Tag: DFS

Saturday DFS Domination: Week 18

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 17 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. Here are my favorite lineups for this Saturday-Only Slate.

Recommended Saturday-Only DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($7.5k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.3k), RB Najee Harris ($5.3k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.6k), WR Jerry Jeudy ($6.4k), WR Rashod Bateman ($4.6k), TE Isaiah Likely ($3.3k), FLEX Jordan Akins ($3.0k), DST Cincinnati Bengals ($3.0k)

FD Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($8.6k), RB Derrick Henry ($10.0k), RB Jaylen Warren ($5.8k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9.5k), WR Jerry Jeudy ($6.6k) WR Calvin Austin ($5.3k), TE Mike Gesicki ($5.3k), FLEX Jordan Akins ($5.0k), DST Cincinnati Bengals ($3.8k)

FB Lineup: QB Lamar Jackson ($7.7k), RB Derrick Henry ($7.9k), RB Jaylen Warren ($5.4k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.0k), WR Jerry Jeudy ($6.0k), WR/TE Rashod Bateman ($4.3k), TE Mark Andrews ($4.3k), FLEX Pat Freiermuth ($4.1k), SUPERFLEX Joe Burrow ($7.3k)

Joe Burrow is on an MVP spoiler pace. If he leads the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs, he deserves heavy consideration. He has eight straight games with three or more TDs and at least 250 yards, an NFL record. Not to be outdone, Lamar Jackson has three or more scores in six of his last eight games. These are the top two options on this docket. Burrow is cheaper, so lean on him. Russell Wilson is the pivot to save money, but you shouldn’t have to go that route. Dorian Thompson-Robinson has twice as many letters in his name as the number of points he will score this week.

Chase Brown (ankle) remains questionable for this game. He will be the RB1 pivot from Derrick Henry if he is to go. If Brown was out, Khalil Herbert would immediately jump to the favorite play at RB2. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren split touches and their cost is similar. Warren has been more effective lately, so I prefer him. That said, either could be your RB2.

Jerome Ford (ankle) left last week’s game (costing me a hefty payday) with an injury. The matchup is much worse this week. If he starts, he gets a volume-punt grade, at best. His backups, D’Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong are safer dart throws for less money. Justice Hill (concussion/illness) has reportedly cleared the concussion protocol, and he will get change-of-pace work for Baltimore. He has some flex appeal. Hill’s activity will affect whether Keaton Mitchell has a dart-throw value.

At WR1, you are choosing between Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Fitting them both is next to impossible, unless you fade Henry at RB1. Jerry Jeudy gets the volume lead at WR2. The pivots are George Pickens and Zay Flowers. Rashod Bateman, Calvin Austin, and Andrei Iosivas are the potential WR3. If you choose to punt WR3, use Michael Woods II, Nelson Agholor (concussion), Elijah Moore, Mike Williams, or Ben Skowronek (hip).

All the starting TEs deserve consideration. David Njoku (knee) has 40 targets over his last three games played. If he suits up, get him in your lineup. That said, if Njoku doesn’t play, Jordan Akins becomes an even better dollar/point play. Both Pat Freiermuth and Mike Gesicki have juicy matchups. They also are cheaper than Njoku and the other top-dollar option, Mark Andrews. Andrews’s matchup is decent, but considering the price, I am going to fade him, unless I start Jackson at QB. Isaiah Likely has three TDs in his last four games making him a sneaky flex play.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 17

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 17 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. I will give you my favorite lineup for the Primetime Slate each week. We will release these as soon as both sites release their pricing.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Jared Goff ($6.8k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.2k), RB Brian Robinson Jr. ($6.1k), WR Jameson Williams ($6.0k), WR Deebo Samuel ($5.7k), WR Jamison Crowder ($3.5k), TE Sam LaPorta ($4.9k), FLEX George Kittle ($6.0k), DST Atlanta Falcons ($2.7k)

FD Lineup: QB Jared Goff ($7.9k), RB Jahmyr Gibbs ($9.0k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.9k), WR Jauan Jennings ($6.9k), WR Jameson Williams ($6.4k) WR Ray-Ray McCloud ($5.7k), TE Sam LaPorta ($6.3k), FLEX Zach Ertz ($5.0k), DST Atlanta Falcons ($3.7k)

Considering the price and potential weather, Jared Goff and Brock Purdy are the best options. I’d love to use Jayden Daniels to take advantage of his rushing ability. That said, the rain could hurt his passing numbers, and the rookie’s price is considerably more than everyone else. Michael Penix Jr. has the arm to be successful, but the weather scares me since this is only his second pro start. If the weather report improves, consider using him as a pivot. 

Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are the preferred pair to play. On DK, fitting them both under the cap is sketchy, at best. You will probably have to choose one or the other. Brian Robinson Jr. is the preferred pivot from whichever stud you fade. If Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) plays, he also would be a pivot. Patrick Taylor earned the start last week, and he was meh. With all the injuries the Lions have on defense, Taylor could produce a better line this week. This keeps him in mind as a volume pivot. Tyler Allgeier sees enough snaps (including goal-line work) to consider as an RB2/flex, if you don’t use Bijan. Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez Jr. are both dart throws who could see additional playing time this week if Brian Robinson remains in the coach’s doghouse because of recent fumbles.

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It will be virtually impossible to fit Amon-Ra St. Brown under the cap unless you go silly-cheap at RB. That is fine since Jameson Williams has produced on par with Amon-Ra recently. My WR1 comes down to Jauan Jennings, Terry McLaurin (ankle), Deebo Samuel and Drake London. The price of McLaurin is higher than the others, but if he plays, he is the best choice. The prices of the other three players are very similar, making them virtually interchangeable. Williams will probably be my WR2. Darnell Mooney is the only obvious pivot there. It becomes very sketchy at WR3. You can either spend up for a better TE or serviceable WR3. Ray-Ray McCloud and Tim Patrick are the safest WR3 choices. You also could punt with any of the Commanders’ depth WRs or Kalif Raymond (foot) if he returns as expected this week.

The TE position is gross this week. On FD, you can either pay up for George Kittle and then shaft yourself at WR or use the slightly cheaper Sam LaPorta. Zach Ertz is the discount pivot. He also makes a solid flex play. Kyle Pitts also is cheap. He also is absolutely unreliable. If you like lighting money on fire, play him.

Saturday DFS Domination: Week 17

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 17 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. Here are my favorite lineups for this Saturday-Only Slate.

Recommended Saturday-Only DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($7.2k), RB Kyren Williams ($7.5k), RB Antonio Gibson ($5.2k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.4k), WR Ladd McConkey ($6.6k), WR Kendrick Bourne ($3.3k), TE Stone Smartt ($3.4k), FLEX Marvin Harrison Jr. ($5.2k), DST Los Angeles Rams ($3.2k)

FD Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($8.0k), RB Kyren Williams ($8.5k), RB Antonio Gibson ($5.3k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9.6k), WR Cooper Kupp ($7.6k) WR Ladd McConkey ($7.2k), TE Stone Smartt ($5.0k), FLEX Kendrick Bourne ($4.8k), DST Los Angeles Rams ($4.0k)

Joe Burrow (wrist/knee) carries the same injury designations he has played through most of the season. I’m less concerned about the injury than the matchup. Still, he has played at an elite level for several weeks, so he remains the top option on the board. If I pivot from him, it will probably be with Bo Nix or Justin Herbert. Kyler Murray also may be in play, but offensive line injuries in front of him are disconcerting. Fade Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye.

Injury and job split concerns surround the RB depth chart. Kyren Williams and Chase Brown are the top options on the docket, but you must get creative at WR/TE to fit both. Still, one of them must be your RB1. James Conner (knee) would be a great pivot if he’s cleared to play. His backup, Trey Benson (ankle), also is beaten up. Both are officially questionionable. He could be a decent RB2 pivot if Conner is out. Michael Carter would get the start if they were both out. He could finish as a volume RB2, but he’s a stretch play, at best.

We also don’t know how the Chargers’ backfield will shake out. J.K. Dobbins (knee) has missed several weeks and is questionable. Even if he plays, he likely will be on a snap count. Gus Edwards (ankle) coming off a big week but has been ruled out. The backfield could end up being led by Kimani Vidal. If so, he would instantly vault to the top of my RB2 rankings. But there’s so much uncertainty that both the rookie and Dobbins fall more into the flex/punt range.

