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Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 7

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 7 DFS fantasy football.

Five of the eight teams playing outside the main slate have anemic offenses. This means the main slate will have a much larger pool of quality players. Enjoy it while you can. Bye-pocalypse is on the horizon in a few short weeks. Unfortunately, with a larger pool to choose from, hitting those sleepers is mandatory. So prepare yourself to enter multiple lineup combinations this week.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate. DraftKings doesn’t include them, so the pricing is listed as N/A.

DK Lineup: QB Andy Dalton ($5.2k), RB Kareem Hunt ($6.0k), RB Austin Ekeler ($5.9k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($8.3k), WR Terry McLaurin ($6.8k), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ($4.0k), TE George Kittle ($6.0k), FLEX Alexander Mattison ($5.5k), DST Tennessee Titans ($2.3k)

FD Lineup: QB Andy Dalton ($7.3k), RB Kyren Williams ($8.6k), RB Tony Pollard ($7.1k), WR Jayden Reed ($7.6k), WR Terry McLaurin ($7.2k), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ($6.1k), TE Dalton Schultz ($5.2K), FLEX Austin Ekeler ($6.6k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($4.3k)

FB Lineup: QB Jayden Daniels ($7.3k), RB Kyren Williams ($7.5k) RB Kareem Hunt ($5.2k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($7.5k), WR Terry McLaurin ($6.0k), WR/TE Tank Dell ($5.4k), TE George Kittle ($5.8k), FLEX Austin Ekeler ($4.7k), SUPERFLEX Andy Dalton ($5.4k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback	DraftKings	FanDuel
Jayden Daniels	$7,600	$9,100
Josh Allen	$7,500	$9,200
Jalen Hurts	$7,300	$8,500
C.J. Stroud	$7,100	$8,400
Patrick Mahomes	$7,000	$8,000
Jordan Love	$6,900	$8,700
Joe Burrow	$6,800	$8,200
Jared Goff	$6,500	$8,500
Baker Mayfield	$6,500	$7,900
Jared Goff	$6,500	$7,800
Brock Purdy	$6,400	$7,700
Kirk Cousins	$6,300	$7,200
Sam Darnold	$6,200	$7,500
Anthony Richardson	$6,000	$7,400
Joe Flacco	$6,000	$7,400
Geno Smith	$5,800	$7,600
Justin Fields	N/A	$7,300
Matthew Stafford	$5,600	$7,100
Daniel Jones	$5,400	$7,000
Andy Dalton	$5,200	$7,300
Aaron Rodgers	N/A	$6,900
Tyler Huntley	$5,100	$6,700
Deshaun Watson	$4,900	$6,800
Aidan O’Connell	$4,800	$6,500
Will Levis	$4,700	$6,600

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jayden Daniels is the only sure-thing high-priced QB this week. Jared Goff would be my pivot. Jalen Hurts, C.J. Stroud, and Jordan Love could also be in play. Sam Darnold and Geno Smith provide some cost savings, but Andy Dalton is the ultimate punt option here.

Fantasy four-pack

Jayden Daniels, Commanders vs. CAR ($7,600 DK, $9,100 FD) Carolina is allowing a league-worst 33.8 points per game. This includes allowing the second-most passing TDs and the most rushing TDs. Daniels will score both ways. Just know his ownership % will be high.

C.J. Stroud, Texans @ GB ($7,100 DK, $8,400 FD) A nice pivot from Daniels in what should be a shootout. The loss of Nico Collins (IR – hamstring) didn’t slow Stroud last week as he threw for three TDs against a much stingier defense than this one.

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ NYG ($7,300 DK, $8,500 FD) Hurts regained his weapons last week and immediately returned to fantasy relevance. The Giants have been mid against the pass, but they rank third-worst in rushing yards allowed to QBs.

Jared Goff, Lions @ MIN ($6,500 DK, $7,800 FD) Minnesota is allowing the league’s third-worst passing yards per game. They also have allowed six passing TDs over their last two outings. Meanwhile, Goff has seven passing TDs over his last three games.

Sleepers

Andy Dalton, Panthers @ WAS ($5,200 DK, $7,300 FD) Everyone will be on Jayden Daniels in this game, so opt for the opposition at a lower cost and with lower ownership. Washington has allowed the second-most passing scores and the second-highest opponent passer rating. Pair Dalton with Diontae Johnson (ankle) and/or Xavier Legette and run it back with Terry McLaurin.

Sam Darnold, Vikings vs. DET ($6,200 DK, $7,500 FD) Darnold may have higher ownership than Jared Goff in this contest, but Detroit has a pass-funnel defense as teams throw the ball the second-most 68.5% of the time against them. With multiple weapons for both teams, this could get high-scoring.

Running back	DraftKings	FanDuel
Saquon Barkley	$8,200	$9,000
Kyren Williams	$8,100	$8,600
Jordan Mason	$7,600	$8,800
Jonathan Taylor	$7,500	$8,300
Breece Hall	N/A	$7,600
Kenneth Walker III	$7,300	$7,500
Joe Mixon	$7,200	$8,400
Bijan Robinson	$7,100	$8,200
James Cook	$7,000	$7,900
Jahmyr Gibbs	$6,900	$7,800
Najee Harris	N/A	$7,000
De’Von Achane	$6,700	$6,900
David Montgomery	$6,600	$8,100
Braelon Allen	N/A	$6,000
Isaac Guerendo	$6,600	$6,000
Aaron Jones	$6,500	$7,200
Chuba Hubbard	$6,500	$7,400
Brian Robinson Jr.	$6,400	$8,000
Josh Jacobs	$6,400	$7,300
Tony Pollard	$6,300	$7,100
Devin Singletary	$6,200	$6,200
Tyrone Tracy Jr.	$6,200	$6,200
Raheem Mostert	$6,100	$6,300
Kareem Hunt	$6,000	$7,700
Nick Chubb	$6,000	$6,800
Austin Ekeler	$5,900	$6,600
Chase Brown	$5,900	$6,500
Zack Moss	$5,800	$6,700
Ty Johnson	$5,700	$5,700
Ty Chandler	$5,600	$6,400
Alexander Mattison	$5,500	$6,100
Trey Sermon	$5,500	$5,900
Jaylen Warren	N/A	$5,500
Dameon Pierce	$5,400	$5,100
D’Onta Foreman	$5,300	$5,400
Zach Charbonnet	$5,300	$5,300
Jaylen Wright	$5,200	$5,200
Ray Davis	$5,200	$5,400
Tyler Allgeier	$5,100	$5,800
Jonathon Brooks	$5,000	$5,000
Samaje Perine	$4,900	$5,200
Zamir White	$4,900	$5,600
Pierre Strong Jr.	$4,800	$4,800
Emanuel Wilson	$4,500	$5,400
Miles Sanders	$4,500	$5,300
Jeremy McNichols	$4,400	$5,500

Running back

Weekly strategy – Kyren Williams has the easiest matchup while Saquon Barkley gets the revenge game. One of them needs to be in your lineup. The only pivots with positive outlooks are Joe Mixon and David Montgomery. Chuba Hubbard and Tony Pollard are the best RB2 choices. The other playable option is whoever starts at RB for Washington. Alexander Mattison and Trey Sermon will have volume punt value as long as Zamir White (groin) and Jonathan Taylor (ankle) remain out.

Fantasy four-pack

Kyren Williams, Rams vs. LVR ($8,100 DK, $8,600 FD) Vegas allows an atrocious 5.2 YPC to opposing rushers. They also are allowing 26.6 PPR points per game to the position. Despite playing only five games, Williams amazingly is second in total TDs scored.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ NYG ($8,200 DK, $9,000 FD) Barkley gets the revenge game against an Giants defense that has struggled with pass-catching RBs. His price is high, but Philly will get him at least one score against his former team.

Joe Mixon, Texans @ GB ($7,200 DK, $8,400 FD) Despite playing only two-and-a-half games, Mixon has three total TDs and two 130-plus-yard games. The DK savings from the top two makes him a great pivot if you want to go big at WR.

David Montgomery, Lions @ MIN ($6,600 DK, $8,100 FD) The Vikings’ run defense is elite, but they also have jumped out to leads in most games, effectively forcing an opponent to throw the ball a league-high 72.9% of the time. This game will be much closer, and a shootout. Plus, Montgomery has scored in three of his last four meetings with Minnesota, and the Vikes will be without starting linebacker Blake Cashman.

Sleepers

Austin Ekeler, Commanders vs. CAR ($5,900 DK, $6,600 FD) Carolina is allowing the most total TDs to opposing RBs. This includes allowing nine scores over their last three games. Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) may return this week, but both would still make great plays here. If Robinson remains out, Ekeler could finish top-five in scoring.

Alexander Mattison, Raiders @ LAR ($5,500 DK, $6,100 FD) Mattison had already established a role as a goal-line vulture before Zamir White (groin) went down with an injury. Now, as the lead back, he gets to face a Rams defense that has allowed the fifth-most RB rushing TDs.

Wide Receiver	DraftKings	FanDuel
Justin Jefferson	$8,500	$9,400
Ja’Marr Chase	$8,400	$9,300
Amon-Ra St. Brown	$8,300	$8,800
A.J. Brown	$8,000	$8,900
Cooper Kupp	$7,900	$8,000
Stefon Diggs	$7,700	$8,600
Malik Nabers	$7,500	$8,300
Tyreek Hill	$7,300	$7,900
Jayden Reed	$7,200	$7,600
Garrett Wilson	N/A	$7,400
Davante Adams	N/A	$6,900
Deebo Samuel Sr.	$7,000	$8,200
DeVonta Smith	$6,900	$7,700
Drake London	$6,900	$7,500
DK Metcalf	$6,800	$8,100
Terry McLaurin	$6,800	$7,200
Diontae Johnson	$6,600	$7,100
Tank Dell	$6,500	$7,000
Tee Higgins	$6,400	$7,800
Xavier Worthy	$6,400	$7,300
Brandon Aiyuk	$6,300	$6,800
Michael Pittman Jr.	$6,200	$6,700
Wan’Dale Robinson	$6,100	$6,600
Jameson Williams	$6,000	$6,500
Khalil Shakir	$6,000	$6,200
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	$5,900	$6,100
Amari Cooper	$5,800	$6,100
Josh Downs	$5,700	$6,400
Darnell Mooney	$5,600	$6,300
Jordan Addison	$5,600	$6,300
George Pickens	N/A	$6,000
Calvin Ridley	$5,500	$5,700
Romeo Doubs	$5,500	$6,000
Jakobi Meyers	$5,400	$5,800
Keon Coleman	$5,400	$5,900
Jaylen Waddle	$5,300	$6,200
Tyler Lockett	$5,300	$5,800
Alec Pierce	$5,200	$5,700
Allen Lazard	N/A	$5,700
Dontayvion Wicks	$5,200	$5,600
Darius Slayton	$5,100	$6,000
Xavier Legette	$5,100	$5,900
DeAndre Hopkins	$5,000	$5,600
Tutu Atwell	$5,000	$5,800
Christian Watson	$4,900	$5,900
Jerry Jeudy	$4,800	$5,600
Mike Williams	N/A	$5,400
Jordan Whittington	$4,800	$5,300
Demarcus Robinson	$4,700	$5,500
Jauan Jennings	$4,600	$5,300
Jahan Dotson	$4,500	$5,100
Jalen Nailor	$4,500	$5,200
Ray-Ray McCloud III	$4,400	$5,500
Curtis Samuel	$4,300	$5,100
Tre Tucker	$4,200	$5,500
Van Jefferson	N/A	$4,800
Tyler Johnson	$4,100	$4,500
JuJu Smith-Schuster	$4,000	$6,100
Noah Brown	$4,000	$5,000
Dyami Brown	$3,900	$4,800
Tyler Boyd	$3,900	$4,900
Andrei Iosivas	$3,800	$5,500
Odell Beckham Jr.	$3,800	$4,700
Adonai Mitchell	$3,700	$4,900
Justin Watson	$3,700	$5,400
Jonathan Mingo	$3,600	$5,200
Luke McCaffrey	$3,500	$4,300
Tim Patrick	$3,500	$4,800
Xavier Hutchinson	$3,400	$5,300
Mack Hollins	$3,300	$5,200
Mecole Hardman	$3,300	$4,700
Robert Woods	$3,300	$5,100

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Fill up your platter with Lions, Vikings, Commanders, Panthers, and Packers. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the top player. Justin Jefferson would be the pivot. At WR2, use one of Terry McLaurin, Jayden Reed (ankle), or Diontae Johnson (ankle). Also, consider the secondary pieces on each of these rosters at WR3. This is the week to do a QB+2 or QB+3 lineup. WR3 punts to consider are Jordan Whittington (shoulder), Noah Brown, Tre Tucker, and JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring).

