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Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 12

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 12 DFS fantasy football.

With six teams on bye, the player pool is skinnier than it has been all season. Plus, the Primetime slate is pulling away four premium offenses. This could get ugly as we piece together our lineups. So, let’s start things out with a bang … QB Tommy DeVito …What could go wrong?

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: 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 Tommy DeVito ($4.0k), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($5.9k), RB De’Von Achane ($7.5k), WR Malik Nabers ($7.4k), WR Calvin Ridley ($5.7k), WR Rome Odunze ($4.8k), TE Travis Kelce ($5.8k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($5.7k), DST Denver Broncos ($3.2k)

FD Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($7.9k), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($6.4k), RB De’Von Achane ($9.1k), WR Mike Evans ($8.0k), WR Josh Downs ($6.9k), WR Rome Odunze ($5.4k), TE Ja’Tavion Sanders ($4.9K), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($7.5k), DST Chicago Bears ($3.9k)

FB Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($6.0k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.1k) RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($5.7k), WR Mike Evans ($7.0k), WR Malik Nabers ($6.7k), WR/TE Travis Kelce ($5.9k), TE Ja’Tavion Sanders ($3.3k), FLEX De’Von Achane ($7.1k), SUPERFLEX Tommy DeVito ($5.1k)

*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
Jalen Hurts N/A $9,300
Jayden Daniels $7,000 $9,000
Patrick Mahomes $6,800 $8,400
Jordan Love $6,700 $7,300
Jared Goff $6,600 $8,500
C.J. Stroud $6,500 $7,600
Brock Purdy $6,400 $8,100
Bo Nix $6,300 $8,000
Kyler Murray $6,200 $7,800
Baker Mayfield $6,100 $7,900
Matthew Stafford N/A $7,200
Sam Darnold $5,900 $7,100
Tua Tagovailoa $5,800 $7,700
Geno Smith $5,700 $7,400
Anthony Richardson $5,600 $7,500
Drake Maye $5,500 $6,900
Caleb Williams $5,100 $7,000
Cooper Rush $5,000 $6,400
Will Levis $4,900 $6,700
Gardner Minshew II $4,800 $6,500
Bryce Young $4,600 $6,600
Brandon Allen $4,000 $6,000
Joshua Dobbs $4,000 $6,000
Tommy DeVito $4,000 $6,000

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, and Jared Goff are this week’s top choices. Baker Mayfield is the cheaper pivot. If you punt this week, go with Caleb Williams or Cooper Rush, or better yet, embrace the glorious aura of Tommy DeVito.

Fantasy four-pack

Jayden Daniels, Commanders vs. DAL ($7,000 DK, $9,000 FD) Dallas has allowed the second-most QB rushing scores. Daniels has been mostly quiet since returning from an injury sustained in Week 7. Still, this will be a get-right game. Look for Daniels to account for three scores.

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ LAR (N/A DK, $9,300 FD) Hurts has 15 total TDs over the last five weeks. Most have come via the “Brotherly Shove.” Unfortunately, the Rams have not allowed a QB rushing score this season. Still, Hurts has proven he can get it done through the air as well. Pencil him in for another three TDs, with at least one going to A.J. Brown.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ CAR ($6,800 DK, $8,400 FD) Mahomes will take it upon himself to make up for the Chiefs’ loss last week. With JuJu Smith-Schuster and DeAndre Hopkins both healthy and with Travis Kelce looking for a rebound, we should expect a floor of three passing TDs as KC dominates.

Jared Goff, Lions @ IND ($6,600 DK, $8,500 FD) Goff didn’t have to throw the ball last week to lead his team to victory. Still, he did as the team piled it on versus the Jaguars. Only six teams are allowing more passing yards per game than Indy, and the Colts have sucked against TEs. This makes Sam LaPorta (shoulder) a great stack if he returns from his injury as expected.

Sleepers

Caleb Williams, Bears vs. MIN ($5,100 DK, $7,000 FD) The coaching change for Chicago has Williams back on track. Unfortunately, he still doesn’t have a TD in his last four games. He should fare better here as Minnesota gives out passing yards like Halloween candy. Plus, Minnesota will have to stop Williams’ legs and hasn’t faced a running QB since Week 1.

Tommy DeVito, Giants vs. TB ($4,000 DK, $6,000 FD) When attempting to cover the opposition’s passing attack, Tampa Bay just says “Fuggedaboutit.” They have allowed the fourth-most passing yards and the fifth-most passing TDs. DeVito has nothing to lose here. Expect the Giants to let him just grip it and rip it. Use him in a double stack with some combo of Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton (concussion), and Theo Johnson.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Saquon Barkley N/A $10,000
Christian McCaffrey $8,500 $9,500
Joe Mixon $8,000 $9,300
De’Von Achane $7,500 $9,100
Jahmyr Gibbs $7,300 $8,600
Kyren Williams N/A $8,300
Jonathan Taylor $7,100 $8,000
Kenneth Walker III $6,900 $8,100
Josh Jacobs $6,800 $7,600
David Montgomery $6,700 $8,400
Chuba Hubbard $6,600 $7,100
James Conner $6,500 $7,700
Aaron Jones $6,400 $7,300
Isiah Pacheco $6,200 $8,200
D’Andre Swift $6,100 $7,000
Tyrone Tracy Jr. $6,000 $6,700
Rhamondre Stevenson $5,900 $6,400
Tony Pollard $5,800 $6,500
Kareem Hunt $5,700 $7,500
Austin Ekeler $5,600 $6,600
Brian Robinson Jr. $5,600 $7,900
Rico Dowdle $5,500 $6,300
Rachaad White $5,400 $6,900
Bucky Irving $5,300 $6,800
Javonte Williams $5,200 $6,200
Alexander Mattison $5,100 $5,700
Raheem Mostert $5,000 $6,000
Dameon Pierce $4,900 $5,400
Devin Singletary $4,900 $5,200
Jonathon Brooks $4,800 $5,500
Antonio Gibson $4,700 $5,000
Audric Estime $4,700 $5,600
Ezekiel Elliott $4,600 $5,800
Roschon Johnson $4,600 $6,100
Kenneth Gainwell N/A $4,900
Sean Tucker $4,600 $4,800
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,500 $4,900
Jaylen Wright $4,500 $4,700
Trey Benson $4,500 $5,200
Cam Akers $4,400 $5,900
Emanuel Wilson $4,400 $5,300
Tyjae Spears $4,400 $5,400
Ameer Abdullah $4,300 $5,000
Zach Charbonnet $4,300 $5,300
Zamir White $4,200 $5,000
Emari Demercado $4,100 $4,900
Jeremy McNichols $4,100 $4,800

Running back

Weekly strategy – Christian McCaffrey and De’Von Achane are your options at RB1. Use one of the two. The Lions’ duo, Joe Mixon, and James Conner are the only pivots to consider. Either Commander, Rhamondre Stevenson, or Tyrone Tracy Jr. are the top RB2 choices. Kareem Hunt reverts to a timeshare this week, but he remains a brilliant play considering the price. For a punt, consider Trey Benson or one of the Buccaneers.

Fantasy four-pack

Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ GB ($8,500 DK, $9,500 FD) Over the last four games, Green Bay is allowing just under 24 PPR points per game to opposing RBs. McCaffrey has topped 100 total yards in back-to-back games since his return, but he has not made it into the end zone yet. That changes this week. 

De’Von Achane, Dolphins vs. NE ($7,500 DK, $9,100 FD) The New England Patriots knocked Achane out of the Dolphins’ previous matchup with only 17 total yards. The rest of the backfield posted 187 total yards and a TD in that game. Over the last two weeks, Achane has handled 69% of the Miami RB opportunities, so most of the work is going to him now.

Joe Mixon, Texans vs. TEN ($8,000 DK, $9,300 FD) Over the last four weeks, Tennessee has allowed the second-most total TDs to the position. Meanwhile, Mixon has ten total TDs over the last six weeks.

Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions @ IND ($7,300 DK, $8,600 FD) Gibbs, and David Montgomery have very similar stats. Montgomery has 160 opportunities, while Gibbs has 162. Gibbs has nine total TDs while Montgomery has ten. Gibbs has 23 receptions to Montgomery’s 21. So how do you choose? Gibbs has 272 more total yards. Over the last four weeks, Indy allowed an average of 132 total yards and one TD to the position.

Sleepers

Kareem Hunt, Chiefs @ CAR ($5,700 DK, $7,500 FD) Isiah Pacheco (leg) should return this week. In his first game back, I expect KC to limit his touches. Against this defense, both backs may top 100 yards and score. For the season, Carolina is allowing greater than 30 PPR points per game to opposing RBs. 

Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ MIA ($5,900 DK, $6,400 FD) Miami has allowed the fourth-most total RB touchdowns. This includes a rushing TD allowed to Stevenson back in Week 5. He finished with only 92 total yards in that game, but that was when Antonio Gibson was still a factor.  

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Amon-Ra St. Brown $8,300 $9,500
Cooper Kupp N/A $9,200
Justin Jefferson $8,100 $9,000
Nico Collins $7,600 $8,900
Puka Nacua N/A $8,600
A.J. Brown N/A $8,500
Malik Nabers $7,400 $8,200
Cee Dee Lamb $7,300 $8,400
Tyreek Hill $7,200 $8,300
Mike Evans $7,000 $8,000
Terry McLaurin $6,800 $7,800
DK Metcalf $6,600 $7,900
DeVonta Smith N/A $7,700
Deebo Samuel Sr. $6,500 $7,600
Tank Dell $6,400 $7,000
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $6,300 $7,500
Josh Downs $6,200 $6,900
Marvin Harrison Jr. $6,100 $7,200
Jameson Williams $6,000 $6,800
Jayden Reed $5,900 $7,300
Courtland Sutton $5,800 $7,100
Calvin Ridley $5,700 $6,300
Jauan Jennings $5,600 $6,700
DJ Moore $5,500 $6,000
DeAndre Hopkins $5,400 $6,500
Jaylen Waddle $5,300 $5,900
Michael Pittman Jr. $5,300 $5,700
Christian Watson $5,200 $6,100
Wan’Dale Robinson $5,200 $5,700
Jakobi Meyers $5,100 $6,400
Jordan Addison $5,100 $6,200
Xavier Legette $5,000 $5,800
Xavier Worthy $5,000 $6,600
Alec Pierce $4,900 $5,700
Keenan Allen $4,900 $5,900
Demarcus Robinson N/A $5,600
Rome Odunze $4,800 $5,400
Tyler Lockett $4,800 $5,800
Adam Thielen $4,700 $4,900
Ricky Pearsall $4,700 $5,600
Darius Slayton $4,600 $5,300
Romeo Doubs $4,600 $5,600
Brandin Cooks $4,500 $5,000
DeMario Douglas $4,500 $5,400
John Metchie III $4,400 $5,500
Michael Wilson $4,400 $5,200
Dontayvion Wicks $4,300 $4,800
JuJu Smith-Schuster $4,300 $5,000
Noah Brown $4,200 $5,400
Sterling Shepard $4,200 $5,600
Jalen Tolbert $4,100 $5,300
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine $4,100 $5,300
Jalen McMillan $4,000 $5,300
Tre Tucker $4,000 $5,200
Adonai Mitchell $3,900 $5,100
Devaughn Vele $3,900 $5,500
Jalen Coker $3,700 $5,300
Jahan Dotson N/A $4,700
Jonathan Mingo $3,700 $4,700
Tutu Atwell N/A $4,700
Greg Dortch $3,600 $4,900
Jalen Nailor $3,600 $5,000
Kendrick Bourne $3,500 $5,200
Justin Watson $3,500 $4,900
Kayshon Boutte $3,500 $5,100
Troy Franklin $3,500 $5,400
Tyler Boyd $3,500 $4,800
Kalif Raymond $3,400 $4,700
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,400 $5,000
Robert Woods $3,400 $4,800
Tim Patrick $3,400 $4,900
Jalin Hyatt $3,300 $4,700
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,300 $4,800
Olamide Zaccheaus $3,300 $4,900
Luke McCaffrey $3,200 $4,600
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,200 $5,100
Xavier Hutchinson $3,200 $4,900
Dyami Brown $3,100 $4,600
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,100 $4,600
Mecole Hardman $3,100 $4,700
Rakim Jarrett $3,100 $4,800
Josh Reynolds $3,000 $4,500

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – The high-priced options are all in shaky territory. Amon-Ra. St. Brown has a good matchup, but won’t see as many targets as last week. Nico Collins should see more targets this week, but Tennessee is tough against the pass even without their top two CBs. Both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua might eat into each other’s usage versus a tough Eagles secondary. Malik Nabers and Tyreek Hill become the top WR1 options by default. A returning Mike Evans (hamstring) and Terry McLaurin are the WR1 pivots. At WR2, use Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Josh Downs,  Courtland Sutton, or Calvin Ridley. I’d also consider using two of the above if I save at RB. Otherwise, use Rome Odunze, one of the Chiefs, or Wan’Dale Robinson at WR3. You can also consider Kendrick Bourne, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, or Sterling Shepard as a punt option.

