang for your DraftKings buck. Plug and play.

Alternative RB: Royce Freeman vs Detroit Lions – $4,000