Fantasy four-pack

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ MIN ($8,300 DK, $8,800 FD) Opposing WR1s are averaging 7.4-100 against Minnesota. This includes allowing their last two opposing WR1s to average 10-120-1. Plus, St. Brown posted 19-252-2 against the Vikings last season. If you don’t use St. Brown, fit Jameson Williams into your lineup as a WR2.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. DET ($8,500 DK, $9,400 FD) Jefferson is pricier than Amon-Ra St. Brown, but both are in play in this shootout. Mike Evans is the only WR1 not to top 15 PPR points against this defense.

Jayden Reed, Packers vs. HOU ($7,200 DK, $7,600 FD) Reed (ankle) was limited last week by injury, but he still scored. Houston has allowed the third-most WR scores, including a pair to the laughable New England WR room last week. Watch the injury report here, but if Reed plays, he will score at least once.

A.J. Brown, Eagles @ NYG ($8,000 DK, $8,900 FD) Brown averages 23.3 PPR points per game. Meanwhile, the Giants remain middle of the pack against WRs, and half of the WR1s facing them have scored at least once this season.

Sleepers

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs @ SF ($4,000 DK, $6,100 FD) At this price, it won’t take much for JuJu to reach 3x value. With all the WR injuries to KC, Smith-Schuster went bonkers in Week 5. He could easily top 4x value here as long as the hamstring injury that popped up Thursday doesn’t limit him. If he remains limited on Sunday, consider Noah Brown as a replacement for DK and Romeo Doubs on FD.

Jordan Whittington, Rams vs. LVR ($4,800 DK, $5,300 FD) Whittington (shoulder) came out of nowhere to draw 18 targets in the last two games. If Cooper Kupp (ankle) remains out, Whittington should continue to see a healthy target share. Vegas’ pass defense numbers look solid, but they have faced a cream-puff schedule.

Tight End	DraftKings	FanDuel
Travis Kelce	$6,300	$7,100
George Kittle	$6,000	$7,500
Brock Bowers	$5,800	$7,000
Sam LaPorta	$5,300	$6,500
T.J. Hockenson	$5,200	$6,000
Dalton Kincaid	$5,000	$6,300
Dallas Goedert	$4,700	$6,100
Tucker Kraft	$4,600	$5,800
Kyle Pitts	$4,500	$5,900
Pat Freiermuth	N/A	$5,600
Dalton Schultz	$4,200	$5,200
David Njoku	$4,100	$5,300
Zach Ertz	$3,900	$5,100
Colby Parkinson	$3,800	$5,200
Noah Fant	$3,500	$5,100
Jonnu Smith	$3,400	$5,000
Grant Calcaterra	$3,200	$5,100
Tyler Conklin	N/A	$5,000
Chig Okonkwo	$3,100	$4,800
Mike Gesicki	$3,000	$5,000
Ja’Tavion Sanders	$2,900	$4,900
Josh Oliver	$2,900	$4,800
Johnny Mundt	$2,800	$4,700
Mo Alie-Cox	$2,800	$4,700
Theo Johnson	$2,800	$4,900

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Spend up for one of the top four options. Dalton Schultz and David Njoku are the top pivots. You also can take a chance on Kyle Pitts. Ja’Tavion Sanders and Theo Johnson are bottom-of-the-barrel punts.

Fantasy four-pack

George Kittle, 49ers vs. KC ($6,000 DK, $7,500 FD) Despite playing only five games, no team has allowed more receptions to the position. KC also has given up the second-most total yards to the position. Meanwhile, despite missing a game, Kittle ranks top-four in TE receptions, receiving yards, and targets. Plus, he leads the league in TE touchdowns.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ SF ($6,300 DK, $7,100 FD) This is a great opportunity to go double-TE in the same game. Over his last two starts, Kelce has hauled in 16 of his 19 targets for 159 yards.

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ LAR ($5,800 DK, $7,000 FD) Bowers leads all TEs in every category except TDs. Now, he faces a team that has allowed the second-most TE scores. Something has to give here. As the only reliable target for Aidan O’Connell, the targets will continue to be astronomical.

Sam LaPorta, Lions @ MIN ($5,300 DK, $6,500 FD) In three of their last four contests, Minnesota has allowed double-digit PPR points to the position. While his usage has been sporadic, LaPorta has topped 50 receiving yards in back-to-back games.

Sleepers

Dalton Schultz, Texans @ GB ($4,200 DK, $5,200 FD) In the first game without Nico Collins (IR – hamstring), Schultz finished second on the team with eight targets. Now, he gets to face a Green Bay defense that has allowed an average of 16.6 PPR points to the position over their last four games.

David Njoku, Browns vs. CIN ($4,100 DK, $5,300 FD) Someone has to catch the ball for Cleveland. Finally healthy, Njoku saw seven targets last week. That number could double here, especially after the trade of Amari Cooper this week.

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.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 6

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

With the byes and another London game, Week 6 brings another thinner slate. The smaller pool of players makes it easier to identify top sleepers, but with this comes higher ownership. This means you want to be even more risky in your build strategy. Fortunately, three games project as high scoring. That said, three games also project low scoring. Watch the Vegas lines, because 50% of the time, they are right every time.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate. DraftKings doesn’t include them, so the pricing is listed as N/A.

DK Lineup: QB Justin Fields ($5.8k), RB David Montgomery ($6.5k), RB Bijan Robinson ($6.6k), WR Jayden Reed ($7.0k), WR George Picken ($5.9k), WR Jalen Tolbert ($5.0k), TE Zach Ertz ($3.7k), FLEX J.K. Dobbins ($6.2k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($3.1k)

FD Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($8.0k), RB Derrick Henry ($9.1k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.5k), WR George Pickens ($6.2k), WR Zay Flowers ($7.2k), WR Jalen Tolbert ($6.1k), TE Zach Ertz ($5.0K), FLEX Tyrone Tracy Jr. ($5.8k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($4.0k)

FB Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($6.3k), RB Bijan Robinson ($6.4k) RB Derrick Henry ($7.8k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.0k), WR Chris Godwin ($5.8k), WR/TE Wan’Dale Robinson ($4.4k), TE Tucker Kraft ($4.4k), FLEX David Montgomery ($6.2k), SUPERFLEX Daniel Jones ($5.5k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback	DraftKings	FanDuel
Lamar Jackson	$7,800	$9,500
Jayden Daniels	$7,300	$8,700
Jalen Hurts	$7,200	$8,300
C.J. Stroud	$7,000	$8,200
Joe Burrow	N/A	$8,100
Kyler Murray	$6,800	$7,800
Dak Prescott	$6,700	$8,000
Jordan Love	$6,600	$8,500
Baker Mayfield	$6,500	$7,900
Jared Goff	$6,400	$7,700
Kirk Cousins	$6,200	$7,400
Anthony Richardson	$6,000	$7,300
Joe Flacco	$6,000	$7,200
Justin Fields	$5,800	$7,600
Justin Herbert	$5,500	$7,200
Daniel Jones	N/A	$6,800
Bo Nix	$5,400	$6,700
Russell Wilson	$5,300	$6,000
Andy Dalton	$5,200	$7,100
Deshaun Watson	$5,100	$6,600
Drake Maye	$5,000	$6,000
Aidan O’Connell	$4,900	$6,500
Will Levis	$4,800	$6,600
Spencer Rattler	$4,000	$6,000

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels face off and each makes a brilliant play. If you want a pivot, use Dak Prescott. I also like Kirk Cousins, but he may have expanded ownership after last week’s explosion. If you punt the position, consider Daniel Jones on FD and Justin Fields on DK.

Fantasy four-pack

Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. WAS ($7,800 DK, $9,500 FD) Washington has improved over the last two weeks. They still rank dead last in passing TDs allowed. Meanwhile, Jackson averages 73 rushing yards per game and has nine total TDs over his last three games.

Jayden Daniels, Commanders @ BAL ($7,300 DK, $8,700 FD) This game will be a shootout. Baltimore has allowed more passing yards than any other team. They have also given up the sixth-most passing TDs. That said, this game will be all about the Konami QBs facing off. Both should hit the 23-point mark.

Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. DET ($6,700 DK, $8,000 FD) Prescott just led a comeback against a fierce Pittsburgh defense. That performance catapulted Dak into second place in passing yards. In a shootout, expect both QBs to blow past the 300-yard threshold.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons @ CAR ($6,200, $7,400 FD) Cousins passed for more yards in each half of Sunday’s game than he had in any other full contest this season. That came against a 31st-ranked Tampa Bay pass defense. This week, he faces the 27th-ranked pass defense in Carolina. Don’t expect another 500-yard performance, but 350-3 is in play.

Sleepers

Justin Fields, Steelers @ LVR ($5,800 DK, $7,600 FD) DK has delayed upping Fields’ price. Take advantage of that against a team that has allowed seven total TDs in the last three weeks despite facing the unholy trinity of Andy Dalton, Deshaun Watson, and Bo Nix.

Daniel Jones, Giants vs. CIN (N/A, $6,800 FD) Despite the absence of Malik Nabers (concussion), Jones had another QB2-worthy performance in Week 5. Cincy is tied for the most total TDs allowed to opposing QBs. Specifically, rushing QBs have found success against this defense. Jones can do damage with his feet, but a return for Nabers should mean success both ways.

