NFL DFS: Daily Fantasy Advisor-Monday/Thursday slate

I'm running a bit late with this one tonight, but...kids, ya know.  Anywho, a quick preview of the Monday/Thursday lineups, who's playable, and who you should steer clear from:

People forget the Arizona's passing game isn't their only weapon

Carson Palmer and his receivers, Cardinals
I've called them a trap play this week, but simultaneously they're a no brainer play.  It's because of that, that I think they're a bit of a trap play.  Teams winning by a lot rarely put up big numbers from the QB/WR position.  I'm not sure this is the QB/WR I'D choose to stack in this lineup, but you can if you want to.

Chris Johnson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
This is where I'd go with my pick from this game; CJ2K.  This guy is having a season that may just resurrect his career, and this is the perfect chance to capitalize on that.  A game the team should be winning from early on, you'll also want to be pounding the rock, and that's what CJ2K does.  I'm looking for him to have a solid game tonight.

Cardinals Defense
The Cardinals defense should be a good pick tonight.  The Ravens should be playing catch up, Flacco should be throwing it all over, and Arizona has some great young defensive backs that could easily end up with a pick or two.  I'm not looking for a lot of sacks here though, the Cardinals' defense just doesn't pressure the QB, and Flacco hasn't been sacked much this year.  I'm not sure that changes tonight, just a lot of throwing and opportunities for Patrick Peterson and company.

Can the Cardinals' pass defense continue dominating the competition
on Monday Night Football?

Baltimore
There's really only one player from Baltimore that I think is worth playing, and that's Steve Smith, Sr.  This wily ol' vet was the first on the field tonight practicing, and he's got too much pride to go down without a fight.  He's really Flacco's only target, and he'll be getting double teamed all night, but I just don't think it results in him putting up a stinker.  He's too proud, and too good.  Look for him to go 100+ tonight with a touchdown.  Remember, he won't get penalized for any picks Flacco throws...

Thursday night game Dolphins at Patriots

Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Dolphins
Lamar Miller is almost an obvious choice, given the way the Dolphins offense has been trending the past few weeks.  Of course, the Patriots are coming off a week where they shut down AFC leading rusher Chris Ivory, so I'm not sure Lamar Miller will have the best game of his life, but he's still a solid play.

Tom Brady and his receivers
I'm going back to Brady and his boys this week against the Dolphins.  A few weeks ago we may have all thought this was a game New England would run away with, but the Dolphins always play them tough, and with their renewed spirit they may just present a bit of a challenge.  I expect this game to remain close for a while, and rely heavily upon Brady's arm throwing against a weak Dolphins secondary.