A couple of key offenses will be on a bye this week in the Chiefs and Falcons. The Ravens, Titans and Vikings will be playing in primetime games, so there will be plenty of big names who won’t be available for the main Sunday afternoon DFS slate. Keeping that in mind, here are a couple of players at each position to consider targeting.
\nFor the first time since Week 3, Watson failed to throw for at least 300 yards when the Texans faced the Jaguars on Sunday. Still, he didn’t exactly struggle with 281 passing yards to go along with a season-high 50 rushing yards. Also, he threw at least two touchdown passes for the sixth-straight game. The Browns have allowed the ninth-most passing yards per game in the league on their way to giving up an average of 29.6 points per contest. When you combine that with the Texans’ struggling defense, this could be a high-scoring affair in which Watson thrives.
\nAttacking the Seahawks defense has usually been a sound strategy given that they have allowed the most passing yards per game. They aren’t just allowing the most passing yards per game, but they have given up more than 50 passing yards per game compared to the next-worst team. Goff’s salary isn’t overly expensive on either site, so expect him to be included in plenty of entries, and rightfully so.
\nWith the Jaguars making a change at quarterback last week, they relied on Robinson for a season-high 25 carries. He converted them into 99 yards and a touchdown. The only downside was that he failed to catch at least one pass in a game for the first time this season. Jake Luton is expected to start at quarterback once again, so Robinson should remain busy against a Packers defense that is tied for the sixth-most rushing touchdowns allowed (11).
\nWashington fell into an early hole last week against the Giants, which resulted in J.D. McKissic being heavily involved in the passing game. He was on the field for 83.3% of Washington’s offensive snaps compared to just 46.3% of the time for Gibson. Gibson only had 55 total yards as a result, but he did register his fifth rushing touchdown of the season. This is an ideal matchup for him against a Lions team that has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, so don’t be surprised if he finishes with a valuable stat line.
\nThis is hefty salary to pay for a wide receiver, but with how well Adams is playing, he could still be worth it. Across the last three games, he has caught 30 of 39 targets for 422 yards and six touchdowns. He has a staggering 10 red zone targets across those three contests. Considering the Jaguars have allowed an average of 30.9 points per game, Adams could find his way into the end zone at least one more time in this matchup.
\nSince Adams’ salary is so pricey, adding a player like Reagor to your entry can go a long way towards helping to balance out your budget. He made his return from injury in Week 8 against the Cowboys, catching three of six targets for 16 yards and a touchdown. He should avoid Giants’ star cornerback James Bradberry in this game since Bradberry will most likely be spending most of his time covering Travis Fulgham. Outside of Bradberry, the Giants’ cornerbacks leave a lot to be desired, which should favor Reagor.
\nIt’s been difficult to find reliable production out of the tight end position this season. One of the few consistent options has been Hockenson, who has at least 50 receiving yards or a touchdown in all eight games that the Lions have played. Part of that has been because of a heavy workload that has seen him receive at least five targets in a game six times. This has the makings of another strong performance from him given that Washington has allowed 41 catches, 464 yards and six touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season.
\nWe haven’t seen Hooper on the field since Week 6 because of an appendectomy, but he’s ready to return for the Browns coming out of their bye. He had been busy before needing the surgery, catching at least five passes in each of his previous three games. He should continue to see an expanded workload with Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) out for the season, which means he could be productive against a Texans’ defense that has allowed an average of 30.3 points per game.
","frontmatter":{"title":"Week 10 DraftKings & FanDuel NFL DFS Preview"},"excerpt":"A couple of key offenses will be on a bye this week in the Chiefs and Falcons. The Ravens, Titans and Vikings will be playing in primetime…"},"blogListings":{"totalCount":15,"edges":[{"node":{"id":"8133f04d-dda4-5535-acea-fce7ebf83d9d","frontmatter":{"title":"Daily Fantasy Football Week 16 NFL DFS Preview","date":"December 23, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/Week-16-NFL-DFS-Preview-Fantasy-Football/"},"excerpt":"There are just two weeks left in the NFL regular season. While there are three games scheduled to be played Saturday, we still have plenty…","timeToRead":3,"html":"There are just two weeks left in the NFL regular season. While there are three games scheduled to be played Saturday, we still have plenty of options to choose from for Sunday’s main DFS slate. Let’s highlight a couple of key players at each position to consider as you build your lineup.
\nHurts’ salary has seen a significant increase this week, and rightfully so. He had another excellent performance on the ground last week against the Cardinals, rushing 11 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. He was also lethal through the air, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys have allowed the second-most points per game (30.9) in the league, so look for Hurts and the Eagles’ offense to score at will.
\nThe Bears didn’t need a big game from Trubisky to defeat the Vikings last week. While he only threw for 202 yards, one touchdown and one interception, it’s mostly because he didn’t attempt many passes. He attempted only 21 of them all game, although he completed 15 of them to mark his third straight game with a completion rate of at least 71%. The Jaguars are right behind the Cowboys in terms of points allowed per game (30.2) and they are tied with the Cowboys for the most passing touchdowns allowed (31), so Trubisky could provide value.
\nOne of the reasons why Trubisky didn’t have to throw a lot of passes last was because Montgomery destroyed the Vikings on the ground. He received a season-high 32 carries, which he turned into 146 yards and two touchdowns. With that performance, he has six touchdowns across his last four games and he posted at least 103 rushing yards in three of those contests. In the game that he didn’t top 100 rushing yards, he had 111 total yards. The Jaguars have allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in PPR scoring, which leaves Montgomery with significant upside.
\nWeek 15 proved to be a costly win for the Chiefs since they lost Clyde Edwards-Helaire to a high-ankle sprain. He could miss the start of the playoffs, but at the very least, he won’t play in this game against the Falcons. That means Bell should get the lions-share of the work out of the backfield in arguably the most potent offense in the league. He cashed in his added opportunities last week, rushing 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown. If he finishes in the 15-20 carries range, he could be very productive.
\nSince the Bears’ ground game was rolling, Robinson received just five targets last week. That was his second-lowest total of the season. Still, he finished with four receptions for 83 yards. Considering how poorly the Jaguars have played on the defensive side, Robinson can still be valuable, even if the Bears concentrate the majority of their offensive efforts on the ground again. Given the Jaguars inability to prevent passing touchdowns, it’s worth noting that Robinson has received nine red zone targets across the last three games.
\nCoutee has shown fumble problems, losing one in both of the last two games. Last weeks was a dagger as it prevented the Texans from potentially tying the Colts in the final seconds. Still, he had a productive game, overall, with five catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. The Texans don’t have any choice but to play him right now with Will Fuller (suspension) and Randall Cobb (toe) out, which has helped Coutee record 16 catches, 218 yards and two touchdowns across the last three games.
\nThomas is normally one of the top receiving options for Washington, but last week was crazy. He received a whopping 15 targets, which he turned into 13 catches and 101 yards. Duplicating that number of targets is highly unlikely, but he did enter that game with at least seven targets in back-to-back contests, so he should still be busy this week. This matchup works in his favor with the Panthers tied for the eighth-most points per game allowed to tight ends in PPR formats.