Running back	DraftKings	FanDuel
Saquon Barkley	$8,200	$9,200
Derrick Henry	$8,000	$9,100
Alvin Kamara	$7,700	$8,800
Jonathan Taylor	$7,500	$8,400
Jahmyr Gibbs	$7,000	$7,800
Joe Mixon	$6,900	$8,300
James Conner	$6,800	$8,000
Josh Jacobs	$6,700	$7,600
Bijan Robinson	$6,600	$8,500
David Montgomery	$6,500	$7,900
Brian Robinson Jr.	$6,400	$7,700
Chuba Hubbard	$6,300	$7,400
J.K. Dobbins	$6,200	$6,700
Rhamondre Stevenson	$6,100	$6,800
Tony Pollard	$6,000	$7,000
Zack Moss	N/A	$6,500
Devin Singletary	N/A	$6,100
Trey Sermon	$6,000	$6,000
Rico Dowdle	$5,900	$6,100
Najee Harris	$5,800	$7,200
Nick Chubb	$5,800	$6,200
Rachaad White	$5,700	$6,300
Tyrone Tracy Jr.	N/A	$5,800
Austin Ekeler	$5,600	$5,700
Jerome Ford	$5,600	$6,200
Cam Akers	$5,500	$5,800
Javonte Williams	$5,500	$5,900
Bucky Irving	$5,400	$5,700
Alexander Mattison	$5,300	$5,600
Antonio Gibson	$5,300	$5,500
Chase Brown	N/A	$5,400
Jamaal Williams	$5,200	$5,300
Justice Hill	$5,200	$5,500
Tyjae Spears	$5,100	$5,700
Tyler Allgeier	$5,100	$5,400
Jaylen Warren	$5,000	$5,300
Jonathan Brooks	$5,000	$5,000
Dameon Pierce	$4,900	$4,900
Zamir White	$4,900	$5,500
Dare Ogunbowale	$4,800	$5,400
Miles Sanders	$4,800	$5,200
Ameer Abdullah	$4,500	$4,800
Jeremy McNichols	$4,500	$5,000
Ezekiel Elliott	$4,400	$5,900
Jaleel McLaughlin	$4,400	$5,200
D’Onta Foreman	$4,300	$5,100
Emanuel Wilson	$4,300	$5,200
Gus Edwards	$4,200	$5,100

Running back

Weekly strategy – Derrick Henry remains the flag bearer for the position this week. Alvin Kamara faces a defense that struggles with pass-catching backs, but his QB situation makes him a tough go. The pivots to consider are Bijan Robinson, Josh Jacobs, and either of the Detroit Lions. J.K. Dobbins and Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) are great RB2 options. I also like Najee Harris. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Chase Brown (quad) are only available on FD, but injuries to the lead men in front of them, put them both in play. Alexander Mattison and Javonte Williams have the lead back role and each is in play as a volume punt.

Fantasy four-pack

Derrick Henry, Ravens vs. WAS ($8,000 DK, $9,100 FD) Henry leads the league in total TDs and yards from scrimmage. That number is going up here against a Commanders defense allowing the second-worst 5.1 YPC.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ CAR ($6,600 DK, $8,500 FD) Robinson gets to face a Carolina defense allowing an average of 156-2 to opposing RBs. Plus, his sporadic usage in recent weeks should keep his ownership low.

Josh Jacobs, Packers vs. ARI ($6,700 DK, $7,600 FD) Green Bay has given Jacobs 67% of their total RB touches. This is nice as Arizona is allowing a league-worst 185.3 rushing yards per game over their last three contests.

David Montgomery, Lions @ DAL ($6,500 DK, $7,900 FD) The usage split between Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs has been nearly 50/50, but Montgomery has scored in every game. Both are in play against a Dallas defense that has allowed 232 rushing yards per game at home.

Sleepers

Najee Harris, Steelers @ LVR ($5,800 DK, $7,200 FD) With neither Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) nor Jaylen Warren (knee) expected to play, Harris should once again receive a bell-cow’s workload. I would like to finally see a TD from Harris; regardless, I am pleased with his receiving role in the last two weeks.

Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. LAC ($5,500 DK, $5,900 FD) Over the last two weeks, Williams has nearly a 2-to-1 touch advantage over Jaleel McLaughlin. Unfortunately, Williams has not scored this season. If he finally rides his usage into the end zone, he could surpass 3x value.

Wide Receiver	DraftKings	FanDuel
Ja’Marr Chase	N/A	$9,500
CeeDee Lamb	$8,600	$9,300
Amon-Ra St. Brown	$8,100	$9,000
A.J. Brown	$7,800	$8,100
Stefon Diggs	$7,400	$8,000
Mike Evans	$7,300	$8,200
Malik Nabers	N/A	$8,000
Tee Higgins	N/A	$7,600
Marvin Harrison Jr.	$7,200	$7,000
Davante Adams	$7,100	$7,000
Jayden Reed	$7,000	$7,700
Chris Godwin	$6,900	$7,500
DeVonta Smith	$6,800	$7,300
Drake London	$6,700	$7,400
Chris Olave	$6,600	$7,100
Zay Flowers	$6,500	$7,200
Terry McLaurin	$6,400	$6,800
Tank Dell	$6,200	$6,700
Diontae Johnson	$6,100	$6,900
Wan’Dale Robinson	N/A	$6,300
Amari Cooper	$6,000	$6,200
George Pickens	$5,900	$6,200
Jameson Williams	$5,800	$6,300
Calvin Ridley	$5,700	$6,000
Rashid Shaheed	$5,600	$6,400
Josh Downs	$5,500	$6,100
Darius Slayton	N/A	$5,900
Alec Pierce	$5,400	$5,800
Jakobi Meyers	$5,400	$5,700
Courtland Sutton	$5,300	$5,600
Darnell Mooney	$5,300	$6,500
Dontayvion Wicks	$5,200	$6,000
Romeo Doubs	$5,200	$5,700
DeAndre Hopkins	$5,100	$5,800
Jalen Tolbert	$5,000	$6,100
Jerry Jeudy	$5,000	$5,700
Ladd McConkey	$4,900	$5,800
Xavier Legette	$4,900	$5,900
Christian Watson	$4,800	$5,700
Jahan Dotson	$4,800	$5,600
Quentin Johnston	$4,700	$5,800
Michael Wilson	$4,600	$5,900
Andrei Iosivas	N/A	$5,300
Joshua Palmer	$4,500	$5,100
DeMario Douglas	$4,400	$5,000
Greg Dortch	$4,300	$4,900
Ray-Ray McCloud III	$4,300	$5,600
Tre Tucker	$4,200	$5,400
Rashod Bateman	$4,100	$5,500
Tyler Boyd	$4,100	$5,000
Dyami Brown	$4,000	$4,800
Josh Reynolds	$4,000	$4,900
Noah Brown	$3,900	$4,700
KaVontae Turpin	$3,800	$5,100
Kendrick Bourne	$3,800	$4,800
Jonathan Mingo	$3,700	$5,300
Luke McCaffrey	$3,700	$4,500
Ja’Lynn Polk	$3,600	$4,700
Nelson Agholor	$3,500	$4,900
Olamide Zaccheaus	$3,500	$5,100
Parris Campbell	$3,400	$5,200
Calvin Austin III	$3,300	$5,100
Elijah Moore	$3,300	$4,700
Johnny Wilson	$3,300	$4,800
K.J. Osborn	$3,300	$4,500
Sterling Shepard	$3,300	$4,900
Lil’Jordan Humphrey	$3,200	$4,900
Van Jefferson	$3,100	$4,800

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – CeeDee Lamb is the top option on the docket. Consider Ja’Marr Chase as a pivot on FD. There are a ton of injury question marks remaining among the higher-priced choices. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jayden Reed are the only other two that I feel confident in. Chris Godwin, Zay Flowers, and Terry McLaurin are the top WR2 options. Wan’Dale Robinson also can be used as a WR2 on FD, especially if Malik Nabers (concussion) remains out. The WR3 options would be Tank Dell, Josh Downs, Darnell Mooney, and Jalen Tolbert. You also can punt with Michael Wilson, Darius Slayton, or Rashod Bateman.

Fantasy four-pack

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. DET ($8,600 DK, $9,300 FD) Despite playing only four games, Detroit has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards to opposing WRs. Plus, two of the teams ahead of them in that category are off of the main slate this week. Lamb saw nine targets in the first game following Brandin Cooks (IR – knee) going on IR. That number will go up here.

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals @ NYG (N/A DK, $9,500 FD) With Nico Collins (IR – ankle) on IR, Chase trails only Jayden Reed among WRs in total yards. This is amazing as following his hold-in, Chase started the year with two putrid duds. Meanwhile, opposing WR1s have already scored four times versus this defense.

Jayden Reed, Packers vs. ARI ($7,000 DK, $7,700 FD) Reed has only 21 targets and just 29 total opportunities, but he ranks second among WRs and fifth overall in total yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, over their last three games, Arizona has allowed an average of 20.5 PPR points to opposing WR1s.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ DAL ($8,100 DK, $9,000 FD) This game has the highest combined line of the week. Unfortunately, Dallas has been solid against opposing WR1s, with only Malik Nabers topping 12 PPR points. Still, St. Brown is averaging 19.8 PPR points per game over his last three games, so the volume should add up here.

Sleepers

Darnell Mooney, Falcons @ CAR ($5,300 DK, $6,500 FD) Carolina has allowed the third-most eight total WR scores this season. A closer look shows that an opposing WR1 scored only three of those TDs (and two of those came this past week from DJ Moore in a revenge game). Quietly, Mooney (knee) ranks 15th with 40 targets, so the opportunities will be there should he suit up.

Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys vs. DET ($5,000 DK, $6,100 FD) I already detailed Detroit’s issues with WRs. What I didn’t mention was that opposing WR2s have averaged 7.3-77 versus their defense over the last three games. Build the triple stack with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, and then run it back with either Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jameson Williams.

Tight End	DraftKings	FanDuel
Brock Bowers	$6,000	$6,700
Trey McBride	$5,700	$6,500
Sam LaPorta	$5,500	$6,300
Dallas Goedert	$5,200	$7,000
Jake Ferguson	$5,000	$6,100
Tucker Kraft	$4,800	$6,000
Isaiah Likely	$4,500	$5,800
Kyle Pitts	$4,400	$5,900
Pat Freiermuth	$4,300	$5,700
David Njoku	$4,200	$5,400
Dalton Schultz	$4,100	$5,300
Mike Gesicki	N/A	$5,100
Taysom Hill	$4,000	$6,200
Mark Andrews	$3,900	$5,500
Hunter Henry	$3,800	$5,000
Zach Ertz	$3,700	$5,000
Cade Otton	$3,500	$5,200
Chig Okonkwo	$3,300	$4,900
Juwan Johnson	$3,100	$5,100
Will Dissly	$2,700	$4,800
Adam Trautman	$2,600	$4,500
Hayden Hurst	$2,600	$4,600

Tight end

Weekly strategy – The TE position is thin but attractive this week. Of course, this means they will probably all crap out here. Trey McBride and Tucker Kraft are the safest plays. Brock Bowers, Kyle Pitts, and Dalton Schultz are the best pivots. That said, I want more money for RB and WR, so I will probably go on the cheap and use one of Zach Ertz, Cade Otton, or Hunter Henry.

Fantasy four-pack

Trey McBride, Cardinals @ GB ($5,700 DK, $6,500 FD) McBride has yet to score, but he led the Cardinals in targets last week. Green Bay has struggled with TEs over their last three games, allowing 21-160-2.

Brock Bowers, Raiders vs. PIT ($6,000 DK, $6,700 FD) Bowers now ranks first among TEs in receptions, targets, and receiving yards. My only concern here is with Aidan O’Connell taking over at QB, and what Bowers’ usage will be like.

