Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 6

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 6 DFS fantasy football

We knew it was coming. I hope you have done your preemptive planning. Week 6 is the onset of the bye weeks. Vegas, Tennessee, Houston, and Detroit all get a week to recover before setting course for the rest of the season. This leaves us with only 20 teams on the main slate. A thinner player pool makes it that much easier to put together the perfect lineup. It also makes it more important to smash on all of the sleepers. Hopefully, we can help you with that.

DFS: The Primetime Slate

Sunday Night

DALLAS @ PHILADELPHIA

Many thought Dak Prescott would return in Week 5. We were wrong. Now it appears that he won’t play this week either. Cooper Rush (QB4) is poised to get one more start. Against the Philly pass defense, I wouldn’t recommend either of them.

Jalen Hurts (QB2) continues to do damage through the air and on the ground. That said, this is the toughest test for Hurts this season. Dallas has an elite defense that should hold him in check. Still, I expect he will be over-owned. I’m not saying fade him completely, but I feel better using Justin Herbert. You can bump up Hurts slightly if Micah Parsons is limited by the hamstring injury he suffered last Sunday.

Tony Pollard (RB5) has looked the part of the better back between himself and Ezekiel Elliott (RB4) this season. Still, Dallas continues to give Zeke nearly a 2-to-1 advantage in touches. Either could be used as an RB2 here. Just be wary of the fact that no RB has had any real success against this defense since Week 1.

Philly finally decided to keep it simple using just Miles Sanders (RB2) as the primary RB and not playing musical chairs at the position. Dallas has some fast linebackers, so limit your expectations here. Kenneth Gainwell (RB8) is starting to look more like just a handcuff. You can give him Showdown work but nothing more.

CeeDee Lamb (WR3) struggled for the first few weeks with no assistance in the passing game. Now, he has Michael Gallup (WR8) back and Noah Brown (WR10) has evolved into a worthy third option. Lamb deserves no better than WR2 consideration here against this tough defense. Gallup could also be a WR3 option, but I would only play one of those two. Brown is a sneaky punt play here since third receivers have a much easier track to success against this secondary.

Philly has two viable fantasy WRs each week. This week, A.J. Brown (WR2) will have to battle with Trevon Diggs. He still deserves WR1 consideration, but I’d feel stronger about using DeVonta Smith (WR5) at WR2 and pairing him with Mike Williams at WR1. Quez Watkins (WR13) is a decent Showdown option, but he isn’t used enough to be trusted here.

Dalton Schultz (knee – TE3) left Week 5 due to a flareup of his prior knee injury. It is looking less likely that he plays this week. If he were to suit up, he would be an above-average play as teams operate underneath against this pass defense. You could even consider stacking both TEs in this game. Dallas’ backup TEs are Jake Ferguson (TE7) and Peyton Hendershot (TE9). Ferguson could be a punt play if Schultz is out. All Hendershot has going for himself is the coolest name in the league. Personally, I’d rather take a shot of lukewarm Jagermeister mixed with stale peach schnapps than take a shot on him.

Dallas Goedert (TE1) is the only truly safe TE on this slate. Save yourself a lot of headaches by just putting him in your lineup and building around him.

Monday Night

DENVER @ LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

This will be a divining test for Russell Wilson (QB3). He has the easiest defensive matchup on the slate. He also has looked absolutely washed for the last few weeks. With most users on Herbert and Hurts, he makes a decent pivot play at a much cheaper cost. I’ll give him another try here.

Despite the absence of his WR1a for most of the year, Justin Herbert (QB1) has been solid but not spectacular all season. Denver has impressive pass-defense stats. They also have faced four crappy QBs and Derek Carr. Herbert will be their first true test. I won’t put him on a huge ceiling game, but he should be safe for 280-2.

Melvin Gordon (RB3) did not lose a fumble last week. This should keep him penciled in as the RB1 for Denver for at least one more game. His numbers weren’t anywhere near as efficient as those of Mike Boone (RB6). Each can be considered as RB2 this week, because Los Angeles is rotten against RBs. The issue here is that Latavius Murray (RB7) may make his debut this week. If he does, downgrade the value of all three to flex level at best.

Austin Ekeler (RB1) is the RB1 this week. He will have 100 percent ownership and deservedly so. Don’t overthink this. Joshua Kelley (RB8) has notched out a niche as a change-of-pace back for the Chargers. He is a must-start in Showdown and a decent flex play if you make a Chargers’ Voltron stack.

Courtland Sutton (WR4) and Jerry Jeudy (WR6) each deserve WR2 consideration. Los Angeles has allowed multiple fantasy-viable WRs each of the last three weeks. Sutton has the safer floor of the two. KJ Hamler (WR12) should have caught a TD pass last week. Maybe Russell Wilson will actually look his way this time. Consider him a punt-WR3.

Keenan Allen (hamstring – WR6) has been M.I.A. since Week 1. If he returns this week, he could finish as one of the top WRs on the slate. I just think he’s going to miss this game, too. Odds are that Mike Williams (WR1) will lock horns with Patrick Surtain, which will limit his value. I still consider him the safest WR on the board, and he will get a bump if Allen is in there to open up some coverage. If Allen doesn’t play, consider Josh Palmer (WR9) as a WR3. DeAndre Carter (WR11) should be left to Showdown contests.

Greg Dulcich (hamstring – TE4) may finally return this week. There was a fair amount of preseason hype around the third-round rookie. Consider playing him as a third-leg in a Russell Wilson stack if he suits up. If Dulcich remains out, Albert Okwuegbunam (TE6) and Eric Saubert (TE7) are punt options, at best, and frankly, I’d ignore them both.

I’m amazed at what Gerald Everett (TE2) has accomplished this season. He had his first true dud last week. That said, on a weak slate, he deserves consideration. You could also take a flyer on Donald Parham (TE5). He has been a red-zone threat in the past and now appears to be fully healthy once again. He is TD-dependent, but his price makes him a decent option.

The Main Slate: recommended DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($8.2k), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($6k), RB Breece Hall ($5.8k), WR Gabe Davis ($6.5k), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ($5.2k), WR Alec Pierce ($4.3k), TE Zach Ertz ($4.9k), FLEX Kenneth Walker ($5.4k), DST Minnesota Vikings ($3.4k)

FD Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($9.2k), RB Eno Benjamin ($6.3k), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($7.5k), WR Gabe Davis ($6.9k), WR Allen Lazard ($6.2k), WR Richie James ($5.3k), TE Travis Kelce ($8.3k), FLEX Kenneth Walker ($6.5k), DST Carolina Panthers ($3.7k)

FB Lineup: QB Josh Allen ($7.6k), RB Breece Hall ($5.5k), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($5.4k), WR Gabe Davis ($5.9k), WR Adam Thielen ($5.4k), WR Alec Pierce ($3.8k), TE Travis Kelce ($6.7k), FLEX Kenneth Walker ($5.2k), FLEX Eno Benjamin ($4.2k)

Quarterbacks DraftKings FanDuel
Josh Allen $8,200 $9,200
Lamar Jackson $8,100 $8,800
Patrick Mahomes $8,000 $8,600
Kyler Murray $7,300 $8,300
Joe Burrow $6,700 $8,000
Tom Brady $6,300 $7,500
Matthew Stafford $6,200 $7,200
Aaron Rodgers $6,100 $7,500
Kirk Cousins $6,000 $7,600
Geno Smith $5,700 $7,400
Trevor Lawrence $5,600 $7,100
Jimmy Garoppolo $5,500 $7,100
Jacoby Brissett $5,400 $6,600
Jameis Winston $5,400 $7,000
Marcus Mariota $5,300 $6,800
Matt Ryan $5,300 $6,900
Zach Wilson $5,300 $6,700
Andy Dalton $5,200 $6,400
Daniel Jones $5,200 $6,800
Kenny Pickett $5,200 $6,500
Mac Jones $5,200 $6,600
Bailey Zappe $5,100 $6,300
Taysom Hill $5,100 N/A
Skylar Thompson $5,000 $6,300
P.J. Walker $4,900 $6,300

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes should be the top-two QBs in ownership and rightfully so. Their matchup could be record-setting. If you do pivot off of them, consider Tom Brady or Kirk Cousins. The only names that stand out as possible punts are Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Jones, Zach Wilson, and Matt Ryan.