Denver also features an island of misfit toys at RB. Good luck choosing which of Jaleel McLaughlin, Javonte Williams, and Audric Estime to play from week to week. Cincy’s defense sucks, so whoever leads this backfield could produce serviceable numbers, but choosing between them is fantasy Russian roulette. Finally, we have New England. The coaches have announced that Antonio Gibson may take over as the primary ball carrier from Rhamondre Stevenson. If this is true, Gibson makes an interesting case to be the RB2 on this slate. Of course, this could be coachspeak, which would destroy your chances. That said, I trust the move here.

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At WR1, you have your choice of Ja’Marr Chase or Puka Nacua. Puka’s matchup is easier, but can you really ignore the ceiling that Chase presents? If you fade Chase, please use Tee Higgins at WR2, assuming he plays through a questionable tag. The other WR2 choices are Cooper Kupp, Courtland Sutton, and Ladd McConkey. The top-WR3 choice is Marvin Harrison Jr., since his ceiling is far above any of the other No. 3 choices. Quentin Johnston, Demarcus Robinson, the Patriots trio (Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, and Kendrick Bourne), and Devaughn Vele are the reasonable pivots there. Michael Wilson, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Joshua Palmer, and Andrei Iosivas are dart throws, at best.

Trey McBride has a solid matchup, but he never scores. Considering the depth this week, he should be an easy fade. Mike Gesicki is my favorite pivot. Will Dissly (shoulder) may return from his two-game absence. It may be too late for him, though, as Stone Smartt may have wrestled the top spot from him. If Dissly is out, Smartt is a lineup lock. Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper are both seeing consistent targets for New England. I prefer Henry, but both are playable and either could be your flex. Tyler Higbee returned from a nearly year-long injury absence and immediately scored a TD. He should see a higher snap share this week, making him a low-ceiling pivot. Much like their RBs, the Denver TE room is a hall of horrors. In a favorable matchup, Adam Trautman is the one I would choose. Thankfully, I don’t have to.

Christmas DFS Domination: Week 17

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for the Week 17 DFS fantasy football Christmas Day slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. Today, I offer you a holiday present as a bonus money-making opportunity for the Christmas Day slate. So, let’s ho, ho, go, and unwrap all the loot under the tree.

Recommended Christmas Day DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Lamar Jackson ($8.0k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.2k), RB Kareem Hunt ($5.2k), WR Nico Collins ($8.3k), WR Rashod Bateman ($4.8k), WR Marquise Brown ($4.5k), TE Mark Andrews ($4.3k), FLEX Pat Freiermuth ($3.9k), DST Pittsburgh Steelers ($2.8k)

FD Lineup: QB Lamar Jackson ($8.6k), RB Derrick Henry ($9.2k), RB Isiah Pacheco ($5.9k), WR Nico Collins ($9.1k), WR Rashod Bateman ($6.2k) WR DeAndre Hopkins ($6.1k), TE Pat Freiermuth ($5.3k), FLEX Dalton Schultz ($5.5k), DST Pittsburgh Steelers ($4.0k)

FB Lineup: QB Lamar Jackson ($7.8k), RB Derrick Henry ($7.7k), RB Kareem Hunt ($5.3k), WR Nico Collins ($7.3k), WR Zay Flowers ($6.2k), WR/TE Marquise Brown ($4.3k), TE Mark Andrews ($4.4k), FLEX Travis Kelce ($5.4k), SUPERFLEX Patrick Mahomes ($6.6k)

Lamar Jackson is expensive, but deservingly so. He is the safest play on the slate. C.J. Stroud has arguably the best matchup, but he also will be without two of his three starting WRs from earlier this season. Stroud and Patrick Mahomes will be the pivot options. We can ignore Russell Wilson, the cheapest QB on the slate, unless George Pickens (hamstring) returns.

Choosing not to play Derrick Henry is certainly a decision. On a weak RB board, it’s a decision that was probably influenced by drinking some expired egg nog. If you fade Henry, Joe Mixon would be the pivot. Financially, rostering both of them is next to impossible, unless you get gross at WR. RB2 should be one of the Kansas City Chiefs. After last week, Kareem Hunt seems the safer option, but Isiah Pacheco is a fine choice as well. Their prices are virtually interchangeable. Jaylen Warren outproduced Najee Harris last week. That performance came against a stout run defense, which led to featuring Warren more in the passing game. KC also is tough against the run, suggesting Warren may outproduce Harris once again if you choose to use one of them at flex or RB2. A concussion knocked Justice Hill (concussion) out of last week’s game. Clearing the protocol in a short week seems impossible. This suggests that Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell may see some play. Mitchell has been a healthy scratch the last three weeks, but he looked electric when presented with an opportunity last season. Either of them, Samaje Perine, or Cordarrelle Patterson could be punt options.

