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Primetime DFS Domination: Week 11

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 11 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 Justin Herbert ($5.5k), RB Joe Mixon ($8.0k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.0k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.8k), WR Tank Dell ($6.8k), WR  Quentin Johnston ($5.2k), TE Will Dissly ($3.3k), FLEX Dalton Schultz ($4.0k), DST Dallas Cowboys ($2.4k)

FD Lineup: QB Justin Herbert ($7.3k), RB Joe Mixon ($9.3k), RB Chase Brown ($6.8k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9.6k), WR Tank Dell ($7.2k), WR Quentin Johnston ($6.0k), TE Will Dissly ($5.0k), FLEX Gus Edwards ($5.0k), DST Dallas Cowboys ($3.5k)

The pricing essentially locks Justin Herbert in at QB. If you want to use Joe Burrow or C.J. Stroud, you will need to dramatically  pivot down at RB2 or WR3. I don’t particularly trust either Dallas QB, but if Cooper Rush starts, there is a path (albeit a thin one) to a Rush-CeeDee Lamb stack if you go cheaper at WR3.

Joe Mixon should be the RB1. You can opt for two of J.K. Dobbins, Chase Brown, and Rico Dowdle if you want to improve at QB or WR2. Otherwise, choose one of that threesome at RB2. You also can use Gus Edwards, the punt RB2 option, at flex.

Nico Collins (hamstring) and Lamb are the WR1 pivots. Frankly, I don’t love either of them over Ja’Marr Chase. If I were going to use either, I’d put them at WR2 and pinch pennies elsewhere. Tee Higgins is the other WR2 pivot if you want to go QB-plus-two with Burrow and Chase. You can use either Ladd McConkey or Joshua Palmer over Quinton Johnston at WR3. The punt WR options are Jalen Tolbert, Xavier Hutchinson, Andrei Iosivas, John Metchie, and Robert Woods. The Texans’ backups get a boost in their replacement value if Collins remains out.

I don’t see a path to fitting Jake Ferguson (illness) under the cap. That said, if he ends up out because of his illness, you could use Luke Schoonmaker as a punt option here or at flex. Mike Gesicki and Dalton Schultz are the clear TE pivots this week. Gesicki gets a major boost if Tee Higgins suffers a setback from his quad injury. Similarly, Tanner Hudson also would see a boost if Higgins were to be limited.

Primetime DFS Domination: Week 9

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 9 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 Flacco ($6.0k), RB Jonathan Taylor ($7.3k), RB Aaron Jones ($6.8k), WR Josh Downs ($6.0k), WR Jordan Addison ($5.2k), WR DeAndre Hopkins ($5.0k), TE Cade Otton ($4.5k), FLEX Travis Kelce ($6.3k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($2.6k)

FD Lineup: QB Joe Flacco ($7.0k), RB Jonathan Taylor ($8.2k), RB Aaron Jones ($7.5k), WR Justin Jefferson ($9.2k), WR Michael Pittman Jr. ($5.8k), WR DeAndre Hopkins ($5.6k), TE Cade Otton ($6.1k), FLEX Travis Kelce ($7.2k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($3.3k)

All four QBs are in play. If I were to fade one of them, it would be Baker Mayfield with a short-handed WR room and against the stingiest defense on the slate.

Kareem Hunt (quad) can fill in for either RB (or even for flex) assuming he plays. Still, his quad injury could flare up and knock him out at any point in the game. If Hunt is ruled out before the game starts, Clyde Edwards-Helaire would be a great value option. Running against Kansas City is difficult, but either Rachaad White or Bucky Irving (toe) also could fill the flex spot on DK for their pass-catching skills. Fade them on FD.

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Because of their higher prices, Justin Jefferson and Xavier Worthy will be hard to squeeze under the cap, unless you go cheap at RB or flex. Consider stacking either of them with their respective QBs if you pivot to Sam Darnold or Patrick Mahomes. On DK, Michael Pittman Jr. is interchangeable with Josh Downs price-wise. It would be beneficial for you to create duplicate lineups where you only switch between the two of them. On FD, Pittman is decidedly cheaper. The punt choices would include Justin Watson and the Buccaneers’ WRs room (I’d lean toward Jalen McMillan).

I doubt I will fade Cade Otton. His matchup is just too damn delicious. If you want to squeeze in Justin Jefferson at WR on DK, consider sneaking in Noah Gray at flex. He is not Travis Kelce, but he has seen an uptick in usage with the WR injuries in KC. This is T.J. Hockenson‘s first game back from his offseason surgery. I expect him to play on roughly 70% of the snaps, so he could also slide in at flex. Just temper your expectations for a ceiling game.