Fantasy Four-pack

Josh Allen, Bills @ KC
($8,200 DK, $9,200 FD)
Allen is the more expensive of the pair in this game. Still, both will account for three-plus touchdowns. I give a slight advantage to Allen, because he is more adept with his legs.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. BUF
($8,000 DK, $8,600 FD)
Mahomes gets the home-field advantage in this game, but it won’t matter as both sides will push to rewrite the record books here. Anything less than 350-3 would be disappointing.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ NYG ($8,100 DK, $8,800 FD) The absence of Rashod Bateman (foot) affected Jackson more than we could’ve predicted last week. The best hope here is that Bateman is back and/or Jackson goes crazy on the ground (certainly possible). It’s not as if the Giants are going to scare anyone.

Tom Brady, Buccaneers @ PIT
($6,300 DK, $7,500 FD)
Pittsburgh is not the elite defense it used to be. This will be a huge test for them as the Bucs are deep at WR now that everyone is healthy. Stack Brady with two of Mike Evans, Cameron Brate (concussion), and Chris Godwin if you want to avoid the mass ownership of Allen and Mahomes.

DFS Sleepers

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers @ ATL
($5,500 DK, $7,100 FD)
  Only three teams have allowed more passing yards than Atlanta. Meanwhile, Garoppolo’s stats have been very blase since taking over for Trey Lance, but last week he finally started to target George Kittle again. This will be a stack to attack as Atlanta is inept against opposing TEs. 

Daniel Jones, Giants vs. BAL
($5,200 DK, $6,800 FD)
Jones has posted OK stats this year considering that he has ZERO legitimate WRs. The passing TDs have been absent, but Jones is making up for it by rushing for the third-most yards among all QBs. Meanwhile, Baltimore has allowed a QB rushing touchdown in three straight games (on top of their allowing the most passing yards per game).

Running backs DraftKings FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey $8,300 $8,700
Nick Chubb $8,200 $9,500
Jonathan Taylor $8,000 $8,000
Saquon Barkley $7,700 $8,800
Aaron Jones
$7,600 $7,300
Dalvin Cook $7,500 $8,300
Leonard Fournette $7,400 $8,500
Joe Mixon $6,900 $7,800
Alvin Kamara $6,700 $8,100
Clyde Edwards-Helaire $6,300 $7,000
Jeff Wilson $6,200 $7,200
James Conner $6,100 $6,900
James Robinson $6,100 $6,700
Najee Harris $6,000 $6,200
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,000 $7,500
Alexander Mattison $5,900 $5,300
Devin Singletary $5,900 $5,700
Breece Hall $5,800 $7,100
Kareem Hunt $5,700 $6,000
Raheem Mostert $5,700 $6,500
AJ Dillon $5,600 $5,900
J.K. Dobbins $5,500 $6,800
Nyheim Hines $5,500 $5,500
Kenneth Walker $5,400 $6,500
Cam Akers $5,300 $6,100
Deon Jackson $5,200 $5,600
Rachaad White $5,200 $5,200
Darrell Henderson $5,100 $5,700
Tyler Allgeier $5,100 $5,800
Mark Ingram $5,000 $5,100
Michael Carter $5,000 $5,900
Travis Etienne $5,000 $6,400
Caleb Huntley $4,900 $5,500
Isiah Pacheco $4,900 $5,700
Chase Edmonds $4,800 $5,300
Phillip Lindsay $4,700 $5,400
Eno Benjamin $4,600 $6,300
Matt Breida $4,600 $5,600
James Cook $4,500 $5,000
Tevin Coleman $4,500 $5,700
Zack Moss $4,300 $4,900
Justice Hill $4,100 $5,500
Damien Williams $4,000 $5,500
Darrel Williams $4,000 $5,600
Kyle Juszczyk $4,000 $4,600

Running Back

Weekly strategy – Questions loom over the highest-priced options. Christian McCaffrey is finally getting the expected touches, but now there is a coaching change and a QB change. Will Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Saquon Barkley (shoulder) be 100 percent in decent matchups? Will Alvin Kamara (Taysom Hill-itis) ever score another TD? Any of these four could be your RB1 or a straight-up fade. The only high-priced guy that has zero qualms for me is Dalvin CookJeff Wilson and J.K. Dobbins could have volume-based pivot appeal. I also do not hate Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Devin Singletary as exposure to the huge matchup between them. All that said, I will be loading up on Rhamondre Stevenson, Breece Hall, and Kenneth Walker. This may be my threesome on all sites. Keep an eye on James Conner (ribs). If he is out as expected, then Eno Benjamin and Darrel Williams could be bargain-basement plays in a good matchup.

Fantasy Four-pack

Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. BAL
($7,700 DK, $8,800 FD)
Baltimore is allowing the second-most RB receptions and the fourth-most RB receiving yards. Meanwhile, Barkley is sixth and seventh, respectively, in those two categories. Barkley also ranks first overall in total yards by a running back. If his shoulder remains sound, expect 150 total yards and at least one score this week.

Christian McCaffrey, Panthers @ LAR
($8,300 DK, $8,700 FD)
McCaffrey will be facing a paper tiger of a run defense this week. Unfortunately, he will be doing so with a new head coach and an unproven QB. Working in his favor is that the Panthers have finally started targeting him in the passing game. If the new coach, Steve Wilks, wants a chance to win his first game, he will continue that strategy.

Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ CLE ($6,000 DK, $7,500 FDWith Damien Harris (hamstring) out for the foreseeable future, Stevenson will be the lead dog for New England. Last week, Stevenson went off for 175 total yards. Expect more of the same as Cleveland has allowed a total of 503 combo yards and five total RB touchdowns IN JUST THE LAST TWO WEEKS! 

Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ MIA
($7,500 DK, $8,300 FD)
Miami just allowed the Jets’ RBs to combine for 230 total yards and three touchdowns (in addition, to two other rushing TDs vultured by Zach Wilson and Braxton Berrios). They have also allowed at least one RB score every week except one. 120-1 is Cook’s floor here.

DFS Sleepers

Kenneth Walker, Seahawks vs. ARI
($5,400 DK, $6,500 FD) Rashaad Penny (leg)
is done for the year. This will expedite Kenneth Walker’s ascension to RB1 in Seattle. Last week, Walker ripped off a huge TD run against a strong New Orleans run defense. Arizona is middle of the pack against the run (including allowing one total RB score per week). Given a full volume of work, Walker should score and approach 100 total yards. 

Breece Hall, Jets @ GB ($5,800 DK, $7,100 FD) OK, FD has finally caught on to Hall. Would someone like to tell DK? Only two RBs have more targets than Hall, and only Austin Ekeler has more receptions. Plus, Hall has now scored in back-to-back games and should’ve scored multiple times last week.