Saint Nico Collins should bring the presents as your WR1. There isn’t a pivot. He should have 100% ownership. WR2 will be a choice between Zay Flowers (shoulder), George Pickens (hamstring), and the three Chiefs (Marquise Brown, Xavier Worthy, and DeAndre Hopkins). If Flowers is a no-go, Rashod Bateman also can be a consideration. At WR3, I’m going to play one of the remaining Chiefs, Calvin Austin, or Robert Woods. The punt options include: Nelson Agholor (concussion), Tylan Wallace, Van Jefferson, John Metchie (shoulder), JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ben Skowronek (hip), Mike Williams, and Xavier Hutchinson. None of them are very appealing.

We have two stud TEs, Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce. We also have two solid TEs facing crappy TE defenses: Pat Freiermuth and Dalton Schultz. With the shortage of depth talent to choose from on this slate, I will probably choose one of these four as my flex. Noah Gray and Isaiah Likely should see enough volume to consider as punt plays.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 16

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 16 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. I will give you my favorite lineup for the Primetime Slate each week. We will release these as soon as both sites release their pricing.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($6.6k), RB Josh Jacobs ($7.6k), RB Bucky Irving ($6.4k), WR Mike Evans ($7.6k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($7.5k), WR Jalen McMillan ($4.1k), TE Jake Ferguson ($3.6k), FLEX Marquez Valdes-Scantling ($4.2k), DST New Orleans Saints ($2.4k)

FD Lineup: QB Cooper Rush ($7.0k), RB Bucky Irving ($7.8k), RB Rico Dowdle ($7.3k), WR Mike Evans ($8.8k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.5k) WR Romeo Doubs ($5.6k), TE Jake Ferguson ($5.3k), FLEX Kendre Miller ($6.1k), DST New Orleans Saints ($3.4k)

Every quarterback is a target this week except Spencer Rattler. Baker Mayfield is my favorite option, followed by Cooper Rush. Jordan Love is an easy pivot on DK, but you must shave some dollars elsewhere to use him on FD.

Josh Jacobs is the clear RB1 on the slate. That said, Rico Dowdle and Bucky Irving also are great plays and cheaper. To save money, I will probably lean toward the latter two. With Alvin Kamara out, Kendre Miller is a starter, and he is affordable. This makes him a decent punt option for your flex slot. You also can use one of the backup RBs (Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, or Jamaal Williams) as a punt play.

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Mike Evans and CeeDee Lamb should be your WR1 and WR2. If you choose to fade either of them, make sure you play their respective running mates: Brandin Cooks or Jalen McMillan. You also can use one of them at WR3. Jayden Reed also can be a pivot from Lamb or Evans. The other WR3 choices come down to Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, Sterling Shepard (foot), and my favorite, Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness; questionable) in the revenge game. Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Dante Pettis, and Kevin Austin are dart throw punt flex options.

Once again, TE is a deep position to choose from this week. The safe choice may fall between Jake Ferguson and Tucker Kraft. Both Foster Moreau and Juwan Johnson have played admirably while filling in for the injured Taysom Hill (knee). Either could be a pivot, even though they both vulture each other. Moreau becomes more appealing should Johnson sit.

Saturday DFS Domination: Week 16

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 16 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. Here are my favorite lineups for this Saturday-Only Slate.

Recommended Saturday-Only DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB C.J. Stroud ($6.0k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.0k), RB Isiah Pacheco ($6.0k), WR Nico Collins ($8.1k), WR Zay Flowers ($5.9k), WR DeAndre Hopkins ($5.3k), TE Pat Freiermuth ($3.9k), FLEX Dalton Schultz ($3.4k), DST Baltimore Ravens ($3.3k)

FD Lineup: QB C.J. Stroud ($7.2k), RB Derrick Henry ($9.0k), RB Isiah Pacheco ($6.0k), WR Nico Collins ($9.0k), WR Zay Flowers ($7.2k) WR Calvin Austin III ($5.5k), TE Pat Freiermuth ($5.5k), FLEX Travis Kelce ($6.5k), DST Baltimore Ravens ($3.8k)

Patrick Mahomes (ankle) has the best matchup on the slate. He also has a high-ankle sprain. Nobody plays six days after a high-ankle sprain. Of course, if anyone could play six days after a high-ankle sprain, it would be Mahomes. He is already off the official injury report. His price is slightly higher than C.J. Stroud, but you can finagle him in. A cheaper pivot would be Russell Wilson. Lamar Jackson has an astronomical price and a tough matchup. To play him, you must fade one of Derrick Henry or Nico Collins. I’d rather just say no.