Week 8 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 8 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 Dak Prescott ($6.5k), RB Jordan Mason ($7.9k), RB Najee Harris ($6.3k), WR Wan’Dale Robinson ($5.9k), WR Jalen Tolbert ($5.3k), WR Ricky Pearsall ($4.4k), TE Jake Ferguson ($5.3k), FLEX George Kittle ($5.8k), DST New York Giants ($2.5k)

FD Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($7.6k), RB Jordan Mason ($8.9k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.0k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($9.1k), WR Wan’Dale Robinson ($6.6k), WR Ricky Pearsall ($5.2k), TE Jake Ferguson ($6.1k), FLEX Najee Harris ($7.0k), DST New York Giants ($3.2k)

Brock Purdy can be your pivot if he gets back Deebo Samuel (wrist, illness). Otherwise, Russell Wilson stacked with George Pickens is the alt play to Dak Prescott.

He should be at full ownership with Jordan Mason (shoulder) slated to play. If I am going to pivot, it would be swapping out Najee Harris with Rico Dowdle. I like Tyrone Tracy Jr. more than Devin Singletary as a contrarian FLEX play, but, either way, the matchup is brutal. Jaylen Warren doesn’t have the Tracy upside, but his cost savings could allow you to pivot up in salary at WR2.

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If Samuel (illness) plays, you can use him instead of CeeDee Lamb on FD. On DK, you also can swap in Deebo alongside Pat Freiermuth instead of Jalen Tolbert and George Kittle. George Pickens is the other WR1 pivot. If you go cheap at RB2, you could attempt to squeeze in Malik Nabers at WR2. He is an absolute stud, but this matchup is not optimal. Jauan Jennings (hip) has been announced as out. His absence opens up Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing as punt WR3s.

All four starting TEs are in play. George Kittle (foot) is the best choice, especially if the WR corps remains shorthanded. Jake Ferguson will be on most of my lineups in some form. Pat Freiermuth and Theo Johnson are more contrarian plays than anything else.

Week 7 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 7 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 ($6.8k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.0k), RB J.K. Dobbins ($6.3k), WR Mike Evans ($7.3k), WR Zay Flowers ($6.7k), WR Michael Wilson ($4.6k), TE Cade Otton ($3.6k), FLEX Sean Tucker ($4.0k), DST Arizona Cardinals ($2.5k)

FD Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($8.3k), RB Derrick Henry ($9.3k), RB J.K. Dobbins ($7.3k), WR Mike Evans ($8.0k), WR Ladd McConkey ($6.0k), WR Rashod Bateman ($5.6k), TE Cade Otton ($5.4k), FLEX Trey McBride ($5.8k), DST Los Angeles Chargers ($3.3k)

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I’d love to use Lamar Jackson, but his price is too high, and Baker Mayfield‘s matchup is just as juicy. Justin Herbert is the only other QB I would consider. If you use Jackson, look to stack with Zay Flowers, and Isaiah Likely, and run it back with Chris Godwin or Mike Evans. Just know that it is nearly impossible to afford Jackson and Derrick Henry together.

Speaking of Henry, I do not see a legit pivot from him, unless you go dirt cheap here and load up at WR. James Conner is the closest to a pivot, but I don’t love it. At RB2, consider one of the Buccaneers’ trio as a pivot from J.K. Dobbins. You can also consider one of the Steelers. If you don’t go double-TE, you must use Sean Tucker at FLEX.

Take your pick between Mike Evans (hamstring, questionable) and Chris Godwin at WR1. Zay Flowers and Davante Adams can sub in at WR1. That said, I love Flowers at WR2. Michael Wilson (ankle), Quentin Johnston (ankle), and Ladd McConkey (hip) are all fighting maladies, but each is in play as a pivot at WR2 or as a starter at WR3. If you don’t play Flowers, Rashod Bateman should be your WR3. Joshua Palmer or Greg Dortch could have value if the injured WRs in front of them end up out. Zay Jones, Nelson Agholor, and Sterling Shepard are potential punts.

The preference is to fit both Trey McBride and Cade Otton into the same lineup. Isaiah Likely is a semi-safe pivot from McBride. Instead of Otton, Tyler Conklin (hip) and Will Dissly (shoulder) could have value, assuming they play.

