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Week 9 NFL FanDuel Tournament Pivots
With all the attention focused on Ezekiel Elliott against the Browns, Le'Veon Bell is likely to see much lower ownerhsip than he should.

Quarterback

Chalk:

As always, there are a lot of ways to go at quarterback this week. At the top end, Aaron Rodgers figures to be a very popular option with the Green Bay Packers boasting a 30.5-point implied team total against a weak Indianapolis Colts pass defense. Dak Prescott should be a popular mid-price range option against the Cleveland Browns. Drew Brees and Andrew Luck both should be popular options, as well.

Pivots:

Colin Kaepernick, $7,200 (vs New Orleans Saints): Don't get me wrong, Colin Kaepernick has looked terrible as a passer through two games, completing just 46% of his passes and averaging 165 passing yards per game. However, his rushing ability (150 yards on the ground) has allowed him to remain fantasy relevant (16.5 FanDuel points per game).

He'll take on a New Orleans Saints defense that ranks sixth-worst in Adjusted (for strength of schedule) Defensive Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) per play this season. The Saints have also given up the 10th-most FanDuel points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season.

The San Francisco 49ers are projected for a respectable 24.25-point implied team total in what should be a shootout (52.5-point over/under -- the second-highest on the slate). With Prescott just $600 above Kap in pricing, it's unlikely he is a popular option, but his rushing ability and plus-matchup give him a unique floor/ceiling combination.

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