\nThe Eagles are actually the team that is tied with the Panthers in terms of fantasy points allowed to tight ends in PPR formats. Enter Schultz, who had six catches for 53 yards against them in Week 8. The key here is that the Eagles have allowed eight touchdowns to tight ends. Across his last five games, Schultz has posted two touchdowns and seven red zone targets.
"}},{"node":{"id":"f2c8af94-6fc8-5274-ace2-86b31746bef6","frontmatter":{"title":"The DFS NFL Week 15 2020 Preview for DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy","date":"December 17, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/Week-15-NFL-DFS-2020-Preview/"},"excerpt":"Week 15 brings a bit of a unique schedule with two games set to be played Saturday. There are no teams on a bye, though, which leaves us…","timeToRead":3,"html":"Week 15 brings a bit of a unique schedule with two games set to be played Saturday. There are no teams on a bye, though, which leaves us with plenty of options to choose from for the main Sunday slate of DFS. Let’s discuss a couple of players to consider at each position when you are building your lineup.
\nJackson provided another monster stat line in what was a thrilling win over the Browns last week, throwing for 163 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns. His passing numbers often leave a lot to be desired, but he hasn’t disappointed on the ground with 793 yards and six touchdowns this season. The Jaguars have allowed the third-most rushing yards per game in the league, which should set up Jackson to thrive.
\nSpeaking of running quarterbacks, Hurts made his mark in his first career starts last week, rushing 18 times for 106 yards against the Saints. He only completed 17 of 30 pass attempts, finishing with 167 passing yards and a touchdown. While he doesn’t have as favorable of a matchup as Jackson does, Hurts does come at a significantly reduced salary on both sites, making him an intriguing option should you choose to spend up at other positions.
\nTaylor has caught fire down the stretch, rushing for at least 90 yards in each of his last three games. The key has been an increased workload since he received at least 20 carries in two of those contests. Prior to this stretch, he had received 12 carries or fewer in five straight contests. This is a great matchup for him to keep things rolling since the Texans have allowed the second-most rushing yards per game. When he faced them in Week 13, Taylor finished with 135 total yards and a touchdown.
\nThe Ravens’ backfield has been frustrating from a DFS perspective this year with Dobbins, Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards all receiving carries. However, it appears Ingram has fallen out of favor since he didn’t receive a single carry against the Browns last week. That helped Dobbins post 13 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown. Edwards will still eat away at some of Dobbins’ work, but the combination of this favorable matchup and the reduced role for Ingram still makes Dobbins an appealing option.
\nThe 49ers’ season has been derailed by a ton of injuries on both sides of the ball. Aiyuk has dealt with his own injury issues, which have forced him to miss three games. The good news is that he’s healthy now and he’s starting to hit his stride, catching 36 of 56 targets for 495 yards and three touchdowns across his last five games. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) now lost for the season, Aiyuk should continue to be extremely busy in a great matchup against the Cowboys, who are tied for the most passing touchdowns allowed in the league.
\nIt looked like Hilton was on his way to one of the worst seasons of his career, posting only 29 catches for 327 yards and no touchdowns through Week 11. The Colts have had a favorable schedule since then, though, which has resulted in Hilton recording 17 catches for 277 yards and four touchdowns across their last three games. One of those contests came against these same Texans, who he torched for 8 receptions, 110 yards and a touchdown. Expect them to have a tough time slowing him down in their rematch, as well.
\nHockenson has been one of the most reliable tights ends all season. He came through with another valuable stat line in Week 14, catching six passes for 43 yards and a touchdown against the Packers. There is some concern about the Lions’ offense this week because the status of Matthew Stafford (ribs) is up in the air. However, even if Chase Daniel is forced to start at quarterback, Hockenson should remain busy since he is one of the top passing-catching options on the team.
\nArnold doesn’t usually receive a ton of targets, but the Cardinals like to look his way when they get in close. He has received at least one red zone target in four straight games, which enabled him to record four touchdowns. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him find his way into the end zone again this week considering the Eagles have allowed eight touchdowns to opposing tight ends.
"}},{"node":{"id":"97ebe228-d126-59a0-8c9f-fb5e1dd51bde","frontmatter":{"title":"Mitch Trubisky and the DFS NFL Week 14 Preview for DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy","date":"December 10, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/NFL-DFS-Week-14-DraftKings-and-FanDuel-Preview/"},"excerpt":"Week 14 means the start of the playoffs in most season-long fantasy football leagues. If your team didn’t make it, don’t worry, there’s…","timeToRead":4,"html":"Week 14 means the start of the playoffs in most season-long fantasy football leagues. If your team didn’t make it, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in DFS. Let’s dive into the matchups and discuss a couple of players to consider at each position.
\nLast week was nothing short of a disaster for the Chargers, who were demolished by the Patriots. Herbert couldn’t get much going on the offensive side of things, completing 26 of 53 pass attempts for 209 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. It marked the first time that he failed to throw at least one touchdown pass in a game and only the second time that he threw more than one interception. As ugly as that performance was, he’s primed to bounce back in a big way against the Falcons, who have allowed the third-most passing yards per game in the league.
\nNormally, Trubisky isn’t an appealing option. However, this might be a week to take a chance on him in tournament play. The Texans’ offense hasn’t had many problems putting points on the board, so Trubisky might be forced to attempt more passes than usual in an effort to keep pace. The Texans’ defense has also been terrible, allowing an average of 26.9 points per game. Add his reasonable salary on both sites to this favorable matchup and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Trubisky return value.
\nThe Lions could be in trouble here. They haven’t been able to stop the run all season, allowing the fifth-most rushing yards per game and the most rushing touchdowns. Jones is coming off of one of his best games of the season after he rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown last week against the Eagles. When he last faced the Lions, he destroyed them for 168 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards and three total touchdowns. While he’ll do a number on your budget, Jones is one of the most appealing players on this slate, regardless of position.
\nGurley has had knee issues in recent seasons, but he had been healthy for most of this season before having to sit out Week 12. He did make his return last week against the Saints, but he only received eight carries that he turned into just 16 yards. Head coach Raheem Morris said earlier this week that he expected Gurley to have a larger role in Week 14, which should put him on your radar for DFS. The Chargers have allowed an average of 28.8 points per game and the Falcons love to give the ball to Gurley when they get in close, which has resulted in him receiving 47 rushing attempts inside the red zone, 19 of which have come inside the 10-yard line.
\nIf you decide to roll with Trubisky at quarterback, then stacking him with Robinson would be ideal. Even if you don’t play Trubisky, Robinson is still someone to strongly consider. He’s received at least seven targets in all but one game this season and has recorded at least 70 receiving yards in five of his last six contests. He should also be aided by the Texans not having cornerback Bradley Roby available after he was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance.