Week 6 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 6 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 ($6.9k), RB Breece Hall ($6.8k), RB Zack Moss ($5.9k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.4k), WR Wan’Dale Robinson ($6.1k), WR Darius Slayton ($4.6k), TE Dalton Kincaid ($5.1k), FLEX Tyler Conklin ($3.6k), DST New York Giants ($2.6k)

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FD Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($8.1k), RB Breece Hall ($8.0k), RB Zack Moss ($6.5k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9.5k), WR Wan’Dale Robinson ($6.3k), WR Allen Lazard ($5.8k), TE Dalton Kincaid ($6.1k), FLEX Tyrone Tracy Jr. ($5.8k), DST New York Giants ($3.1k)

If I fade Joe Burrow, Daniel Jones will be my pivot. That said, watch the weather for this game. The rain is expected to hold off until after the game, but it could get sloppy if it hits early. In that case, I would rather take the flier on Aaron Rodgers on MNF. I’m not paying up for Josh Allen (concussion???) against the Jets defense.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Ray Davis can be used as your flex if their respective lead backs miss the game because of their injuries. If James Cook (toe) gets the go-ahead, he could be an RB1 pivot. Likewise, if Devin Singletary (groin) plays, he is a great RB2 pivot. Chase Brown (quad) should play this weekend. If he goes, that will cut into Zack Moss‘ value, making the RB2 pivot considerably easier. There also is an argument for making two identical lineups, swapping out only Moss for Brown.

Ja’Marr Chase will approach 100% ownership. The obvious pivot is Tee Higgins. I prefer Chase considering the price difference. If you want a sneakier pivot, use Garrett Wilson. The coaching change could open up the offense. Khalil Shakir (ankle, questionable) seems shaky for Monday. The matchup isn’t great, either. Still, he could see enough volume to be a WR2 pivot. Keon Coleman, Mike Williams, Andrei Iosivas, and Mack Hollins (shoulder) all could step in at WR3 or FLEX if you need to save money.

Tyler Conklin (hip) is the only safe pivot at TE. You also can roll him out at flex in a double-TE lineup. Mike Gesicki and Erick All are splitting snaps, but either could be used at TE if you want to afford both Chase and Wilson at WR.

Week 5 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 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 Justin Fields ($5.8k), RB Alvin Kamara ($7.5k), RB Najee Harris ($5.9k), WR Xavier Worthy ($6.3k), WR George Pickens ($6.0k), WR Jalen Tolbert ($4.7k), TE Jake Ferguson ($4.8k), FLEX Travis Kelce ($5.8k), DST Kansas City Chiefs ($3.1k)

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FD Lineup: QB Justin Fields ($7.6k), RB Alvin Kamara ($8.6k), RB Najee Harris ($6.5k), WR Chris Olave ($6.9k), WR George Pickens ($6.0k), WR Xavier Worthy ($6.2k), TE Travis Kelce ($7.1k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($5.5k), DST Kansas City Chiefs ($4.6k)

Patrick Mahomes is the only safe pivot at QB. His price is considerably higher than Justin Fields, so be prepared to get cheaper at WR if you opt for this path.

Kareem Hunt (shoulder) escaped an injury designation and will play. Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs) also avoided an injury label and will play. If he suffers a pregame setback, use Hunt or Jamaal Williams and then spend up at WR and FLEX.

Any WR pivot should include some combination of CeeDee Lamb, Rashid Shaheed, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Tolbert, and Justin Watson.

I support using Pat Freiermuth as a TE pivot or FLEX play. In the TE wasteland, it is amazing that we have several solid plays at the position on this small slate. Double-TE needs to be on the table.

Week 4 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 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 Derrick Henry ($6.8k), RB Zach Charbonnet ($6.2k), WR DK Metcalf ($6.5k), WR Khalil Shakir ($5.6k), WR DeAndre Hopkins ($5.4k), TE Noah Fant ($3.4k), FLEX Dalton Kincaid ($5.2k), DST Tennessee Titans ($3.0k)

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FD Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($9.2k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.4k), RB David Montgomery ($7.4k), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($6.2k), WR Jameson Williams ($6.1k), WR Khalil Shakir ($6.0k), TE Dalton Kincaid ($6.1k), FLEX Zach Charbonnet ($7.0k), DST Miami Dolphins ($3.5k)

Jared Goff would be my preference as a pivot QB. I don’t mind Lamar Jackson, but the price is higher than I prefer if pivoting. If Tyler Huntley starts, he can be a nice punt option, and he boosts the value of his weapons.