Tucker Kraft, Packers vs. ARI ($4,800 DK, $6,000 FD) Over the last two weeks, Kraft has posted 10-141-3. Meanwhile, over their last three games, Arizona has allowed an average of 6-55 to the position.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ CAR ($4,400 DK, $5,900 FD) No, I don’t trust Pitts. Still, he is coming off his best game of the season, and Atlanta will look to replicate the game plan that produced this prodigious output. Carolina is mid against the position, so take a chance here.

Sleepers

Zach Ertz, Commanders @ BAL ($3,700 DK, $5,000 FD) Baltimore has allowed the second-most receptions and third-most yards to the position. This game should be high scoring, and Ertz is option B in the Commanders’ passing game.

Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ NOS ($3,500 DK, $5,200 FD) Otton isn’t a sexy pick, but if you are looking for 5-50 from your discount TE, play him and save money for elsewhere. The yardage is safe as only two teams have allowed more yards to the position.

Shams Charania announced that he is joining ESPN as the replacement for Adrian Wojnarowski

Shams is officially ESPN’s replacement for Woj.

While it is not exactly a huge surprise, but Shams Charania will replace his former mentor Adrian Wojnarowski as the lead NBA insider at ESPN.

Charania, alongside some interesting internal candidates who already worked for the company, was immediately considered a frontrunner for the position once Woj had shockingly announced he was retiring from sports media to instead work as a general manager for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team.

In the aftermath of Woj stepping away from his duties as a reporter, Charania was the obvious choice as his successor and was the first to break some of the biggest stories in recent weeks — including the Karl-Anthony Towns trade to the New York Knicks.

I am honored to join ESPN as the company’s Senior NBA Insider. I can’t wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience worldwide. pic.twitter.com/sBDFGIpkb6

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 7, 2024

Charania will have the same position title that Woj had while at ESPN.

During his time at The Athletic, meanwhile, Charania made very frequent appearance alongside Pat McAfee on ESPN’s television broadcasting.

Even if the hiring of Charania is not particularly stunning, it is still an important decision from all parties involved and one that will impact many people across the sports media industry as well as basketball fans around the world.

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Week 5 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

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.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 5

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 5 DFS fantasy football.

Week 5 brings the first byes of the year and our first overseas game. Gee, great, let’s thin out the tight end wasteland even more. At least we can wake up Sunday morning and watch football from dawn to dusk … man, I love fall! Where’s my pumpkin-spiced latte and hoodie? It’s Week 5 lineup setting time!

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate. DraftKings doesn’t include them, so the pricing is listed as N/A.

DK Lineup: QB Joe Flacco ($5.5k), RB Derrick Henry ($7.8k), RB D’Andre Swift ($5.7k), WR Michael Pittman Jr. ($6.0k), WR Amari Cooper ($6.2k), WR Wan’Dale Robinson ($5.6k), TE Mike Gesicki ($3.4k), FLEX Kenneth Walker III ($6.8k), DST New England Patriots ($2.9k)

FD Lineup: QB Justin Fields ($7.6k), RB Derrick Henry ($9.2k), RB D’Andre Swift ($6.4k), WR Amari Cooper ($6.2k), WR Michael Pittman Jr. ($6.1k), WR Christian Kirk ($6.1k), TE Jake Ferguson ($6.2k), FLEX Kenneth Walker III ($7.4k), DST Las Vegas Raiders ($4.3k)

FB Lineup: QB Jordan Love ($6.3k), RB Derrick Henry ($8.0k) RB Jordan Mason ($6.8k), WR Jayden Reed ($6.3k), WR Amari Cooper ($5.6k), WR/TE Wan’Dale Robinson ($4.2k), TE George Kittle ($5.4k), FLEX Kenneth Walker III ($6.0k), SUPERFLEX Justin Fields ($6.0k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback	DraftKings	FanDuel
Josh Allen	$7,700	$9,300
Lamar Jackson	$7,500	$8,800
C.J. Stroud	$7,200	$8,400
Jayden Daniels	$6,800	$8,700
Dak Prescott	N/A	$8,000
Justin Fields	N/A	$7,600
Kyler Murray	$6,700	$7,500
Jordan Love	$6,500	$8,200
Joe Burrow	$6,400	$7,800
Brock Purdy	$6,200	$7,700
Anthony Richardson	$6,000	$7,300
Geno Smith	$5,900	$7,400
Caleb Williams	$5,800	$7,200
Trevor Lawrence	$5,700	$7,000
Tyler Huntley	$5,600	$6,800
Joe Flacco	$5,500	$6,800
Matthew Stafford	$5,500	$6,700
Andy Dalton	$5,400	$7,100
Deshaun Watson	$5,300	$6,900
Daniel Jones	$5,200	$6,700
Gardner Minshew II	$5,100	$6,600
Bo Nix	$5,000	$6,600
Jacoby Brissett	$4,900	$6,500

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jordan Love, Lamar Jackson, and Justin Fields are the best high-priced options. Joe Burrow is the top pivot, and he should have lower ownership. I love saving money at QB this week with Joe Flacco, presuming Anthony Richardson (oblique) is out. Andy Dalton and Deshaun Watson make nice punt options.

Fantasy four-pack

Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ CIN ($7,500 DK, $8,800 FD) Cincinnati has allowed seven total QB scores over their last three games. Plus, Jackson has averaged 77 rushing yards per game on the ground.

Josh Allen, Bills @ HOU ($7,700 DK, $9,300 FD) Allen was skunked last week, but he still ranks third among QBs with nine total TDs. Houston has allowed multiple TDs to opposing QBs in three of four games.

Jordan Love, Packers @ LAR ($6,500 DK, $8,200 FD) Only two teams have allowed more passing TDs than the Rams. Meanwhile, Love returned last week and showed no rust by throwing for 389-4 against a tougher Minnesota defense. You should stack Love with Jayden Reed and maybe Tucker Kraft.

Justin Fields, Steelers vs. DAL (N/A DK, $7,600 FD) Dallas cannot stop anyone on the ground. Fields should emulate Lamar Jackson, who just ran for 87-1 against the Cowboys last week. Any passing stats are gravy.

Sleepers

Joe Flacco, Colts @ JAX ($5,500 DK, $6,800 FD) Anthony Richardson (oblique) is questionable at best for this weekend. I am certain that the Colts WRs hope that he is out. If Richardson misses this game, consider Flacco, Josh Downs, and Michael Pittman Jr. elite discount plays. If Richardson does play, swap out Flacco for Andy Dalton or Deshaun Watson, and pivot away from Michael Pittman.

Deshaun Watson, Browns @ WAS ($5,300 DK, $6,900 FD) Trusting Watson is not something I want to do most weeks. That said, I would trust Uncle Rico and Shane Falco to put up stellar passing numbers against this sievelike defense. Watson’s passing numbers have been mediocre this year, but he is averaging nearly 30 rushing yards per game. Plus, he may get David Njoku (ankle) back this week.

Running back	DraftKings	FanDuel
Derrick Henry	$7,800	$9,200
Jonathan Taylor	$7,700	$8,500
Kyren Williams	$7,600	$8,400
Jordan Mason	$7,400	$8,700
De’Von Achane	$7,200	$7,800
James Cook	$7,000	$8,200
Joe Mixon	$6,900	$8,000
Kenneth Walker III	$6,800	$7,400
Travis Etienne Jr.	$6,700	$7,200
Brian Robinson Jr.	$6,600	$7,700
James Conner	$6,500	$7,900
Josh Jacobs	$6,400	$7,000
Najee Harris	N/A	$6,500
Zach Charbonnet	$6,400	$6,100
Devin Singletary	$6,300	$6,200
Rico Dowdle	N/A	$6,000
Raheem Mostert	$6,200	$5,700
Chuba Hubbard	$6,100	$6,800
Rhamondre Stevenson	$6,000	$6,700
Zack Moss	$6,000	$6,600
Tank Bigsby	$5,900	$5,800
Jerome Ford	$5,800	$6,300
D’Andre Swift	$5,700	$6,400
Trey Sermon	$5,700	$5,900
Austin Ekeler	$5,600	$6,000
Chase Brown	$5,600	$6,100
Cam Akers	$5,500	$6,200
Justice Hill	$5,300	$5,900
Alexander Mattison	$5,200	$5,800
Javonte Williams	$5,200	$5,900
Ezekiel Elliott	N/A	$5,600
Antonio Gibson	$5,100	$5,400
Zamir White	$5,100	$5,500
Dameon Pierce	$5,000	$5,300
Miles Sanders	$4,900	$5,300
Roschon Johnson	$4,900	$5,800
Jaylen Warren	N/A	$5,200
Dare Ogunbowale	$4,800	$5,000
Jeremy McLaughlin	$4,600	$5,500
Ty Johnson	$4,300	$5,200
D’Onta Foreman	$4,200	$5,100
Cordarrelle Patterson	N/A	$5,000

Running back

Weekly strategy – Derrick Henry and Jordan Mason are the only sure things up top. You must roster at least one of these two. Kyren Williams is the only possible pivot. Kenneth Walker III, D’Andre Swift, and Josh Jacobs are my favorite RB2 options. You can also take a shot at Najee Harris and Chuba Hubbard. If Johnathan Taylor (ankle) is out, you can punt with Trey Sermon. Only Sermon and Javonte Williams are in consideration for this role.

Fantasy four-pack

Derrick Henry, Ravens @ CIN ($7,800 DK, $9,200 FD) Coming off a gutting of Buffalo, Henry is now up to six total TDs. He is also averaging over 190 total yards per game in his last two contests. Cincy is allowing the seventh-most rushing yards per game, and three of four lead backs to face them have scored.

Jordan Mason, 49ers vs. ARI ($7,400 DK, $8,700 FD) McCaffrey who? Mason has averaged 126 combo yards per game, and he has scored in three of four. Meanwhile, Arizona has allowed a league-worst eight rushing TDs.

Kyren Williams, Rams vs. GB ($7,600 DK, $8,400 FD) Ignoring a brilliant performance against a rotten Tennessee offense, the Green Bay defense has allowed at least 132 total yards to each other lead back they have faced this season. Williams has scored at least once in every game this season. There is no reason that these trends won’t continue here.

Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. NYG ($6,800 DK, $7,400 FD) Walker showed zero rust while gashing a previously elite Detroit run defense. Now, he gets to face a New York rushing defense that allows 28 more rushing yards per game than Detroit.

Sleepers

D’Andre Swift, Bears vs. CAR ($5,700 DK, $6,400 FD) Carolina is allowing a league second-worst 159 combo yards per game to opposing RBs. They also have allowed seven total scores to the position. The timing is perfect for Swift, who is coming off his best offensive performance in nearly a full calendar year.

Trey Sermon, Colts @ JAX ($5,700 DK, $5,900 FD) Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is expected to miss this game, which would open the door for Sermon to eat against a Jaguars defense that has allowed four RB scores over their last two games.