\nThe Titans found themselves in a big hole early in last week’s contest against the Browns, which forced them to throw a ton in the second half. That resulted in a busy afternoon for Davis, who caught 11 of 12 targets for 182 yards and a touchdown. That marked his fourth game of the season with at least 100 receiving yards, two of which have come across his last three games. The Jaguars have allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game, potentially setting up Davis for another juicy stat line.
\nDespite being down big in the game, the Chargers didn’t look to Henry much against the Patriots. He received a season-low two targets, catching one of them for five yards. He entered that contest with at least four receptions in five straight games, so don’t make too much of one bad performance. This is a great opportunity for him to shine against the Falcons considering they have allowed 67 receptions, 682 yards and nine touchdowns to tight ends this season.
\nIn PPR scoring, only five teams have allowed more fantasy points to tight ends this season than the Falcons have. One of those teams is the Bengals, who have allowed 67 receptions, 822 yards and seven touchdowns to the position. That could be music to the ears of Schultz, who has 23 receptions on 30 targets across his last five games. His yardage totals haven’t always been impressive, but Schultz did finish with at least four catches in all five games during that stretch.
"}},{"node":{"id":"fe0ceea5-1632-5410-b03d-6dabbfee88f4","frontmatter":{"title":"Taysom Hill and the NFL Week 13 DFS Preview for FanDuel and DraftKings","date":"December 04, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/Week-13-NFL-DFS-Preview-Taysom-Hill-for-the-Win/"},"excerpt":"We finally made it through Week 12 after the Ravens and Steelers were able to face off Wednesday. Let’s turn the page to Week 13, which…","timeToRead":4,"html":"We finally made it through Week 12 after the Ravens and Steelers were able to face off Wednesday. Let’s turn the page to Week 13, which features two teams on a bye, two Monday games and a Tuesday game. As far as the main Sunday DFS slate goes, here are a couple of players to consider at each position.
\nHill didn’t make much of an impact in the passing game last week against the Broncos, throwing for 78 yards and an interception. However, he was excellent on the ground, rushing for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Across his two games filling in for Drew Brees (ribs), he has rushed for 93 yards and four touchdowns. Even if he continues to put forth lackluster passing numbers, his ability to contribute in the run game still makes him an appealing option.
\nNewton did not play well at all Sunday against the Cardinals, throwing for 84 yards and two interceptions. He did have 46 rushing yards, but he failed to find his way into the end zone for the second straight game. Still, with at least nine rushing attempts in four of the last five games, he has done plenty of damage on the ground, overall. With the Chargers allowing an average of 27.3 points per contest, Newton has a favorable opportunity to be productive in this matchup.
\nChubb has not skipped a beat since returning from injury, rattling of three straight games with at least 114 rushing yards. He’s received at least 19 carries in five of seven games this season, which resulted in him producing at least 108 rushing yards in all five of those contests. Even with Kareem Hunt on the roster, the Browns’ run-heavy offense still leaves plenty of opportunities for Chubb to stuff the stat sheet on a weekly basis. Stopping him could prove to be a tall order for a Titans’ defense that has struggled this season, allowing an average of 25.9 points per game.
\nSay what you want about Adam Gase, but if there is one thing that we know about him, it’s his affinity for giving Gore work. Gore has received at least 10 carries in all but two games this season and should be even busier now that La’Mical Perine (ankle) is on IR. Coming off of 18 carries for 74 yards in Week 12, Gore could be in line to provide value against a Raiders defense that is tied for the most rushing touchdowns allowed (17) in the league.
\nYes, the Bears are a mess at quarterback. Still, Robinson has been able to record at least 70 receiving yards in eight of 11 games. That’s mainly because he has received fewer than nine targets in a game only two times all season. He found his way into the end zone two times last week against the Packers and has the potential to thrive against the Lions, who have allowed the seventh-most passing yards per game and are tied for the sixth-most passing touchdowns allowed.
\nLast week was a great matchup for Pittman against the Titans, but he flopped with two receptions for 28 yards. This came on the heels of three straight games with at least 56 yards, one of which came against the same Titans when he had 101 yards. Don’t get too down on his dud last week. He still had nine targets in the game and has emerged as one of the Colts’ top receivers. With the Texans allowing the 10th-most passing yards per contest, this has the makings of a bounce back performance for Pittman.
\nHockenson is coming off of a season-high 89 receiving yards last week against the Texans, which marked his seventh game with at least 50 receiving yards. He’s been one of the top weapons in the Lions’ passing attack, receiving at least seven targets in four of their last five contests. Despite having a good defense, the Bears have been torched by opposing tight ends, allowing 635 yards and eight touchdowns to the position. The last time Hockenson faced them, he finished with 56 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
\nEven with all three of the Colts’ top tight ends healthy, Burton has received a total of 11 targets across the last two games. The end result was five catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns. His yardage totals will likely never be anything to write home about, but the key is that he has received at least one red zone target in seven straight games. That’s a key stat given the Texans’ struggles to keep teams out of the end zone.
"}},{"node":{"id":"c6c52e40-5a80-519d-8563-8c2d73540a49","frontmatter":{"title":"Thanksgiving Edition! Week 12 NFL DFS Preview - Justin Herbert & Dalvin Cook","date":"November 27, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/DFS-NFL-Week-12-Draftkings-Rundown-Turkey-Day/"},"excerpt":"Despite three games being played Thursday night, we still have a full Sunday DFS slate in Week 12 since no teams are on a bye. There is the…","timeToRead":4,"html":"Despite three games being played Thursday night, we still have a full Sunday DFS slate in Week 12 since no teams are on a bye. There is the potential for a few shootouts, which could lead to some lofty DFS totals. Let’s dive into the matchups and highlight a couple of players to consider at each position.
\nLast week’s matchup against the Jets set up Herbert to thrive. He took advantage of their lackluster defense, throwing for 366 yards and three touchdowns. That marked his fifth game with at least 300 passing yards and his seventh straight game with at least two touchdown passes. In fact, Herbert has now thrown at least three touchdown passes in a game five times. This is another favorable matchup for him with the Bills allowing an average of 26.5 points per game and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.
\nThe Raiders’ defense couldn’t hold a late lead against the Chiefs last week, ultimately falling at home. However, Carr played well, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns. He’s certainly had the Chiefs’ number this season, throwing for 622 yards and six touchdowns across two games. Things are shaping up nicely for him to keep things rolling against the Falcons, who are tied for the second-most touchdowns passes allowed (22) in the league.
\nYes, Cook is pricey on both sites. However, his floor is as high as it gets. He has five games with at least 115 rushing yards and he has at least one touchdown in all but one game that he has played in. The Vikings have built their offense around him, which has enabled him to receive at least 20 carries in a game six times. The Panthers have allowed 14 rushing touchdowns this season, setting up Cook with a favorable opportunity to find his way into the end zone, once again, while racking up plenty of yards.
