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Daily fantasy football: Top 5 DraftKings value plays for Week 15

By Jay Marsdale

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 24: Corey Coleman #19 of the Cleveland Browns runs after the catch against Trovon Reed #38 of the San Diego Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 24: Corey Coleman #19 of the Cleveland Browns runs after the catch against Trovon Reed #38 of the San Diego Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 16: Delanie Walker #82 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on October 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 16: Delanie Walker #82 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on October 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No. 3: TE Delanie Walker (TEN) $5,200 @ San Francisco

Tight end is always a good position to search for value in daily fantasy football. Most of the high scoring tight ends are very expensive on DraftKings and again is the case this week. However, everyone seems to overlook Delanie Walker.

Walker is still one of the best receiving threats at the tight end position in the entire NFL. This week he is heading back to San Francisco where he played several years and looks poised for another big game.

The Titans offense is sputtering right now and that means they will be looking for Walker to get them back on track here in Week 15.  The 49ers have played much better with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback so this game will be far more competitive than many might expect. That means more late game opportunities for Walker to contribute to your daily fantasy football team and find the endzone in this one.

The price set at $5,200 for Walker in Week 15 makes him a value play technically, but he is still in the top ten priced tight ends this weekend. However, he is almost $2,000 cheaper than players like Rob Gronkowski or Zach Ertz. Gronkowski has a tough matchup against the Steelers and Ertz is coming off of an injury with a new quarterback throwing him the ball. Walker is much more of a sure thing this week and is at a much more reasonable price.

Many teams are working with multiple tight ends this season and that has ruined the value of the position for fantasy football players. Walker is still the sole tight end for the Titans offense and will see a full workload again in Week 15.

Walker has averaged over five catches and 65 yards per game over his past six contests. He has had a tough time finding the endzone this season, but that was earlier in the year. He has two touchdowns in his last three games and looks to keep the good games rolling against the 49ers this week.