Wide Receiver	DraftKings	FanDuel
Ja’Marr Chase	$8,000	$9,300
Nico Collins	$7,700	$8,800
Tyreek Hill	$7,600	$8,600
Marvin Harrison Jr.	$7,500	$7,400
Malik Nabers	$7,300	$8,100
Davante Adams	$7,100	$7,000
DK Metcalf	$7,000	$8,200
Stefon Diggs	$6,900	$7,600
Deebo Samuel Sr.	$6,800	$8,000
DJ Moore	$6,600	$6,400
Jayden Reed	$6,500	$7,200
Zay Flowers	$6,400	$6,900
Brandon Aiyuk	$6,300	$6,700
Amari Cooper	$6,200	$6,200
Diontae Johnson	$6,100	$7,100
Terry McLaurin	$6,100	$6,600
Michael Pittman Jr.	$6,000	$6,100
Tee Higgins	$6,000	$6,800
Brian Thomas Jr.	$5,900	$6,300
Khalil Shakir	$5,900	$6,200
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	$5,800	$6,300
Keenan Allen	$5,800	$5,800
Christian Kirk	$5,700	$6,100
Jaylen Waddle	$5,700	$6,500
George Pickens	N/A	$6,000
Jauan Jennings	$5,600	$5,900
Wan’Dale Robinson	$5,600	$6,100
Courtland Sutton	$5,500	$5,700
Jakobi Meyers	$5,500	$5,800
Romeo Doubs	$5,400	$5,700
Tank Dell	$5,400	$6,000
Rome Odunze	$5,300	$5,600
Jerry Jeudy	$5,200	$5,900
Tyler Lockett	$5,200	$6,200
Josh Downs	$5,100	$6,000
Xavier Legette	$5,100	$6,000
Dontayvion Wicks	$5,000	$5,900
Alec Pierce	$4,900	$5,400
Tutu Atwell	$4,900	$5,600
Demarcus Robinson	$4,800	$5,500
Keon Coleman	$4,700	$5,400
Jordan Whittington	$4,600	$5,400
Gabe Davis	$4,500	$5,900
Greg Dortch	$4,500	$5,200
DeMario Douglas	$4,400	$4,700
Michael Wilson	$4,400	$5,200
Jalen Tolbert	N/A	$5,100
Tyler Johnson	$4,300	$4,900
Curtis Samuel	$4,200	$5,400
Josh Reynolds	$4,100	$5,100
Tre Tucker	$4,100	$5,800
Andrei Iosivas	$4,000	$5,500
Rashod Bateman	$4,000	$5,600
Darius Slayton	$3,900	$5,000
Noah Brown	$3,900	$4,900
Adonai Mitchell	$3,800	$4,900
Ja’Lynn Polk	$3,700	$5,000
Nelson Agholor	$3,700	$5,100
Jonathan Mingo	$3,600	$5,300
Olamide Zaccheaus	$3,600	$5,200
Elijah Moore	$3,500	$4,900
K.J. Osborn	$3,300	$4,800
Lil’Jordan Humphrey	$3,200	$4,900

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Marvin Harrison Jr. and Nico Collins are the only expensive options to trust this week. Still, I prefer grabbing two third-tier WRs instead of spending up here. Jayden Reed, Michael Pittman Jr., Amari Cooper, and Diontae Johnson could be among that pair. Also, Stefon Diggs gets another revenge game opportunity. George Pickens, Christian Kirk, and Wan’Dale Robinson are WR2 pivots if you spend up at WR1. Gamers also can play them at WR3. The top punt options are Josh Downs, Tre Tucker, Jordan Whittington, and Xavier Legette.

Fantasy four-pack

Nico Collins, Texans vs. BUF ($7,700 DK, $8,800 FD) Consider both Collins and Stefon Diggs versus a decent Buffalo pass defense in what should be a shootout. Diggs gets the revenge game narrative, but Collins has ten more targets than Diggs this season. If Tank Dell (chest) returns, both will take a slight dent.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals @ SF ($7,500 DK, $7,400 FD) Harrison posted a slight dud last week. Still, he scored for the fourth time in his last three games. San Francisco is much better against the run than the pass. They are allowing a league fourth-worst 11.2 yards per reception.

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals vs. BAL ($8,000 DK, $9,300 FD) Chase is not seeing the target volume we’d like, but he has scored three times in the last two games. Plus, Baltimore has allowed the eighth-most WR receiving yards.

Jayden Reed, Packers @ LAR ($6,500 DK, $7,200 FD) Only two teams have allowed more total TDs to opposing WRs. As for Reed, only one WR has more total scrimmage yards. He should post 125 total yards and a score here.

Sleepers

Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants @ SEA ($5,600 DK, $6,100 FD) With Malik Nabers (concussion) highly questionable for this weekend, Robinson will serve as the lead WR for the Giants. Robinson (heel) has flown under the radar this season, but only four WRs have seen more targets. Be sure to check on his status, however.

Tre Tucker, Raiders @ DEN ($4,100 DK, $5,800 FD) Speaking of under-the-radar WRs, Tucker has 15 targets over the last two weeks, and he scored in each of those games. With Davante Adams (hamstring/trade demands) out, expect Tucker to continue to serve as the field stretcher in this offense.

Tight End	DraftKings	FanDuel
Trey McBride	$5,900	$6,500
George Kittle	$5,600	$7,000
Brock Bowers	$5,500	$6,300
Jake Ferguson	N/A	$6,200
Dalton Kincaid	$5,300	$6,100
David Njoku	$5,000	$5,500
Evan Engram	$4,600	$5,800
Isaiah Likely	$4,400	$5,700
Cole Kmet	$4,300	$5,200
Dalton Schultz	$4,100	$5,400
Mark Andrews	$4,600	$5,800
Hunter Henry	$3,900	$5,200
Pat Freiermuth	N/A	$5,200
Zach Ertz	$3,800	$5,000
Colby Parkinson	$3,700	$5,100
Noah Fant	$3,600	$5,000
Tucker Kraft	$3,500	$5,300
Mike Gesicki	$3,400	$5,300
Elijah Higgins	$3,300	$4,900
Brenton Strange	$3,200	$5,100
Jonnu Smith	$3,200	$4,900
Jordan Akins	$3,100	$5,000
Dawson Knox	$3,000	$5,100
Gerald Everett	$2,800	$4,500
Erick All Jr.	$2,700	$4,400
Greg Dulcich	$2,700	$4,400
Luke Musgrave	$2,700	$4,900
Kylen Granson	$2,600	$4,600

Tight end

Weekly strategy – We long for a return from Trey McBride (concussion) and David Njoku (ankle). Their presence improves the field dramatically. McBride appears ready to play. George Kittle, Josh Ferguson, and Dalton Kincaid have the safest path to success. Consider punting with Mike Gesicki, Zach Ertz, or Tucker Kraft.

Fantasy four-pack

George Kittle, 49ers vs. ARI ($5,600 DK, $7,000 FD) Kittle (ribs) is the only TE to top 8.0 PPR points in every game that he has played this year. Arizona has started the season solid against the position, but their historical struggles are legendary. This includes allowing five scores to Kittle in their last five meetings.

Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ HOU ($5,300 DK, $6,100 FD) With Khalil Shakir (ankle) questionable for this game, Kincaid will see a boost in targets. Houston has looked strong against the position this season, but they also have faced only one TE who is even slightly above average.

Josh Ferguson, Cowboys @ PIT (N/A DK, $6,200 FD) Despite an injury-caused goose egg in Week 2, Ferguson ranks third in TE targets, fifth in TE receptions, and sixth in TE receiving yards. Pittsburgh is one of five teams to have given up multiple TE scores.

Trey McBride, Cardinals @ SF ($5,900 DK, $6,500 FD) In the ever-growing TE wasteland, we need McBride (concussion) to return this week as he was tied for the league lead in TE targets for the first three weeks.

Sleepers

Zach Ertz, Commanders vs. CLE ($3,800 DK, $5,000 FD) Ertz ranks top nine in both TE receptions and yardage, and he has caught 15 of his 16 targets. That DK price is too low here.

Mike Gesicki, Bengals vs. BAL ($3,400 DK, $5,300 FD) Erick All Jr. has stolen some of Gesicki’s shine, but the veteran still is 10th in TE targets and tied for ninth in TE receiving yards. Coming off of an epic dud, he will have zero ownership. Still, this matchup demands attention as Baltimore has allowed the second-most TE yards (82) per game.

Week 4 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

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.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 4

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 4 DFS fantasy football.

The main slate was rough in Week 3 as the early afternoon games all proved to be dogs. Fortunately, the afternoon and primetime slates brought some sanity back to things. We saw Philly’s defense finally play as a unit. We saw Minnesota’s defense continue to play well beyond the sum of its pieces. Finally, we saw the top tight ends continue to be invisible. Will these trends continue here? Read on and dominate Week 4.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate

DK Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($6.8k), RB Bijan Robinson ($7.4k), RB Brian Robinson Jr. ($6.1k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($7.5k), WR Diontae Johnson ($5.6k), WR Andrei Iosivas ($4.1k), TE Tyler Conklin ($3.6k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($5.7k), DST Houston Texans ($3.0k)

FD Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($8.7k), RB Bijan Robinson ($8.3k), RB Aaron Jones ($7.6k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($8.2k), WR Diontae Johnson ($6.2k), WR Khalil Shakir ($6.0k), TE Cole Kmet ($5.3k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($6.4k), DST New England Patriots ($3.1k)

FB Lineup: QB Kyler Murray ($6.7k), RB Saquon Barkley ($7.9k) RB Aaron Jones ($6.4k), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. ($7.1k), WR Mike Evans ($6.6k), WR/TE Khalil Shakir ($4.7k), TE Tyler Conklin ($3.1k), FLEX Jerome Ford ($5.1k), SUPERFLEX Josh Allen ($7.4k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback	DraftKings	FanDuel
Josh Allen	N/A	$9,200
Lamar Jackson	N/A	$8,900
Jalen Hurts	$7,200	$8,600
Patrick Mahomes	$7,100	$8,500
C.J. Stroud	$7,000	$7,800
Kyler Murray	$6,800	$8,700
Joe Burrow	$6,600	$8,000
Jayden Daniels	$6,500	$8,200
Baker Mayfield	$6,400	$7,400
Anthony Richardson	$6,300	$7,500
Aaron Rodgers	$6,200	$7,200
Brock Purdy	$6,100	$7,700
Jordan Love	$6,000	$7,200
Derek Carr	$5,900	$7,600
Kirk Cousins	$5,800	$7,100
Sam Darnold	$5,700	$7,300
Trevor Lawrence	$5,700	$6,900
Caleb Williams	$5,600	$7,100
Matthew Stafford	$5,600	$6,700
Justin Fields	$5,500	$6,800
Justin Herbert	$5,500	$7,000
Deshaun Watson	$5,400	$6,900
Andy Dalton	$5,300	$7,000
Malik Willis	$5,300	$7,200
Aidan O’Connell	$5,200	$6,500
Bo Nix	$5,100	$6,600
Drake Maye	$5,000	$6,000
Jacoby Brissett	$5,000	$6,400
Taylor Heinicke	$5,000	$6,200

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels are the top options. C.J. Stroud and Joe Burrow are cheaper on FD and should have lower ownership. Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, and Justin Fields all have positive matchups. Still, the best punt options would be Deshaun Watson or Andy Dalton.