\nA shoulder injury forced Ahmed to the sidelines briefly against the Broncos last week. He still received 12 carries and six targets, finishing with 74 total yards. The return of Matt Breida did not prove to be a problem for Ahmed’s workload since Breida finished with only two carries and no targets. Ahmed’s shoulder should not limit him in what is a great matchup against the Jets. The Dolphins are the vastly superior team, so if they race out to an early lead, the game script could work in Ahmed’s favor.
\nSimply put, Allen destroyed the Jets last week. He finished with 16 catches on 19 targets for 145 yards and a touchdown. That marked his fourth straight game with a touchdown and the seventh time this season that he has received at least 10 targets. Amazingly, that was his second game with 19 targets. While being shadowed by Tre’Davious White isn’t ideal, this should be a high-scoring game in which Allen receives a lot of targets, which still makes him a viable option.
\nComing out of their bye, the Giants will be looking to win their third straight contest. They have the opportunity to have one of their best offensive performances of the season considering the Bengals have allowed an average of 27 points per contest. Shepard will likely be right in the thick of the action given that he’s received at least six targets in all four games since returning from injury. Although he only has one touchdown this season, he doesn’t necessarily need to find his way into the end zone to be able to provide value at his salary on both sites.
\nIt’s usually not a bad idea to deploy tight ends against the Falcons. They have allowed the fourth-most receptions (57), the second most receiving yards (622) and are tied for the most touchdowns allowed (eight) to the position. Now they have to face one of the best ones in the league in Waller, who is coming off of 88 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs last week. The Raiders certainly like to look his way when they get in close since he has 17 red zone targets already. To put that into perspective, he received 11 red zone targets all of last season.
\nIf you can’t afford to fit Waller into your budget, Fant is a cost-effective option to at least consider. He’s one of the main options in the Broncos’ passing attack, which has resulted in him receiving the second-most targets (58) on the team. That’s even with him missing a game because of an injury. The Broncos might be forced to throw a lot to keep up with the Saints, leaving Fant with the potential to be busy.
"}},{"node":{"id":"c08420c4-f888-5d06-82e2-00a0cd5e60aa","frontmatter":{"title":"Week 11 DraftKings & FanDuel NFL DFS Preview - Cam Newton and Dalvin Cook","date":"November 19, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/DraftKings-DFS-NFL-Week-11-Preview-FanDuel/"},"excerpt":"The main Sunday afternoon DFS slate will be missing plenty of big names. Not only are the Bills on a bye, but the Cardinals, Seahawks…","timeToRead":4,"html":"The main Sunday afternoon DFS slate will be missing plenty of big names. Not only are the Bills on a bye, but the Cardinals, Seahawks, Chiefs and Buccaneers will all be playing primetime games. Keeping that in mind, here are a couple of players to consider targeting at each position.
\nThe Patriots pulled off an impressive win over the Ravens in Week 10 despite another quiet passing game from Newton, who finished with only 118 passing yards. On the bright side, he threw his first touchdown pass since Week 3 and he recorded at least one rushing touchdown for the third straight game. This is a much easier matchup against a Texans team that is not only allowing an average of 28 points per game, but they have also allowed the most rushing yards per contest in the league, which is certainly Newton’s area of expertise.
\nIt looks like the Saints will have to try and hold onto their lead in the NFC South without Drew Brees (ribs) for at least a couple of weeks. Luckily for them, they have one of the best backup quarterbacks in football in Winston. Despite being a turnover machine for the Bucs last year, he did throw for over 5,000 yards to go along with 33 touchdown passes. This is an ideal matchup against a Falcons team that has allowed the second-most passing yards per game, so don’t be surprised to see him included in a lot of entries.
\nBy his standards, Cook had a disappointing performance in Week 10 against the Bears. However, he didn’t exactly lay an egg with 96 rushing yards. The key is that he received 30 carries, which marked the third time in his last five games that he has received at least 27 carries. His floor is as high as any other running back on this slate, especially with the Cowboys allowing the second-most rushing yards per game. The game script should also work in his favor given that this matchup could turn out to be an easy win for the Vikings.
\nWith Alex Smith under center, McKissic received a whopping 15 targets against the Lions last week. He caught seven of them for 43 yards. That performance came on the heels of him catching nine of 14 targets for 65 yards in Week 9 against the Giants. While it would seem to make sense for Washington to give the ball to their promising young back Antonio Gibson as much as possible, there are no signs of McKissic going away anytime soon. If he can continue to receive that volume of targets, he could be in for a productive afternoon against a struggling Bengals defense that has allowed an average of 27.8 points per game.
\nThe Dolphins did a good job of limiting Allen last week, leaving him with three catches for 39 yards on seven targets. He did find his way into the end zone, which marked his third straight game with a score. His seven targets were very uncharacteristic for him considering he had at least 10 passes thrown his way in six of his previous seven contests. Look for him to turn things around in a big way against the Jets, who have allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game.
\nIn desperate need of someone to step up at wide receiver, the Patriots have to be thrilled with how well Meyers has played lately. Despite a tough matchup against the Ravens, he still finished with five receptions and 59 yards last week. He even threw a touchdown pass on a trick play. The key to his success lately has been an increase in targets. With 37 of them across the last four games, he’s been able to record 27 receptions for 346 yards. Add his increased workload to how poorly the Texans have played on defense and Meyers could end up being a bargain.
\nWeek 10 was one to forget for Hockenson, who finished with only two receptions for 13 yards. Part of the problem was that he received just four targets, which was his lowest mark since Week 4. In fact, he entered with at least six targets in each of the previous three games. This is an ideal matchup for him to bounce back against the Panthers, who are tied for the fourth-most receptions allowed to tight ends this season.
\nThe Bengals haven’t been much better at slowing down tight ends than the Panthers, entering Week 11 tied for the seventh-most receptions allowed to the position. That could make Thomas a sneaky play at a reasonable salary on both sites. He finished with a season-high 66 receiving yards against the Lions last week and he’s caught at least four passes in five of nine games this season.
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\nFor the first time since Week 3, Watson failed to throw for at least 300 yards when the Texans faced the Jaguars on Sunday. Still, he didn’t exactly struggle with 281 passing yards to go along with a season-high 50 rushing yards. Also, he threw at least two touchdown passes for the sixth-straight game. The Browns have allowed the ninth-most passing yards per game in the league on their way to giving up an average of 29.6 points per contest. When you combine that with the Texans’ struggling defense, this could be a high-scoring affair in which Watson thrives.
\nAttacking the Seahawks defense has usually been a sound strategy given that they have allowed the most passing yards per game. They aren’t just allowing the most passing yards per game, but they have given up more than 50 passing yards per game compared to the next-worst team. Goff’s salary isn’t overly expensive on either site, so expect him to be included in plenty of entries, and rightfully so.
\nWith the Jaguars making a change at quarterback last week, they relied on Robinson for a season-high 25 carries. He converted them into 99 yards and a touchdown. The only downside was that he failed to catch at least one pass in a game for the first time this season. Jake Luton is expected to start at quarterback once again, so Robinson should remain busy against a Packers defense that is tied for the sixth-most rushing touchdowns allowed (11).