Wide receivers DraftKings FanDuel
Cooper Kupp $9,700 $9,400
Justin Jefferson $8,900 $9,200
Stefon Diggs $8,400 $8,900
Ja’Marr Chase $7,700 $8,100
Deebo Samuel $7,600 $7,600
Tyreek Hill $7,500 $8,000
Marquise Brown $7,200 $8,200
Mike Evans $7,000 $7,700
Michael Pittman $6,900 $6,700
DK Metcalf $6,800 $7,400
Gabe Davis $6,500 $6,900
Tee Higgins $6,300 $7,200
Jaylen Waddle $6,200 $7,300
Chris Godwin $6,100 $6,800
Allen Lazard $6,000 $6,200
Adam Thielen $5,900 $5,900
Amari Cooper $5,900 $7,100
Christian Kirk $5,800 $7,000
Diontae Johnson $5,700 $6,300
Michael Thomas $5,600 $7,000
Tyler Lockett $5,600 $7,500
Chris Olave $5,500 $6,700
Brandon Aiyuk $5,400 $5,800
Drake London $5,400 $6,100
Jakobi Meyers $5,300 $6,600
JuJu Smith-Schuster $5,200 $6,400
Rashod Bateman $5,200 $6,500
DJ Moore $5,100 $5,700
Julio Jones $5,100 $5,500
Tyler Boyd $5,100 $6,000
Garrett Wilson $5,000 $5,700
Isaiah McKenzie $5,000 $6,000
Allen Robinson $4,900 $5,400
Elijah Moore $4,900 $5,200
Corey Davis $4,800 $5,800
Romeo Doubs $4,800 $5,500
Devin Duvernay $4,700 $6,200
George Pickens $4,600 $5,800
Marvin Jones $4,600 $5,500
Chase Claypool $4,500 $5,500
Kadarius Toney $4,500 $4,800
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $4,500 $5,800
DeVante Parker $4,400 $5,500
Randall Cobb $4,400 $5,700
Russell Gage $4,400 $5,700
Alec Pierce $4,300 $5,900
Jarvis Landry $4,300 $5,500
K.J. Osborn $4,300 $5,300
Richie James $4,200 $5,300
Rondale Moore $4,200 $5,600
Zay Jones $4,200 $5,600
A.J. Green $4,100 $5,300
Ben Skowronek $4,100 $5,500
Robbie Anderson $4,100 $5,300
Mecole Hardman $4,000 $5,600
Olamide Zaccheaus $4,000 $5,300
Donovan Peoples-Jones $3,900 $5,500
Marquez Callaway $3,900 $5,600
Darius Slayton $3,800 $5,600
Nelson Agholor $3,800 $5,400
Scotty Miller $3,800 $4,900
Khalil Shakir $3,700 $5,400
Tre’Quan Smith $3,700 $5,300
Jauan Jennings $3,600 $5,100
Wan’Dale Robinson $3,600 $4,900
Breshad Perriman $3,500 $4,900
Christian Watson $3,500 $5,000
Skyy Moore $3,500 $5,000
Cedrick Wilson $3,400 $5,000
David Sills $3,400 $5,100
Parris Campbell $3,400 $5,100
Demarcus Robinson $3,200 $5,400
Jamal Agnew $3,200 $5,100
David Bell $3,100 $4,900
Kendrick Bourne $3,100 $5,000
Mike Thomas $3,000 $4,600
Tutu Atwell $3,000 $4,900
Tyquan Thornton $3,000 $4,800

Wide Receiver

Weekly strategy – I don’t hate any of the top WR options. That said, Cooper Kupp’s price is borderline troubling going up against Jaycee Horn (ribs), assuming he plays. Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel are the safest WR1 choices. Cheaper pivots would include Gabe Davis, Marquise Brown, and Chris Godwin. WR2 will be much easier to outfit. Adam ThielenTyler LockettChris Olave (concussion), Amari Cooper, Christian Kirk, Allen Lazard, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all deserve consideration. The depth WRs for Buffalo and Kansas City should be considered for WR3. If you want to look outside of that game, consider Randall CobbAlec PierceDevin Duvernay, and whoever suits up for the Giants.

Fantasy Four-pack

Stefon Diggs, Bills @ KC
($8,400 DK, $8,900 FD)
With several weapons to target in this high-scoring game, why not just secure the most proven WR among them? Build your lineup around Diggs, Josh Allen, and Travis Kelce, and then fill out from there.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ MIA
($8,900 DK, $9,200 FD)
Jefferson has had three monster games already this year. Now, he faces a Miami defense that will be without Byron Jones and possibly Xavien Howard, too. The price is a little high but so is his ceiling.

Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. CAR
($9,700 DK, $9,400 FD)
Only one WR1 has performed well against Carolina this season. Still, this is Cooper Kupp, and he scores in the mid-20s in his worst games. Just know that this will be one of those 20- to 25-point floors if CB Jaycee Horn (ribs) plays.

Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ ATL
($7,600 DK, $7,600 FD)
Pairing Samuel with Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle makes a sneaky value stack. Atlanta was crushed by WR1s the first two weeks and then proceeded to struggle in two of their next three games against the position. Samuel salvaged his poor game last week with a TD, Of course, that was against Carolina, who I mentioned above have limited most WR1s.

DFS Sleepers

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs vs. BUF
($5,200 DK, $6,400 FD)
Everyone and their mother will be rostering Travis Kelce this week. So, why not pivot to Smith-Schuster and gain cheaper exposure to the game? This also applies to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

Alec Pierce, Colts vs. JAX
($4,300 DK, $5,900 FD)
Pierce has watched all of his statistical categories rise each of the last three weeks. Non-WR1s have fared well in three of the five contests against Jacksonville this season. Pierce should approach 7-75-1 here.

Tight ends DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $7,800 $8,300
Mark Andrews $7,000 $7,800
Taysom Hill N/A $7,500
George Kittle $5,100 $5,700
Zach Ertz $4,900 $6,000
Tyler Higbee $4,600 $6,200
Kyle Pitts $4,200 $5,500
David Njoku $4,000 $5,900
Pat Freiermuth $3,800 $5,300
Robert Tonyan $3,600 $4,900
Evan Engram $3,500 $5,200
Dawson Knox $3,400 $5,100
Tyler Conklin $3,400 $4,900
Cameron Brate $3,300 $4,800
Hayden Hurst $3,300 $4,900
Daniel Bellinger $3,200 $4,700
Irv Smith $3,200 $4,900
Hunter Henry $3,100 $4,700
Mike Gesicki $3,100 $4,800
Will Dissly $3,100 $5,000
Adam Trautman $3,000 $4,700
Mo Alie-Cox $3,000 $4,800
Noah Fant $3,000 $4,900
Cade Otten $2,900 $5,000
Isaiah Likely $2,800 $4,600
Juwan Johnson $2,800 $4,600
Quintin Morris $2,800 $4,500
Harrison Bryant $2,700 $4,500
Jonnu Smith $2,600 $4,400
Zach Gentry $2,600 $4,600
Colby Parkinson $2,500 $4,400
Parker Hesse $2,500 $4,400

Tight End

Weekly strategy – Just pay up and play Travis Kelce. It may feel like chasing points, but no other player can break a slate as quickly as he can. Think of him as your WR2 and pay down at that position. George Kittle would be a very sneaky pivot. He is much cheaper and the matchup is juicy. Zach Ertz and David Njoku are the other two higher-priced options with decent matchups. One of them could be used in a double-TE lineup. Hayden Hurst and Daniel Bellinger are cheap punt plays.

Fantasy Four-pack

Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. BUF
($7,800 DK, $8,300 FD
Kelce broke the primetime slate last week. Don’t expect four TDs here, but he will score at least once. He should also have more receptions and yardage, think 7-100.

