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George Kittle Jersey White , game stacking — playing three or more players from the same game — was an effective way to win daily fantasy tournaments.The logic is that when a matchup turns into a shootout, there’s a lot of back and forth from each team, leading to high fantasy point totals for multiple players.The New Orleans-Atlanta game did just that, finishing in a 43-37 Saints win and going well over the Vegas game total of 53 points. Matt Ryan (374 pass yards, five TDs) and rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (seven catches, 146 yards, Three TDs) each put up nearly 40 fantasy points, with Julio Jones being mostly held in check. Saints running back Alvin Kamara was able to exploit Atlanta’s pass defense, catching 15 balls and putting up 190 all-purpose yards. Quarterback Drew Brees joined the party with more than 400 total yards and five TDs, while Michael Thomas had 10 catches for 129 yards. In total there were more than 250 fantasy points scored in this game alone and more than $2.5 million in payouts to users who stacked this matchup on FanDuel and DraftKings.Below are a few stacks to consider for NFL Week 4:San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers (Total: 47, Chargers favored by 10 1/2 points)The Chargers have a team total of more than 28 points in this home game against a 49ers team that has averaged 29 points against through three games and just lost QB Jimmy Garoppolo for the season to an ACL tear. Quarterback Philip Rivers will look to exploit the 49ers secondary, which has given up eight TDs through the air. He can be paired up with wide receiver Keenan Allen, who leads the team in both red zone targets (four) and 24.3 percent of the team’s total targets.While there is some risk that the Chargers pull ahead in this game, leaving Melvin Gordon with a bigger workload, if you are playing the passing attack you should also consider targeting 49ers players. With the 49ers expected to be trailing, look for quarterback CJ Beathard to continue to lean on tight end George Kittle, who is tied for fourth among all TEs with 20 targets through the first three games.Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (Total: 47, Indianapolis favored by 1 1/2 points)The Colts return home to the fast track on the turf in Indianapolis after consecutive road games against strong defensive teams in Washington and Philadelphia. With a game total of 47 and a close spread, Las Vegas bookmakers expect this to be one of the more tightly contested games that could lead to many fantasy points from both teams. As a starting point, pair Andrew Luck with T.Y. Hilton, who has now seen at least 10 targets in three straight weeks and over his career has better averages playing with Andrew Luck. If Jack Doyle is out again, Eric Ebron would make for a strong secondary target to pair with Luck and Hilton.On the Texans side of the ball, both Will Fuller and DeAndre Hopkins are attractive targets for the game stack and together represent 59 percent of the targets this season from QB Deshaun Watson. For users who are building multiple lineups, this game makes for an excellent target with many ways you can stack. In addition to Luck (with Hilton, Ebron and Fuller or Hopkins) you can also stack Deshaun Watson with Fuller and Hopkins as well as either Ebron or Hilton.Regardless of which game you choose to stack this week, it is important to be aware of the increasing number of daily fantasy sports tournaments that are being won via stacking. The Senior Bowl is not about the game at the end of the week. Instead, the Senior Bowl is a chance for teams to get 1-on-1 time with players and see them in a team environment throughout the week of practice. How players respond to coaching, how they fare in meetings, and how they acclimate to the rise in competition during drills is the foundation of the event. That being said, the week of practices only offers so much, and many of the drills can be set up for one side of the ball to win. Additionally, some positions such as linebacker and running back can have a difficult time standing out given the nature of the practices. However, the game itself can provide a look at some players that practices either could not give or may have skewed one way or the other. The rules are watered down to make the game more of a simulation than a true scrimmage, but there is value in an 11-on-11 game setting
Frank Gore Jersey , nonetheless. Front FourThis is a chance to get a good look at edge rusher’s pure 1-vs-1 ability in a real game environment. Because the rules are so limited, edge rushers pretty much have to attack their opposing tackle and simply beat their man. In drills throughout the week, edge rushers can get away with longer reps that look like wins, but would have realistically taken too long to generate pressure. In the game, guys will not be able to get away with that. With that dynamic in mind, look for Montez Sweat (Mississippi State) to steal the show. Sweat has a more well-rounded game than anyone here. Sweat’s long-armed speed to power play style is his calling card, but Sweat can set offensive linemen up and work them back inside. Sweat will be able to adjust on the fly and keep tackles honest, and he will surely show the speed to close if he breaks free from his opposing lineman. Where this game setting could be interesting is for someone like Charles Omenihu (Texas). Off the snap, Omenihu is a terror. His 6-foot-6, 275 pound frame flies off the ball like a much lighter player would, but after that, Omenihu does not provide a whole lot. It can take Omenihu forever to get around the edge once he’s gotten to the turning point, and he does not really have the ballerina feet to redirect consistently with countermoves. Watching how offensive tackles adjust to Omenihu’s style and keep him in check will be worthwhile. Conversely, a player such as Jaylon Ferguson (Louisiana Tech) could show out in this setting. With pass protections being fairly simple and edge rushers likely getting a number of clean 1-vs-1 looks, Ferguson’s savvy hand usage and timing could be the right recipe to give some of these tackles the business. With such little time for linemen to prepare for a pass rusher with many approaches, Ferguson could constantly mix up his approach and really throw these offensive tackles for a loop. LinebackersTe’Von Coney (Notre Dame) needs to finish the week by proving he can