\nWashington fell into an early hole last week against the Giants, which resulted in J.D. McKissic being heavily involved in the passing game. He was on the field for 83.3% of Washington’s offensive snaps compared to just 46.3% of the time for Gibson. Gibson only had 55 total yards as a result, but he did register his fifth rushing touchdown of the season. This is an ideal matchup for him against a Lions team that has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, so don’t be surprised if he finishes with a valuable stat line.
\nThis is hefty salary to pay for a wide receiver, but with how well Adams is playing, he could still be worth it. Across the last three games, he has caught 30 of 39 targets for 422 yards and six touchdowns. He has a staggering 10 red zone targets across those three contests. Considering the Jaguars have allowed an average of 30.9 points per game, Adams could find his way into the end zone at least one more time in this matchup.
\nSince Adams’ salary is so pricey, adding a player like Reagor to your entry can go a long way towards helping to balance out your budget. He made his return from injury in Week 8 against the Cowboys, catching three of six targets for 16 yards and a touchdown. He should avoid Giants’ star cornerback James Bradberry in this game since Bradberry will most likely be spending most of his time covering Travis Fulgham. Outside of Bradberry, the Giants’ cornerbacks leave a lot to be desired, which should favor Reagor.
\nIt’s been difficult to find reliable production out of the tight end position this season. One of the few consistent options has been Hockenson, who has at least 50 receiving yards or a touchdown in all eight games that the Lions have played. Part of that has been because of a heavy workload that has seen him receive at least five targets in a game six times. This has the makings of another strong performance from him given that Washington has allowed 41 catches, 464 yards and six touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season.
\nWe haven’t seen Hooper on the field since Week 6 because of an appendectomy, but he’s ready to return for the Browns coming out of their bye. He had been busy before needing the surgery, catching at least five passes in each of his previous three games. He should continue to see an expanded workload with Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) out for the season, which means he could be productive against a Texans’ defense that has allowed an average of 30.3 points per game.
"}},{"node":{"id":"7dd621bd-5d40-570c-88b7-b6e43e020774","frontmatter":{"title":"DraftKings Week 9 NFL DFS Preview - Smash DeShaun Watson","date":"November 06, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/DraftKings-NFL-DFS-Week-9-Preview-DeShaun-Watson/"},"excerpt":"There will be a lot of bad defensive teams that make up the main afternoon slate of DFS in Week 9, so there is the potential for plenty of…","timeToRead":4,"html":"There will be a lot of bad defensive teams that make up the main afternoon slate of DFS in Week 9, so there is the potential for plenty of high-scoring matchups. With that in mind, let’s discuss a couple of players at each position to consider for your entry.
\nThe Texans and Jaguars are both 1-6, but they still feel like they are lightyears apart. The Texans have significantly more talent on offense, which should be troublesome for the Jaguars since they have allowed an average of 31.4 points per game. The first time these two teams met, the Texans scored 30 points on their way to a win. Watson was excellent in that matchup, throwing for 359 yards and three touchdowns to go along with two interceptions. Expect him to carry a high floor into their rematch. The only concern is that the Texans reportedly had a player test positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, so be sure to monitor for updates leading up to Sunday.
\nIf you want to save money at the quarterback spot, especially on DraftKings, then Lock might be your man. He had one touchdown pass through the first four games that he played this season, but broke out of his funk last week against the Chargers, throwing for 248 yards and three touchdowns. This is a great opportunity for him to throw multiple for touchdowns again considering the Falcons have allowed the most passing touchdowns (20) in the league.
\nSimply put, Cook destroyed the Packers last week. He had a season-high 30 rushing attempts, turning them into 163 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught two of his three targets for 63 yards and another score. Make no mistake about it, the Vikings’ offense revolves around him. Look for him to have another juicy stat line against a Lions defense that has allowed the 10th-most rushing yards per game to go along with 11 rushing touchdowns.
\nWhen Austin Ekeler (hamstring) was placed on IR, big things were expected from Jackson. However, a knee injury likely contributed to him receiving only five carries against the Jaguars in Week 7. With his health situation improving last week against the Broncos, he led the Chargers’ backfield with 17 carries for 89 yards. He also caught three of five targets for 53 yards. The Raiders are tied for the most rushing touchdowns allowed (12) in the league, so Jackson could be well worth the risk at his reasonable salary on both sites.
\nDiggs was busy against the Patriots last week, posting six catches and 92 yards on nine targets. He’s been the focal point of the Bills’ passing attack this season, recording at least seven targets in all but one game. His 79 total targets are the most on the team with Cole Beasley (51) checking in a distant second. This has the makings of a high-scoring game against a Seahawks defense that has allowed the most passing yards per game. Expect to see Diggs included in a lot of entries as a result, and rightfully so.
\nThe big injury news surrounding the Lions is that star wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) is expected to be out for Week 9, if not longer. Enter Jones, who had two touchdowns receptions last week against a tough Colts’ defense. When Golladay was out the first two games of the season, Jones received a total of 14 targets. Any increase in his workload this week could be significant since the Vikings have allowed the third-most passing yards per game. We again have a COVID-19 concern in this game with Matthew Stafford having been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. However, he has not tested positive as of Thursday and was only placed on the list because he was considered to be a high-risk, close contact with someone who did. As long as he doesn’t test positive this week, he can be activated in time to play in this game.
\nStaying with Golladay’s absence, this matchup against the Vikings means that several of the Lions’ pass-catchers could be worth rostering in DFS. Hockenson has already been one of the more reliable tight ends this season, posting at least 53 receiving yards in five of seven games. On top of that, he’s hauled in a touchdown pass in three of his last four contests. With Golladay suffering his injury last week against the Colts, Hockenson finished with a season-high 10 targets.
\nIf you just look at Fant’s recent yardage totals, there isn’t a lot to be excited about. He’s registered 47 yards or fewer in four straight games, and to make matters worse, he didn’t score a touchdown in any of those four contests. On the bright side, he received at least six targets in all four games, finishing with at least five catches three times. With the Falcons’ struggles on defense already detailed, Fant is an intriguing option.
"}},{"node":{"id":"8e50c650-33c9-52e3-a965-be9b25d71350","frontmatter":{"title":"NFL DFS Week 8 Preview - Titans and More","date":"October 30, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/NFL-DFS-Week-8-Preview-Article-Titans-and-More/"},"excerpt":"Some of the usual defenses to attack won’t be a part of Sunday’s main afternoon DFS slate since the Jaguars and Texans will be on a bye and…","timeToRead":3,"html":"Some of the usual defenses to attack won’t be a part of Sunday’s main afternoon DFS slate since the Jaguars and Texans will be on a bye and the Falcons and Cowboys will play in primetime games. With that being said, there are still plenty of juicy matchups to exploit, so let’s discuss a couple of players to consider at each position.
\nThese two teams faced off in Week 1 and Rodgers had a monster performance, throwing for 364 yards and four touchdowns. It hasn’t been just Rodgers who has had success against the Vikings, either, considering they have allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game in the league. With Rodgers having thrown at least three touchdown passes in four of six games, he carries plenty of upside into this matchup.
