NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 20

I’ll be posting NFL DraftKings picks here. I cannot post lineups anymore, but I will list some players I like each week.

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Week 20: Main Slate

I can no longer post any lineups, per DraftKings rules. I will be trying something different this year, which is to rank my order of preferences by position taking price into account.


Top DFS Quarterbacks:

1. Josh Allen, $7,100 (at Broncos)
2. Matthew Stafford, $6,600 (at Bears)
3. Sam Darnold, $5,400 (vs. 49ers)
4. Drake Maye, $6,300 (vs. Texans)

Josh Allen has a seemingly tough matchup, but the Broncos have a paper tiger defense that has struggled against most talented quarterbacks this year. Matthew Stafford also looks great against the Bears.


Top DFS Running Backs:

1. Christian McCaffrey, $8,800 (at Seahawks)
2. Zach Charbonnet, $5,300 (vs. 49ers)
3. Kenneth Walker, $5,500 (vs. 49ers)
4. Blake Corum, $5,100 (at Bears)
5. Kyren Williams, $6,600 (at Bears)
6. Rhamondre Stevenson, $5,800 (vs. Texans)
7. D’Andre Swift, $6,000 (vs. Rams)

I believe most DFS players will play the top two receivers, creating low ownership on Christian McCaffrey as a result of the tough matchup. McCaffrey, however, has Trent Williams available this time. It makes sense to pair McCaffrey with a cheap running back.


Top DFS Wide Receivers:

1. Puka Nacua, $9,000 (at Bears)
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, $8,500 (vs. 49ers)
3. Davante Adams, $6,500 (at Bears)
4. Khalil Shakir, $5,100 (at Broncos)
5. Ricky Pearsall, $4,800 (at Seahawks)
6. Brandin Cooks, $4,000 (at Broncos)
7. Pat Bryant, $3,900 (vs. Bills)
8. Rome Odunze, $5,300 (vs. Rams)
9. D.J. Moore, $5,200 (vs. Rams)
10. Jaylin Noel, $3,600 (at Patriots)
11. Keon Coleman, $3,500 (at Broncos)

You’ll want to play one of the top receivers. Davante Adams is a great option after seeing 13 targets last week. Pat Bryant is the best option under $4,000, given that he’s established himself as the No. 2 receiver late in the year.


Top DFS Tight Ends:

1. Colston Loveland, $5,500 (vs. Rams)
2. Jake Tonges, $3,400 (at Seahawks)
3. Dalton Kincaid, $4,300 (at Broncos)
4. A.J. Barner, $3,600 (vs. 49ers)
5. Colby Parkinson, $3,700 (at Patriots)
6. Tyler Higbee, $3,200 (at Patriots)
7. Dawson Knox, $3,300 (at Broncos)

Colston Loveland is producing Trey McBride-type numbers, so you either play him or go very cheap with someone like Jake Tonges.


Top DFS Defenses:

1. Patriots, $3,600 (vs. Texans)
2. Texans, $3,400 (at Patriots)
3. Bills, $2,600 (at Broncos)

The two defenses in the Texans-Patriots game are obvious plays. If you want to go cheaper, the Bills make sense against Bo Nix, who can be a total disaster sometimes.




Players to Avoid: R.J. Harvey (6200), Christian Kirk (4100). R.J. Harvey has the best matchup, but he stinks. Christian Kirk will be the most popular play on the slate, but he has a difficult matchup.