survive in coverage at game speed. A questionable coverage piece at Notre Dame, Coney had a surprisingly good week out in space in Mobile. He could keep up with guys down the boundary and did not surrender too much space in zone coverages. That said, a game speed environment as opposed to practices could pose a different threat to Coney. If he can finish out the week strong with a good coverage showing in Saturday’s game, he may be able to quell concerns about his coverage for some teams. To mention another star linebacker here, Germaine Pratt (North Carolina State) is worth paying attention to, especially for the 49ers. Fred Warner is more of the hard-nosed, between the tackles player for the 49ers, but Pratt could be the right pairing next to Warner to give the corps some speed. Saturday’s game gives the best run game looks over any of the practice sessions and Pratt needs to shine in those situations to prove he can win between the tackles well enough, even if his real value is in space and in coverage. David Long (West Virginia) falls into a similar category as Pratt, albeit not nearly the same caliber of player. Long is a fast, space-reliant player who can struggle to win between the tackles and get his hands dirty at times. Throughout the week of practices, Long was not much of a factor versus the run, so a good showing on Saturday could give his reputation a small bump. Two others to keep an eye on due to their versatility are Gerri Green (Mississippi State) and Ben Banogu (TCU). Both guys will be moved all around the field in the NFL, as they were during this week’s practice, and will need unique roles. They are jack-of-all-trades type players. Unfortunately, a one-off game with limited reps and restrictions on schematic creativity may not be the best environment for these guys. If they can flash anything of note, it will be a good day for them. Defensive BacksFor whatever reason, Nasir Adderley did not get very many chances during the week of practice to show what he is best at: covering ground in the back end. Adderley is a fantastic athlete as a center-fielding safety, but he was primarily asked to cover down low and play in man coverage during the week. It could be the case that they wanted to see if his ability to do so in the FCS could translate to doing so versus NFL talent
http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authentic-fred-warner-jersey , but hardly getting looks at his best traits feels like a missed opportunity for everyone involved. Look for Adderley to get more chances as a deeper safety during the game. The other versatile guy to keep an eye on is Darnell Savage (Maryland). The 49ers are in desperate need of a new nickel and Savage is really one of the only capable guys in Mobile who can play that role. Tracking how many snaps he gets there and how well he handles it versus the likes of Andy Isabella, Deebo Samuel, and others could be of value. As far as cornerbacks go, the usual suspects of Isaiah Johnson (Houston) and Rock Ya-Sin (Temple) will likely have impressive showings on the outside, but some of the more unheralded guys from the week of practice need to have a good day. The likes of Sheldrick Redwine (Miami, FL) and Jordan Brown (South Dakota State) need to make up for their up and down week of practice. The sneaky performer to watch is Jimmy Moreland (James Madison). Moreland was not quite as impressive as some of his peers throughout the week, but flashed more than enough closing speed and length to contest catch points that he boosted his status. Outside of the aforementioned Johnson and Ya-Sin, it should be Moreland who makes a name for himself on Saturday and puts up a battle with some of the larger receivers at the event. Which Senior Bowl Players Can The 49ers Go AfterAs far as the first round goes, Sweat is really the only option. The 49ers should not want to take Sweat at second overall, but if they can trade out of the position toward the 8-12 range, possibly with the Denver Broncos or Cincinnati Bengals, Sweat could be the move. If Leonard Floyd can go in that range, it would be no surprise if Sweat did the same. If Robert Saleh’s interview with Tom Pelissero is any indication, moving back and grabbing Sweat is absolutely on the table. Day Two is where the 49ers really have their options. Ferguson is likely their best bet at the top of the second round in regards to pass rushers, but they could also target someone like Carl Granderson (Wyoming) in the third round if they want to pair him with a true pass rusher like Sweat. The 49ers do not want to go after any of these 280-or-so pound players such as Zach Allen or LJ Collier, even if they may be fine players. That just is not the type of player they need or should be going for. The secondary is where everything opens up for the 49ers on Day 2. Given how high the 49ers are picking in the first round and the likelihood of available pass rushers in that spot, the second and third rounds are where the 49ers need to retool the secondary. Lengthier cornerbacks such as Johnson and Ya-Sin should be the targets. Both players can bump-and-run and command the boundary the way Saleh seems to want to do. Though guys like Ballentine and Boyd can play that style, it is more likely that Saleh favors the taller, more defined cornerbacks who will be available earlier. However, the conundrum the 49ers may have is that Pratt is their best Day Two fit as a linebacker next to Warner, but if they go after him, fixing the secondary might be trickier than they are hoping for. In all honesty, for as good as Pratt may be, cornerbacks are more valuable than linebackers. The 49ers have proven before that they will prioritize great linebacker play, but this secondary needs so much help that they may need to be disciplined in fixing the secondary this spring. Day Three of the draft should be the “just take athletes” day. With only two Day Three picks, the 49ers do not really have the volume of picks to try to pinpoint players and take specific chances. They may be best off taking good athletes at positions of need, especially on the edge. As Justis Mosqueda’s Force Players model has proven, plus-athlete pass rushers typically outproduce their less athletic peers, and given Day Three picks are mostly a shot in the dark anyway, teams are better off just taking the guys who test well athletically. Once the NFL Combine is wrapped up, the 49ers will get a better idea of exactly who those athletes are.