Joe Mixon (ankle) played through an ankle injury last week. Given he avoided an injury ll signs point to him being ready for Saturday, making him the pivot from Henry at RB1 (albeit it is in a tough matchup). If (and only if) Mixon is out, Dameon Pierce will step into a lead role and be a nice punt play. If Mixon plays, you can disregard Pierce. Najee Harris‘ matchup is brutal. As a “starter,” he still becomes the RB2 pivot by default. That said, I’d rather use Kareem Hunt, Jaylen Warren, or Justice Hill. For a discount punt, consider Samaje Perine.

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Unless I pay up for Jackson at QB, I will use both Collins and Zay Flowers. Tank Dell would be the pivot away from Collins in that case. At WR3, use one of Rashod Bateman (foot), Xavier Worthy, Calvin Austin III, or DeAndre Hopkins. Marquise Brown (chest) will make his 2024 debut this week. I’d wait a week to see his usage. I don’t see a need to punt, but if you do, use JuJu Smith-Schuster or Van Jefferson.

Tight end is the deepest position on this slate. Barring something crazy, I will probably pull my flex from this position. Travis Kelce has a good matchup, but his price makes him a potential fade. It helps when all four starters are legit options. Dalton Schultz and Pat Freiermuth each have elite-level matchups and cheaper costs. I’m trending towards featuring that pairing. Mark Andrews has eight TDs. They have all come in the last nine weeks. He is the top pivot from Freiermuth. Noah Gray also is a TD threat. He can be the pivot from Schultz. Isaiah Likely started the season as an absolute stud, but he has since become a colossal dud. I’ll likely pass, pun intended.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 15

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 15 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. I will give you my favorite lineup for the Primetime Slate each week. We will release these as soon as both sites release their pricing.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Sam Darnold ($6.6k), RB Josh Jacobs ($7.4k), RB Zach Charbonnet ($6.0k), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($6.2k), WR Jordan Addison ($5.9k), WR Keenan Allen ($5.4k), TE Tucker Kraft ($4.0k), FLEX Sincere McCormick ($5.1k), DST Las Vegas Raiders ($2.5k)

FD Lineup: QB Caleb Williams ($7.1k), RB Josh Jacobs ($8.2k), RB Zach Charbonnet ($6.7k), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($8.1k), WR Jordan Addison ($6.4k) WR Keenan Allen ($6.2k), TE Brock Bowers ($7.6k), FLEX Sincere McCormick ($6.0k), DST Las Vegas Raiders ($3.3k)

Caleb Williams is the best pivot from Sam Darnold at QB. I don’t hate any of the six, but it will be hard to trust Kirk Cousins based on his recent performances. I feel better about using Desmond Ridder in the revenge game. Both Jordan Love and Geno Smith would be solid plays, but I’m afraid both teams will lean on their running games.

Your RB1 needs to be Bijan Robinson or Josh Jacobs. AT RB2, you can consider Aaron Jones (back), but I’d be afraid of him being limited in the game. The logical move is just to use whichever back starts for Seattle. I’m fading D’Andre Swift (groin). I also do not trust Swift’s backups Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (lack of talent) in a tough matchup. Sincere McCormick is officially starting for the Raiders, bypassing Alexander Mattison on the depth chart. I recommend using McCormick at flex. You can ignore Mattison. If you want to punt at RB2 or flex, use Cam Akers or Tyler Allgeier.

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Justin Jefferson is going to be too expensive to use unless you go dirt cheap at RB. If you don’t use him, you need to use Jordan Addison at WR2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be my primary WR1. Drake London is the obvious alternative. You also can use Jayden Reed or DK Metcalf (shoulder). That said, I don’t trust either of them. DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney are my favorite WR2 pivots. At WR3 use Keenan Allen. He’s ready for a gigantic game, and his ownership percentage should be lower after a poor performance last week. The other WR3/flex options are Ray-Ray McCloud, Rome Odunze, Romeo Doubs (concussion) if he plays, Christian Watson, and Jakobi Meyers (ankle). If Doubs is out, I also could see using Dontayvion Wicks. The punt options are Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, and Jalen Nailor. I just don’t see any obvious need to use a punt at WR on this slate.