George Kittle, 49ers @ ATL
($5,100 DK, $5,700 FD
Atlanta has allowed an average of 82 combo yards per game to opposing TEs. Now, they have to face Kittle, whom Jimmy Garoppolo finally remembered existed. This will be his best week of the season.

Mark Andrews, Ravens @ NYG
($7,000 DK, $7,800 FD
The Giants have actually posted decent numbers against the TE position. Of course, they have also faced more stiffs than a mortician. With Rashod Bateman likely out again this week, Andrews should post a solid floor game of 7-70-1.

Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ SEA
($4,900 DK, $6,000 FD
Seattle has allowed at least one TE score in three of five games. They have also allowed the most total yards to the position. With DeAndre Hopkins out one more week, Ertz has one more big game in him.

DFS Sleepers

Hayden Hurst, Bengals @ NO
($3,300 DK, $4,900 FD
With Tee Higgins (ankle) on the wrong end of questionable, I expect Hurst to be highly involved in the passing game once again. He has scored in two straight, and this week will be number three.

Daniel Bellinger, Giants vs. BAL
($3,200 DK, $4,700 FD
With so many injuries in their passing game, Bellinger has carved out a small niche for himself. Baltimore has struggled against the pass all year and has allowed three different TEs to score. Try a punt stack with Bellinger, Daniel Jones, and Saquon Barkley.

DFS Fantasy Football: Favorite Pro Plays – Week 6

WinDailySports’ CEO Jason Mezrahi checks in with his top Week 6 DFS fantasy football for FanDuel and DraftKings

Top-ranked daily fantasy sports pro Jason Mezrahi, founder and CEO of WinDailySports.com, breaks down his favorite DFS plays at various salary ranges for Week 6 of the NFL season. We are back for another year of DFS domination and we have some new tools to take advantage of from my team over at WinDailySports.com.
 
Our projection model, lineup optimizer, and data tools have been revamped and back tested to start the season off right. So what I will do in this article is list some of our highest projected players based off raw points and our highest point-per-dollar plays based on DraftKings.com pricing. Special Huddle Member Discount: If you would like to give our membership at Win Daily a try, take advantage of a FREE 2-week promotion where you will gain an all access gold pass to our DFS package. Use promo code “thehuddle” at checkout for 2 weeks FREE for both our DFS Gold Package. Sign up now.
 
 
These are some of the players Jason will be locking in his lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel for this weekend’s slate.

Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

$8,300 DRAFTKINGS
$9,000 FANDUEL

Who would have thought that we would be heading into Week 6 with the Chiefs in last place in the division sitting at 2-3? If there ever was an early-season, must-win game, this is it for the Chiefs. Mahomes hasn’t been the issue as he has averaged 28.8 DraftKings points per game through five weeks. The six interceptions are a bit worrisome, but the production is still there week in, week out. The matchup is great versus Washington, somehow they went from an elite defense in 2020 to one of the worst to start the season in 2021. They are currently allowing 293 passing yards per game, and Washington ranks 20th against opposing quarterbacks. Vegas has this over set to 55.5 with the Chiefs team total set at 31. This is a pass-first offense that will be putting up points with Mahomes leading the crew. Stack up this game from both sides as we not only have one of the best offenses, but two of the worst defenses facing off in Week 6. 

Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

$7,300 DRAFTKINGS
$8,000 FANDUEL

Is Herbert the best quarterback in the league right now? Do the Chargers have the best offensive weapons as a whole? These are the questions I’m starting to ask myself when watching Herbert and the Chargers. Herbert is averaging 27.2 DraftKings points per game, and there is simply nothing he can’t do on the field. He gets a juicy matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens, who are currently allowing 296.4 passing yards per game and 389.6 total yards. The Ravens won’t be able to stop Herbert and his elite counterparts. The combination of his skill set with those of Austin Ekeler, Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, and Jared Cook by his side makes me think we can pencil in another 300-yard performance in Week 6. 

Running Backs

Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

$6,600 DRAFTKINGS
$7,500 FANDUEL

Game script is going to be heavily weighted in Taylor’s favor in Week 6. The Colts are favored by 10 (I do like the Houston Texans to cover), which should lead to a heavy dose of Taylor in this one. Taylor has only broken 100 yards once this season with only two rushing touchdowns, but this should be a game to pad the stats. The Texans are allowing 134.8 rushing yards and 391.8 total yards per game, so the Colts should be able to put up points and present Taylor with some red-zone opportunities. Taylor may end up popular, but I like the price and floor he provides in Week 6. 

Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team

$6,500 DRAFTKINGS
$6,700 FANDUEL

The game between Kansas City and Washington has a game stack written all over it. We have two bad defenses lining up in a game that currently has a total of 55 points. The price is right on Gibson, and we want shares of the Washington offense in Week 6. Most of my lineup builds will have one to two players from both teams and Gibson lines up as one of the best landing spots. The Chiefs currently rank 29th against opposing running backs and are allowing 141 rushing yards per game. The hope is for Gibson to not only be involved in the run game but also the passing game. With the Chiefs most likely carrying the lead in the second half, if Gibson is getting targets we could see a ceiling game from him where he goes for 25-plus points. As you will read below, I also like Terry McLaurin. I will go with one or the other in a lot of my builds and will rarely lock both.

Wide receivers

Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs

$8,500 DRAFTKINGS
$8,700 FANDUEL

The role of Tyreek has been somewhat boom or bust due to his price tag. Where if you had him in Week 1 or 4 you almost guaranteed to cash and the other weeks you had an uphill climb. When the targets are there, Hill, who has a minor quad injury, knows what to do with them. He has had a 40- and 50-point game already this year through five games, and the hope is another monster coming in Week 6. The Washington Football Team ranks 31st against opposing wide receivers and 27th in total yards allowed. We are talking about one of the worst defenses in the league matching up versus one of the best offenses. This has the recipe for the Chiefs and Hill to go off in Week 6, and I don’t want to miss out. I think every team you make should have shares of this game in some capacity. This is a must-win spot, and I will be finding ways to get my Hill exposure in Week 6. 

Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team

$7,100 DRAFTKINGS
$7,400 FANDUEL

McLaurin is almost the identical play as Hill. He has had two monster and three sluggish games, but this one lines up to be a big one. Kansas City is almost as bad as the Washington defense. They rank 24th against wide receivers, allowing 296 passing yards and 437 total yards per game. If QB Taylor Heinicke can lead this offense while not turning over the ball, Washington should stay in this game long enough for most of the plays in this game to pay off. Vegas has the Chiefs winning by a touchdown in this one, which should force Washington to air it out for four quarters playing catch up. If you want to fade McLaurin, I also like Keenan Allen and DJ Moore in the same price range. 

Tight ends

Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

$5,200 DRAFTKINGS
$6,300 FANDUEL

We haven’t spoken much about the Ravens and Chargers matchup, but I can easily see this game outperforming the Chiefs game. These two offenses are elite and will trade punches for four quarters. Andrews is coming off a monster Week 5 in a comeback win versus the Indianapolis Colts. Andrews had 11 receptions on 13 targets combining for 147 yards receiving and two touchdowns. While I don’t expect that output this week, I do like the price tag and floor he provides in what should be another high-scoring contest against the Chargers at home. We have a total of 51.5 with Baltimore favored by three, so this game should be high scoring and close through four quarters. If Andrews can match what David Njoku just did to this Charger defense, I’m sure we will be happy with his seven-reception, 149-yard, one-touchdown performance.

