Sonic’s MME Player Pool 5.25
Sonic is a Milly Maker winner and large-field tournament mastermind who focuses on mass-multi-entry play
Threading the Needle
I keep finding myself clicking Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson, Javonte Williams, and De’Von Achane — and man, it feels gross. That much chalk makes my large-field, GPP-degen soul itch. But some chalk is chalk for a reason, and fading it just to be different is how you end up being uniquely wrong. The real move this week is to ride with the best plays and build rosters that still give us a shot at the top. So let’s mix in a few pivots, lean into some overlooked angles, and see if we can thread that needle between smart and sneaky.
*Ownership projections are subject to change before lock. Check OWS projections on Sunday morning.
Secondary Core-Relations
We’re always hunting for those high-ceiling minis that unlock upside and correlation. Here are three I’m building around this week:
Ja’Marr Chase + Jameson Williams
Most assume Detroit steamrolls Cincinnati, with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs handling most of the production. But Chase is still that dude, and if the Bengals can put up some semblance of a fight, that could unlock the Lions desire to hunt for big plays. Enter Jameson. Pairing him with Chase is a cheap way to bet on a back-and-forth script and unlock ceiling while the field plays it safe.
Chase (8.7%), Williams (5.6%)
DeVonta Smith + Troy Franklin
Franklin has been emerging, averaging seven opportunities per game as he carves out a real role in Denver’s offense. If the Broncos can force Jalen Hurts into a pass-heavy script, Smith is the Eagles receiver most likely to see clean looks without Patrick Surtain draped all over him. I’ll still have some A.J. Brown exposure, but this pairing is a cheaper, lower-owned way to capture ceiling if the game tilts through the air. Smith and Jameson above also double as strong price pivots, coming in just below oft-clicked names like Chris Olave, Michael Pittman, and Jaylen Waddle.
Smith (4.0%), Franklin (3.4%)
Mason Taylor + Jalen Tolbert
OK, OK, OK — I know this looks pukey at first glance, but hear me out. This is the game of the week: Dallas scores in bunches and defends like they’re allergic to tackling, but touchdown variance is a thing. Tolbert has quietly seen six targets in back-to-back games, including two in the red zone. KaVontae Turpin’s absence could open the door for even more work. Pairing him with Taylor is a sneaky way to stay invested in the slate’s most popular game without paying the premium everyone else will. I like them in game stacks, but each is also cheap enough to help your roster without necessarily bringing Justin Fields or Dak Prescott with them.
Taylor (2.9%), Tolbert (2.0%)