Fantasy four-pack

Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs. WAS ($6,800 DK, $8,700 FD) Washington is once again worst in passing TDs allowed, and opponent passer rating. They are showing slight improvement as they are now only second worst in passing yards against. Plus, they have allowed nearly 20 rushing yards per game to opposing QBs. Coming off his so-so start, take advantage of a likely dip in ownership.

Josh Allen, Bills @ BAL (N/A DK, $9,200 FD) The one team allowing more passing yards per game than Washington is Baltimore, nearly 40 yards more per game. Meanwhile, Allen leads all QBs in total TDs, and 300-3 is definitely in play. Stack him with Khalil Shakir or Dalton Kincaid.

Jayden Daniels, Commanders @ ARI ($6,500 DK, $8,200 FD) Daniels trails only Lamar Jackson in QB rushing yards, and his three rushing TDs lead the position. Arizona already gave up a pair of rushing scores to Josh Allen, so don’t be surprised if Daniels runs wild.

C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. JAX ($7,000 DK, $7,800 FD) Coming off of an inauspicious start, Stroud should have zero issues dispatching a Jacksonville defense that was just gutted by Buffalo. Plus, last week’s struggles should keep his ownership numbers down.

Sleepers

Caleb Williams, Bears vs. LAR ($5,600 DK, $7,100 FD) Williams is still a greenhorn by NFL standards, but last week he showed some of his fantasy luster against a middling Colts defense. This week he faces a Rams defense that has allowed back-to-back three-TD passing performances.

Andy Dalton, Panthers vs. CIN ($5,300 DK, $7,000 FD) Dalton provided a spark. Even with Adam Thielen (hamstring) going on IR, Dalton has enough weapons to do some discount damage in what could be a shootout.

Running back	DraftKings	FanDuel
Saquon Barkley	$8,000	$9,700
Derrick Henry	N/A	$8,400
Breece Hall	$7,800	$8,000
Jonathan Taylor	$7,700	$8,200
Alvin Kamara	$7,600	$8,600
Bijan Robinson	$7,400	$8,300
Kyren Williams	$7,300	$8,100
James Cook	N/A	$7,800
Travis Etienne Jr.	$7,000	$7,200
Joe Mixon	$6,800	$7,900
Jordan Mason	$6,700	$8,800
Josh Jacobs	$6,600	$7,100
James Conner	$6,500	$7,500
Aaron Jones	$6,400	$7,600
J.K. Dobbins	$6,300	$7,000
Rhamondre Stevenson	$6,200	$6,800
Brian Robinson Jr.	$6,100	$7,300
Rachaad White	$6,000	$6,200
Zack Moss	$5,900	$6,900
Chuba Hubbard	$5,700	$6,500
Jerome Ford	$5,700	$6,400
Najee Harris	$5,600	$6,600
Tank Bigsby	$5,600	$6,000
Carson Steele	$5,500	$5,800
D’Andre Swift	$5,500	$5,700
Braelon Allen	$5,400	$6,200
Samaje Perine	$5,400	$5,800
Bucky Irving	$5,300	$6,000
Cam Akers	$5,300	$6,100
Zamir White	$5,300	$5,500
Alexander Mattison	$5,200	$5,900
Javonte Williams	$5,200	$5,600
Kareem Hunt	$5,200	$5,500
Chase Brown	$5,100	$5,600
Justice Hill	N/A	$5,400
Ty Chandler	$5,100	$5,200
Dameon Pierce	$5,000	$5,000
Miles Sanders	$5,000	$5,300
Kenneth Gainwell	$4,900	$5,100
Tyler Allgeier	$4,900	$6,300
Khalil Herbert	$4,800	$5,300
Antonio Gibson	$4,700	$5,600
Gus Edwards	$4,700	$5,300
Blake Corum	$4,600	$4,700
Dare Ogunbowale	$4,500	$4,900
Jaleel McLaughlin	$4,500	$5,100
Emanuel Wilson	$4,400	$5,400
Jamaal Williams	$4,400	$5,000
D’Onta Foreman	$4,300	$5,200
Roschon Johnson	$4,100	$5,500
Kyle Juszczyk	$4,000	$4,300
Tyler Badie	$4,000	$5,000

Running back

Weekly strategy – Saquon Barkley has a great matchup but an absurd price. Bijan Robinson (shoulder) and Breece Hall are cheaper alternatives. I also like Kyren Williams. For RB2, take advantage of the Aaron Jones revenge game. Otherwise, use Brian Robinson Jr. or Zack Moss. You also may use one of them at FLEX. If not, punt with whoever starts for Cleveland or the Texans.

Fantasy four-pack

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ TB ($8,000 DK, $9,700 FD) Opposing RBs are averaging 153 combo yards, eight receptions, and one total TD against Tampa. This line is certainly within the scope of Barkley’s range, especially with absentee WRs for Philly.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. NO ($7,400 DK, $8,300 FD) Robinson faces the same defense that was just trucked by Saquon Barkley for 156 total yards, four receptions, and two TDs (plus a two-point conversion). Robinson (shoulder) popped up on the injury report Thursday, so keep an eye out before game time. He is currently out-touching Tyler Allgeier nearly 3-to-1, but this could swing things. If Bijan is out, Allgeier becomes a fabulous sleeper.

Breece Hall, Jets vs. DEN ($7,800 DK, $8,000 FD) The increased usage by Braelon Allen concerns me some, but Hall has scored in all three games, and he is being used in the passing game. That is big as Denver is allowing five RB receptions per game.

Kyren Williams, Rams @ CHI ($7,300 DK, $8,100 FD) I was concerned about teams stacking their defense against Williams. It didn’t matter. Williams still hit triple digits and scored three times. For Chicago, only three teams have allowed more RB rushing scores. At least one TD is a lock here.

Sleepers

Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ ARI ($6,100 DK, $7,300 FD) Austin Ekeler (concussion) will miss this contest. This opens up a true bell-cow role for Robinson. In every game dating back to the start of 2023, where Robinson has 14 or more touches, he has scored and/or topped 100 total yards.

Jerome Ford, Browns @ LV ($5,700 DK, $6,400 FD) Ford (knee) was listed as questionable on Wednesday. Still, he played 53 of 67 offensive snaps last week, so the injury did not seem to affect him. Vegas is allowing 165 combo yards per game, and they have given up four total RB scores. If he suits up, he needs to be in your lineup. If he doesn’t start, immediately insert D’Onta Foreman into your lineup.

Wide Receiver	DraftKings	FanDuel
Justin Jefferson	$8,700	$9,400
A.J. Brown	$7,800	$8,300
Ja’Marr Chase	$7,700	$9,200
Marvin Harrison Jr.	$7,500	$8,200
Davante Adams	$7,400	$7,000
Rashee Rice	$7,300	$8,500
Nico Collins	$7,200	$7,700
DeVonta Smith	$7,000	$7,500
Deebo Samuel Sr.	$7,000	$7,500
Mike Evans	$7,000	$8,000
Garrett Wilson	$6,900	$7,800
Chris Godwin	$6,800	$7,300
Zay Flowers	N/A	$6,700
DJ Moore	$6,700	$6,500
Stefon Diggs	$6,600	$7,100
Chris Olave	$6,500	$6,900
Brandon Aiyuk	$6,400	$7,600
Amari Cooper	$6,300	$6,400
Drake London	$6,200	$6,600
Keenan Allen	$6,100	$6,200
Jayden Reed	$6,000	$6,300
Tee Higgins	$5,900	$7,200
Khalil Shakir	N/A	$6,000
Keon Coleman	N/A	$5,900
Michael Pittman Jr.	$5,800	$5,900
Terry McLaurin	$5,800	$6,500
George Pickens	$5,700	$6,100
Xavier Worthy	$5,700	$6,200
Diontae Johnson	$5,600	$6,200
Jauan Jennings	$5,600	$6,800
Jakobi Meyers	$5,500	$5,400
Rashid Shaheed	$5,500	$6,100
Curtis Samuel	N/A	$5,300
Mack Hollins	N/A	$5,300
Rashod Bateman	N/A	$5,300
Romeo Doubs	$5,500	$5,100
Brian Thomas Jr.	$5,400	$5,800
Tank Dell	$5,400	$5,900
Courtland Sutton	$5,300	$5,500
Christian Kirk	$5,200	$5,600
Jerry Jeudy	$5,200	$5,700
Rome Odunze	$5,200	$6,400
Demarcus Robinson	$5,100	$5,500
Jordan Addison	$5,100	$5,800
Mike Williams	$5,100	$5,400
Alec Pierce	$5,000	$5,600
Christian Watson	$5,000	$5,600
Jahan Dotson	$5,000	$5,800
Jalen Nailor	$4,900	$6,300
Quentin Johnston	$4,900	$6,000
Ladd McConkey	$4,800	$5,700
Tutu Atwell	$4,800	$5,800
Xavier Legette	$4,800	$5,200
Gabe Davis	$4,700	$5,700
Joshua Palmer	$4,700	$5,200
Josh Downs	$4,600	$5,500
Demario Douglas	$4,500	$5,100
Marquez Valdes-Scantling	N/A	$4,800
Nelson Agholor	N/A	$4,700
Dontayvion Wicks	$4,500	$4,600
Tyler Johnson	$4,500	$5,600
Darnell Mooney	$4,400	$5,700
Jordan Whittington	$4,400	$5,000
Allen Lazard	$4,300	$5,800
Greg Dortch	$4,300	$5,000
Josh Reynolds	$4,300	$5,100
Michael Wilson	$4,200	$5,300
Andrei Iosivas	$4,100	$5,500
Luke McCaffrey	$4,000	$4,900
Adonai Mitchell	$3,900	$5,100
Ja’Lynn Polk	$3,900	$4,900
Johnny Wilson	$3,800	$5,200
Noah Brown	$3,800	$4,900
Dyami Brown	$3,700	$4,500
Ray-Ray McCloud III	$3,700	$5,400
Elijah Moore	$3,600	$5,000
Jalen McMillan	$3,600	$4,900
Tre Tucker	$3,600	$4,800
Olamide Zaccheaus	$3,500	$4,700
K.J. Osborn	$3,400	$4,800
DeAndre Carter	$3,200	$5,100
JuJu Smith-Schuster	$3,200	$4,500
Justin Watson	$3,200	$5,000
Marvin Mims Jr.	$3,200	$4,300
Lil’ Jordan Humphrey	$3,100	$5,000
Parris Campbell	$3,000	$5,100

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps) should be a mortal lock at WR1. The only pivot I like is Nico Collins. If you don’t use Collins, consider Stefon Diggs at WR2. Otherwise, use one of the Buccaneers, DJ Moore, Terry McLaurin, or Tee Higgins. Khalil Shakir also is an option on FD and FB. At WR3, Diontae Johnson is my favorite play. Jauan Jennings will be heavily owned after last week, but his price is still usable. My favorite punt WR3 options are Jahan Dotson, Michael Wilson, Andrei Iosivas, and Darnell Mooney.

Fantasy four-pack

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals vs. WAS ($7,500 DK, $8,200 FD) Opposing WR1s are averaging 7-102-1.7 against Washington. Assuming his quad injury doesn’t limit him, this is the easiest play of the week.

Nico Collins, Texans vs. JAX ($7,200 DK, $7,700 FD) Collins has scored only once, but he is averaging 6-113 to start the year. Meanwhile, Jacksonville allows the third-most passing yards and fifth-most passing TDs per game.

Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ LAC ($7,300 DK, $8,500 FD) Rice has been a target beast for Kansas City, accounting for 43% of the team’s looks. With Derwin James out because of suspension, stopping this offense became more difficult.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ GB ($8,700 DK, $9,400 FD) Jefferson has scored in each game. There is no reason to think this trend will change. Still, six receptions are not enough. Considering his price, I will fade him. That said, with so many stud WRs injured, he could be an interesting contrarian play.

Sleepers

Diontae Johnson, Panthers vs. CIN ($5,600 DK, $6,200 FD) Johnson (groin) would probably agree to a pay cut if the Panthers named Andy Dalton the starter for the rest of the season. That won’t happen, but ride the wave as long as you are allowed. Johnson was a beast last week, and with no Adam Thielen (IR – hamstring) those numbers will go even further through the roof. Two straight WR1s have scored against this defense. This will be No. 3.

Darnell Mooney, Falcons vs. NO ($4,400 DK, $5,700 FD) Mooney has back-to-back powerful performances as defense key on Drake London (who scored in both games anyway). With Marshon Lattimore likely tasked with London here, Mooney should get softer coverage again for more than $1,000 less cost.

Tight End	DraftKings	FanDuel
Trey McBride	$6,000	$6,800
Travis Kelce	$5,800	$7,100
Brock Bowers	$5,600	$6,500
George Kittle	$5,500	$7,000
Dalton Kincaid	N/A	$6,100
Mark Andrews	N/A	$6,000
Isaiah Likely	N/A	$5,500
Dallas Goedert	$5,100	$7,500
David Njoku	$5,000	$5,700
Kyle Pitts	$4,800	$5,900
Evan Engram	$4,600	$5,800
Cole Kmet	$4,400	$5,300
Hunter Henry	$4,200	$5,300
Dalton Schultz	$4,100	$5,400
Zach Ertz	$4,000	$5,100
Pat Freiermuth	$3,900	$5,000
Taysom Hill	$3,800	$5,000
Colby Parkinson	$3,700	$5,200
Tyler Conklin	$3,600	$5,100
Mike Gesicki	$3,500	$5,600
Cade Otton	$3,400	$5,100
Juwan Johnson	$3,300	$5,000
Johnny Mundt	$3,200	$4,900
Brenton Strange	$3,100	$5,200
Jordan Akins	$3,000	$5,200
Josh Oliver	$3,000	$4,700
Tucker Kraft	$3,000	$4,800
Greg Dulcich	$2,800	$4,500
Hayden Hurst	$2,800	$4,700
Kylen Granson	$2,800	$4,700
Luke Musgrave	$2,800	$4,800
Eric Saubert	$2,700	$4,900
Will Dissly	$2,700	$4,800

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Injuries and ineffectiveness have neutralized the best TEs. Travis Kelce has an elite matchup, as does Trey McBride (concussion) … if he plays. Dallas Goedert will be my top play on DK, but his FD price is too high. For FD, consider Kyle Pitts or Cole Kmet instead. There are some fabulous punt options this week. Use Tyler Conklin, Zach Ertz, Mike Gesicki, or one of the Chargers to save some money.

Fantasy four-pack

Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ TB ($5,100 DK, $7,500 FD) Goedert went ballistic last week with all the Eagles’ injuries. It is the status quo for the injuries entering this week. Expect another strong game.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ LAC ($5,800 DK, $7,100 FD) Kelce has been a dud to start the season, but he has gone nuclear in each of the last five meetings against the Chargers by averaging 8-128 with six touchdowns.

Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ BAL (N/A DK, $6,100 FD) Kincaid made it into the end zone last week and saw his best output of the year. The timing is right as he now faces a Baltimore defense allowing an average of 7.7-93 to the position.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. NO ($4,800 DK, $5,900 FD) Despite seeing a drop in snaps for a third straight week, Pitts saw five targets and hauled in a 50-plus-yard pass. This week he faces a New Orleans defense that was just gashed by Dallas Goedert.

Sleepers

Cole Kmet, Bears vs. LAR ($4,400 DK, $5,300 FD) This feels like chasing stats, but Chicago peppered Kmet last week. Things get even easier this week versus a Rams defense that has allowed the fourth-most TE receiving yards.

Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. DEN ($3,600 DK, $5,100 FD) Conklin led the Jets in receptions and receiving yards last week while finishing behind only Garrett Wilson in targets. With Wilson wrangled by Patrick Surtain II, Aaron Rodgers will lean on his TE. Denver is mediocre against the position this season, but it allowed the most TE scores in 2023.

Week 3 Primetime DFS Domination

Lineup recommendations for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 DFS fantasy football primetime slate.

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.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 3

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 3 DFS fantasy football.

Week 2 saw an early injury to Cooper Kupp strangle my attempts at a massive payday. Predicting and fading an injury from a previously uninjured player is impossible. Kupp certainly wasn’t the only player crushed by injury this week. Several superstars will be missing the next few weeks with semi-major injuries. Heck, even I, too, find myself on the IR with plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, I don’t need my feet to type this article. So, tape up and tap into Week 3 Domination!

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate

DK Lineup: QB Derek Carr ($5.8k), RB Alvin Kamara ($7.5k), RB Zamir White ($5.5k), WR Stefon Diggs ($6.6k), WR Chris Godwin ($6.5k), WR Rashid Shaheed ($5.3k), TE Jonnu Smith ($3.4k), FLEX Jordan Mason ($6.2k), DST Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($3.0k)

FD Lineup: QB Kirk Cousins ($7.2k), RB Alvin Kamara ($8.4k), RB Zamir White ($6.0k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($9.3k), WR Stefon Diggs ($6.9k), WR Chris Godwin ($6.6k), TE Kyle Pitts ($6.2k), FLEX Carson Steele ($5.2k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($3.8k)

FB Lineup: QB C.J. Stroud ($7.0k), RB Alvin Kamara ($7.3k) RB Jordan Mason ($5.9k), WR Stefon Diggs ($6.4k), WR Chris Godwin ($5.9k), WR/TE Rashid Shaheed ($5.4k), TE Jonnu Smith ($3.3k), FLEX Rashee Rice ($6.5k), SUPERFLEX Patrick Mahomes ($7.1k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback	DraftKings	FanDuel
Lamar Jackson	$7,500	$8,800
Patrick Mahomes	$7,000	$8,700
Jalen Hurts	$7,300	$8,500
C.J. Stroud	$7,100	$8,200
Kyler Murray	$6,900	$8,300
Anthony Richardson	$6,700	$8,000
Dak Prescott	$6,600	$7,800
Jared Goff	$6,500	$7,500
Baker Mayfield	$6,300	$7,700
Brock Purdy	$6,000	$7,400
Derek Carr	$5,800	$7,900
Justin Herbert	$5,700	$7,300
Kirk Cousins	$5,900	$7,200
Matthew Stafford	$5,700	$7,100
Caleb Williams	$5,600	$7,000
Geno Smith	$5,600	$7,600
Deshaun Watson	$5,500	$7,300
Sam Darnold	$5,500	$7,100
Justin Fields	$5,400	$6,700
Daniel Jones	$5,300	$6,800
Gardner Minshew II	$5,300	$7,200
Easton Stick	$5,200	$6,000
Will Levis	$5,200	$6,800
Bo Nix	$5,100	$6,500
Skylar Thompson	$5,100	$6,600
Malik Willis	$5,000	$6,800
Andy Dalton	$4,800	$6,000

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – You might as well spend up at QB this week. There are only two solid plays in the second-tier pricing, Jared Goff and Derek Carr. There are also only two punt options, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, and I am not overly confident in either of them.

Fantasy four-pack

C.J. Stroud, Texans @ MIN ($7,100 DK, $8,200 FD) Stroud is the safest play because of the sheer volume of his weapons and the sheer mediocrity of the Vikings’ secondary talent. Stack Stroud with Stefon Diggs in the revenge game.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ DAL ($7,500 DK, $8,800 FD) Last week, Dallas struggled with the Saints and is slipping into passing defense mediocrity. That said, you are playing Jackson for his legs (almost 8 YPC) and any passing numbers are gravy.

Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs. DET ($6,900 DK, $8,300 FD) After finishing 2023 as the fourth-worst pass defense, Detroit has improved. Unfortunately, that improvement is only up to fifth-worst. Meanwhile, Murray threw for three scores last week and is averaging over 11 YPC.

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ NO ($7,300 DK, $8,500 FD) Playing without A.J. Brown (hamstring), Hurts only threw for one TD last week. Still, he ran for 85 yards and another score. Those are RB numbers juicing already decent pass numbers in what should be a shootout.

Sleepers

Derek Carr, Saints vs. PHI ($5,800 DK, $7,900 FD) DK continues to price Carr like a 1980s Yugo. Klint Kubiak has completely rebuilt this late model and outfitted him with a new V8 engine. The FD price is more appropriate, especially in what should be a shootout against a Philly defense that has given up an average of 250-2 through the first two weeks.

Sam Darnold, Texans @ MIN ($5,500 DK, $7,100 FD) Darnold has looked like a completely different QB this season. It helps to have talent around you and a coach who doesn’t have his head up his posterior. Minnesota will have to throw a lot to keep up with the Texans. As long as Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and Jordan Addison (ankle) play, Darnold should be able to keep this one close.

Running back	DraftKings	FanDuel
Saquon Barkley	$7,700	$8,700
Bijan Robinson	$7,600	$8,500
Alvin Kamara	$7,500	$8,400
Jonathan Taylor	$7,300	$8,000
Kyren Williams	$7,100	$7,500
De’Von Achane	$7,000	$7,700
Joe Mixon	$6,900	$8,200
Jahmyr Gibbs	$6,800	$7,900
Josh Jacobs	$6,700	$7,300
James Conner	$6,600	$7,400
Derrick Henry	$6,500	$7,800
J.K. Dobbins	$6,400	$7,200
Kenneth Walker III	$6,300	$7,500
Jordan Mason	$6,200	$8,300
David Montgomery	$6,100	$7,100
Rachaad White	$6,100	$7,000
Tony Pollard	$6,000	$6,800
Zach Charbonnet	$6,000	$6,700
Aaron Jones	$5,900	$6,600
Jerome Ford	$5,800	$6,500
Samaje Perine	$5,500	$6,200
Devin Singletary	$5,700	$6,000
Raheem Mostert	$5,700	$6,500
D’Andre Swift	$5,600	$6,300
Najee Harris	$5,600	$6,400
Ezekiel Elliott	$5,500	$6,100
Zamir White	$5,500	$6,000
Tyler Allgeier	$5,200	$5,900
Alexander Mattison	$5,400	$5,700
Javonte Williams	$5,400	$5,900
Jaylen Warren	$5,300	$5,500
Ty Chandler	$5,300	$5,500
Chuba Hubbard	$5,200	$5,800
Kenneth Gainwell	$5,200	$5,600
Bucky Irving	$5,100	$5,200
Carson Steele	$5,400	$5,200
Miles Sanders	$5,100	$5,000
Gus Edwards	$5,000	$6,000
Khalil Herbert	$5,000	$5,700
Justice Hill	$4,900	$5,300
Tyjae Spears	$4,900	$5,200
Dameon Pierce	$4,800	$5,100
Rico Dowdle	$4,800	$5,400
Cam Akers	$4,700	$4,000
Blake Corum	$4,600	$5,000
Jamaal Williams	$4,500	$5,100
D’Onta Foreman	$4,400	$5,600
Jaleel McLaughlin	$4,400	$5,000
Jeff Wilson Jr.	$4,400	$4,900
Emanuel Wilson	$4,300	$5,300
Jaylen Wright	$4,300	$4,900
Kyle Juszczyk	$4,000	$4,300

Running back

Weekly strategy – Alvin Kamara has found a fountain of youth. Ride him until his carriage turns back into a pumpkin. Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson make lesser-owned pivots. Derrick Henry and Rachaad White have easy matchups and usage concerns. You also can use Jordan Mason on DK, but his FD price is too high. For RB2, I like Aaron Jones, Tony Pollard, and Zamir White. Punt with whoever starts for Houston if Joe Mixon (ankle) is out.

