The Cowboys and Cardinals have moved the ball well with their tight ends this year, leading to them ranking second (137.10) and third (136.70) in tight end scoring. The Browns lead the NFL in tight end production (67/616/3 on 95 targets) after eight weeks.
Shawn Childs
After a great run over six games (9/78, 13/82, 7/40/1, 7/49/2, 3/33/1, and 7/29/2), the Broncos shut out Ferguson in Week 8 on one target. Dallas gave him elite targets in Week 2 (12) and Week 3 (14), followed by a four-game scoring streak. Despite success this year, he has been more of a garbage pail option in the Cowboys’ offense, leading to short yards per catch (6.5) and picking up trash scores when defenses are focusing on stopping the run and defending the Cowboys’ top wide receivers.
Shawn Child
The Cardinals sit 24th in tight end defense (113.10) in PPR formats. They grade well in touchdowns allowed (3 – Tie for 9th) but much lower in yards (481 – 25th) and catches (47 – 26th) allowed.
Ferguson does have a favorable matchup, and I can’t dismiss him from scoring.
Best Week 9 MNF DraftKings Wide Receivers to Target
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) reacts against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Over the past two weeks, McBride has started to soar (8/72/1 and 10/74/2), thanks to receiving elite targets (11 and 13). He had multiple other plays in these games, where he could have scored. His floor has five catches, but McBride is gaining a career-low 9.0 yards per catch. He has already set a career-high in touchdowns (4).
Shawn Child
Dallas is about league average defending tight ends (99.50 fantasy points). They’ve held them to short yards per catch (9.0), with minimal damage in scoring (two touchdowns).
Based on the Cowboys’ tight end schedule, McBride has a better matchup than most would believe. He is the best receiver option for the Cardinals, and his stock is trending higher. On the downside, McBride may need to score to reach a playable outcome. If Dallas plays well offensively in this game, he should be the player most rewarded for catches and receiving yards for Arizona.
High-Priced Captain: CeeDee Lamb
Cheat Captain: Michael Wilson
I must find a way to get Brandon Aubrey on the ticket.
CHECK OUT THE BEST QUARTERBACK FOR TONIGHT’S MNF DRAFTKINGS SHOWDOWN SLATE!