Fantasy four-pack

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ IND ($8,300, $9,500 FD) Only seven teams have allowed more receiving yards to opposing WRs than Indy. St. Brown is coming off of a monster performance, and he has scored in eight straight games. With Sam LaPorta returning, St. Brown’s numbers won’t equal last week’s, but he will still post 8-110-1

Malik Nabers, Giants vs. TB ($7,400, $8,200 FD) Do we trust Tommy DeVito? Yes, heck, I’d trust Uncle Rico versus this secondary. The only way Nabers doesn’t pay off here is if DeVito and Drew Lock get hurt and the team is forced to turn to Tim Boyle.

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. NE ($7,200 DK, $8,300 FD) In Week 5, Hill posted 6-69 versus New England despite having Tyler Huntley throwing him wounded ducks. Since the return of Tua Tagovailoa, Hill has caught 20 of 26 passes and scored in back-to-back games. Expect him to continue his resurgence here.

Nico Collins, Texans vs. TEN ($7,600 DK, $8,900 FD) Collins shook off the rust last week. This week expect a more traditional stat line. Before his injury, Collins had scored and/or topped 100 yards in three of five games.

Sleepers

Calvin Ridley, Titans @ HOU ($5,700 DK, $6,300 FD) Since Week 6, Ridley ranks third overall among WRs in targets. Meanwhile, over the last four games, Houston has allowed opposing WR1s to average 20.2 PPR points per game.

Rome Odunze, Bears vs. MIN ($4,800 DK, $5,400 FD) Minnesota has allowed the fifth-most WR receiving yards. They have particularly struggled with field stretchers, like Odunze. Meanwhile, Odunze was the target of 10 passes in the first game under the new play-caller for Chicago.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Brock Bowers $6,300 $7,500
George Kittle $6,000 $7,700
Travis Kelce $5,800 $7,200
Trey McBride $5,600 $6,700
Cade Otton $5,500 $6,600
Dallas Goedert N/A $6,100
Jake Ferguson $4,400 $5,900
Sam LaPorta $4,300 $5,800
T.J. Hockenson $4,200 $6,000
Jonnu Smith $4,100 $5,600
Hunter Henry $4,000 $5,200
Tucker Kraft $3,900 $5,400
Zach Ertz $3,800 $5,300
Colby Parkinson N/A $5,000
Noah Fant $3,700 $5,000
Cole Kmet $3,600 $5,100
Dalton Schultz $3,500 $5,500
Ja’Tavion Sanders $3,400 $4,900
Brock Wright $3,300 $5,100
AJ Barner $3,200 $4,900
Noah Gray $3,100 $5,000
Josh Oliver $2,900 $4,800
Theo Johnson $2,900 $4,800
Chig Okonkwo $2,800 $4,700
Elijah Higgins $2,800 $4,600
Adam Trautman $2,700 $4,600
Davis Allen N/A $4,400
Luke Schoonmaker $2,500 $4,400

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Travis Kelce and Trey McBride are the top options this week. George Kittle (hamstring) and Brock Bowers are a little pricier, but each should fare well with lesser ownership. A healthy Sam LaPorta (shoulder) also gets a cake matchup at a much lower price than the other four. Theo Johnson, Luke Schoonmaker, and Ja’Tavion Sanders are the punt options.

Fantasy four-pack

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ CAR ($5,800 DK, $7,200 FD) No team has allowed more TE touchdowns than Carolina. Kelce will score at least once as KC looks to remedy his dud from last week.

Trey McBride, Cardinals @ SEA ($5,600 DK, $6,700 FD) Seattle has faced only five TEs of McBride’s caliber this season. Those five TEs have averaged 5.6-63 with three total TDs. Over his last six games, McBride is averaging 14 PPR points per game. That feels like his floor here.

Sam LaPorta, Lions @ IND ($4,300 DK, $5,800 FD) Reports suggest that LaPorta (shoulder) will return this week. Before his injury, he had scored in three of five games. Indy has allowed the third-most receptions and the fourth-most TDs to the position.

George Kittle, 49ers @ GB ($6,000 DK, $7,700 FD) Kittle (hamstring) has already announced that he is playing this weekend. Despite missing a pair of games, because of injury, Kittle leads all TEs in touchdowns. He is also averaging 70 receiving yards per game played.

Sleepers

Ja’Tavion Sanders, Panthers vs. KC ($3,400 DK, $4,900 FD) KC ranks dead last in TE receiving yards allowed, and only one team has allowed more TE receptions. Meanwhile, since Week 6, Sanders has led the Panthers in receptions and receiving yards.

Luke Schoonmaker, Cowboys @ WAS ($2,500 DK, $4,400 FD) Jake Ferguson (concussion) is expected to miss this week’s game. He also missed most of last week’s game during which Schoonmaker stepped in and posted 6-56 on 10 targets. The Commanders have allowed three TE scores over their last four games, so Schoonmaker may score here.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 11

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 11 DFS fantasy football.

With Thanksgiving Week and a pair of Byepocalypse weeks looming shortly, Week 11’s challenge is to squeeze as many Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs into your lineup as possible.

From a DFS standpoint, I am happy that this matchup is on the main slate, but I am still shocked that this game wasn’t flexed to prime time.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: 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 Russell Wilson ($5.9k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.3k), RB Nick Chubb ($6.0k), WR George Pickens ($7.0k), WR Calvin Ridley ($6.2k), WR Mack Hollins ($3.8k), TE Dawson Knox ($3.5k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($6.7k), DST Cleveland Browns ($2.6k)

FD Lineup: QB Russell Wilson ($7.8k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($9.8k), RB Nick Chubb ($6.2k), WR George Pickens ($7.5k), WR Quentin Johnston ($6.0k), WR Calvin Ridley ($6.4k), TE Pat Freiermuth ($5.3K), FLEX Chase Brown ($6.8k), DST Cleveland Browns ($4.1k)

FB Lineup: QB Russell Wilson ($5.7k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.2k) RB Kyren Williams ($7.6k), WR George Pickens ($5.9k), WR Cedric Tillman ($3.9k), WR/TE George Kittle ($5.9k), TE Travis Kelce ($6.0k), FLEX Kareem Hunt ($6.2k), SUPERFLEX Jameis Winston ($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 $8,000 $9,000
Josh Allen $7,800 $8,800
Joe Burrow N/A $8,500
Jordan Love $7,000 $7,700
Patrick Mahomes $6,800 $7,900
Brock Purdy $6,600 $8,400
Kirk Cousins $6,500 $7,100
Jared Goff $6,300 $8,300
Bo Nix $6,200 $7,400
Sam Darnold $6,100 $7,500
Tua Tagovailoa $6,000 $8,000
Russell Wilson $5,900 $7,800
Matthew Stafford $5,800 $7,400
Geno Smith $5,700 $7,600
Justin Herbert N/A $7,300
Drake Maye $5,600 $6,700
Aaron Rodgers $5,500 $7,100
Jameis Winston $5,500 $7,200
Caleb Williams $5,400 $7,000
Trevor Lawrence $5,400 $7,000
Joe Flacco $5,300 $6,900
Derek Carr $5,200 $7,200
Will Levis $5,100 $6,700
Desmond Ridder $5,000 $6,600
Gardner Minshew II $5,000 $6,600
Mac Jones $4,900 $6,800

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Despite facing off against each other’s elite defenses and without their top receiving weapons, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes lock horns in another epic battle. The clear pivot play would be Brock Purdy. To save some money, I love Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and, to a lesser degree, Matthew Stafford. Will Levis is a bottom-priced punt option.

Fantasy four-pack

Josh Allen, Bills vs. KC ($7,800 DK, $8,800 FD) KC’s defense is elite, but when these two teams meet, throw the recent trends out the window. In seven career meetings, Allen has 20 total TDs, and he has averaged 299 total yards per game. Stack him with two of Khalil Shakir, Dawson Knox (assuming Dalton Kincaid is out), and Mack Hollins (assuming Amari Cooper is out).

Joe Burrow, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $8,500 FD) Burrow went berserk the last two weeks, throwing for nine TDs. This matchup looks tougher on paper, but the Chargers have faced only four top-20 QBs all season.

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,800 DK, $7,900 FD) Despite facing a stingy Denver defense, Mahomes produced another solid yardage line last week. He threw for only one TD in that game, but Mahomes has six over the previous three weeks. Plus, he should get an enormous boost with the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) this week.

Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. SEA ($6,600 DK, $8,400 FD) Purdy’s receivers returned to the field last week and he instantly went off for 353-2. Meanwhile, Seattle has allowed multiple passing TDs in five of their last six games, including three to Purdy in Week 6.

Sleepers

Russell Wilson, Steelers vs. BAL ($5,900 DK, $7,800 FD) Baltimore has the worst pass defense in football. They have allowed 30 more yards per game than the next worst team. They have also allowed the most passing TDs this year. Since becoming the starting quarterback in Week 7, Wilson has scored the sixth-most points per game among quarterbacks.

