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DrPrimemaster posted...

Yeah that is always the worst, and looking at the scores that might happen to me lol.

I need Dalvin Cook and Melvin Gordon to score ~34 points total in order to win this week.

I could also swap in Steffon Diggs for Cook.

I'm not a fantasy guru by any means, but considering the situation, I probably would put in Diggs over Cook for a few reasons:

1.) Playing against the Saints. We know they have a high powered offense. If the Vikings fall behind, the run game will disappear while they pass to catch up. That's not to say Dalvin won't get involved in the passing game, but I think it fares better for Diggs. Dalvin also has Murray to worry about (and I guess McKinnon), whereas Diggs should be on the field for damn-near every snap.

2.) Offensive line is awful. I know this negatively impacts both players, but I think it affects Cook more than it does Diggs.

3.) You're down by 34 with 2 players. Given the score deficit, you need more "boom" potential, as opposed to a safe floor. I would safely assume that Cook should be able to get at least 10-12 points. Which would leave you down 24-22. That puts a lot of pressure on Gordon to fill the difference. And don't forget, the Chargers are playing the Broncos (great defense) IN Denver. Diggs has a low floor, with potential to get 3 catches for 22 yards. But he also has potential to fly open with 9 catches / 120 yards / a TD or two.

Either way, it's not a great outlook. But those are just my three cents, with cent #3 being my biggest bargaining point.
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