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Monday Fliers: Fitzpatrick, Moncrief could have investors rolling in green

Nick Mensio dives into the matchups and advises which players to start and sit for Week 6

Fantasy owners looking to cash big in Yahoo DFS are always in the market for connector players, low-dollar options that provide roster flexibility and fatten wallets. Every Monday we'll bargain hunt in an attempt to unearth buried treasure. Today's featured buys come from NYJ/IND, a matchup with plenty of fantasy sizzle. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick, NYJ, QB ($35 Yahoo DFS) – New York's lumberjack is about to chop wood. Indy's Vontae Davis is an elite corner, a defensive back who held Sammy Watkins catchless Week 1, but possibly down Greg Toler, the Colts pass defense appears vulnerable. I fully expect Fitzpatrick and Eric Decker to connect early and often. Considering the minimum investment needed for the QB's services in Yahoo DFS, he should turn a tidy profit. A final line in range of 250-270 pass yards with a pair of touchdowns is on the horizon. Also, don't be surprised if he pads those stats with 20 or so rush yards. 

Donte Moncrief, Ind, WR ($13) – Inquired by prospective investors and talked about repeatedly this week in fantasy columns, pods and webcasts after totaling 11 targets, six catches, 46 yards and a score last week in Buffalo, Moncrief is the man of the moment. As of print time, Chuck Pagano said T.Y. Hilton is expected to play despite a bruised knee. If he does, it's entirely possible he plays decoy, thrusting Andre Johnson and Moncrief into primary roles. And don't worry about Darrelle Revis. The Island was more like an atoll, half submerged, in Week 1. Targeted nine times against the Browns he surrendered seven receptions. Even if he shadows Moncrief for most or part of the game, I expect the sophomore receiver to get his. Bank on five receptions for 60-plus yards and a score.

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