Ricky Seals-Jones, Washington Football Team

$3,000 DRAFTKINGS
$5,000 FANDUEL

With Logan Thomas out and a juicy matchup versus the Chiefs, Seals-Jones should pay off his minimum-priced salary on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Ricky played 82 out of the 83 snaps and that kind of time on the field will lead to production. Please look above on how bad the Chiefs defense has been. We are talking about one of the worst in the league right now in a game that currently has a total of 55 points. The Chiefs should take an early lead here, which will have Washington playing from behind and forcing them to air it out to keep pace. RSJ is a tournament-only play, which could pay off nicely in Week 6.

Good luck in Week 6, and if you ever have any questions, please hit me up on Twitter!

Jason Mezrahi has been a professional, top-ranked Daily Fantasy Player on FanDuel and DraftKings for more than eight years. He has won FanDuel’s $155,555 King of the Diamond competition and placed second in DraftKings’ Fantasy Basketball World Championship, earning him $300,000. He owns and operates WinDailySports.com, which supports the DFS and Sports Betting community with resources such as tools, projection models, expert chat, in-depth written analysis and podcasts, plus much more.

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Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 6

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 6 DFS fantasy football

In case the Britons thought we were being cruel last week by giving them Atlanta and the New York Jets, we double down on insulting their love of American football this week by giving them the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins.

We also have our first byes of the season as the New Orleans Saints, Jets, Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers all take a week to reassess their flailing lots in life. Plus, we will be without six other teams that play the Thursday, Sunday, and Monday night games.

All together that takes 12 teams out of the player pool for the main slate. That is more than one-third of the NFL player pool. This should get interesting. Pair that with all of the fantasy-relevant injuries from last week and we have the makings of a three-ring DFS circus. So without further ado, let’s pull back the curtain.

DFS: The Primetime Slate

When they scheduled this game for primetime back this spring I am sure that the schedule makers were pumped to see Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger lock horns. Well, fast-forward six weeks and Wilson is out with injury and Geno Smith will have to lead the Seattle Seahawks into battle. Pittsburgh’s defense has been a shell of what was predicted coming into the season, but I still cannot get behind Smith as more than QB4 on the docket.

In addition to being without Wilson, we get to witness something resembling what was Ben Roethlisberger attempt to relive his glory days. Unfortunately for Ben, he will be without one of his top receivers, and he has to play behind a shoddy offensive line. Seattle’s secondary woes should mask some of the Pittsburgh offensive issues, but you still have to feel like 275-3 is Ben’s absolute ceiling. Still, on this slate that might be second best at the position.

Chris Carson missed last week with a neck injury. This is not optimal for a running back. It has been reported that Carson will have a shot to play this week. I’m not holding my breath. Especially with this being a late start. Even if he does play, one bad hit and he will end up sidelined again. I’d almost rather watch Seattle put him on IR and let him fully heal before reintroducing him to full contact. If Carson plays, he is no better than RB3 on the slate, and I’m going nowhere near him. Alex Collins filled in last week and looked very good. If Carson is out, Collins is the clear RB3 on the slate based on volume alone and should be your FLEX. If Carson does play, Collins could see FLEX value if you believe that Carson will be knocked out midgame. DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer split a third of the touches last week. This isn’t a great matchup. So, neither deserves consideration, regardless of what happens with Carson.

Najee Harris has dominated the backfield touches for Pittsburgh. He has handled a mind-boggling 88 percent of the RB opportunities for the Steelers. Seattle has been bloodied by opposing rushing backs. They stand no chance here. I’ll pencil Harris in for 140 total yards and at least one TD as RB2 on the slate.

Seattle has two possible WR1 candidates every week. The hard part is deciding which weeks Tyler Lockett will have any value. Pittsburgh has been equally burnt by both big-bodied WRs and speed receivers this year. So, a lot falls on whether Smith can deliver the deep bombs needed to support Lockett’s value. I’m not holding my breath on that one. For me, Lockett will be an overpriced trap here. I do like DK Metcalf here. He has five touchdowns in five games and Smith kept him involved last week. That said, this is a deep WR pool this week, so weigh your options (especially if you intend to roster both Najee Harris and Derrick Henry at RB). If Wilson was the QB, I would use Freddie Swain as a possible WR3. With Geno at the helm, I don’t even think I’d use him in Showdown.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is out for the season following shoulder surgery. This should make the roster decisions easier for Pittsburgh WR owners. With three alphas to consider, choosing the right ones was hard. One less option improves the outlook week-to-week for Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. What is disappointing is that Johnson received his lowest target output of the season last week. That should change here as Seattle has been nothing short of atrocious against the pass. Both should be targeted double-digit times, and I like each to post about 8-80-1. Claypool has the higher TD upside as he is the larger-bodied option built for red zone action, but both will score. Ray-Ray McCloud was on the field for more than half of the Pittsburgh snaps last week, but he did very little with that playing time. I’m maybe using him in Showdown but only if James Washington is still out. If Washington returns from his groin injury, McCloud is bench chaff and Washington can be considered as a WR3/FLEX option.

Will Dissly did nothing with his opportunity to lead the Seattle TE room. I would still consider him in Showdown, because his price will be infinitesimal, but just know that Pittsburgh is very good against TE. Plus, Gerald Everett is expected back from the COVID list to reassume the lead role. It is a shaky slate for the position, which gives Everett a thin hold on TE2. I just don’t like the matchup for upside.

Meanwhile, Pat Freiermuth and Eric Ebron are back to splitting targets for Pittsburgh. Their matchup is better than on the other side of the ball, but I don’t trust either enough to use them here.

Pittsburgh’s defense has sucked this year, but against the backup QB, they deserve the DST1 rating this week. I also don’t mind using Seattle here despite their defensive struggles, since Big Ben is looking like a turnover machine.

Monday night Buffalo travels south to Tennessee. The Titans have struggled with every QB they have faced except Carson Wentz. Topping things off, they have even given up a pair of QB rushing TDs this year. Josh Allen has done that several times over his career, and he will get another this week. Of course, Allen will also throw for 300-3 making him the obvious QB1 here on a weak QB slate.

I like Ryan Tannehill more in reality than fantasy this year. He has thrown for one or zero TDs in four of the five games so far. In his defense, he has been short-handed at WR. Buffalo is stingy against the pass. So, even if Tannehill gets all of his weapons back, I can’t trust him as more than QB3 here.

Zack Moss continues to dominate the backfield usage by Buffalo over Devin Singletary. Tennessee was gouged by James Robinson last week, but they haven’t been atrocious against the run, since every team just throws the ball at will against them. Moss is clearly the better receiver of the two, and he is the goal line option as well. I’d use Moss as my FLEX if Carson suits up for Seattle. Singletary can probably stay planted on your bench.

Derrick Henry is the only reason why Najee Harris isn’t the RB1 here. Henry has averaged 172 combo yards per game over the last four weeks. Henry’s receptions have started to dwindle once again, but it doesn’t matter as no one can contain him for 60 minutes. Jeremy McNichols (ankle) could be a sneaky FLEX play if Tennessee falls behind huge early and has to abandon the run, or if the Titans remain short-handed at WR.

Stefon Diggs owners have to be getting frustrated with his lack of TDs this year. After last week’s dud, they may trade him to you for pennies on the dollar. Diggs is not one to remain silent about a lack of usage. So, I am expecting him to get his wheels squeaking at some point this week. Coming off a poor outing, his ownership might be down in DFS as well. This means he is the perfect WR1 choice this week. If you want access to this offense for less money, both Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley can be used. Sanders has had four TDs over the last three games. This recency bias should drive his ownership up. Meanwhile, Beasley has been quiet the last two weeks. I will gladly use him here at WR3 as he is overdue. Gabriel Davis finally caught a pass last week. This alone is newsworthy. I’ll still leave him for Showdown lineups.