Jameis Winston, Browns @ NO ($5,500 DK, $7,200 FD) Winston gets the revenge game against a New Orleans defense that recently traded away their best cornerback. Stack him with David Njoku and Cedric Tillman.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey $8,300 $9,800
Alvin Kamara $8,200 $8,200
Derrick Henry $8,100 $9,400
Kyren Williams $7,900 $9,200
Bijan Robinson $7,800 $8,900
Jonathan Taylor $7,600 $8,400
Breece Hall $7,500 $8,500
Jahmyr Gibbs $7,300 $8,300
De’Von Achane $7,200 $8,700
Josh Jacobs $7,100 $7,400
Kenneth Walker III $7,000 $7,800
Aaron Jones $6,900 $7,600
James Cook $6,800 $7,900
Kareem Hunt $6,700 $8,000
J.K. Dobbins N/A $7,200
D’Andre Swift $6,600 $7,100
David Montgomery $6,500 $8,100
Tony Pollard $6,400 $6,900
Chase Brown N/A $6,800
Travis Etienne Jr. $6,300 $6,700
Najee Harris $6,200 $7,000
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,100 $6,500
Nick Chubb $6,000 $6,200
Jordan Mason $5,900 $5,200
Raheem Mostert $5,800 $6,600
Javonte Williams $5,700 $5,500
Tank Bigsby $5,600 $6,300
Alexander Mattison $5,500 $5,700
Braelon Allen $5,500 $5,400
Ray Davis $5,400 $5,300
Jaylen Warren $5,300 $5,500
Tyler Allgeier $5,300 $5,800
Justice Hill $5,200 $5,300
Zach Charbonnet $5,100 $5,100
Antonio Gibson $4,800 $5,100
Gus Edwards N/A $5,000
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,700 $5,000
Tyjae Spears $4,700 $5,300
Cam Akers $4,600 $5,600
Audric Estime $4,500 $5,400
Emanuel Wilson $4,500 $5,200
Zamir White $4,500 $5,100
Jerome Ford $4,400 $5,200
Khalil Herbert N/A $4,900

Running back

Weekly strategy – Christian McCaffrey immediately stepped back into a bell cow role. This week he faces a cake matchup. Bijan Robinson and Kyren Williams are the next best options. Detroit also has an easy matchup, but good luck choosing between Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Kareem Hunt is my favorite RB2 choice. Chase Brown and Nick Chubb can be RB2 pivots. They also are both great flex plays if you go cheaper elsewhere. Watch Najee Harris’s (ankle) injury status. If he is out, Jaylen Warren can be a punt option. Otherwise, take a flier on Alexander Mattison or Audric Estime.

Fantasy four-pack

Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. SEA ($8,300 DK, $9,800 FD) Since Week 4, Seattle has allowed over 27 PPR points per game to opposing RBs. This included allowing 26.9 PPR points to the Niners’ backups in Week 6. Nothing held McCaffrey back last week. He handled 20 of the 22 RB opportunities for San Fran.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ DEN ($7,800 DK, $8,900 FD) Pass-catching running backs can beat Denver’s defense. They rank fourth in RB targets and receptions and fifth in RB receiving yards and receiving TDs. This fits Robinson’s bill as he ranks third among RBs in both receptions and receiving yards.

Kyren Williams, Rams @ NE ($7,900 DK, $9,200 FD) Williams gets to feast on a Patriots’ defense that allows 145 combo yards and 1.1 total TDs per game to the RB position. Despite being shut out the last two weeks, Williams ranks second in total TDs among RBs.

Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. CLE ($8,200 DK, $8,200 FD) His price is the same on both sites, but he is only a legit play on DK because of the full PPR scoring. Kamara has five or more receptions in eight of 10 games. Meanwhile, Cleveland has faced legit pass-catching backs only a few times this year, so their numbers look artificially good.

Sleepers

Kareem Hunt, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,700 DK, $8,000 FD) With Isiah Pacheco’s (leg) return looming shortly, this may be the last week to enjoy huge scoring from Hunt. Buffalo is allowing a league third-worst 4.9 YPC to opposing rushers. Since Week 9, they have allowed 362 total yards and three total TDs to the position.

Nick Chubb, Browns @ NO ($6,000 DK, $6,200 FD) The Saints have allowed seven total RB touchdowns over the last four weeks. Chubb has been a dud since his return in Week 7, but here — at low ownership — he will go off.

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Ja’Marr Chase N/A $9,600
Justin Jefferson $8,600 $9,000
Amon-Ra St. Brown $8,000 $9,200
Cooper Kupp $7,500 $8,800
Tyreek Hill $7,400 $8,500
Puka Nacua $7,300 $8,300
Davante Adams $7,200 $7,400
Garrett Wilson $7,100 $8,100
George Pickens $7,000 $7,500
Zay Flowers $6,900 $7,600
Deebo Samuel Sr. $6,800 $8,200
Drake London $6,700 $7,800
Tee Higgins N/A $7,100
Darnell Mooney $6,600 $7,000
DK Metcalf $6,500 $8,000
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $6,500 $7,300
Jayden Reed $6,400 $7,700
Josh Downs $6,400 $6,900
Khalil Shakir $6,300 $6,500
Calvin Ridley $6,200 $6,400
Brian Thomas Jr. $6,100 $6,600
Ladd McConkey N/A $6,300
DJ Moore $6,000 $6,100
Quentin Johnston N/A $6,000
Michael Pittman Jr. $6,000 $5,900
Courtland Sutton $5,900 $6,800
Jaylen Waddle $5,900 $6,200
Jameson Williams $5,800 $6,300
Tyler Lockett $5,800 $6,100
Amari Cooper $5,700 $6,300
DeAndre Hopkins $5,700 $6,700
Jakobi Meyers $5,600 $6,200
Xavier Worthy $5,600 $6,000
Romeo Doubs $5,500 $5,800
Joshua Palmer N/A $5,600
Andrei Iosivas N/A $5,500
Alec Pierce $5,400 $5,400
Jerry Jeudy $5,400 $5,800
Cedric Tillman $5,300 $6,500
Jauan Jennings $5,300 $6,200
Christian Watson $5,200 $5,700
Keenan Allen $5,200 $5,800
Demarcus Robinson $5,100 $5,900
Jordan Addison $5,100 $5,800
Dontayvion Wicks $5,000 $5,000
Rome Odunze $5,000 $5,600
Ricky Pearsall $4,900 $5,800
Diontae Johnson $4,800 $5,700
DeMario Douglas $4,700 $5,300
Gabe Davis $4,700 $5,700
Rashod Bateman $4,600 $5,400
JuJu Smith-Schuster $4,500 $5,200
Adonai Mitchell $4,400 $5,300
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $4,400 $5,900
Cedrick Wilson Jr. $4,300 $5,100
Elijah Moore $4,300 $5,500
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,200 $5,600
Mike Williams $4,100 $5,700
Tre Tucker $4,100 $5,100
Jalen Nailor $4,000 $5,000
Parker Washington $4,000 $5,300
Devaughn Vele $3,900 $5,200
DJ Turner $3,900 $5,100
Mack Hollins $3,800 $5,600
Justin Watson $3,700 $4,800
Troy Franklin $3,700 $5,000
Calvin Austin III $3,600 $5,200
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine $3,600 $5,400
Kalif Raymond $3,500 $4,800
Kayshon Boutte $3,500 $4,900
Nelson Agholor $3,500 $5,100
Jermaine Burton N/A $4,700
Van Jefferson $3,500 $4,400
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,400 $4,800
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,400 $4,700
Tim Patrick $3,400 $4,900
Tyler Boyd $3,400 $4,600
Curtis Samuel $3,300 $5,000
Mecole Hardman $3,300 $5,000
Tylan Wallace $3,300 $4,700
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,200 $4,500
Kendrick Bourne $3,100 $5,000
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,100 $4,400

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Spend up on Ja’Marr Chase or Puka Nacua. The only other elite player among the high-priced options is George Pickens. At WR2, pick Calvin Ridley, Khalil Shakir, Quentin Johnston, or DeAndre Hopkins. I love Jauan Jennings and Cedric Tillman for WR3. I also would consider JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) if he returns from his injury. If you punt this position, Mack Hollins, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Mike Williams are the best options.

Fantasy four-pack

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $9,600 FD) If you faced Chase last week, my condolences on your loss. Thankfully, in DFS, you can choose to play him this week even if you don’t own him in your season-long leagues. Over their last three games, the Chargers have allowed an average of 6.3-89-1 to opposing WR1s.

Puka Nacua, Rams @ NE ($7,300, $8,300 FD) In the two full games that Nacua has played since his return from injury, he has posted 16-204 on 23 targets. As long as he doesn’t punch anyone, he should post 9-100-1 here.

George Pickens, Steelers vs. BAL ($7,000 DK, $7,500 FD) Only two WR1s have not topped 100 yards and/or scored against this defense this season. Both came back in Weeks 3 and 4. Since then, they have allowed an average of 7-126-1.8 to opposing WR1s. Plus, Pickens has scored in two of the three games since Russell Wilson took over at QB.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. JAX ($8,000 DK, $9,200 FD) This play isn’t as obvious as expected. Detroit could just run the ball down the throat of the Jaguars. Plus, St. Brown’s scoring touchdowns in seven consecutive games has helped his numbers look better than they are. Still, with Sam LaPorta (shoulder) in danger of missing this game, St. Brown could see an uptick in targets.

Sleepers

Calvin Ridley, Titans vs. MIN ($6,200 DK, $6,400 FD) Minnesota ranks in the bottom eight in receptions, yardage, and TDs allowed to opposing WRs. Meanwhile, since Week 6, Ridley ranks third among WRs in targets. 

Cedric Tillman, Browns @ NO ($5,300 DK, $6,500 FD) The sites have not bumped Tillman’s price up, despite his ranking 10th or better in receptions, targets, and receiving TDs among WRs, since Week 7.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $6,300 $7,400
George Kittle $6,000 $8,000
Brock Bowers $5,800 $7,200
David Njoku $5,500 $6,600
Evan Engram $5,200 $5,900
Dalton Kincaid $5,000 $5,800
Kyle Pitts $4,800 $5,500
T.J. Hockenson $4,700 $6,500
Mark Andrews $4,600 $6,100
Taysom Hill $4,500 $6,400
Tucker Kraft $4,400 $6,000
Sam LaPorta $4,300 $5,700
Mike Gesicki N/A $5,400
Pat Freiermuth $4,200 $5,300
Cole Kmet $4,100 $5,200
Isaiah Likely $4,000 $5,600
Hunter Henry $3,900 $5,300
Jonnu Smith $3,800 $5,100
Noah Fant $3,700 $5,000
Colby Parkinson $3,600 $5,000
Will Dissly N/A $5,000
Dawson Knox $3,500 $5,100
Juwan Johnson $3,400 $5,200
Brock Wright $3,300 $4,600
Tyler Conklin $3,200 $5,000
AJ Barner $3,100 $4,800
Josh Oliver $3,100 $4,700
Chig Okonkwo $3,000 $4,800
Foster Moreau $3,000 $4,800
Adam Trautman $2,800 $4,700
Brenton Strange $2,700 $4,700
Davis Allen $2,500 $4,200

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Travis Kelce and George Kittle each have juicy matchups. David Njoku, Pat Freiermuth, and Mike Gesicki are cheaper alternatives. If you want to take a deep dive, consider Will Dissly, Dawson Knox, or Brock Wright.

Fantasy four-pack

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ BUF ($6,300 DK, $7,400 FD) In his last seven games against the Bills, Kelce is averaging 7.8-87 with eight TDs. Plus, over the last three weeks, Kelce is leading the league in TE targets, receptions, and receiving yards.

George Kittle, 49ers vs. SEA ($6,000 DK, $8,000 FD) Kittle has seven TDs over his last seven games. This includes a 5-58-2 against these Seahawks.

David Njoku, Browns @ NO ($5,500 DK, $6,600 FD) In the three games since Jameis Winston took over, Njoku has posted 20-166-2 on 28 targets. The Saints have struggled with the limited number of similarly talented TEs they have faced this season.