Kyle Pitts has a gorgeous matchup, but his own family wouldn’t trust him enough to play him at this point. Cole Kmet has been equally hair-pulling in his usage. I’m putting my faith in Tucker Kraft. T.J. Hockenson is the best pivot. I’d love to fit Brock Bowers in at TE or flex, but to do so you will have to spend down at RB2 or WR2, and I don’t love that. Noah Fant and AJ Barner have a good matchup, but they neuter each other statistically. If I want a punt, I’d rather use Michael Mayer or even Josh Oliver.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 14

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 14 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. I will give you my favorite lineup for the Primetime Slate each week. We will release these as soon as both sites release their pricing.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($7.3k), RB Chase Brown ($6.7k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.0k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.5k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($7.3k), WR Joshua Palmer ($4.0k), TE Will Dissly ($3.8k), FLEX Noah Gray ($3.4k), DST Dallas Cowboys ($2.6k)

FD Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($8.4k), RB Chase Brown ($7.8k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.8k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9.5k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.1k), WR Joshua Palmer ($5.4k), TE Will Dissly ($5.1k), FLEX Noah Gray ($5.2k), DST Dallas Cowboys ($3.5k)

If I pivot from Joe Burrow, it will probably be with Cooper Rush. That said, all four QBs are in play. I prefer Patrick Mahomes to Justin Herbert, especially if Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) is out.

At RB1, you can swap out Chase Brown with Isiah Pacheco. This swap opens up the ability to spend more at WR3 or TE. Kareem Hunt and Gus Edwards are the replacement RB2 choices. Kimani Vidal would be the punt option, but the matchup makes him unnecessary.

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I love buying both Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) and CeeDee Lamb (shoulder). You must roster at least one of the two. The pivot would be Tee Higgins (or spending up for Travis Kelce at TE). McConkey is dealing with multiple injuries, but if he suits up, he could also be your WR2. You have five options at WR3: DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy, Quentin Johnston, Brandin Cooks, and Joshua Palmer. Palmer fits the budget best, but you can use any of them if you spend less on WR2. Andrei Iosivas, Jalen Tolbert, DJ Chark Jr., Mecole Hardman (knee), and KaVontae Turpin are the punt plays.

By opting for the double-TE lineup featuring the discount players Noah Gray and Will Dissly, you still leave little room for flexibility. To upgrade to Kelce, you must find savings elsewhere. Mike Gesicki is cheaper and easier to substitute. Jake Ferguson (concussion) will return. He can be a pivot from Dissly, and Luke Schoonmaker‘s value shrinks.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 13

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 13 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

The massive popularity of small DFS slates has propelled us to expand our DFS coverage. I will give you my favorite lineup for the Primetime Slate each week. We will release these as soon as both sites release their pricing.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($7.8k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.2k), RB Nick Chubb ($6.4k), WR Jerry Jeudy ($5.9k), WR Amari Cooper ($5.2k), WR Devaughn Vele ($4.4k), TE David Njoku ($5.4k), FLEX Mack Hollins ($3.6k), DST Buffalo Bills ($3.0k)

FD Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($9.0k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.8k), RB James Cook ($7.8k), WR Jauan Jennings ($6.1k), WR Courtland Sutton ($7.1k), WR Amari Cooper ($6.1k), TE Dawson Knox ($5.0k), FLEX Jerry Jeudy ($5.8k), DST Cleveland Browns ($4.1k)

If Brock Purdy (shoulder) plays, he instantly becomes the top pivot. That said, you may consider not using him if the weather is atrocious in Buffalo. Bo Nix is the other pivot option. I don’t like Jameis Winston against Denver. If Brandon Allen starts, downgrade all the Niners except George Kittle.

San Fran’s run defense is not the elite unit of yore. James Cook is a serviceable pivot from Christian McCaffrey. Nick Chubb is the clear RB2 this week, unless you spend less elsewhere to fit in both McCaffrey and Cook. I don’t trust either Broncos RBs (Javonte Williams and Audric Estime). Fortunately, you shouldn’t have to use either of them, unless you want to squeeze Kittle in at TE. Jerome Ford, Ray Davis, and Jaleel McLaughlin are punt options, but, again, you shouldn’t have to go that far.