\nTargeting the Seahawks defense has usually been a sound strategy. They once again struggled in Week 7 in what was eventually an overtime loss to the Cardinals. They have allowed the most passing yards per game (368.7) in the league by a wide margin, which makes Garoppolo and intriguing budget-friendly option. Although Garoppolo’s overall numbers aren’t great, he has thrown at least two touchdowns in three of five games. The 49ers might also be forced to throw more in this game given that their running back depth chart has been decimated by injuries and the fact that the Seahawks offense has also been potent.
\nHenry had a brutal matchup against the Steelers last week, but still managed to finish with 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. The key was that he received 20 carries. He hasn’t received fewer than 19 carries in a game all season, which leaves him with an incredibly high floor. This has the makings of a potential stellar performance from him considering the Bengals have allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game.
\nThis could be a good week to spend up at running back. Hunt also stands out in what is a great matchup against the Raiders, who have allowed a league-high 12 rushing touchdowns this season. Hunt was once again busy with Nick Chubb (knee) out last week, posting 102 total yards and a touchdown against the Bengals. Chubb could be back after their bye in Week 9, but since he won’t be back this week, expect Hunt to continue to remain busy.
\nIt’s going to be difficult to resist a Rodgers/Adams stack despite their hefty salaries. Adams was at the center of the Packers’ scoring outburst against the Vikings in Week 1, catching 14 of 17 targets for 156 yards and two touchdowns. He is also coming off of a tremendous game against the Texans in Week 7 in which he finished with 13 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. He already has 46 targets despite playing in just four games, so with that type of target share, his upside is through the roof.
\nIt’s been an injury-riddled season for the 49ers on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side of things, they lost their top wide receiver last week in Deebo Samuel (hamstring), who should at least be out for this contest against the Seahawks. Aiyuk stepped up against the Patriots, catching six of seven targets for 115 yards. With a heavy workload likely coming his way in this matchup, he could end up being a bargain.
\nWith Samuel out and the Seahawks’ defense struggling, George Kittle will probably be included in a lot of entries this week. However, don’t sleep on Waller, who can be had at a cheaper salary on both sites. He’s one of the safer options at tight end given that he has received at least seven targets in five of six games this season. This is also a great spot for him against the Browns, who have allowed the third-most passing yards per game.
\nThe key here will be the status of Austin Hooper, who sat out Week 7 while recovering from an appendectomy. Since the Browns have a bye in Week 9, it makes sense that they might be extra cautious with him and hold him out for this matchup against the Raiders. As of Thursday morning, reports have indicated that it’s unlikely he plays against the Raiders. The Browns do have two other capable options at the position in David Njoku and Bryant, who both scored a touchdown last week. Bryant actually had two scores while catching four of five targets for 56 yards. If Hooper is out and you need to save money a tight end, Bryant might be your man.
"}},{"node":{"id":"7c8084d4-1041-5efa-bb30-6ea4e38414ed","frontmatter":{"title":"The DFS NFL Week 7 Preview - Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, and the Rest","date":"October 23, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/Week-7-Preview-for-NFL-DFS-Kyler-Murray-Aaron-Jones/"},"excerpt":"There could be a lot of high scoring games for Sunday’s main afternoon DFS slate. In terms of fewest points allowed, six of the top eight…","timeToRead":3,"html":"There could be a lot of high scoring games for Sunday’s main afternoon DFS slate. In terms of fewest points allowed, six of the top eight teams won’t be on the slate because they are either on a bye or playing in one of the primetime games. With so many juicy options to choose from, let’s try to narrow down the field and highlight a couple of players to consider at each position.
\nMurray completed just nine of 24 pass attempts against the Cowboys on Monday, so his stat line must have been terrible, right? Wrong. He still managed to throw for 188 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 10 carries for 74 yards and another touchdown. Quickly becoming one of the most potent fantasy quarterbacks, Murray has 10 touchdown passes and six rushing touchdowns this season. Don’t be surprised if he keeps rolling against a Seahawks defense that has allowed the most passing yards per game in the league.
\nThe Jaguars haven’t been as bad at slowing down the pass as the Seahawks have been, but they’ve also struggled in that department, allowing the seventh-most passing yards per game. Things likely won’t get any easier for them here against Herbert, who has seven touchdown passes over his last two games. Wide receiver Keenan Allen (back) should be fine for this game after receiving extra rest during the Chargers’ bye, so expect Herbert to have his full complement of receiving weapons for this matchup.
\nThe Texans’ defense comes into this matchup having allowed Derrick Henry to rush for 212 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6. They have had problems stopping the run for much of the season, allowing a league-high 177.5 rushing yards per game. On top of that, they have allowed eight rushing touchdowns. Enter Jones, who already has five rushing touchdowns through five games.
\nJackson is going to be difficult to pass up at his cheap salary on DraftKings. He was clearly the superior back in the Chargers’ first game without Austin Ekeler (hamstring), rushing 15 times for 71 yards and catching five of six targets for 23 yards in Week 5 against the Saints. Coming out of the bye, he’ll face a Jaguars defense that has allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game. The presence of Joshua Kelley will probably prevent Jackson from receiving 20+ carries, but he should still receive enough rushing attempts and targets to provide value.
\nThe Lions were the latest team to take advantage of the Jaguars suspect defense, scoring 34 points in a decisive victory Sunday. Golladay didn’t find his way into the end zone, but he was still very productive with four catches for 105 yards. He had recorded a touchdown in both of his previous two games and could find his way back into the end zone in this matchup against a Falcons team that has allowed a whopping 18 touchdown passes already. To put that into perspective, no other team has allowed more than 15.
\nThere isn’t a lot to like about Washington’s offense with Kyle Allen at the helm. With that being said, McLaurin is by far their best receiving option, which has resulted in him recording 58 targets through six games. That kind of volume makes him an extremely appealing option against a Cowboys team that has allowed 36.3 points per game.
\nIt’s been a strange last two games for Hockenson. Against the Saints and Jaguars, he recorded a combined four receptions for 26 yards. However, he also posted a touchdown reception in both contests, giving him three for the season. This could be a high-scoring game between two struggling defenses, so while his yardage total might not be great, Hockenson is still a viable touchdown threat.
\nA Herbert/Henry stack is appealing given that neither player’s salary will hinder your budget. Henry produced his first touchdown of the season in Week 5 against the Saints, although he did have a season-low 23 receiving yards. The key stat to consider with him is that he has received at least seven targets in four of five games. There’s no reason to believe he won’t he heavily involved in this contest, as well.