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ MIA ($5,800 DK, $7,200 FD) This isn’t a great matchup on paper, but Bowers has been matchup-proof this year. He ranks second among TEs in both receptions and targets, and he ranks first in receiving yards.

Sleepers

Mike Gesicki, Bengals @ LAC (N/A DK, $5,400 FD) Since Tee Higgins (quadriceps) went down to injury, Gesicki ranks top-four in every TE scoring category. As long as Higgins remains out, keep playing him. If Higgins plays, consider flipping to Pat Freiermuth at a similar price.

Dawson Knox, Bills vs. KC ($3,500 DK, $5,100 FD) With Dalton Kincaid (knee) on the wrong side of questionable, Knox will be a favorite target for Josh Allen. In six career games versus the Chiefs, Knox has scored three times. Plus, KC has allowed the most receiving yards to the position.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 10

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 9 DFS fantasy football.

Week 10 brings the return of the byes, our final foreign game of the season (featuring two of the worst teams in the NFL), and six excellent offenses playing outside the main slate.

We can use Detroit and Houston on FD and FB. Otherwise, the player pool is pruning up with the rainy fall weather. This brings me to the most important element from now on: the weather. We had our first pair of weather-influenced games this past weekend, but neither stifled the elite offenses involved. Know that only the absolute worst wind and driving rain/snow truly affect the top talents, but still be alert and aware.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: 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 Brock Purdy ($6.5k), RB Bijan Robinson ($7.7k), RB Aaron Jones ($6.7k), WR Jordan Addison ($5.3k), WR Jauan Jennings ($5.1k), WR Ray-Ray McCloud ($4.3k), TE George Kittle ($5.8k), FLEX Cade Otton ($5.5k), DST New York Jets ($2.9k)

FD Lineup: QB Sam Darnold ($7.8k), RB Rico Dowdle ($6.2k), RB D’Andre Swift ($7.7k), WR Justin Jefferson ($9.5k), WR Quentin Johnston ($5.9k), WR Jauan Jennings ($5.8k), TE Cade Otton ($6.4K), FLEX Travis Kelce ($7.0k), DST New England Patriots ($3.6k)

FB Lineup: QB Jalen Hurts ($7.5k), RB Aaron Jones ($6.3k) RB D’Andre Swift ($6.0k), WR DeVonta Smith ($6.8k), WR Tank Dell ($5.4k), WR/TE Cade Otton ($4.9k), TE George Kittle ($5.8k), FLEX Rhamondre Stevenson ($5.9k), SUPERFLEX C.J. Stroud ($6.3k)

*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
Jalen Hurts $7,800 $9,400
Josh Allen $7,700 $9,200
Jayden Daniels $7,500 $8,400
Jared Goff N/A $8,000
C.J. Stroud N/A $7,700
Kirk Cousins $6,700 $7,400
Patrick Mahomes $6,600 $7,900
Brock Purdy $6,500 $8,100
Baker Mayfield $6,400 $8,200
Kyler Murray $6,300 $7,600
Sam Darnold $6,200 $7,800
Bo Nix $6,000 $7,000
Russell Wilson $5,900 $7,500
Drake Maye $5,800 $6,800
Aaron Rodgers $5,700 $7,100
Caleb Williams $5,600 $7,100
Joe Flacco $5,500 $7,300
Derek Carr $5,300 $6,700
Justin Herbert $5,200 $6,900
Cooper Rush $5,100 $6,500
Mason Rudolph $4,900 $6,600
Will Levis $4,900 $6,600
Mac Jones $4,400 $6,000

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – If you go big, choose between Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen. Both are solid plays. The high-dollar pivots would be C.J. Stroud or Kirk Cousins. The sweet spot for me would be Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, and Aaron Rodgers. Justin Herbert, Mac Jones, and Cooper Rush are the punt choices.

Fantasy four-pack

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ DAL ($7,800 DK, $9,400 FD) Over the last four games, Dallas has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing QBs. Meanwhile, Hurts has 12 total TDs over that same four-week period.

Josh Allen, Bills @ IND ($7,700 DK, $9,200 FD) If I knew he would have all of his weapons, I’d have even more faith in Allen. Still, Allen has proven he can succeed without his usual posse, especially if he gets things going with his legs. Indy’s pass defense numbers look positive, but the QBs they have faced were Sam Darnold, C.J. Stroud (2x), and a clown car full of scrubs.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons @ NO ($6,700 DK, $7,400 FD) Since Week 5, Cousins ranks second in both completions and passing yards. He also ranks third in passing TDs. New Orleans held him in check earlier this year, but now they will be without Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Stack Cousins with two of Drake London (hip), Kyle Pitts, Darnell Mooney, and Ray-Ray McCloud III.

C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. DET (N/A DK, $7,700 FD) Only three teams allow more passing yards per game than Detroit. This will be the wake-up call needed to boost Stroud, who has struggled since losing his top two WRs to injury. Stroud will get an even bigger boost if Nico Collins (hamstring) returns here.

Sleepers

Aaron Rodgers, Jets @ ARI ($5,700 DK, $7,100 FD) In six of his last eight starts, Rodgers has thrown for multiple TDs. This includes five passing TDs over the last two games. Arizona’s pass defense has improved recently, but they still have allowed the sixth-most passing yards this year.

Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. TEN ($5,200 DK, $6,900 FD) This price seems disrespectful to Herbert. Over the last three weeks, no one has thrown for more passing yards than him. The return of Quentin Johnston, paired with the development of Ladd McConkey, has lit a new fire under him. The timing is right for a big game here as Tennessee has allowed eight of their 11 passing TDs over the last four weeks.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Saquon Barkley $8,300 $9,600
Joe Mixon N/A $9,000
Alvin Kamara $8,100 $8,500
Christian McCaffrey $8,000 $9,400
Bijan Robinson $7,700 $8,800
Jahmyr Gibbs N/A $8,400
Breece Hall $7,600 $8,200
Jonathan Taylor $7,500 $8,600
Jordan Mason $7,400 $8,100
David Montgomery N/A $8,000
J.K. Dobbins $7,200 $7,300
James Cook $7,000 $7,800
Tony Pollard $6,900 $7,200
Aaron Jones $6,700 $7,900
Kareem Hunt $6,600 $8,300
D’Andre Swift $6,500 $7,700
James Conner $6,500 $7,600
Isaac Guerendo $6,400 $6,700
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,400 $7,000
Brian Robinson Jr. $6,300 $7,500
Najee Harris $6,200 $7,100
Rico Dowdle $6,100 $6,200
Javonte Williams $6,000 $6,000
Rachaad White $5,900 $6,400
Austin Ekeler $5,800 $6,800
Travis Etienne Jr. $5,800 $6,600
Tank Bigsby $5,700 $6,500
Braelon Allen $5,500 $5,700
Ray Davis $5,500 $5,800
Jaylen Warren $5,300 $5,500
Kimani Vidal $5,200 $4,900
Tyler Allgeier $5,200 $5,900
Ezekiel Elliott $5,100 $5,600
Dalvin Cook $5,000 $5,000
Dameon Pierce N/A $5,000
Antonio Gibson $4,900 $5,200
Trey Benson $4,800 $5,500
Cam Akers $4,700 $4,800
Sean Tucker $4,700 $5,100
Tyjae Spears $4,700 $5,200
Roschon Johnson $4,600 $5,600
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,500 $5,400
Ty Johnson $4,500 $4,800
Jeremy McNichols $4,400 $5,300
Julius Chestnut $4,300 $5,100
D’Ernest Johnson $4,200 $4,700
Ty Chandler $4,200 $5,700
Kenneth Gainwell $4,100 $4,900
Kyle Juszczyk $4,000 $4,300

Running back

Weekly strategy – Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson are the best choices. Alvin Kamara should see a heightened volume because of injuries. I’m struggling with whether to use Christian McCaffrey. It is his first game back, and the matchup is prime, but this smells like a snap-count game. Just know that his DK price will never be this low again. Outside of this foursome, Aaron Jones and D’Andre Swift feel like the clear RB2 choices. After this group, it gets ugly. You can take a flier on James Conner or Rico Dowdle or punt with backups like Tyler Allgeier or  Kenneth Gainwell … Ugh.

Fantasy four-pack

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ DAL ($8,300 DK, $9,600 FD) Normally, I would be concerned that Barkley and Jalen Hurts would cannibalize each other’s production. Still, both have dominated over the last three weeks. Meanwhile, Dallas allows an average of 150 combo yards and 1.4 total TDs per game to opposing RBs.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ NO ($7,700 DK, $8,800 FD) Over their last four contests, New Orleans is allowing 155 combo yards and two total TDs per game to opposing RBs. This coincides with the blossoming of Robinson. During that same stretch, he is averaging 23.5 PPR points per game.

Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. ATL ($8,100 DK, $8,500 FD) Kamara’s passing game usage has kept him relevant while the rest of the Saints are in the infirmary. Atlanta ranks in the bottom five in RB receptions and receiving TDs, so the opportunities will be there this week.

Aaron Jones, Vikings @ JAX ($6,700 DK, $7,900 FD) Jacksonville ranks second-worst in total TDs allowed to the RB position. They also are in the bottom three in both RB receptions and receiving yards. Jones should do damage through the air here as he ranks eighth among RBs in both categories. 

Sleepers

Rico Dowdle, Cowboys vs. PHI ($6,100 DK, $6,200 FD) The matchup isn’t elite, but Dowdle has fared well since winning the lion’s share of the touches back in Week 4. During this stretch, Dowdle has nearly twice as many opportunities as Ezekiel Elliott, despite missing one of these games because of illness.

Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ CHI ($6,400 DK, $7,000 FD) Stevenson’s yardage numbers have been pedestrian all season, but he ranks sixth among RBs with seven total TDs. This includes two TDs in each of the last two games. Plus, Chicago is allowing five YPC to opposing RBs, so the yards may be here this week as well.