Fantasy four-pack

Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. PHI ($7,500 DK, $8,400 FD) I thought Philly had a strong run defense. I was wrong. Opposing RBs are averaging 169.5 total yards per game. Kamara is toting the rock like it’s 2020. I’d even consider stacking him with Derek Carr.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. KC ($X,XXX DK, $8,500 FD) I didn’t love the extra usage from Tyler Allgeier last week, but you can not ignore the fact that the Falcons are weaponizing Robinson in a much saner manner than last year. He should be a lock for a 20-PPR point floor every week.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ NO ($7,700 DK, $8,700 FD) Barkley has averaged 124 combo yards per game. This will be his toughest game of the season, but the Eagles will lean heavily on him with A.J. Brown (hamstring) out.

Derrick Henry, Ravens @ DAL ($6,500 DK, $7,800 FD) Henry had a dud Week 1 because of the game script. He righted the ship in Week 2 and should continue to improve this week, as Dallas was whooped on by Alvin Kamara and Jerome Ford in back-to-back games.

Sleepers

Zamir White, Raiders vs. CAR ($5,500 DK, $6,000 FD) Carolina followed up Week 1’s 172-2 allowed to opposing RBs with an equally putrid 201-1 in Week 2. White may split touches with Alexander Mattison, but he holds a greater than 2-to-1 advantage. Both are playable here.

Tony Pollard, Titans vs. GB ($6,000 DK, $6,800 FD) With Tyjae Spears (ankle) questionable, Pollard will see a boost in touches. This puts him in the safe pivot category, especially against a Packers defense that allowed 144 total yards to opposing RBs in both games.

Wide Receiver	DraftKings	FanDuel
CeeDee Lamb	$8,800	$9,300
Justin Jefferson	$8,600	$9,200
Tyreek Hill	$8,400	$9,000
Amon-Ra St. Brown	$8,200	$9,100
Davante Adams	$7,600	$7,800
Marvin Harrison Jr.	$7,400	$7,500
Nico Collins	$7,300	$7,600
Mike Evans	$7,200	$8,300
DeVonta Smith	$6,900	$8,000
Rashee Rice	$7,000	$7,300
Zay Flowers	$6,800	$6,800
DJ Moore	$6,700	$6,500
Stefon Diggs	$6,600	$6,900
Chris Godwin	$6,500	$6,600
Malik Nabers	$6,400	$7,100
Chris Olave	$6,300	$6,700
DK Metcalf	$6,300	$7,200
Brandon Aiyuk	$6,200	$6,500
Drake London	$5,800	$6,400
Keenan Allen	$6,200	$6,200
Amari Cooper	$6,100	$6,000
Xavier Worthy	$6,000	$6,000
Michael Pittman Jr.	$6,100	$6,200
Calvin Ridley	$6,000	$6,400
Jaylen Waddle	$6,000	$6,600
Jayden Reed	$5,900	$5,700
Darnell Mooney	$4,100	$5,300
Jameson Williams	$5,800	$6,300
George Pickens	$5,700	$6,300
Romeo Doubs	$5,600	$5,200
Brandin Cooks	$5,500	$5,900
Courtland Sutton	$5,400	$5,300
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	$5,400	$6,100
DeAndre Hopkins	$5,300	$5,400
Rashid Shaheed	$5,300	$6,300
Jerry Jeudy	$5,200	$5,800
Tank Dell	$5,200	$6,200
Jakobi Meyers	$5,100	$5,300
Jordan Addison	$5,100	$5,700
Tyler Lockett	$5,100	$5,900
Adam Thielen	$5,000	$5,100
Demarcus Robinson	$5,000	$6,100
Ladd McConkey	$5,000	$5,700
Christian Watson	$4,900	$5,400
Diontae Johnson	$4,900	$5,300
Alec Pierce	$4,800	$5,800
Joshua Palmer	$4,800	$5,400
Josh Downs	$4,700	$5,500
Tyler Johnson	$4,700	$5,800
Ray-Ray McCloud III	$3,600	$4,900
Dontayvion Wicks	$4,600	$4,700
Quentin Johnston	$4,600	$5,600
Greg Dortch	$4,500	$5,100
Jahan Dotson	$4,500	$5,500
Xavier Legette	$4,500	$4,600
Jalen Nailor	$4,400	$5,900
Josh Reynolds	$4,400	$5,200
Wan’Dale Robinson	$4,400	$5,600
Tutu Atwell	$4,300	$5,500
Tyler Boyd	$4,300	$4,900
Jordan Whittington	$4,200	$4,600
Rome Odunze	$4,200	$6,100
Jauan Jennings	$4,100	$5,200
Michael Wilson	$4,100	$5,000
Adonai Mitchell	$4,000	$5,300
Darius Slayton	$3,900	$4,800
Jalen Tolbert	$3,800	$4,900
Rashod Bateman	$3,800	$4,900
Jalen McMillan	$3,700	$5,000
Elijah Moore	$3,600	$4,900
Kalif Raymond	$3,600	$4,800
Nelson Agholor	$3,500	$4,300
Brandon Powell	$3,400	$4,500
Devaughn Vele	$3,400	$4,700
Marvin Mims Jr.	$3,300	$4,300
Tim Patrick	$3,300	$4,200
Van Jefferson	$3,300	$4,800
JuJu Smith-Schuster	$3,200	$4,200
Mecole Hardman	$3,000	$4,200
Trent Sherfield Sr.	$3,200	$4,200

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – CeeDee Lamb, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Amon-Ra St. Brown are the best options for WR1. Also, consider targeting a pair of Tier 2 options: Chris Godwin, Rashee Rice, DK Metcalf (hand), or Stefon Diggs. For WR3, use Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Alec Pierce, or one of the Rams. If you punt WR3, consider Jauan Jennings, Elijah Moore, or Josh Reynolds.

Fantasy four-pack

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. BAL ($8,800 DK, $9,300 FD) The price and perception should keep his ownership down. Still, 65% of the WR receptions and WR yardage against Baltimore has come from their opponent’s WR1.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ ARI ($8,200 DK, $9,100 FD) St. Brown received the squeaky wheel grease last week. Coming off a Week 1 dud, he saw 19 targets. Build a stack with Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., and St. Brown.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals vs. DET ($7,400 DK, $7,500 FD) Turns out that targeting your stud rookie WR works. Kyler Murray hopefully got the message. Plus, Detroit has allowed the most WR yardage through the first two weeks.

Stefon Diggs, Texans @ MIN ($6,600 DK, $6,900 FD) This may be the easiest revenge game narrative to exploit in the history of the NFL. Diggs was a target hog with the Vikings, and he felt disrespected when they dealt him. He will go ham here.

Sleepers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. MIA ($5,400 DK, $6,100 FD) The algorithm hasn’t kicked up JSN’s price tag … yet. Earning 16 targets in Week 2 paced his first-ever 100-yard game. This feels like a watershed moment for Jaxon.

Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. PHI ($5,300 DK, $6,300 FD) He may never top six receptions, but Shaheed has led all WRs in 50-plus-yard catches since the start of 2023, including two TDs of that variety this season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has allowed a WR2 to catch a 40-yard-yard TD in both games.

Tight End	DraftKings	FanDuel
Travis Kelce	$6,100	$7,200
Trey McBride	$6,200	$6,800
Sam LaPorta	$6,000	$7,000
George Kittle	$5,700	$7,100
Brock Bowers	$5,400	$6,300
Kyle Pitts	$5,000	$6,200
David Njoku	$5,100	$5,700
Mark Andrews	$4,800	$6,400
Isaiah Likely	$4,700	$5,600
Dallas Goedert	$4,600	$5,800
Jake Ferguson	$4,500	$5,400
Dalton Schultz	$4,300	$5,500
Pat Freiermuth	$4,000	$5,200
Cole Kmet	$3,900	$5,000
Taysom Hill	$3,800	$5,000
Chig Okonkwo	$3,700	$5,100
Colby Parkinson	$3,600	$5,300
Juwan Johnson	$3,500	$5,100
Noah Fant	$3,500	$4,900
Cade Otton	$3,400	$5,000
Jonnu Smith	$3,400	$5,000
Luke Schoonmaker	$3,300	$4,900
Josh Oliver	$3,200	$4,800
Tucker Kraft	$3,200	$4,900
Gerald Everett	$3,100	$4,600
Johnny Mundt	$3,100	$4,800
Jordan Akins	$3,000	$4,900
Greg Dulcich	$2,900	$4,500
Hayden Hurst	$2,900	$4,800
Luke Musgrave	$2,900	$4,700
Kylen Granson	$2,800	$4,800
Will Dissly	$2,800	$4,800

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Brock Bowers, and George Kittle are all in play up top. Otherwise, spend down for Pat Freiermuth, Colby Parkinson, or Jonnu Smith.

Fantasy four-pack

Trey McBride, Cardinals vs. DET ($6,200 DK, $6,800 FD) Detroit has not seen an elite TE this season, but they allowed the eighth-most yards to the position in 2023. McBride has been tame compared to his output from last year. This could be his breakout game.

George Kittle, 49ers @ LAR ($5,700 DK, $7,100 FD) an injury to Deebo Samuel (calf) eliminates another passing game weapon for San Fran. Kittle (hamstring) saw eight targets last week. That number should climb again against a Rams defense that has allowed the fifth-most TE receptions and the third-most TE receiving yards.

Brock Bowers, Raiders vs. CAR ($5,400 DK, $6,300 FD) Bowers leads all TEs in receptions and receiving yards. Meanwhile, Carolina allowed two TE scores in Week 1. We may see Bowers score his first TD this week.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. KC ($X,XXX DK, $6,200 FD) Pitts averaging 3-23 doesn’t bring joy to his owners’ ears. Still, KC has allowed a far-and-away league-worst average of 12.5-138 to the position.

Sleepers

Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. LAC ($4,000 DK, $5,200 FD) Right out of the Arthur Smith playbook, Darnell Washington vultured Freiermuth last week. Still, Freiermuth trails only George Pickens in targets for Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, only three teams have allowed more TE receptions to start the season than the Chargers.

Jonnu Smith, Dolphins @ SEA ($3,400 DK, $5,000 FD) Last week, Smith had seven targets and six catches. Looking back at the four games where Skylar Thompson played significant snaps in 2022, Thompson fed his TEs 6.5 targets per game, 4.5 receptions per game, and 55 yards per game. Besides throwing three TDs to the position.