A.J. Brown returned last week from a hamstring injury and did a whole lot of nothing. This should be fairly familiar to his owners since he has not done anything this year. It won’t be any easier this week against Tre’Davious White. If Julio Jones misses this game, Brown will see some volume, but it won’t be quality. At this point, I don’t trust Brown as more than a WR3 and his price won’t represent that. Speaking of Julio, his presence could help Brown, or he could show up as a decoy. That said, his chances of playing are still no better than 50-50. Coming off of his own hamstring injury, it may be better for Tennessee to hold him out again. Both Chester Rogers and Josh Reynolds faded into oblivion last week falling behind even the returning Marcus Johnson. You can leave both Rogers and Reynolds out of your lineups. Johnson, on the other hand, has field-stretching ability that plays well as a fill-in for Jones. If Julio misses this game, I could see using him as a punt WR3/FLEX.

So, this is what it has degraded to … Dawson Knox is the TE1 on this slate. He is averaging under four catches per game but has five TDs over the last four contests. The rest of the position looks weak here, so just use him.

Anthony Firkser is a decent TE, but the matchup alone isn’t strong enough to make him start-worthy. It really sucks that MyCole Pruitt vultured him last week, but even if Firkser got that score last week, I still wouldn’t feel great playing him. He gets a courtesy TE3 rank here, which could bump to a TE2 (albeit one with a low ceiling) if Jones doesn’t play.

Buffalo is the best real defense on this slate. With the obvious exception of Henry, Tennessee is weak enough offensively to use them here. Tennessee, on the other hand, should be nowhere near any DFS lineup.

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The Main Slate: My recommended DFS lineups

At DK: $8.3k for Patrick Mahomes. $7.9k for Austin Ekeler. $6.6k for Jonathan Taylor. $3.1k for John Ross. $4.2k for Mecole Hardman. $4.2k for Amon-Ra St. Brown. $7K for Travis Kelce. $4.7k for Brandon Bolden at FLEX. $3.5k for the Indianapolis Colts defense.

At FD: $9k for Mahomes. $8.4k for Ekeler. $7.5k for Taylor. $7.9k for Cooper Kupp. $5.4k for Ross. $5.2k for St. Brown. $5.5k for Tyler Higbee. $5.2k for Darrel Williams at FLEX. $5k for the Los Angeles Rams defense.

At Fanball (SuperFlex – includes Sun Night): Mahomes, Joe Burrow at SF, Ekeler, Taylor, Najee Harris at FLEX, Ja’Marr Chase, St. Brown, Hardman, and Ricky Seals-Jones.

DraftKings FanDuel
Patrick Mahomes $8,300 $9,000
Kyler Murray $7,900 $8,400
Lamar Jackson $7,400 $8,200
Justin Herbert $7,300 $8,000
Aaron Rodgers $7,200 $7,700
Dak Prescott $7,100 $8,100
Matthew Stafford $6,700 $7,900
Joe Burrow $6,300 $7,400
Kirk Cousins $6,200 $7,100
Sam Darnold $6,100 $7,500
Baker Mayfield $5,900 $6,800
Taylor Heinicke $5,800 $7,300
Teddy Bridgewater $5,700 $6,600
Derek Carr $5,600 $7,000
Daniel Jones $5,500 $7,200
Carson Wentz $5,400 $6,700
Brandon Allen $5,300 $6,400
Davis Mills $5,200 $6,700
Mac Jones $5,200 $6,500
Jared Goff $5,100 $6,900
Justin Fields $5,100 $6,400
Mike Glennon $5,000 $6,400

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Patrick Mahomes is due for a huge game, and he gets the perfect creampuff to unload against. I expect to use him in many lineups. There are three higher-priced pivots that I like in Aaron RodgersMatthew StaffordJoe Burrow. Taylor Heinicke and Carson Wentz are both safe discount options with capped ceilings. I also have three upside punt options in Mac Jones, Jared Goff, and Davis Mills.

Fantasy Four-pack

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ WAS
($8,300 DK, $9,000 FD)
Washington has given up four passing TDs in three straight games. Now they have to face a Chiefs offense that is desperate for a victory and without their primary running back. What this means is Mahomes will throw the ball at least 60 times this game. We could see 500-5 here.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers @ CHI
($7,200 DK, $7,700 FD)

Rodgers should have an easy time going against a Chicago defense that played better in Week 5 but that has played mediocre the rest of the year. Last year, Rodgers threw for eight touchdowns against this defense. That was over two games, but you get the picture. Rodgers has a huge simpatico thing going with Davante Adams right now. Get them both into your lineup if you can.

Kyler Murray, Cardinals @ CLE
($7,900 DK, $8,400 FD

The two premium QBs to face Cleveland this season (Mahomes and Justin Herbert) both decimated this defense. Murray should make it a hat trick. After scoring nine times over the first two weeks, Murray has accounted for only four scores over the last three. Still, Cleveland has allowed three different QBs to score a rushing TD. This is something that Kyler has an obvious familiarity with. If he can rush one in on top of a pair of passing scores then he will lock up a top-three fantasy line this week.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. LAC
($7,400 DK, $8,200 FD)
I need to give props to Jackson for his amazing comeback performance on MNF. It took him a while to get going, but in the second half he opened up a can of whoop-a$$ on the Indianapolis Colts. The Los Angeles Chargers are easier to run than pass against, but Jackson does both effectively. Plus, he will likely get back Rashod Bateman this week, and he might be an even better stack option than Marquise Brown or Mark Andrews.

DFS Sleepers

Carson Wentz, Colts vs. HOU
($5,400 DK, $6,700 FD)
Houston has allowed 11 total TDs to the QB position despite facing four middling passers (and Allen). Carson Wentz is on par with the other also-rans the Houston Texans have crumbled against, so a 250-2 line seems like a safe floor. Plus, we need to pay close attention to the potential return of T.Y. Hilton this week. If you look up the Texans’ Wikipedia page, it lists Hilton as their father. Even if Hilton is only 50 percent but dressing this week, I will have a stack built around him. If Hilton doesn’t play, Michael Pittman can stand in as a stepfather.

Jared Goff, Lions vs. CIN
($5,100 DK, $6,900 FD)
Cincinnati has fared well against the two rookie QBs they have faced this year. Of course, all three grizzled veterans they have faced have thrown for over 300 yards against this defense. Goff will have to deal with a short-handed passing game with Quintez Cephus out for the year and Tyrell Williams still out with a concussion. He does have some other young talent to work with in Kalif Raymond and Amon-Ra St. Brown, not to mention T.J. Hockenson and the running backs. Cincy has really struggled with pass-catching RBs this year, so consider that when you make your discount stacks.

