Reid, Michael and Blayne get together to review the bits of fantasy information that can be taken from last week's round and help you prepare for the upcoming DGWs in Round 28.
Even with Round 27 being a short week, it still held a few fantasy lessons and that is the focus of the first part of the show, that and the surprising number of players who got involved in scoring. However, the big question is who will be available in Round 28 and Michael covers all the latest rumors about who will and will not be available for the midweek. The show ends with a review of the best player options for Round 28 and includes several discussion about which SGW players are actually viable this week.
Week 28 of MLS Fantasy marks the start of three big double-game weeks before rounding the 2019 regular season. With just four weeks to go, letās take a look at the top players at each position to help your team gain some ground in the standings.
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Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson controls a save for New York City FC | USA Today Images
Sean Johnson is the only goalkeeper with two home games this week, and heās only allowed one goal over the last 180 minutes at Yankee Stadium. With a depleted defense in front of him for at least one game this week, the New York City FC be leaned on heavily to keep Toronto and San Jose off the board.
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Opponent |
Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Sean Johnson |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$6.9 |
2 |
Vito Mannone |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$8.3 |
3 |
David Bingham |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$7.2 |
4 |
Joe Willis |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$5.1 |
5 |
Quentin Westberg |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$6.0 |
6 |
Nick Rimando |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$8.8 |
7 |
Tim Howard |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$5.6 |
8 |
Daniel Vega |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$5.6 |
9 |
Evan Bush |
MTL |
vs. CIN |
$5.4 |
10 |
Brad Guzan |
ATL |
vs. CLB |
$8.6 |
Defenders
Anton Tinnerholm on the dribble | USA Today Images
Anton Tinnerholm has an assist in consecutive home appearances, and heās topped seven points in each of his last four games at Yankee Stadium. With multiple DGW defenders still missing out through international duty, Tinnerholm is the most reliable NYCFC option to rack up points on both ends of the field.
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Opponent |
Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Anton Tinnerholm |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$8.8 |
2 |
Romain Metanire |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$8.8 |
3 |
Ike Opara |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$9.2 |
4 |
Wilfried Moimbe |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$6.0 |
5 |
Keegan Rosenberry |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$6.1 |
6 |
Auro |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$8.4 |
7 |
Omar Gonzalez |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$6.5 |
8 |
Daniel Steres |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$5.2 |
9 |
Lalas Abubakar |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$6.0 |
10 |
Justen Glad |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$9.5 |
11 |
Michael Boxall |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$8.6 |
12 |
Adam Lundkvist |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$6.1 |
13 |
Hassani Dotson |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$6.5 |
14 |
Tommy Smith |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$6.5 |
15 |
Ben Sweat |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$4.5 |
16 |
Giancarlo Gonzalez |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$4.8 |
17 |
Aaron Herrera |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$7.0 |
18 |
Tommy Thompson |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$8.0 |
19 |
Jorgen Skjelvik |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$4.9 |
20 |
Donny Toia |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$7.9 |
Midfielders
Magnus Eriksson has six goals and eight assists on the year | USA Today Images
With Maxi Moralez suspended for the first game of the double-game week, Magnus Eriksson emerges as arguably the top DGW midfielder available despite playing both games on the road this week. The versatile attacker has seven or more points in seven of his last eight appearances, averaging over nine fantasy points per game across that span.
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Opponent |
Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Magnus Eriksson |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$11.3 |
2 |
Cristian Pavon |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$10.5 |
3 |
Alejandro Pozuelo |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$9.6 |
4 |
Cristian Espinoza |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$10.8 |
5 |
Alexander Ring |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$9.1 |
6 |
Michael Bradley |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$9.6 |
7 |
Jack Price |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$8.4 |
8 |
Damir Kreilach |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$7.9 |
9 |
Nicolas Benezet |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$8.0 |
10 |
Marky Delgado |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$8.4 |
11 |
Jonathan Lewis |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$7.9 |
12 |
Nicolas Mezquida |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$4.8 |
13 |
Favio Alvarez |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$7.3 |
14 |
Keaton Parks |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$5.2 |
15 |
Sam Nicholson |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$6.4 |
16 |
Ethan Finlay |
MIN |
vs. At HOU, vs. RSL |
$7.4 |
17 |
Gary Mackay-Steven |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$5.7 |
18 |
Memo Rodriguez |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$6.4 |
19 |
Jesus Medina |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$6.4 |
20 |
Thomas Chacon |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$7.1 |
21 |
Uriel Antuna |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$5.3 |
22 |
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$6.7 |
23 |
Osvaldo Alonso |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$7.3 |
24 |
Kellyn Acosta |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$4.8 |
25 |
Kelyn Rowe |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$5.9 |
26 |
Tomas Martinez |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$6.4 |
27 |
Erickson Gallardo |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$6.1 |
28 |
Nick DeLeon |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$5.8 |
29 |
Everton Luiz |
RSL |
vs. SJ, at MIN |
$6.5 |
30 |
Saphir Taider |
MTL |
vs. CIN |
$11.3 |
Forwards
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has 23 goals and four assists on the year | USA Today Images
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been on an absolute tear over his last four games, scoring seven goals to go along with two assists. With a 13.5 FPPG average over that period, Zlatan will be a popular captain pick in Week 28.
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Opponent |
Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
LA |
at COL, vs. SKC |
$12.3 |
2 |
Valentin Castellanos |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$7.3 |
3 |
Alexandru Mitrita |
NYC |
vs. TOR, vs. SJ |
$8.6 |
4 |
Mauro Manotas |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$9.1 |
5 |
Christian Ramirez |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$7.0 |
6 |
Jozy Altidore |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$10.2 |
7 |
Mason Toye |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$5.6 |
8 |
Chris Wondolowski |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$7.9 |
9 |
Andre Shinyashiki |
COL |
vs. LA, at TOR |
$6.3 |
10 |
Romell Quioto |
HOU |
vs. MIN, at VAN |
$6.8 |
11 |
Patrick Mullins |
TOR |
at NYC, vs. COL |
$4.7 |
12 |
Angelo Rodriguez |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$5.9 |
13 |
Abu Danladi |
MIN |
at HOU, vs. RSL |
$4.4 |
14 |
Josef Martinez |
ATL |
vs. CLB |
$14.1 |
15 |
Maxi Urruti |
MTL |
vs. CIN |
$6.5 |
16 |
Carlos Vela |
LAFC |
at PHI |
$15.0 |
17 |
Brian Fernandez |
POR |
vs. DC |
$9.5 |
18 |
Kacper Przybylko |
PHI |
vs. LAFC |
$9.1 |
19 |
Danny Hoesen |
SJ |
at RSL, at NYC |
$5.4 |
20 |
Orji Okwonkwo |
MTL |
vs. CIN |
$6.8 |