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Justin Jefferson $8,800 $9,500
CeeDee Lamb $8,600 $9,200
Amon-Ra St. Brown N/A $9,000
A.J. Brown $8,200 $8,900
Nico Collins N/A $8,800
DeVonta Smith $7,800 $8,500
Terry McLaurin $7,300 $7,700
Garrett Wilson $7,200 $7,900
Davante Adams $7,000 $7,600
Deebo Samuel Sr. $6,900 $8,300
Tank Dell N/A $7,200
George Pickens $6,800 $7,000
Drake London $6,700 $7,800
Brian Thomas Jr. $6,600 $7,300
Darnell Mooney $6,500 $7,500
Marvin Harrison Jr. $6,400 $6,800
DJ Moore $6,300 $6,500
Josh Downs $6,200 $7,100
Xavier Worthy $6,100 $6,900
Jameson Williams N/A $6,300
Khalil Shakir $6,000 $6,200
Michael Pittman Jr. $6,000 $6,200
Ladd McConkey $5,900 $6,300
Amari Cooper $5,800 $6,100
Calvin Ridley $5,700 $5,800
Keon Coleman $5,500 $6,100
Keenan Allen $5,400 $6,000
DeAndre Hopkins $5,300 $6,000
Jordan Addison $5,300 $6,600
Rome Odunze $5,200 $5,900
Jalen Tolbert $5,100 $6,400
Jauan Jennings $5,100 $5,800
Xavier Hutchinson N/A $5,600
Robert Woods N/A $5,400
John Metchie III N/A $5,300
Brandin Cooks $5,000 $5,000
Kalif Raymond N/A $5,000
Gabe Davis $5,000 $5,600
Alec Pierce $4,900 $5,300
Quentin Johnston $4,900 $5,900
Joshua Palmer $4,800 $5,800
Jahan Dotson $4,700 $5,000
Cedrick Wilson Jr.  $4,600 $5,500
Michael Wilson $4,600 $5,500
JuJu Smith-Schuster $4,500 $5,500
Mason Tipton $4,500 $5,700
DeMario Douglas $4,400 $5,100
Ricky Pearsall $4,400 $5,700
Noah Brown $4,300 $5,300
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,300 $5,900
Jalen McMillan $4,200 $6,100
Jalen Nailor $4,200 $5,200
Mike Williams $4,100 $5,000
Sterling Shepard $4,100 $5,700
Trey Palmer $4,000 $5,300
Troy Franklin $4,000 $5,100
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $3,900 $4,900
Parker Washington $3,900 $5,400
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine $3,800 $5,400
Justin Watson $3,700 $5,200
Rakim Jarrett $3,600 $4,800
Tim Patrick N/A $4,800
Tim Jones $3,600 $4,700
Van Jefferson $3,600 $5,100
Calvin Austin III $3,500 $5,300
KaVontae Turpin $3,500 $5,600
Kayshon Boutte $3,500 $5,000
Tyler Boyd $3,500 $4,700
Adonai Mitchell $3,400 $5,200
Devaughn Vele $3,400 $4,900
Mecole Hardman $3,400 $5,100
Olamide Zaccheaus $3,400 $4,900
Curtis Samuel $3,300 $4,900
Dyami Brown $3,300 $4,800
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,300 $4,700
Mack Hollins $3,300 $5,100
Kendrick Bourne $3,200 $5,000
KhaDarel Hodge $3,200 $4,800
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,200 $4,600

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Justin Jefferson should be high-dollar chalk. To save money and achieve variance, use DeVonta Smith or Davante Adams instead. You also can use Tank Dell on FD and FB, especially if Nico Collins (hamstring) remains out. At WR2 use Darnell Mooney or Khalil Shakir, or take a flier on George Pickens, Josh Downs, or DJ Moore. Jauan Jennings (hip) will be my WR3 unless he suffers a setback. In that case, sub in Rome Odunze, Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, or Calvin Ridley. If you don’t use Mooney, consider Ray-Ray McCloud as a punt. You also can consider Nick Westbrook-Ikhine or Parker Washington in this role.

Fantasy four-pack

Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. JAX ($8,800 DK, $9,500 FD) Jefferson is expensive, but he has scored and/or topped 100 total yards in all but one game. We will see more of this as Jacksonville ranks bottom-six in WR receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ DAL ($7,800, $8,500 FD) Dallas’ injuries have piled up, leaving this defense debilitated. Plus, A.J. Brown (knee) is on the wrong side of questionable. This should allow the Eagles to feature Smith once again. Even if Brown plays, Smith will score.

Davante Adams, Jets @ ARI ($7,000 DK, $7,600 FD) The Lambeau East Connection travels down to Arizona to face a Cardinals defense that has allowed the seventh-most WR receptions and the eighth-most WR receptions. Adams’ usage has grown in each game since the trade to the Jets. This feels like the game where he scores multiple TDs.

Tank Dell, Texans vs. DET (N/A DK, $7,200 FD) Despite facing the top-ranked pass defense against WRs last week, C.J. Stroud finally peppered Dell with targets. The result was 6-126. Expect even more out of the Houston speedster against the third-worst defense against the opponent’s WRs.

Sleepers

Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ TB ($5,100 DK, $5,800 FD) Jennings (hip) is on target to return this weekend against the Buccaneers. Deebo Samuel (oblique/ribs) will probably return as well. Hope they both return, because opposing WR2s have demolished this defense.

Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. TEN ($4,900 DK, $5,900 FD) Tennessee has stumbled of late against the pass. Meanwhile, Johnston is coming off his best game of the season. Stack him and/or Ladd McConkey with Justin Herbert if you want to spend huge at RB.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $6,000 $7,000
George Kittle $5,800 $8,000
Trey McBride $5,700 $7,200
Cade Otton $5,500 $6,400
Evan Engram $5,300 $6,200
Jake Ferguson $5,000 $6,800
Dalton Kincaid $4,900 $6,000
Kyle Pitts $4,800 $5,700
T.J. Hockenson $4,700 $6,500
Dallas Goedert $4,500 $5,900
Sam LaPorta N/A $5,800
Dalton Schultz N/A $5,400
Cole Kmet $4,300 $5,100
Pat Freiermuth $4,200 $5,200
Taysom Hill $4,000 $6,300
Hunter Henry $3,900 $5,300
Zach Ertz $3,800 $5,000
Grant Calcaterra $3,500 $5,000
Tyler Conklin $3,400 $5,100
Juwan Johnson $3,300 $5,300
Josh Oliver $3,200 $4,500
Will Dissly $3,100 $4,900
Chig Okonkwo $3,000 $4,900
Foster Moreau $3,000 $4,500
Elijah Higgins $2,900 $4,700
Noah Gray $2,900 $5,200
Brenton Strange $2,800 $4,800
Austin Hooper $2,700 $4,800
Hayden Hurst $2,700 $4,500
Lucas Krull $2,600 $4,600

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Cade Otton are all elite plays this week. Seriously consider the double-TE play with two of them. Kyle Pitts (hamstring) and Dalton Kincaid are the discount pivots. You also can punt with Hunter Henry or one of the Saints.

Fantasy four-pack

George Kittle, 49ers @ TB ($5,800 DK, $8,000 FD) Over the last four weeks, Tampa is allowing an average of 23.7 PPR points to opposing TEs. Kittle leads all tight ends in touchdowns and ranks second in TE receiving yards. This has allowed him to score and/or top 90 total yards in six of seven games.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. DEN ($6,000 DK, $7,000 FD) TE is one of the few positions that Denver struggles against on defense. With Kelce blowing up for the last two weeks, 8-90-1 should be the floor.

Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. SF ($5,500 DK, $6,400 FD) Since losing their entire WR corps to injury, Otton has gone scorched earth on the league. Over the last three games, Otton is top-three among all offensive players in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs. His price is still low enough to lock it in here.

Trey McBride, Cardinals vs. NYJ ($5,700 DK, $7,200 FD) McBride should see a plethora of targets with the Jets shutting down the Cardinals’ outside WRs. Even though he scored the rushing TD, McBride underperformed last week. This could keep his ownership numbers down.

Sleepers

Hunter Henry, Patriots @ CHI ($3,900 DK, $5,300 FD) Henry hasn’t scored over the last three games, but he is averaging 7-64. At this price on DK, 3x is an absolute lock. If he gets into the end zone, 4x is on the table.

Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. ATL ($3,300 DK, $5,300 FD) With an injury-depleted WR corps, the Saints have turned to their TEs to make up the slack. Johnson, Taysom Hill, and Foster Moreau are all in play at discount prices. Build three different lineups, each featuring one of them.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 9

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 9 DFS fantasy football.

In-game injuries are the scourge of DFS players. Last week, Jordan Mason (shoulder) and Jordan Love (groin) torpedoed several lineups with early exits. There isn’t a solution for when this happens; all you can do is ensure that your lineups have some variance. Also, with several key injuries in effect for Week 9, don’t assume that more volume will equal more points. Sometimes the exact opposite occurs.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: 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 Bo Nix ($5.9k), RB Alvin Kamara ($7.8k), RB Bijan Robinson ($7.4k), WR Courtland Sutton ($5.4k), WR Romeo Doubs ($5.7k), WR Cedric Tillman ($4.3k), TE Taysom Hill ($3.8k), FLEX D’Andre Swift ($6.4k), DST Philadelphia Eagles ($3.1k)

FD Lineup: QB Kirk Cousins ($7.5k), RB Alvin Kamara ($8.8k), RB Chuba Hubbard ($6.9k), WR Josh Downs ($6.9k), WR Ladd McConkey ($6.4k), WR Courtland Sutton ($6.0k), TE Kyle Pitts ($6.0K), FLEX D’Andre Swift ($7.2k), DST Cincinnati Bengals ($4.0k)

FB Lineup: QB Jalen Hurts ($7.3k), RB Kyren Williams ($7.6k) RB Alvin Kamara ($7.4k), WR DeVonta Smith ($6.3k), WR Courtland Sutton ($5.0k), WR/TE Josh Downs ($4.6k), TE Kyle Pitts ($4.6k), FLEX D’Andre Swift ($6.4k), SUPERFLEX Joe Flacco ($5.6k)

*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 $8,000 $8,900
Jalen Hurts $7,800 $9,300
Josh Allen $7,700 $9,000
Jayden Daniels $7,500 $8,700
Jordan Love $7,000 $8,400
Joe Burrow $6,900 $7,900
Kyler Murray $6,600 $7,700
Jared Goff $6,500 $8,000
Kirk Cousins $6,400 $7,500
Sam Darnold N/A $7,500
Dak Prescott $6,300 $8,100
Tua Tagovailoa $6,200 $7,300
Caleb Williams $6,100 $7,200
Bo Nix $5,900 $7,200
Geno Smith $5,800 $7,400
Matthew Stafford $5,700 $7,600
Derek Carr $5,600 $7,000
Trevor Lawrence $5,600 $7,400
Joe Flacco N/A $7,000
Drake Maye $5,500 $6,900
Malik Willis $5,500 $6,900
Jameis Winston $5,400 $7,000
Justin Herbert $5,300 $7,100
Daniel Jones $5,200 $6,600
Jake Haener $5,100 $6,800
Spencer Rattler $5,100 $6,800
Jacoby Brissett $5,000 $6,500
Mason Rudolph $4,600 $6,700
Will Levis $4,600 $6,700
Gardner Minshew II $4,500 $6,600
Bryce Young $4,400 $6,500

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jalen Hurts is the straightforward choice. Lamar Jackson (back/knee) has a tougher matchup, but his rushing ability keeps him in play. A healthy Jordan Love (groin) would best them both. To save money, pivot to Kirk Cousins, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, or Joe Flacco. The punt choices are Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, and Matthew Stafford.

Fantasy four-pack

Jalen Hurts, Eagles vs. JAX ($7,800 DK, $9,300 FD) Hurts leads all QBs in rushing TDs (including five in the last two weeks). Jacksonville is bottom-half against rushing QBs and bottom-two against passing QBs. Hurts should score both ways this week. 

Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. DEN ($8,000 DK, $8,900 FD) Jackson (back/knee) ranks second among QBs in total TDs, but this will be a tough matchup against an elite coverage unit. Still, Denver hasn’t been tested by a rushing QB since Week 2. If his knee issue doesn’t limit him, 240-2 and 60-1 are in play.

Jordan Love, Packers vs. DET ($7,000 DK, $8,400 FD) Love (groin) is fighting an injury that forced him out of Week 8. Still, he expects to play this week. Detroit is much worse against the pass than the run, and this game is going to be a shootout. So build a QB stack with at least one Detroit WR/TE as well.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons vs. DAL ($6,400 DK, $7,500 FD) Dallas’ defense has allowed the second-most points per game to their opposition, including 94 total over their last three games. Meanwhile, Cousins has only six passing TDs in the six games against non-Tampa Bay opponents. Still, this feels like a keep-right game for him.

