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6 DraftKings Bargains for Week 11

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Blaine Gabbert, QB, Arizona Cardinals

DraftKings Price: $4,900

This pick obviously depends on the status of Drew Stanton. If he plays, you can ignore these words altogether. If not, then Blaine Gabbert becomes an intriguing play in all DFS formats against a very beatable Houston Texans defense.

Houston's defense simply hasn't been the same since losing perennial All-Pro J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus, especially against opposing quarterbacks. Since they went down, the Texans have seen four of five signal-callers score at least 23.5 points. They now give up the second-most points per game to the position on the season, behind only New England.

Despite his often inconsistent play, Gabbert brings a solid floor due to his ability to run. In his five starts last season, he averaged 5.84 points per game on the ground. This is such a benefit and helps to build a solid floor, making him worthy of a cash-game spot despite his mediocre passing ability. At $4,900, he won't need to do much to hit value this week. Add in the poor defense he is facing, and he has legitimate 20-point upside.