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4 NFL FanDuel Studs to Target in Week 5

Barry Cohen  —  @ScaryBarry4 Oct 5th, 2017
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Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys

FanDuel Price: $8,900
Projected Points: 20.9

The only team on the main slate with a higher implied total than the Steelers is the Dallas Cowboys, who check in at an even 27.00 points. They are 2.0-point favorites over the Packers, who have given up five runs of at least 20 yards this season, the second-most in the league. Green Bay has also allowed five touchdowns to opposing running backs over the past three games.

This sets up as a great matchup for Ezekiel Elliott, who ranks third among all running backs in market share, getting 41.94% of his team's opportunities. Outside of his matchup against the top-ranked run defense Denver Broncos, Zeke has averaged 124.33 combined yards and 1 touchdown over three games this season.

With a heavy workload and a soft matchup giving him a solid floor, Elliott is one of the safest plays of the week at running back, and his big-play potential provides a high ceiling.

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