Sleepers

Bo Nix, Broncos @ BAL ($5,900 DK, $7,200 FD) Baltimore has allowed the most passing yards and the most passing TDs this season (including 13 over the last four games), plus their secondary has dealt with injuries to their top two corners. Since Week 5, Nix has looked solid, ranking fourth in QB points per game.

Matthew Stafford, Rams @ SEA ($5,700 DK, $7,600 FD) All Stafford needed was to get his two All-Pro WRs back. He threw for more TDs last week than he had the rest of the season combined. Seattle has allowed multiple TDs in four of their last five games. Even if Puka Nacua (knee) cannot go this weekend, more of the same is coming here.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Derrick Henry $8,300 $9,000
Saquon Barkley $8,200 $9,400
Kyren Williams $8,000 $8,900
Alvin Kamara $7,800 $8,800
Jahmyr Gibbs $7,600 $8,600
Bijan Robinson $7,400 $8,500
Jonathan Taylor N/A $8,200
Kenneth Walker III $7,300 $8,000
James Cook $7,200 $7,900
Aaron Jones N/A $7,500
J.K. Dobbins $7,000 $7,100
Josh Jacobs $6,900 $7,400
Tony Pollard $6,800 $7,300
De’Von Achane $6,700 $7,800
James Conner $6,600 $7,700
Chuba Hubbard $6,500 $6,900
David Montgomery $6,500 $8,100
D’Andre Swift $6,400 $7,200
Brian Robinson Jr. $6,300 $7,600
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,300 $6,800
Javonte Williams $6,200 $6,000
Tank Bigsby $6,200 $6,700
Devin Singletary $6,100 $6,100
Raheem Mostert $6,000 $6,400
Rico Dowdle $6,000 $6,000
Chase Brown $5,900 $6,300
Travis Etienne Jr. $5,900 $7,000
Nick Chubb $5,800 $6,500
Alexander Mattison $5,700 $5,900
Zack Moss $5,600 $5,800
Tyrone Tracy Jr. $5,500 $6,200
Ezekiel Elliott $5,400 $5,700
Zach Charbonnet $5,400 $5,400
Austin Ekeler $5,300 $5,500
Justice Hill $5,200 $5,300
Ray Davis $5,200 $5,500
Antonio Gibson $5,100 $5,400
Roschon Johnson $4,900 $5,300
Tyler Allgeier $4,900 $5,600
Dalvin Cook $4,800 $5,300
Jerome Ford $4,800 $5,500
D’Ernest Johnson $4,700 $5,000
Ty Chandler N/A $5,000
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,700 $5,200
Tyjae Spears $4,700 $5,400
Kendre Miller $4,600 $4,800
Miles Sanders $4,500 $5,100
Blake Corum $4,400 $4,700
Zamir White $4,400 $4,900
D’Onta Foreman $4,300 $5,100
Emanuel Wilson $4,300 $4,800

Running back

Weekly strategy – Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara (hand/rib), and Kyren Williams all have juicy matchups. Unfortunately, their lofty prices make it hard to roster two of them. Derrick Henry is always an option, but the other three have better matchups. For a pivot, consider Bijan Robinson or James Cook. At RB2, choose between Tony Pollard (foot), Chuba Hubbard, De’Von Achane, and D’Andre Swift. Sleepers are few this week. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion) would be an elite play if he can clear the concussion protocol. Chase Brown and Nick Chubb are the only other names to consider.

Fantasy four-pack

Alvin Kamara, Saints @ CAR ($7,800 DK, $8,800 FD) Carolina improved their season numbers by allowing only 140-1 to the Denver RB room. For the rest of the season, they have allowed an average of 161-2 to RBs. Kamara will do damage both on the ground and through the air. My biggest concern here is the looming Taysom Hill vulture.

Kyren Williams, Rams @ SEA ($8,200 DK, $8,900 FD) Over the last four games, Seattle has allowed an average of 194 combo yards to opposing RBs. Williams has topped the century mark in four of his last five starts, and he has scored at least once in every game this year. Anything short of 100-1 seems like a misprint.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles vs. JAX ($8,200 DK, $9,400 FD) Watching Jalen Hurts vulture all the TDs is hard on Barkley owners. Still, he has topped 100 combo yards in every game but one. Only two teams allow more points per game, so Barkley should get in on the scoring fun this week.

Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. DAL ($7,400 DK, $8,500 FD) Robinson has topped 100 combo yards each of the last three weeks. Over their last three contests, Dallas has allowed 166.3 rushing yards per game (over five yards per carry).

Sleepers

D’Andre Swift, Bears @ ARI ($6,400 DK, $7,200 FD) Since Week 4, among RBs, only Derrick Henry has more total yards. This is impressive since this stretch includes the Bears’ bye week. 

Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. NO ($6,500 DK, $6,900 FD) Jonathan Brooks (knee) may finally return this week. It won’t matter as over the last four weeks, New Orleans has allowed 709 combo yards and seven TDs to the position. 

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Justin Jefferson N/A $9,200
CeeDee Lamb $8,800 $9,100
Ja’Marr Chase $8,600 $9,500
A.J. Brown $8,100 $9,000
Amon-Ra St. Brown $7,900 $8,600
Cooper Kupp $7,700 $8,200
Malik Nabers $7,500 $8,400
Tyreek Hill $7,300 $8,500
Puka Nacua $7,200 $8,100
Terry McLaurin $7,100 $7,400
Zay Flowers $7,000 $7,200
Marvin Harrison Jr. $6,900 $7,000
DeVonta Smith $6,800 $7,800
Drake London $6,700 $7,900
Brian Thomas Jr. $6,600 $7,000
Josh Downs N/A $6,900
DJ Moore $6,500 $6,600
DK Metcalf $6,500 $8,000
Jayden Reed $6,400 $7,300
Tee Higgins $6,400 $7,500
Diontae Johnson $6,300 $6,700
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $6,200 $6,500
Chris Olave $6,100 $7,100
Darnell Mooney $6,000 $6,700
Jordan Addison N/A $6,200
Khalil Shakir $5,900 $6,100
Amari Cooper $5,800 $6,800
Wan’Dale Robinson $5,800 $5,800
Calvin Ridley $5,700 $6,200
Romeo Doubs $5,700 $6,300
Ladd McConkey $5,600 $6,400
Tyler Lockett $5,600 $6,200
Jaylen Waddle $5,500 $6,200
Keenan Allen $5,500 $6,000
Courtland Sutton $5,400 $6,000
Keon Coleman $5,400 $6,000
Jakobi Meyers $5,300 $6,300
Michael Pittman Jr. N/A $5,800
Xavier Legette $5,300 $5,700
Dontayvion Wicks $5,200 $5,300
Jalen Tolbert $5,100 $5,900
Jerry Jeudy $5,100 $6,000
Brandin Cooks $5,000 $4,900
Christian Watson $5,000 $5,600
Gabe Davis $5,000 $5,700
Michael Wilson $4,900 $5,600
Rome Odunze $4,900 $5,500
Darius Slayton $4,800 $5,600
Adam Thielen $4,700 $4,900
Tutu Atwell $4,700 $4,800
Joshua Palmer $4,600 $5,700
Alec Pierce N/A $5,200
Jalen Nailor N/A $5,100
DeMario Douglas $4,400 $5,000
Quentin Johnston $4,400 $5,600
Cedric Tillman $4,300 $6,100
Tre Tucker $4,300 $5,500
Elijah Moore $4,200 $5,500
Rashod Bateman $4,200 $5,500
Adonai Mitchell N/A $4,900
Cedrick Wilson Jr. $4,100 $4,800
Mason Tipton $4,000 $5,400
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,300 $5,400
Jahan Dotson $4,200 $4,700
Mike Williams $4,200 $4,800
Mason Tipton $4,100 $5,600
Nelson Agholor $4,000 $5,400
Noah Brown $4,000 $4,800
Troy Franklin $4,000 $4,800
Andrei Iosivas $3,900 $5,300
DJ Turner $3,900 $5,200
Jahan Dotson $3,900 $4,700
Kalif Raymond $3,900 $4,900
Curtis Samuel $3,800 $4,800
Ray-Ray McCloud III $3,800 $4,700
KaVontae Turpin $3,700 $5,400
Kayshon Boutte $3,700 $4,800
Tyler Boyd $3,700 $4,800
Devaughn Vele $3,600 $4,800
Jalen Coker $3,600 $4,800
Parker Washington $3,600 $5,400
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine $3,500 $5,200
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,500 $4,600
Tim Patrick $3,500 $4,700
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,400 $4,600
Olamide Zaccheaus $3,400 $4,800
Kendrick Bourne $3,300 $4,800
Jonathan Mingo $3,200 $4,900
K.J. Osborn $3,200 $4,800
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,200 $4,700
Jermaine Burton $3,100 $4,900
Mack Hollins $3,100 $4,800
Marquez Valdes-Scantling $3,100 $4,000
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,100 $4,300

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – This week feels like the week to spend more elsewhere and save here. If you must spend up at WR1, use Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, or CeeDee Lamb. I’d rather use Cooper Kupp, DeVonta Smith, or Drake London. Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman (back) make great WR2 options on FD & FB. Otherwise, use Jayden Reed, Chris Olave (if Derek Carr (oblique) plays), Romeo Doubs, or Darnell Mooney. Courtland Sutton must be on your roster at WR3 or Flex. If you want to fade the obvious chalk, take a shot on Xavier Legette or Ladd McConkey instead. The Browns matchup is nowhere near as exceptional as last week, but Cedric Tillman and Elijah Moore are cheap enough that they make great punt options. Kalif Raymond, Parker Washington, and Jalen Coker fit the bill as well.

Fantasy four-pack

A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. JAX ($8,100 DK, $9,000 FD) Jacksonville ranks bottom-five in WR receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs. On the year, Brown has scored in three of four games and is averaging over 100 receiving yards per game. 5-100-1 feels like his floor here.

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ ATL ($8,800, $9,100 FD) Disregarding last week against the makeshift Tampa Bay WR corps, Atlanta has allowed an average of 20.3 PPR points to opposing WR1s this season. Meanwhile, Lamb is coming off his best game of the season (13-146-2) and has 31 targets over his last two games. 

Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. IND (N/A, $9,200 FD) Jefferson ranks second among WRs in receiving yards, but he has scored only once in his last three games. The return of T.J. Hockenson may ding his target share this week, but in an assumed shootout, he will get back in the end zone.

Cooper Kupp, Rams @ SEA ($7,700 DK, $8,200 FD) It didn’t take long for Matthew Stafford to rekindle his affections for Kupp and Puka Nacua (knee). They combined for 12-157-1 on 17 targets. Now, Nacua aggravated his knee injury, so this may all go to Kupp this weekend. Seattle has faced only four “stud” WRs this year, but three of the four have scored. The one exception was Tyreek Hill with Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle at QB.

Sleepers

Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ BAL ($5,400 DK, $6,000 FD) Sutton ranks 18th overall in targets this season. Unfortunately, with Bo Nix learning on the job, he has only 29 receptions to show for it. That said, the learning curve is reaching its apex as Sutton has topped 15 PPR points in three of his last four starts. Baltimore ranks dead last in yardage and TDs allowed to the position, so the combo should continue to eat here.

Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. DET ($5,700 DK, $6,300 FD) Assuming that Jordan Love (groin) plays, this game will be a shootout. Since their bye, Doubs has led the Packers in every receiving category. He is a must-start here as Detroit has allowed at least 16 PPR points to each WR1 they have faced over their last five games.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Brock Bowers $6,000 $7,700
Trey McBride $5,800 $6,800
David Njoku $5,500 $7,000
Evan Engram $5,300 $6,400
Jake Ferguson $5,100 $6,500
Dalton Kincaid $5,000 $6,200
Kyle Pitts $4,900 $6,000
Sam LaPorta $4,800 $6,300
Tucker Kraft $4,600 $6,100
Dallas Goedert $4,500 $6,000
T.J. Hockenson N/A $5,600
Cole Kmet $4,400 $5,200
Zach Ertz $4,300 $5,300
Mark Andrews $4,200 $5,800
Isaiah Likely $4,100 $5,700
Hunter Henry $3,900 $5,500
Taysom Hill $3,800 $5,900
Colby Parkinson $3,700 $5,000
Noah Fant $3,600 $5,100
Jonnu Smith $3,500 $5,400
Grant Calcaterra $3,400 $5,200
Juwan Johnson $3,200 $5,300
Mike Gesicki $3,100 $5,400
Will Dissly $3,100 $4,800
Adam Trautman $3,000 $4,400
Chig Okonkwo $3,000 $4,800
Dawson Knox $3,000 $4,000
Ja’Tavion Sanders $2,900 $5,000
Foster Moreau $2,800 $4,600
Lucas Krull $2,700 $4,700
Theo Johnson $2,700 $4,900

Tight end

Weekly strategy – David Njoku and Kyle Pitts are the top options this week. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are both more expensive and face stiffer competition. Evan Engram could see a volume boost because of injuries. Mark Andrews, Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Mike Gesicki, and Hunter Henry have favorable matchups for less money. For a deep punt, use Ja’Tavion Sanders or Theo Johnson.

Fantasy four-pack

David Njoku, Browns vs. LAC ($5,500 DK, $7,000 FD) Over the last two games (coinciding with the elevation of Jameis Winston) Njoku has posted 15-137-2 on 21 targets. Los Angeles has faced only three elite TEs this year, and all have reached double-digit PPR points.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. DAL ($4,900 DK, $6,000 FD) Over his last four games, Pitts is averaging 5.2-79-0.5. Meanwhile, Dallas has allowed four TE scores over the last three weeks.

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ CIN ($6,000 DK, $7,700 FD) Bowers leads the entire NFL universe in receptions. It helps that he has hauled in 80% of his 65 targets. This sets up nicely as Cincy ranks bottom-seven in every TE receiving category.

Trey McBride, Cardinals vs. CHI ($5,800 DK, $6,800 FD) McBride still hasn’t scored, but he is coming off his best game of the year. He also ranks second in TE receptions and targets, as well as third in TE receiving yards. Over the last two weeks, Chicago has allowed 19-210 to the position.

Sleepers

Taysom Hill, Saints @ CAR ($3,800 DK, $5,900 FD) Carolina has allowed the most passing TDs to opposing QBs, the most rushing TDs to opposing RBs, and the most receiving TDs to opposing TEs. Hill may very well score all three ways this weekend.

Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. DEN ($4,200 DK, $5,800 FD) Andrews has four TDs in the last three games. Denver has been truly tested by the position only once this year. They failed that test (8-97-1) versus Brock Bowers.

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 8

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 8 DFS fantasy football.

With no byes this week, the player pool is jumbo-sized. I would rather see a smaller player pool, but we’ll have to widen our net instead. This means setting more lineup combinations than normal. All of the QB injuries will thin out some targets at WR and TE. That is unless you want to relive the glory days of the 2015 draft and roll out lineups led by Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. In their honor, I may need to roll out a lineup with their draftmates: Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs, Nelson Agholor, and Tyler Lockett.

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 Jordan Love ($7.1k), RB Kenneth Walker III ($7.8k), RB Javonte Williams ($6.0k), WR Keenan Allen ($5.8k), WR Romeo Doubs ($5.7k), WR Cedric Tillman ($3.3k), TE Evan Engram ($5.0k), FLEX Brock Bowers ($6.1k), DST Green Bay Packers ($3.2k)

FD Lineup: QB Caleb Williams ($7.4k), RB Kenneth Walker III ($7.8k), RB Josh Jacobs ($7.5k), WR Drake London ($7.9k), WR Keenan Allen ($6.4k), WR Cedric Tillman ($5.1k), TE Brock Bowers ($7.4K), FLEX Javonte Williams ($6.0k), DST Detroit Lions ($4.0k)

FB Lineup: QB Jordan Love ($6.7k), RB Kenneth Walker III ($7.3k) RB Kareem Hunt ($5.7k), WR Drake London ($6.8k), WR Keenan Allen ($5.4k), WR/TE Romeo Doubs ($5.3k), TE Brock Bowers ($6.0k), FLEX Javonte Williams ($5.4k), SUPERFLEX Kirk Cousins ($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
Lamar Jackson $8,000 $8,800
Josh Allen $7,800 $9,400
Jalen Hurts $7,500 $8,600
Jayden Daniels $7,300 $9,000
Jordan Love $7,100 $8,900
Joe Burrow $7,000 $7,700
C.J. Stroud $6,900 $8,500
Patrick Mahomes $6,800 $8,000
Baker Mayfield $6,700 $8,000
Jared Goff $6,600 $7,900
Kyler Murray $6,400 $7,800
Brock Purdy N/A $7,700
Dak Prescott N/A $7,600
Kirk Cousins $6,200 $7,100
Tua Tagovailoa $6,100 $7,000
Caleb Williams $6,000 $7,400
Geno Smith $5,900 $7,500
Anthony Richardson $5,800 $7,300
Aaron Rodgers $5,700 $7,200
Bo Nix $5,600 $6,900
Trevor Lawrence $5,600 $7,200
Drake Maye $5,500 $7,100
Justin Herbert $5,400 $7,300
Marcus Mariota $5,300 $6,800
Jameis Winston $5,200 $6,500
Bryce Young $4,900 $6,000
Gardner Minshew II $4,800 $6,600
Spencer Rattler $4,600 $7,000
Mason Rudolph $4,400 $6,000
Will Levis $4,400 $6,700

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts are the top two options. Lamar Jackson also has a decent matchup, but the other options have better matchups at cheaper prices. The best thing is there are many value play choices here. Kirk Cousins and Caleb Williams provide 20-plus-point potential at significant cap savings from the higher-priced options. Justin Herbert is a great punt play.

Fantasy four-pack

Jordan Love, Packers @ JAX ($7,600 DK, $8,900 FD): Jacksonville ranks in the bottom five in completion percentage against and passing yards per game allowed. They also have allowed the most total passing TDs. Meanwhile, Love has thrown for 13 TDs over the last four games. Stack him with Romeo Doubs or Jayden Reed.

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ CIN ($7,500 DK, $8,600 FD) No team has allowed more QB rushing yards than Cincy. Hurts will score on the ground and through the air this week. A.J. Brown will be the popular stack, but consider using DeVonta Smith or Grant  Calcaterra instead for variance.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ CLE ($8,000 DK, $8,800 FD) Cleveland has faced four “rushing” QBs. Those four have combined for 180 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jackson hasn’t posted less than 40 rushing yards in any game this season. Jackson also has 12 passing TDs and 13 total scores over his last four starts. 250-2 and 40-1 seem in play.

Kirk Cousins, Falcons @ TB ($6,200 DK, $7,100 FD) Only two teams have allowed more total QB TDs than Tampa. This included allowing 509-4 to Cousins three weeks ago. He won’t repeat that line, but 300-3 seems reasonable as the opposition passes on the fourth-most 62.2% of all plays against Tampa.

Sleepers

Caleb Williams, Bears @ WAS ($6,000 DK, $7,400 FD) On paper, it appears that Washington’s secondary is playing better of late. It helps one’s numbers when they face Deshaun Watson and Andy Dalton. The schedule-makers aren’t going to be happy that we are not getting the rookie-rookie battle, but this game should still feature healthy scoring. Stack Williams with two of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Cole Kmet.

Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. NO ($5,400 DK, $7,300 FD) It’s taken a while for Herbert to get to know his new-look pass-catching corps. Fortunately, they are starting to develop a rapport with the veteran signal caller. New Orleans is allowing the fifth-most passing yards per game, but they have stalled out the opposition through 10 interceptions. Herbert seldom throws an INT. He has only thrown 43 career interceptions in 2,586 passing attempts for a 1.6%. This ranks third all-time.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Saquon Barkley $8,300 $9,100
Derrick Henry $8,100 $9,200
Jordan Mason N/A $8,900
Kenneth Walker III $7,800 $7,800
Joe Mixon $7,700 $9,000
Alvin Kamara $7,600 $8,200
Jonathan Taylor $7,500 $8,000
Jahmyr Gibbs $7,400 $8,400
Breece Hall $7,300 $7,900
Bijan Robinson $7,200 $8,600
James Cook $7,000 $7,700
J.K. Dobbins $6,900 $7,400
Chuba Hubbard $6,700 $7,300
Josh Jacobs $6,600 $7,500
James Conner $6,500 $8,300
Tony Pollard $6,500 $7,000
Brian Robinson Jr. $6,400 $7,600
David Montgomery $6,400 $8,000
Kareem Hunt $6,300 $8,100
Tank Bigsby $6,300 $7,100
D’Andre Swift $6,200 $6,500
De’Von Achane $6,200 $6,800
Nick Chubb $6,100 $6,900
Javonte Williams $6,000 $6,000
Rhamondre Stevenson $6,000 $6,700
Rico Dowdle N/A $6,000
Raheem Mostert $5,900 $5,900
Travis Etienne Jr. $5,900 $7,100
Bucky Irving $5,800 $6,200
Chase Brown $5,800 $6,600
Rachaad White $5,700 $6,400
Zack Moss $5,700 $6,300
Alexander Mattison $5,600 $6,100
Austin Ekeler $5,600 $5,900
Ezekiel Elliott N/A $5,800
Antonio Gibson $5,400 $5,400
Justice Hill $5,400 $6,000
Zach Charbonnet $5,400 $5,200
Kyle Juszczyk N/A $4,300
Kimani Vidal $5,300 $4,000
Braelon Allen $5,200 $6,100
Ray Davis $5,200 $5,900
Sean Tucker $5,200 $5,500
Tyler Allgeier $5,100 $5,700
Clyde Edwards-Helaire $5,000 $4,000
Jonathan Brooks $5,000 $5,500
Roschon Johnson $5,000 $5,700
Dameon Pierce $4,900 $5,000
Tyjae Spears $4,900 $6,200
D’Ernest Johnson $4,800 $5,600
D’Onta Foreman $4,800 $5,100
Kendre Miller $4,700 $5,200
Kenneth Gainwell $4,700 $5,000
Jaleel McLaughlin $4,600 $4,900
Zamir White $4,600 $5,400
JaMycal Hasty $4,500 $4,900
Pierre Strong Jr. $4,500 $4,500
Emanuel Wilson $4,400 $5,600
Miles Sanders $4,400 $5,100
Jamaal Williams $4,200 $5,800

Running back

Weekly strategy – Both Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry have safe floors. Still, Kenneth Walker III has a better matchup and a cheaper price. Considering the lack of punt plays this week, you will likely be spending up for two stars. So, save where you can. For pivots, consider Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, and James Cook. Josh Jacobs is my favorite RB2 option. Kareem Hunt (hip), Chuba Hubbard, and D’Andre Swift are my RB2 pivots. Use either Javonte Williams or Rachaad White at FLEX.

