I’m trying something new in this week’s QB focus. Instead of recommending the value plays, I will provide a few guys that will get the most points per dollar, regardless of salary. In the interest of full disclosure, I just didn’t like the QB’s in the normal value price range of under $6k. Hopefully the value plays will return for week 16, but in the meantime, take a look at these options.

Russell Wilson – $7,000

This one is a no brainer. Wilson is the hottest QB in the league and your just gonna have to spend the 7 grand here and look for value at another position. Once again, Wilson has a very favorable matchup this week at home vs the Browns. You know how fantastic he has been playing lately, and you don’t need me to tell you to start him, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t include him in this column. In terms of fantasy points over the past three weeks, Wilson has provided 5.1, 6 and 6.3 times his value respectively.

Blake Bortles – $6,100

This is the most expensive Bortles has been all year. Over the course of the season, his salary has increased by $1,000 since a three week stretch where he was only $5,100. However, his play as of late justifies the rise in salary. Over the past two weeks, Bortles has thrown 8 touchdowns. He has thrown for multiple TD’s in his last three games. This week Bortles will play at home against a Falcons team that has lost 6 straight, and 7 out of their last 8. They were embarrassed last week by Cam Newton and company, and torched by Ted Ginn Jr on a couple of occasions. I just don’t see them containing Robinson, Hurns and Thomas. Bortles is going to produce big fantasy numbers again this week versus a hapless Atlanta squad.

Cam Newton – $7,800

If you’re going to start Cam this week, be sure to check back in with us later in the week for value plays at other positions so you can fit him in your budget. Similar to Wilson, what’s not to love about Cam in week 15? He has a great matchup against the Giants, who are ranked 30th against the QB. Vegas has this game total at 48, so expect Carolina to put up a lot of points again this week. The only real cause for concern here with Newton is if he gets pulled in a blowout, as he did last week. Even if that happens though, that most likely means he has already put up big numbers. The good news for Cam is Ted Ginn Jr remembered how to catch the ball again last week and provided a deep threat. Look for the two to expose the Giants secondary on Sunday.

Notes

I also really like Palmer this week too playing against the Eagles. However, at the same price as Wilson, I will take Wilson all day. If your looking for some diversity amongst multiple lineups, then throw Palmer in there as well, as Philly is currently ranked 31st against the QB.

-DFS Pete