If Kenneth Walker III (oblique) remains out, roll with Zach Charbonnet. Otherwise, flip to James Cook, and save money at TE or at WR. Use either Detroit Lions back as an alternative. Skip the backs in the Tennessee Titans at the Miami Dolphins game.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has a good matchup, but I cannot afford him unless I pivot from Allen to Goff or Geno Smith. Jameson Williams, Calvin Ridley, Zay Flowers, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba all deserve consideration at WR2. You can also consider Jaylen Waddle, but only if Huntley starts at QB. Curtis Samuel, Nelson Agholor, and Rashod Bateman are the only replacement options for WR3.

If Sam LaPorta (ankle) misses this game, Brock Wright should be a set-it-and-forget-it play. Josh Whyle, Jonnu Smith, Dawson Knox, and Noah Fant can each be used at TE or FLEX.

Week 3 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 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 ($6.3k), RB Bijan Robinson ($7.6k), RB James Cook ($6.8k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($7.5k), WR Gabe Davis ($4.2k), WR Darnell Mooney ($4.1k), TE Kyle Pitts ($5.0k), FLEX Zack Moss ($5.6k), DST Buffalo Bills ($2.9k)

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FD Lineup: QB Joe Burrow ($7.4k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.5k), RB James Cook ($7.6k), WR Ja’Marr Chase ($8.7k), WR Xavier Worthy ($6.0k), WR Gabe Davis ($5.9k), TE Kyle Pitts ($6.2k), FLEX Zack Moss ($6.3k), DST Cincinnati Bengals ($3.1k)

Kirk Cousins is my pivot QB of preference. Trevor Lawrence is the only quarterback you should completely fade.

At RB, Brian Robinson Jr. and the Chiefs’ duo are the pair I’d consider subbing in. I don’t hate Travis Etienne‘s matchup, but I don’t love the price. If Tank Bigsby (shoulder) is out, Etienne deserves more consideration.

I’m fading Christian Kirk and Drake London. Despite the positive matchup, I also do not want to play Tee Higgins (hamstring) in his first game back. Pivots include Brian Thomas Jr., Khalil Shakir, Xavier Worthy, Keon Coleman, and Andrei Iosivas.

I recommend skipping Travis Kelce and Dalton Kincaid at TE or flex until they perform like their elite talents. If he plays, consider subbing the pair of Mike Gesicki (calf) and Rashee Rice for Pitts and Moss. Evan Engram (hamstring) missed last week and is iffy once again. If he is out, Brenton Strange could be a cheap punt TE.

Week 2 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 2 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 C.J. Stroud ($7.3k), RB Saquon Barkley ($7.8k), RB Bijan Robinson (7.7k), WR Stefon Diggs (6.8k), WR Tank Dell (5.5k), WR Darnell Mooney (4.2k), TE Dallas Goedert ($4.5k), FLEX Ray-Ray McCloud ($3.1k), DST Houston Texans ($3.1k)

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FD Lineup: QB C.J. Stroud ($8.2k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.8k), RB D’Andre Swift ($6.4k), WR DJ Moore ($6.8k), WR Tank Dell ($6.1k), WR Darnell Mooney ($4.8k), TE Kyle Pitts ($6.3k), FLEX Saquon Barkley ($8.3k), DST Houston Texans ($4.1k)

I’m fading both A.J. Brown and Drake London against tough cornerbacks. DeVonta Smith has a better matchup. He can be a flex or WR2 replacement. Consider Joe Mixon instead of Bijan Robinson on either site. Also, consider using Brevin Jordan as a discount TE, if Dalton Schultz (ankle) is out as expected. If they play, Nico Collins (illness) and Keenan Allen (heel) are potential WR1/No. 2 replacements.

Week 1 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 1 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 ($6.4k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.6k), RB Jahmyr Gibbs ($6.4k), WR Garrett Wilson  ($6.9k), WR Jameson Williams ($4.4k), WR Demarcus Robinson ($3.9k), TE Tyler Conklin ($3.0k), FLEX Breece Hall ($7.5k), DST Detroit Lions ($2.8k)

FD Lineup: QB Jared Goff ($7.5k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($10.5k), RB David Montgomery ($7.0k), WR Garrett Wilson ($7.9k), WR Jameson Williams ($5.8k), WR Demarcus Robinson ($4.2k), TE Colby Parkinson ($4.7k), FLEX Breece Hall ($8.2k), DST Detroit Lions ($3.9k)

Depending on the site, you can also move Hall to RB2 and replace Montgomery/Gibbs with Sam LaPorta, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and Cooper Kupp.