Trying to get rich quick on Fanduel? The best way to cash on weekly fantasy football sites is to load up on as many stars with good matchups as possible. Due to budget restraints, however, fantasy players must sacrifice other positions to nab the stars they want.
Here, you'll find the top bargains at each position that will let you splurge elsewhere.
Quarterback
1. Mark Sanchez, $7,500: Sanchez's 2014 has been up-and-down at the head of Chip Kelly's offense, but the system is so effective that against mediocre defenses it seems like the average civilian could make plays. Sanchez looked awful last week against the Legion of Boom, but Dallas' secondary isn't nearly as fearsome. They have a bottom 5 pass defense, and the Eagles can take a commanding NFC East lead.
2. Eli Manning, $7,500: Manning is throwing the ball like crazy these days, has a No. 1 wide receiver in rookie Odell Beckham Jr., and is facing the worst pass defense in the NFL right now-that of the Washington Redskins. The last two weeks have been underwhelming, but he lit up Dallas in Week 12. Expect to see that again.
3. Alex Smith, $7,200: Smith is certainly not exciting, but he is unlikely to frustrate you with turnovers, and is a safe bet for at least two touchdowns vs. an unimpressive Oakland Raiders defense. He also provides a threat on the ground at all times. This is a must-win for Kansas City, so they'll be on point.
Running Back
1. Jonathan Stewart, $6,700: The Panthers rusher had nobody to compete with this past Sunday and Stewart made the most of his shot. He rushed 20 times for 155 yards and a touchdown against a weak Saints front. This week the situation is the same, and he'll be up against a Bucs D that is just decent. With all the carries going to him, a touchdown is in order.
2. Isaiah Crowell, $6,500: Crowell's proving to have a nose for the end zone, and the Cincinnati Bengals have been absolutely putrid vs. the run this season. With the mobile Johnny Manziel taking over as the starter, Cleveland will lean more heavily on the ground game. Expect Crowell to benefit most.
3. Chris Ivory, $5,200: Ivory has received 16 carries in back-to-back weeks, and he'll be up against a bad Titans rush defense that looks like they've flat-out given up on the year. Chris Johnson has been a threat to Ivory's touches all season, and Rex Ryan may opt to let CJ2K run more vs. his former team, but Ivory remains the hammer near the goal line.
Wide Receiver
1. Allen Hurns, $5,600: The breakout Jaguar still isn't a very popular name, and the Jags' passing attack is less than lethal, but he has 18 targets in his past two games, and a touchdown. Baltimore's defense took a hit when Haloti Ngata was suspended, and their cornerback situation has become a dumpster fire. Don't be shocked if Blake Bortles connects with Hurns for a TD or two.
2. Sammy Watkins, $7,200: Watkins' price is extremely low for a clear-cut WR1, and if Aaron Rodgers continues his scorching play, the Bills will be throwing the ball a ton. Watkins busted a bad slump last week with a seven-catch, 127-yard performance and will get a Packers' secondary that's very average.
3. Pierre Garcon, $6,000: The Redskins' WR's targets have shot up with DeSean Jackson on the mend, and even if D-Jax plays this week he may be limited. Garcon had 95 yards on nine catches last week, and he should get open vs. the Giants.
Tight End
1. Delanie Walker, $5,300: The Jets rank dead last vs. tight ends, while Walker is one of the most-targeted players in Tennessee's passing game. Easy add if you're trying to stack up at RB and WR.
2. Larry Donnell, $5,200: Donnell is inconsistent and hasn't scored in three weeks. Fair. That's why he's so cheap this week, but remember-you're paying for what's to come, not what's happened.
3. Charles Clay, $5,100: Clay is at a phenomenal price for a talented player with a cake matchup. Surprising? New England's pass defense as a whole is very good, but they haven't been able to keep up with TEs this year. Clay is a pass-catcher above all else, and should be productive on the cheap.
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