NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 14

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 14: 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, $7,700 (vs. Bengals)
2. Lamar Jackson, $6,700 (vs. Steelers)
3. Joe Burrow, $6,500 (at Bills)
4. Jacoby Brissett, $5,700 (vs. Rams)
5. J.J. McCarthy, $4,700 (vs. Redskins)
6. Trevor Lawrence, $5,400 (vs. Colts)
7. Tyrod Taylor, $4,900 (vs. Dolphins)
8. Tyler Shough, $4,600 (at Buccaneers)

Josh Allen battles the Bengals this week, which is obviously a great matchup. Lamar Jackson has been banged up, but he has an easy matchup as well, and he could be healthier following the mini-bye. There are some cheap options to consider, including J.J. McCarthy, who gets to go against the league’s worst defense.


Top DFS Running Backs:

1. James Cook, $7,800 (vs. Bengals)
2. Derrick Henry, $7,500 (vs. Steelers)
3. Chase Brown, $6,700 (at Bills)
4. Josh Jacobs, $6,800 (vs. Bears)
5. Bucky Irving, $7,000 (vs. Saints)
6. De’Von Achane, $8,800 (at Jets)
7. Breece Hall, $6,500 (vs. Dolphins)
8. R.J. Harvey, $5,700 (at Raiders)
9. Bijan Robinson, $8,500 (vs. Seahawks)
10. Zach Charonnet, $5,100 (at Falcons)
11. Travis Etienne, $6,300 (vs. Colts)

There are so many good running backs this week that you almost have to play three. James Cook, Derrick Henry, and Chase Brown all have insane matchups.


Top DFS Wide Receivers:

1. Davante Adams, $7,700 (at Cardinals)
2. Jakobi Meyers, $5,700 (vs. Colts)
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, $9,000 (at Falcons)
4. Ja’Marr Chase, $8,200 (at Bills)
5. Puka Nacua, $8,700 (at Cardinals)
6. Courtland Sutton, $5,600 (at Raiders)
7. Chris Olave, $6,500 (at Buccaneers)
8. Zay Flowers, $6,100 (vs. Steelers)
9. Adonai Mitchell, $4,600 (vs. Dolphins)
10. John Metchie, $4,500 (vs. Dolphins)
11. Alec Pierce, $5,100 (at Jaguars)
12. DeVaughn Vele, $3,700 (at Buccaneers)

Davante Adams is a touchdown machine. Jakobi Meyers has been tremendous for the Jaguars and is underpriced. The best cheap option is one of the Jets receivers. Take your pick!


Top DFS Tight Ends:

1. Kyle Pitts, $4,200 (vs. Seahawks)
2. Dalton Kincaid, $4,300 (vs. Bengals)
3. Mark Andrews, $3,900 (vs. Steelers)
4. Isaiah Likely, $3,100 (vs. Steelers)
5. Darren Waller, $3,800 (at Jets)
6. Trey McBride, $8,000 (vs. Rams)
7. Brock Bowers, $6,000 (at Chargers)
8. Tyler Warren, $5,000 (at Jaguars)
9. Brenton Strange, $3,900 (vs. Colts)
10. Mason Taylor, $3,300 (vs. Dolphins)

As much as it’s tempting to play Trey McBride and Brock Bowers, there are so many cheap options in great matchups.


Top DFS Defenses:

1. Rams, $3,800 (at Cardinals)
2. Ravens, $3,500 (vs. Steelers)
3. Broncos, $3,900 (at Raiders)
4. Seahawks, $4,000 (at Falcons)
5. Vikings, $3,000 (vs. Redskins)
6. Jaguars, $2,700 (vs. Colts)

The Rams will be focused off their loss. The Ravens will have their way with the pathetic Steelers. The Jaguars are my favorite cheap choice, given that they’ll be going against a quarterback with a fractured leg.




Players to Avoid: Daniel Jones (6200), Jonathan Taylor (9300), Jaylen Waddle (6800). Daniel Jones has lost his mobility, which makes him very unattractive at $6,200. … Jonathan Taylor is too expensive for a matchup like this. … With Darren Waller back in action, Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t have to target Jaylen Waddle so often.

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Week 14: Texans at Chiefs Showdown Slate

Top Captains: Jayden Higgins (8700). The Chiefs are awful against the pass, and they are especially bad against No. 2 receivers. Jayden Higgins is coming on lately and is very cheap.

Top Spend-Up FLEX (in addition to Top Captains): Rashee Rice (11000), C.J. Stroud (9400). Rashee Rice is a receptions machine who doesn’t seem like he’ll be affected by Houston’s pass rush. Of course, C.J. Stroud pairs well with our captain.

Top Value: Texans Defense (3600). Houston’s defense is insanely cheap, given how great it is, and how banged up Kansas City’s offensive line is.

Top Punt Play: Xavier Hutchinson (3000). Xavier Hutchinson is always good for a touchdown.

Player to Avoid: Kareem Hunt (7400), Xavier Worthy (6600). Some Chiefs players who will struggle against Houston’s elite defense.

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Week 14: Eagles at Chargers Showdown Slate

Top Captains: Ladd McConkey (13200). Ladd McConkey is hurt the least by the offensive tackle issues.

Top Spend-Up FLEX (in addition to Top Captains): Jalen Hurts (10600), A.J. Brown (9000). Jalen Hurts isn’t running as often this year, but perhaps he’s still a high fantasy producer. A.J. Brown seems to have awakened from his slumber.

Top Value: Omarion Hampton (7800) or Kimani Vidal (7400). If Omarion Hampton is available, he’ll be an obvious play at his low salary. Kimani Vidal can be started otherwise.

Top Punt Play: Tre Harris (3200). Tre Harris saw four targets in the previous game and could be emerging late in his rookie year.

Player to Avoid: Quentin Johnston (7000). Quentin Johnston has been the most adversely affected by the Chargers’ poor offensive line. He scored a touchdown last week, so he’s an easy fade.