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Unless you go dirt cheap, your WR1 will be Deebo Samuel or Courtland Sutton. At WR2 and WR3, you are choosing two of Jerry Jeudy (in the revenge game, albeit against Patrick Surtain II), Jauan Jennings, Khalil Shakir, Amari Cooper, Cedric Tillman (concussion), and Keon Coleman (wrist). You also can punt with Devaughn Vele, Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel, or Elijah Moore. Watch the Buffalo weather, if winds and heavy snow occur during the game it will increase the value of both Samuels (and the tight ends) and decrease the value of the field stretchers.

George Kittle is pricey, and the matchup isn’t optimal. Still, he is an elite TE. Spending down at RB1 or WR2 should get him under your cap. If the weather is bad, he would be in for a load of targets. Dalton Kincaid (knee) is out, so Dawson Knox gets an enormous boost and is the top TE pivot on the slate. Plus, his price allows you to get both top RBs in on FD if you avoid David Njoku. Denver just released their most talented (although oft-injured) TE. This leaves Adam Trautman, Lucas Krull, and Nate Adkins … YUCK!

Thanksgiving DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for the Thanksgiving Day DFS fantasy football slate.

Every year, we give thanks for the ability to belly up to the turkey buffet and stuff ourselves to the gills. We also give thanks for the ability to stuff our wallets to the gills with a second helping of DFS deliciousness. Just be careful not to fall asleep before making your late swaps.

Recommended Primetime DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Cooper Rush ($4.8k), RB Josh Jacobs ($7.0k), RB Rico Dowdle ($5.5k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($7.3k), WR Jayden Reed ($5.7k), WR Keenan Allen ($5.1k), TE Jonnu Smith ($4.3k), FLEX De’Von Achane ($7.7k), DST Chicago Bears ($2.3k)

FD Lineup: QB Caleb Williams ($7.2k), RB Josh Jacobs ($7.8k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.1k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.6k), WR Keenan Allen ($6.5k), WR Jaylen Waddle ($6.3k), TE Luke Schoonmaker ($5.0k), FLEX De’Von Achane ($9.0k), DST Chicago Bears ($3.5k)

FB Lineup: QB Caleb Williams ($5.9k), RB Jahmyr Gibbs ($7.4k), RB Rico Dowdle ($5.5k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($7.2k), WR Keenan Allen ($4.6k), WR/TE Tyreek Hill ($7.3k), TE Jonnu Smith ($4.2k), FLEX De’Von Achane ($7.5k), SFLEX Cooper Rush ($5.4k)

Considering their tricky matchups, I don’t love the price tag on Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, and Jared Goff. Still, they each offer some variance from my preferred pair of Caleb Williams and Cooper Rush. To use one of the more expensive options, you must go cheaper elsewhere (likely RB1 or WR2). Tommy DeVito (assuming his arm is fine) is cheaper than everyone else, consider a lineup featuring him alongside two of Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Theo Johnson (back).

At RB1, you are choosing between Josh Jacobs and Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs gets a huge bump if David Montgomery (shoulder) ends up missing this game because of his shoulder. For RB2, it comes down to either Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Rico Dowdle. I prefer Dowdle. D’Andre Swift is on my bench this week. I’m going with De’Von Achane as my FLEX. His price and late-game status give you the ability to sub in anyone if the early game goes afoul. Based on recent usage, Roschon Johnson and Jaylen Wright are the only safe punts.

If you don’t use CeeDee Lamb at WR1, replace him with either Malik Nabers or Tyreek Hill. I’d prefer to fade Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) in an abysmal matchup. Jameson Williams, DJ Moore, Jayden Reed, and Jaylen Waddle are my WR2 choices. I’m leaning toward Reed with Romeo Doubs (concussion) likely out. At WR3, you can swap in Rome Odunze, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Christian Watson, or Brandin Cooks (knee). If Cooks doesn’t play, Jalen Tolbert also becomes a WR3 threat. Punt options to consider are Dontayvion Wicks, Tim Patrick, and Kalif Raymond.

Jonnu Smith has a great matchup and a solid price. I may fade him to save money on FD. If I do, it will be for Tucker Kraft or Luke Schoonmaker. You could also opt for Sam LaPorta. His value will be astronomical if St. Brown misses this game. Theo Johnson is a potential punt, but one that isn’t necessary. Avoid Cole Kmet at all costs.