"}},{"node":{"id":"893575e2-763a-5ea4-9de4-5d96ee6706d2","frontmatter":{"title":"NFL DFS Week 6 Preview - Big Ben Roethlisberger and More","date":"October 16, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/NFL-DFS-Week-6-Preview-Ben-Roethlisberger-and-More/"},"excerpt":"The main Sunday DFS slate will be missing some key names in Week 6. The Seahawks, Saints, Raiders and Chargers are all on a bye while the…","timeToRead":4,"html":"The main Sunday DFS slate will be missing some key names in Week 6. The Seahawks, Saints, Raiders and Chargers are all on a bye while the Chiefs, Bills, Cardinals and Cowboys will all play Monday. While you might not be able to deploy some of your usual safety nets, there are still plenty of great options available. Let’s discuss a couple of players to consider at each position as you build your entries.
\nRoethlisberger put forth an efficient performance against the Eagles last week, completing 27 of 34 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. What’s even more impressive is that he did that with Diontae Johnson (back) missing most of the game. Chase Claypool stepped up in his absence and the Steelers could get Johnson back in Week 6 with his injury not believed to be serious. Roethlisberger has 10 touchdowns through four games and will look to keep things rolling against a Browns’ defense that is tied for the third-most touchdown passes allowed (12) in the league.
\nArguably the most shocking game in Week 5 was the Dolphins steamrolling the 49ers. Fitzpatrick had their offense firing on all cylinders, throwing for 350 yards and three touchdowns. He’s had two games in which he’s failed to record a touchdown pass this season, but he’s also thrown for at least two scores three times. Don’t be surprised if he provides another one of his more productive stat lines here against a Jets team that has allowed an average of 32.2 points per game.
\nThe Titans finally made their return to the field in Week 5 after dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 on the team. Henry wasn’t exactly efficient in their matchup with the Bills, rushing 19 times for 57 yards. However, he did score two touchdowns, giving him four through four games. He’s averaged 25.3 carries per game this season and should continue to be extremely busy moving forward. That could set him up for a big afternoon against the Texans, who have allowed the second-most rushing yards per game in the league.
\nThe only team allowing more rushing yards per game than the Texans are the Lions. That immediately makes Robinson someone to consider. He’s become the featured back for the Jaguars and has been involved in both facets of the offense, leaving him to record at least 70 total yards in all five games. The Jaguars haven’t had much difficulty moving the ball, in general, which has also helped Robinson rack up three touchdowns.
\nThis has the potential to be a high-scoring game with both the Lions and the Jaguars allowing at least 29.4 points per game. That type of game script could certainly benefit Golladay, who has recorded a touchdown pass in both games that he has played in this season. He’s averaged at least 7.3 targets a game in back-to-back seasons and is on pace to duplicate that this season after having recorded seven and eight targets, respectively, across his two games.
\nThe Falcons have mercifully moved on from Dan Quinn as their head coach. While his departure might temporarily inject some life into the locker room, a new coach likely won’t make up for their deficiencies on defense. They have been especially torched through the air, allowing the second-most passing yards per game. On top of that, they are tied for the most passing touchdowns allowed (15). Jefferson’s salary isn’t overly expensive on either site, making him an extremely appealing option.
\nSticking in this game between the Lions and Jaguars, Golladay isn’t the only Lions’ pass-catcher to have on your radar. Hockenson started off the season on a high note, posting at least four receptions and 53 yards in each of the first three games. Although he only caught two passes for nine yards in Week 4 against the Saints, he did somewhat salvage his afternoon with a touchdown. He ranks second on the team in targets, so in a week with Travis Kelce and Darren Waller unavailable for the main slate, Hockenson is at least worth considering.
\nThe Titans were short on receiving options Tuesday with Corey Davis and Adam Humphries both on the reserve/COVID-19 list. That left Smith to catch five of seven targets for 40 yards and two touchdowns. He’s received at least seven targets in three of four games and has five total touchdowns, proving that he’s become one of the key members of their offense. Even though it appears at least Humphries could return Sunday, Smith should once again have a high floor.
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\nPrescott is on pace to break all kinds of passing records. Through four games, he leads the NFL in completions (137), pass attempts (201) and passing yards (1,690). He has nine touchdown passes in total as the Cowboys have been forced to throw a ton because of their struggling defense. Although they might not need to score as many points to keep up with the Giants, Prescott has played well against them throughout his career, averaging 275.1 passing yards and throwing 17 touchdowns across eight games.
\nThe dismissal of head coach Bill O’Brien might breathe some life into a Texans team that desperately needs it. Their 0-4 start has dug them a significant hole in their efforts to make the playoffs. The good news here is that they will be facing their easiest opponent yet in the Jaguars, who haven’t been much better at 1-3. The Jaguars’ problems have come on the defensive side of the ball, which has resulted in them allowing an average of 29.3 points per game. Look for Watson to lead the Texans’ offense to a productive afternoon.
\nThe Panthers couldn’t have asked for more from Davis in the first two games that he’s started in place of Christian McCaffrey (ankle). He opened things up with 91 total yards and a touchdown against the Chargers in Week 3. After that, he recorded 111 total yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against the Cardinals. Now he’ll be facing one of the worst defenses in the league in the Falcons, so it doesn’t get much more appealing than this.
\nDavis isn’t the only running back to consider in this game. Gurley might be a shell of his former self, but he’s still been productive for the Falcons. He’s received at least 14 carries in all four games, leaving him with 254 rushing yards and four touchdowns. His touchdown prowess is especially noteworthy considering the Panthers are tied for the second-most rushing touchdowns allowed (seven) in the league.
\nIf you want to roll with a Cowboys stack, Amari Cooper might not be the best wide receiver to pair with Prescott. He’s expected to be covered by James Bradberry, who has performed well for his new squad, However, outside of Bradberry, the Giants are especially thin at cornerback. Enter Lamb, who caught two touchdown passes last week and has at least five receptions in all four games this season.
\nAnderson has proven to be an excellent addition for the Panthers. He leads the team with 34 targets, which has resulted in 28 catches for 377 yards and a touchdown. Now he’ll face a Falcons team that has allowed the second-most passing yards per game and the most passing touchdowns. Need I say more?
\nTalk about returning in style. After sitting out two games with a knee injury, Kittle was able to play in Week 4 against the Eagles and torched them by catching all 15 of his targets for 183 yards and a touchdown. What makes it even more impressive is that performance came with Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) on the sidelines. The potential for Garoppolo to make his return paired with facing a Dolphins defense that has allowed the fifth-most passing yards per game makes Kittle a mouth-watering option at tight end.
\nThere will likely be a lot of people stacking the Cowboys with the expectation that they feast on the Giants. If the game does indeed play out that way, then the Giants should have to throw a lot to try and keep up. The Cowboys defense has been awful, so the Giants could actually put forth a rare productive offensive performance. In the event that they do throw a lot, Engram could be one of the main beneficiaries. While his overall numbers aren’t great, he’s clearly a key part of their offense considering he has 30 targets across four games.
"}},{"node":{"id":"6f698209-d367-54d5-a8ed-93243e430ae5","frontmatter":{"title":"What is NFL DFS?","date":"October 09, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/What-Is-NFL-DFS/"},"excerpt":"What is NFL DFS? NFL DFS or daily fantasy is a fantasy game that makes fantasy football a daily or weekly endeavor. You pick players against…","timeToRead":5,"html":"NFL DFS or daily fantasy is a fantasy game that makes fantasy football a daily or weekly endeavor. You pick players against a salary cap and their points give you a team total, which ever team scores the most points in your contest, wins the prize money. Prizes can be anywhere from $10 to a million dollars.