DraftKings FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey $8,800 $10,000
Austin Ekeler $7,900 $8,400
Dalvin Cook $7,700 $8,800
Aaron Jones $7,300 $8,000
Nick Chubb $7,200 $8,100
Ezekiel Elliott $7,100 $8,300
Saquan Barkley $6,800 $6,500
Jonathan Taylor $6,600 $7,500
Antonio Gibson $6,500 $6,700
Joe Mixon $6,400 $7,000
D’Andre Swift $6,300 $7,100
Alexander Mattison $6,200 $7,700
Kareem Hunt $6,200 $7,400
Darrell Henderson $6,000 $7,300
Chuba Hubbard $5,900 $6,900
Josh Jacobs $5,900 $6,800
Damien Williams $5,800 $6,500
Latavius Murray $5,700 $5,800
Chase Edmonds $5,600 $5,900
Tony Pollard $5,600 $6,000
James Conner $5,500 $6,100
Devontae Booker $5,400 $5,900
Damien Harris $5,200 $6,200
Melvin Gordon $5,100 $6,000
Javonte Williams $5,000 $5,600
AJ Dillon $4,900 $5,400
Darrel Williams $4,900 $5,200
Jamaal Williams $4,900 $5,700
Samaje Perine $4,900 $5,700
Ty’Son Williams $4,900 $5,800
J.D. McKissic $4,800 $5,200
Nyheim Hines $4,800 $5,100
Brandon Bolden $4,700 $5,200
David Johnson $4,600 $5,200
Khalil Herbert $4,600 $5,500
Le’Veon Bell $4,500 $5,000
Rhamondre Stevenson $4,500 $5,100
Jerick McKinnon $4,400 $4,600
Kenyan Drake $4,300 $5,300
Sony Michel $4,300 $5,400
Mark Ingram $4,200 $5,300
Marlon Mack $4,000 $5,000

Running Back

Weekly strategy – Austin Ekeler is at a reduced price for a top RB, and he has a very nice matchup. I will have him in most of my lineups. I will likely pair him with one of Jonathan Taylor, Antonio Gibson, or D’Andre Swift. I’m not sure I am ready to spend up for Dalvin Cook or Christian McCaffrey against each other and possibly on snap counts, if they even play. If I need to save a little money, I could use Darrell Henderson or Damien Williams (if he can clear COVID protocols). Damien Harris could also be a nice play if he can play through his rib injury. Also, keep an eye on Kareem Hunt with Nick Chubb is forced to miss this game. You can take a flier on Darrel Williams or Devontae Booker as injury replacements who will get volume. Unfortunately, they both have tough matchups. If I choose to spend down here, Brandon Bolden, Sony Michel, and Khalil Herbert (especially if Williams misses this game with COVID) are my favorite choices. Samaje Perine could also be valuable if he recovers from his COVID diagnosis.

Fantasy Four-pack

Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ BAL
($7,900 DK, $8,400 FD)
Ekeler’s price is weirdly discounted despite his scoring six TDs over the last three weeks. Baltimore is not the run-stopping force that you might remember from a few years back. They have especially struggled with pass-catching backs. Ekeler will get about 50 yards on the ground and maybe a score, but I can see him blowing away value by finishing with 8-75-1 through the air.

Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. HOU
($6,600 DK, $7,500 FD
Taylor is also badly underpriced, especially since he is facing the rotten Texans. His usage has been a tad sporadic as Indy has attempted to rotate in Nyheim Hines and Marlon Mack. Still, Taylor has made a statement scoring three times in the last two weeks while reestablishing himself as the alpha.

Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. ARI
($6,200 DK, $7,400 FD)

Arizona has struggled this year against top-tier RBs. I would have preferred Nick Chubb this week prior to him being ruled out. With the bulk of the touches going to Hunt, he should be a dual-threat monster.

D’Andre Swift, Lions vs. CIN
($6,300 DK, $7,100 FD)
As mentioned above, the Bengals are horrible against pass-catching backs. Swift has split carries with Jamaal Williams this year, but D’Andre has stepped up of late as the primary pass-catcher out of the backfield. Swift should see even more opportunities this week as Detroit will likely be playing from behind and are without their top two WRs.

DFS Sleepers

Devontae Booker, Giants vs. LAR
($5,400 DK, $5,900 FD)
Despite having a ferocious defense, the Rams have actually been so-so against opposing RBs. Based on volume alone, Booker should see 20-25 touches this week. Especially with New York being short-handed in their passing game. Devontae hasn’t been a huge pass catcher in the past, but he did haul in three of four targets last week, including an airborne TD. I see no way that Booker doesn’t finish with at least 80 total yards and a single score.

Brandon Bolden, Patriots vs. DAL
($4,700 DK, $5,200 FD)
Opposing RBs are averaging seven catches per game against Dallas. That is Bolden’s primary role on this offense. Damien Harris is dealing with injured ribs, but it sounds like he will play. The Patriots will also use Rhamondre Stevenson in the run game, but Bill Belichick already has him on a short leash. If Harris reinjures his ribs or cannot go, Bolden could easily get carries on top of the receiving work, making him even more valuable.

DraftKings FanDuel
Davante Adams $9,000 $8,500
Tyreek Hill $8,500 $8,700
Mike Williams $8,100 $8,000
Justin Jefferson $8,000 $7,900
Cooper Kupp $7,900 $8,200
DeAndre Hopkins $7,800 $7,700
DJ Moore $7,300 $7,600
Terry McLaurin $7,100 $7,400
Ja’Marr Chase $6,700 $7,800
CeeDee Lamb $6,500 $7,000
Keenan Allen $6,400 $7,100
Courtland Sutton $6,200 $6,600
Robert Woods $6,100 $6,900
Amari Cooper $6,000 $6,800
Marquise Brown $5,900 $7,000
Adam Thielen $5,800 $7,200
Brandin Cooks $5,800 $6,500
Kadarius Toney $5,600 $6,000
Jakobi Meyers $5,500 $5,800
Michael Pittman $5,500 $5,800
Tyler Boyd $5,400 $6,300
Allen Robinson $5,300 $5,900
Tee Higgins $5,300 $6,400
Henry Ruggs $5,200 $5,500
Odell Beckham $5,100 $6,000
Tim Patrick $5,100 $6,100
Christian Kirk $5,000 $5,900
Kalif Raymond $5,000 $5,100
Sterling Shepard $5,000 $6,200
A.J. Green $4,900 $5,400
Hunter Renfrow $4,900 $5,700
Robby Anderson $4,800 $5,500
Rondale Moore $4,600 $5,700
Rashard Higgins $4,400 $5,300
Zach Pascal $4,400 $5,300
Darnell Mooney $4,300 $5,600
Sammy Watkins $4,300 $5,500
Amon-Ra St. Brown $4,200 $5,200
Mecole Hardman $4,200 $5,500
T.Y. Hilton $4,100 $5,000
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $4,000 $5,000
Michael Gallup $4,000 $5,000
Nelson Agholor $4,000 $5,400
Cedrick Wilson $3,900 $5,200
Randall Cobb $3,900 $5,300
Darius Slayton $3,800 $5,500
Kendrick Bourne $3,800 $5,200
DeSean Jackson $3,700 $5,400
Bryan Edwards $3,600 $5,400
Allen Lazard $3,500 $5,100
Donovan Peoples-Jones $3,500 $5,100
K.J. Osborn $3,500 $5,000
Terrace Marshall $3,500 $4,900
Devin Duvernay $3,400 $5,000
Josh Gordon $3,400 $5,500
Parris Campbell $3,400 $4,900
Van Jefferson $3,400 $5,400
Chris Conley $3,300 $5,200
Demarcus Robinson $3,300 $5,000
Byron Pringle $3,200 $5,200
Chris Moore $3,100 $5,300
John Ross $3,100 $5,400
C.J. Board $3,000 $4,800
Collin Johnson $3,000 $4,900
James Proche $3,000 $5,000
Rashod Bateman $3,000 $5,000

Wide Receiver

Weekly strategy – I don’t know if I can afford to spend up at WR this week. I would certainly like to since both Tyreek Hill (If he gets past his quad issue) and Davante Adams are primed to blow up. I will probably force myself to fit one of them under the cap at WR1. If I choose to go cheaper, D.J. Moore, Ja’Marr Chase, and Terry McLaurin all look juicy. One of those five will probably be my WR1. There are three WRs that I love in the WR2 range: Brandin Cooks, Jakobi Meyers, and Michael Pittman all have great matchups. Of course, if T.Y. Hilton plays he is a must-start at such a discount price. Hilton could be your WR3, but I also really like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Rashod Bateman, and Mecole Hardman (if Tyreek is out), along with the WRs other than Sterling Shepard that start for the Giants.