Fantasy four-pack

Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. BUF ($7,800 DK, $7,800 FD) Despite playing only five games, Walker ranks third among RBs in total TDs. Meanwhile, Buffalo is allowing 160 combo yards per game to opposing RBs and the second-most receptions and receiving yards to the position.

Derrick Henry, Ravens @ CLE ($8,100 DK, $9,200 FD) Over his last five games, Henry is averaging 159 scrimmage yards and 1.6 total TDs per game. Cleveland is above average against the run, but Henry is so good that it just doesn’t matter.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ CIN ($8,300 DK, $9,100 FD) Barkley‘s non-usage in the passing game is befuddling, but he still has reached triple-digit total yards in every game but one. Only four teams have given up more RB rushing TDs than Cincy. The price is slightly inflated, but in a presumed shootout, you could do way worse.

Josh Jacobs, Packers @ JAX ($6,600 DK, $7,500 FD) Jacobs finally scored his first career receiving TD last week. That’s crazy seeing as how he has seen 45 or more targets each of the last four seasons. Jacksonville has allowed the most RB receptions and receiving yards. Plus, they have allowed the second-most RB receiving scores. Can Jacobs make it two games in a row with a TD reception?

Sleepers

Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. CAR ($6,000 DK, $6,000 FD) Carolina is giving up nearly 32 PPR points per game to opposing RBs. This includes an average of two RB touchdowns per game. Williams finally secured the lion’s share of the touches last week and scored twice. A repeat seems likely.

Kareem Hunt, Chiefs @ LV ($6,300 DK, $8,100 FD) Vegas has allowed three RB rushing scores over the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Hunt (hip) has seen 52 touches and three TDs over his last two games. With a weakened WR corps, expect KC to lean on Hunt once again.

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Ja’Marr Chase $8,500 $9,200
CeeDee Lamb N/A $9,100
Amon-Ra Brown $8,400 $8,900
A.J. Brown $8,200 $9,000
Deebo Samuel Sr. N/A $8,000
Stefon Diggs $7,500 $8,500
Drake London $7,200 $7,900
Davante Adams $7,100 $7,800
Tyreek Hill $7,000 $7,600
Terry McLaurin $6,900 $7,000
Marvin Harrison Jr. $6,800 $7,200
Zay Flowers $6,800 $7,100
Garrett Wilson $6,700 $7,400
Jayden Reed $6,700 $8,100
DeVonta Smith $6,600 $7,300
DJ Moore $6,600 $6,600
DK Metcalf $6,500 $8,300
Tee Higgins $6,500 $7,500
Brian Thomas Jr. $6,400 $6,500
Chris Olave $6,400 $6,700
Diontae Johnson $6,300 $6,800
Tank Dell $6,300 $6,900
Xavier Worthy $6,200 $7,200
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $6,100 $6,400
Amari Cooper $6,000 $7,100
Michael Pittman Jr. $6,000 $6,100
Jauan Jennings N/A $6,100
Jalen Tolbert N/A $6,000
Khalil Shakir $5,900 $5,800
Darnell Mooney $5,800 $6,300
Keenan Allen $5,800 $6,400
Romeo Doubs $5,700 $6,100
Keon Coleman $5,600 $5,600
Tyler Lockett $5,600 $6,100
Christian Kirk $5,500 $5,900
Josh Downs $5,500 $6,200
Jakobi Meyers $5,400 $5,800
Jaylen Waddle $5,400 $5,900
Courtland Sutton $5,300 $5,600
Dontayvion Wicks $5,300 $5,900
Calvin Ridley $5,200 $5,600
Christian Watson $5,200 $5,800
Ladd McConkey $5,100 $6,000
Rome Odunze $5,100 $5,500
Alec Pierce $5,000 $5,800
Xavier Legette $5,000 $5,800
DeAndre Hopkins $4,900 $5,400
Michael Wilson $4,900 $5,600
KaVontae Turpin N/A $5,200
Ricky Pearsall N/A $5,200
Allen Lazard $4,800 $5,100
Jerry Jeudy $4,800 $6,000
DeMario Douglas $4,700 $5,100
Cedrick Wilson Jr. $4,600 $4,900
Ronnie Bell N/A $4,000
Zay Jones $4,600 $4,000
Gabe Davis $4,500 $5,800
Quentin Johnston $4,500 $5,700
Joshua Palmer $4,400 $5,800
Tre Tucker $4,400 $5,600
Greg Dortch $4,300 $5,300
Rashod Bateman $4,300 $5,700
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,300 $5,400
Jahan Dotson $4,200 $4,700
Mike Williams $4,200 $4,800
Mason Tipton $4,100 $5,600
Troy Franklin $4,100 $5,300
Bub Means $4,000 $5,800
Curtis Samuel $4,000 $4,800
DJ Chark $4,000 $4,000
Mecole Hardman $4,000 $5,200
Nelson Agholor $3,900 $5,300
Noah Brown $3,900 $4,800
Tyler Boyd $3,900 $4,900
Dyami Brown $3,800 $4,700
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,800 $4,600
Sterling Shepard $3,800 $5,100
Adonai Mitchell $3,700 $5,000
Elijah Moore $3,700 $5,100
Jalen McMillan $3,700 $4,900
Justin Watson $3,700 $5,500
Andrei Iosivas $3,600 $5,200
Kayshon Boutte $3,600 $4,700
Olamide Zaccheaus $3,600 $4,800
Kendrick Bourne $3,500 $4,800
Simi Fehoko $3,500 $4,800
Tim Patrick $3,500 $4,700
Devaughn Vele $3,400 $4,000
DJ Turner $3,400 $5,100
Ja’Lynn Polk $3,400 $4,600
Jonathan Mingo $3,400 $5,000
Kalif Raymond $3,400 $4,700
Luke McCaffrey $3,400 $4,200
Cedric Tillman $3,300 $5,100
Lil’Jordan Humphrey $3,300 $4,900
Marvin Mims Jr. $3,200 $4,300
Jalen Coker $3,100 $4,700
Skyy Moore $3,100 $4,200


Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – I expect to save money at this position this week. If I do spend up, it will be for Ja’Marr Chase or A.J. Brown. That said, Drake London, Jayden Reed, DJ Moore, Tank Dell, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be more in my WR1 target range. Keenan Allen and Romeo Doubs also are in a juicy position at WR2. Ladd McConkey (hip) will round out my WR2 wishlist. For WR3, use one of the Niners, Buccaneers, Rashod Bateman, or Cedric Tillman.

Fantasy four-pack

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals vs. PHI ($8,500 DK, $9,200 FD) Chase’s reception count is down this season, but he still ranks first in WR receiving yards and TDs. Before holding the offenses led by Daniel Jones and Deshaun Watson in check, opposing WR1s had averaged 6-92 against this defense, and each of them had scored at least once.

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ SF (N/A, $9,100 FD) Lamb is only available on FD, and his price is borderline astronomical, but he is averaging 10.5 touches and 84 yards per game. If you do a late-game FD stack, use Dak Prescott, Lamb, Jordan Mason, and one of the 49ers fill-in WRs.

A.J. Brown, Eagles @ CIN ($8,200 DK, $9,000 FD) Three games played, each with a TD and two 100-yard performances have Brown averaging 22 PPR points per game played. Cincy has faced only four legit WR1s, three of them have scored, and the other posted 7-111.

Drake London, Falcons @ TB ($7,200 DK, $7,900 FD) In five career games against the Bucs, London has averaged 7.6-107. This includes an impressive 22-326-1 over their last two meetings. 

Sleepers

Keenan Allen, Bears @ WAS ($5,800 DK, $6,400 FD) Allen has underperformed this season, but he remains one of Caleb Williams‘ favorite targets, especially in the red zone. Multiple similar possession receivers have had success against this defense. Allen is the best stack with Williams here.

Romeo Doubs, Packers @ JAX ($5,700 DK, $6,100 FD) Doubs did the squeaky-wheel thing and immediately was fed. Over the last two games, he has hauled in 11-143-2. Consider stacking both Doubs and Jayden Reed with Jordan Love here.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
George Kittle N/A $7,800
Brock Bowers $6,100 $7,400
Travis Kelce $6,000 $6,900
Trey McBride $5,500 $6,700
Jake Ferguson N/A $6,100
David Njoku $5,100 $5,500
Evan Engram $5,000 $6,200
Dalton Kincaid $4,900 $4,000
Sam LaPorta $4,800 $6,000
Cole Kmet $4,700 $5,400
Tucker Kraft $4,600 $5,900
Dallas Goedert $4,500 $6,000
Kyle Pitts $4,400 $5,700
Isaiah Likely $4,300 $5,800
Zach Ertz $4,200 $5,200
Dalton Schultz $4,100 $5,100
Mark Andrews $4,000 $5,600
Taysom Hill $3,900 $6,300
Hunter Henry $3,800 $5,300
Noah Fant $3,700 $5,000
Jonnu Smith $3,600 $5,200
Cade Otton $3,500 $5,200
Tyler Conklin $3,400 $5,100
Juwan Johnson $3,300 $5,300
Grant Calcaterra $3,200 $4,900
Chig Okonkwo $3,100 $4,900
Ja’Tayvion Sanders $3,100 $5,000
Elijah Higgins $3,000 $5,100
Noah Gray $3,000 $5,000
Will Dissly $3,000 $4,900
Dawson Knox $2,900 $4,000
Foster Moreau $2,900 $4,600
Hayden Hurst $2,900 $4,700
Mike Gesicki $2,900 $5,000
Austin Hooper $2,800 $4,700
Lucas Krull $2,700 $4,600
Mo Alie-Cox $2,700 $4,700

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Brock Bowers and Travis Kelce face off in a great TE battle. If you don’t use one of them, use Evan Engram, David Njoku, Hunter Henry, or Kyle Pitts. Cade Otton is a great value play. Will Dissly and Ja’Tavion Sanders (groin/wrist) are the punt choices.

Fantasy four-pack

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ KC ($6,100 DK, $7,400 FD) Bowers leads all TEs in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. That will happen when there are no other pass-catching threats on your offense. This is the perfect matchup for him since KC ranks in the bottom three in each of those categories.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. LVR SF ($6,000 DK, $6,900 FD) The addition of DeAndre Hopkins will help some, but with a shortened list of pass-catchers, Kelce will continue to be peppered in targets. 

David Njoku, Browns vs. BAL ($5,100 DK, $5,500 FD) Speaking of a shortened list of pass-catchers, Njoku should also continue to feast. Over the last two games, Njoku has led Cleveland in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. Plus, he finally has a competent QB.

George Kittle, 49ers vs. DAL (N/A, $7,800 FD) Kittle (foot) finds himself in a spot where this offense may be without Deebo Samuel Sr. (pneumonia) and Jauan Jennings (hip), not to mention Brandon Aiyuk (IR – knee). Dallas has allowed the fifth-most TE scores this season.

Sleepers

Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. ATL ($3,500 DK, $5,200 FD) You may be noticing a trend at the TE position this week. The Bucs lost their top two WRs for the foreseeable future. Otton immediately stepped up hauling in eight of 10 passes for 100 yards.

Ja’Tavion Sanders, Panthers @ DEN ($3,100 DK, $5,000 FD) The change back to Bryce Young limits Sanders’ (groin/wrist) upside, but he is top 10 among TEs in targets and receptions over the last three weeks.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.