\nIn salary cap contests, participants will create a lineup by selecting players listed in the Player Pool.
\nContest results will be determined by the total points accumulated by each individual lineup entry
\nParticipation in each contest must be made only as specified in the Terms of Use. Failure to comply with these Terms of Use will result in disqualification and, if applicable, prize forfeiture.
\nOnce you've chosen your preferred platform and DFS sport, you can try your luck in different contests. As an amateur player, you should start with free contests or ones that aren't at least high stakes. This way, you can gauge the gambling world of DFS before engaging in some real action.
\nSome common DFS contests include:
\nAdvanced players with formidable DFS teams can play head two head matches if they want fast results. These games are a hit or win, but advanced players have a better chance of emerging triumphant because of their good lineups and long standing experience.
\nDaily Fantasy Sports (DFS) mirrors season-long fantasy sports but condenses it into a shorter, more sweat-inducing format. Heart-throttling contests range from a day to a week depending on the sport. Competitors draft a player roster and those athletes earn points based on their in-game performance. Sweat the sweat each and every play. Test skills and knowledge (throw with friends or with other fans nationally.
\nDraftKings bonuses are what truly sets DraftKings apart from the competition. While 0.5 PPR is great for redraft purposes in order to balance out the RB and WR positions, it's actually full PPR that maintains that parity between the positions in DFS. With multiple RBs that carry large workload projections available week-in and week-out, the full PPR provides a boost to the Wide Receiver position and increases their value despite their overall weekly volatility. Ultimately, running backs are emphasized in this NFL DFS scoring system due to the abundance of points they can rack up on the ground and through the air and WRs are emphasized as well thanks to full PPR. Plus, the three bonus points for 100+ yard rushers and receivers should never go overlooked. QBs in NFL DFS should be viewed in this same light since 300+ yard passers receive the three-point bump as well.
\nFanDuel is DraftKings main competitor. They offer the following products
\nThe importance of Vegas Lines for fantasy football and NFL DFS
\nVegas bookmakers and the sharp that move lines and know what they are doing and you should always be looking into their totals. Team totals tell you a lot about a game and whether or not you should be playing it in NFL DFS. Team total and even spreads when doing your weekly research.
\nIf one team has a team total of 30 points set for a week, there is a good chance that the players on that team are going to score more fantasy points than a team with a team total of 14.5. Of course, pricing at DraftKings will reflect that, but you should always be paying attention to the lines.
\nNot only opening lines but also line movement. There has been a correlation between line movement and expected fantasy points. If a team total moves from 24 to 27 on a Sunday morning, you may get some value from players on that team.Paying attention to these late changes can give you an edge on your competition. Or if you're debating between two defenses and one of their opponents team total moves down a point, you can use that as your deciding factor.
\nIts a process that allows you to take advantage of correlation in lineups. If a quarterback throws a touchdown pass that means that someone on his team is also benefiting by catching that touchdown pass. So by pairing a receiver with a quarterbakc, you are maximizing your output of fantasy points for your lineup.
\nThere are lots of other ways to stack, including pairing a QB with a pass catching RB or a running back with a defence.\\
\nLike many others, when I was first starting out I had no idea where to begin with to research NFL DFS and try to get an edge on the field. I'm a football watcher, and I played safety in high school, but with more than a dozen games a week and more than thirty teams, some familiarity with football isn't nearly enough to be a winning DFS player.
\nTo start my analysis, I ingest stats from PFF. I almost always start there, and I bring in their stats to begin building my models and analytical theories.
\nI build my own models with stats from PFF, but I use Awesemo's projections and analysis to compare my own models and analytics to a professional's. You could honestly use any set of pro projections. These are just the ones I use. One thing Awesemo provides is ownership projections, which I personally find incredibly useful.
\nThis may somewhat surprise you, but I use a good deal of qualitative analysis when building my models and deciding on plays. It can help to get a pulse on what people are thinking of certain players and teams. I feel that the Ringer's coverage tends to match what I call the NFL 'zeitgeist.' Knowing how people feel about teams can help you make the call on 50/50 plays, especially if you're fading the chalk.
\nNo one is going to win every weekend in NFL DFS, and even great players can easily lose money two or three (or even four... even five) weeks in a row. In fact, if you are playing with the right approach, you'll likely have one or two embarrassing weekends each year; this happens when you are taking the type of approach that can also lead to a few monster weekends each year. Don't get down on yourself if you lose a few weeks in a row. Instead, continue to consume quality information each week in an efficient manner, and continue to build rosters using creativity and a puzzle-solving mindset. In this way you will set yourself up to find that WINNING weekend that can make your entire season.
"}},{"node":{"id":"1709cdc4-d1ca-50c2-aeb2-89671f00e67f","frontmatter":{"title":"Review - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports","date":"October 08, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/DraftKings-Review/"},"excerpt":"DraftKings is the largest DFS operator out there. You can sign up if you reside in the United States. Most DFS players are US-based, but…","timeToRead":1,"html":"DraftKings is the largest DFS operator out there.
\nYou can sign up if you reside in the United States. Most DFS players are US-based, but there are instances of Canadian, British, and other players who have risen in the ranks.
\nMost contests are based on US sporting events, with some notable exceptions such as Korean Baseball, foreign e-sports contests (like League of Legends), and German soccer (Bundesliga)
"}},{"node":{"id":"cdb5602a-83d3-56cc-9b4f-2dbb9ebd8f5f","frontmatter":{"title":"Rundown of Major DFS Sites - DraftKings and FanDuel","date":"October 07, 2020"},"fields":{"slug":"/daily-fantasy-football-blog/DFS-Rundown/"},"excerpt":"Daily Fantasy Sports players tend to follow the money. The sites with the largest number of players, and the largest amount of money, are…","timeToRead":1,"html":"Daily Fantasy Sports players tend to follow the money. The sites with the largest number of players, and the largest amount of money, are DraftKings and FanDuel.
\nBoth sites offer NFL DFS contests. The sizes of the contests are variable and depend upon a number of factors, such as the buy-in, the number of players, and the popularity of the event. Sometimes the sites will sweeten prize pools, which is a win for everybody.
\nYou can play in large or small contests, but in general it's easier to make money in smaller contests that involve less money. This is because the skill and quality of players is lower in smaller contests.
\nIn general, our preference is DraftKings because their technology is heads and tails above the competition. This doesn't necessarily impact your ROI and whether you win or lose, but a higher level of interactivity and more feedback from the DraftKings app simply makes for funner games. We also find it easier to import and export data and lineups from DK, but your mileage may vary.
\nOther sites also offer daily fantasy contests, and if you can get over the inferior technology and smaller prize pools, you may find softer competition. Stay tuned, because we're going to review each site in depth.
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