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Daily Fantasy football: Top 5 DraftKings value plays for Week 11

By Jay Marsdale

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at FedExField on November 12, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

No. 3: RB Chris Thompson (WAS) $5,400 @ New Orleans

Washington is in dire need of playmakers this week. Chris Thompson is the perfect player for them to look for often against the Saints. His duel threat as a great pass catcher and a solid runner make for great value this week on DraftKings.

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Thompson is going to have few players battling him for touches on the Redskins offense. Terrelle Pryor and Jordan Reed are both injured this week. That leaves close to 15 targets up for grabs on this offense.

Some of those, if not most, have to go to Thompson.

The Saints defense is very strong on the defensive line and in the secondary. In order for quarterback Kirk Cousins to slow down this pass rush, the running back screen game is going to have to be a large part of their offensive scheme.

Thompson only needs a few rushing attempts to be a great value play for Week 11. His main benefit in daily fantasy football is through his receptions. Thompson is always a threat to take any pass he catches for a big play. This week he is going to see at least six passes thrown his way, and I like his chances to break one against a group of slow-footed linebackers in New Orleans.