Fantasy Four-pack

Davante Adams, Packers @ CHI
($9,000 DK, $8,500 FD)
Adams destroyed Cincinnati last week (just as we predicted). This week won’t be as easy, but he has scored at least once in seven of his last 10 games against Chicago. It helps you land a few scores when you are getting 45 targets over the last three weeks. He won’t finish with 200-plus yards again, but I could realistically see 10-125-1 here.

Tyreek Hill, Chiefs @ WAS
($7,700 DK, $8,000 FD)
Hill exited Sunday’s game with a slightly dinged-up knee that later was deemed a quad injury. Early reports are that this is a nothing burger. If he plays he is in the WR1 conversation. Meanwhile, Washington has allowed the second-most yards to opposing WRs among teams on this slate. Plus, no team has allowed more total receptions to the position among teams on this slate. Tyreek and Patrick Mahomes make a great stack, but don’t forget about Mecole Hardman, too. Every team to face Washington this year has had multiple fantasy-relevant WR performances.

Cooper Kupp, Rams @ NYG
($7,900 DK, $8,200 FD)
Coming off of a game where Matthew Stafford went out of his way to use Robert Woods instead of Kupp, people may be shy to use Cooper. Give me that lower ownership percentage all day! Kupp is still an elite WR going against a subpar secondary that has one legit CB, who very well may line up opposite Woods. Plus, it wasn’t as if he was ignored last week. He still had double-digit targets for the fifth straight game.

DJ Moore, Panthers vs. MIN
($7,300 DK, $7,600 FD)
Moore just finished his roughest game of the season against a very tough Philly secondary and was taken for a Slay ride. This week he gets an easier-to-exploit Minnesota Vikings’ secondary that still feels it necessary to start Bashaud “Burned” Breeland. Plus, Minnesota won’t be able to key on Moore if Christian McCaffrey returns. Don’t be surprised if Moore scores a pair this week.

DFS Sleepers

Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. DAL
($5,500 DK, $5,800 FD)
The Patriots stack is going to be one of my most used this week. Mac Jones and Meyers are both cheap enough to help you fit one of the stud WRs plus two very good RBs. Dallas has been abused by every WR1 they have faced this year, including a smashing by Kadarius Toney last week. If the “scary” duo of Mike Glennon and Toney can clobber this defense, I have solid faith in Jones and Jakobi.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. CIN
($4,200 DK, $5,200 FD)
St. Brown is my favorite cheap WR3 play this week. Assuming that T.Y Hilton does not play against Houston, I doubt there is a way for me to fade Amon-Ra here. St. Brown has eight targets each of the last two weeks and now Detroit will be without both Tyrell Williams and Quintez Cephus. I also like Kalif Raymond here, but St. Brown is cheaper and he has been more consistent in his usage. I may even build some stacks with him, Jared Goff, and D’Andre Swift.

DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $7,000 $8,500
Darren Waller $6,600 $7,000
Mark Andrews $5,200 $6,300
T.J. Hockenson $5,000 $6,400
Dalton Schultz $4,900 $6,500
Noah Fant $4,800 $5,800
Tyler Higbee $4,500 $5,500
Hunter Henry $3,900 $5,600
Robert Tonyan $3,800 $5,200
David Njoku $3,700 $5,100
Evan Engram $3,400 $5,000
Jared Cook $3,200 $5,400
Tyler Conklin $3,200 $5,100
C.J. Uzomah $3,100 $5,300
Mo Alie-Cox $3,100 $5,000
Jonnu Smith $3,000 $4,800
Ricky Seals-Jones $3,000 $5,000
Donald Parham $2,900 $4,900
Jack Doyle $2,900 $4,500
Austin Hooper $2,800 $4,700
Cole Kmet $2,800 $4,700
Tommy Tremble $2,600 $4,800

Tight End

Weekly strategy – Both Travis Kelce and Darren Waller seem slightly underpriced on DK, but I cannot really afford either of them this week based on my roster build. Mark Andrews is even cheaper, but he may be over-owned after last week’s heroics. I believe that Tyler Higbee is the best/safest per-dollar option on the board. C.J. Uzomah and Mo Alie-Cox are more TD-dependent, but both feel like safe TD targets. My favorite play this week is Ricky Seals-Jones in the revenge game versus KC. He could be a great punt, as could Donald Parham, who has become a red-zone beast.

Fantasy Four-pack

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ WAS
($7,000 DK, $8,500 FD)
Kelce suffered a mild neck injury last week but all signs point to him playing here. The price on DK is so very inviting as Kelce’s weekly floor is 21 points. I prefer the QB-WR matchups in this game slightly more, but if you can afford Kelce, it is never a bad idea to play him. He could be a huge play if Tyreek Hill misses this game with a quad injury.

Darren Waller, Raiders @ DEN
($6,600 DK, $7,000 FD)
Speaking of underpriced stud tight ends, Waller also feels slighted here. His usage since Week 1 has been steady, but he hasn’t been the target hog that he has been in prior seasons. A new coaching regime in Vegas makes this game the most intriguing from a gameplan standpoint. With changes imminent, I presume that Derek Carr will seek out the targets he is most comfortable with. That is Waller. Denver’s numbers look elite against TEs, but Mark Andrews is the only legit option they have faced. Last year, Waller had a dud against Denver early on but finished the season with a steamrolling of them.

Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. LAC
($5,200 DK, $6,300 FD)
How does Andrews get only a $5.2k salary after that last game? Heck, even the $6.3k seems too low. I mean, it would be one thing if the Chargers were defensive dynamos against the position. They aren’t. In fact, only two teams have allowed more yardage to tight ends. I really will do what I can to fit him into my lineups. My only concern here is that at this price and with the recency bias of last week, his ownership percentage will be astronomical.

Tyler Higbee, Rams @ NYG ($4,400 DK, $5,500 FD)
A few years back we regularly picked on the Cardinals for their ineptitude at covering TEs. This year, that “honor” goes to the Giants. In Week 5, Dalton Schultz and the Cowboys were the first TE room to not score against this defense. Schultz still posted a strong 6-79 against them. Tyler Higbee has been quiet from a yardage standpoint recently, but he has still managed to snag two TDs over the last three weeks. He also has five or more targets in three of the five games.

DFS Sleepers

Mo Alie-Cox, Colts vs. HOU
($3,100 DK, $5,000 FD)
Alie-Cox has averaged only 3-46 over the past two weeks, but he did score twice in Week 4. Meanwhile, Houston has allowed the second-most receptions, the fourth-most yards, and the most TDs to the position. Jack Doyle could reestablish his role in the passing game and/or T.Y. Hilton could return and usurp all of the inside targets, but Big Mo just needs that one red-zone target to reach 3x on DK. In a good matchup, I’ll roll those dice.

Ricky Seals-Jones, Football Team vs. KC
($3,000 DK, $5,000 FD)
The Chiefs have allowed an average of 93 receiving yards to the TE position. The caveat to that is that they have faced a murderer’s row of TEs … oh wait, no they haven’t … they’ve just faced a bunch of middle-of-the-road guys. Interestingly enough, Seals-Jones has faced KC only once before. That was back in 2018 with the Cardinals. In that game, he set a career-high in targets and receptions. KC will be ahead in this game, so Washington will be forced to throw the ball a lot. They will also be without Logan Thomas, also likely down Curtis Samuel and Dyami Brown. In what is technically a revenge game, I like RSJ to have an above-average performance at a minimal salary.

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