NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 21

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 21: 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. Drake Maye, $6,000 (at Broncos)
2. Matthew Stafford, $6,300 (at Seahawks)

Those who were afraid of Denver’s defense were burned by avoiding Josh Allen last week. The Broncos defense is a paper tiger, so Drake Maye is the best quarterback play on the slate. Matthew Stafford could also get there, as we saw in the Thursday night shootout earlier in the season.


Top DFS Running Backs:

1. Kenneth Walker, $6,200 (vs. Rams)
2. Rhamondre Stevenson, $6,000 (at Broncos)
3. TreyVeyon Henderson, $5,500 (at Broncos)
4. Kyren Williams, $6,500 (at Seahawks)

With Zach Charbonnet out, Kenneth Walker is now the best running back option, especially considering his positive matchup.


Top DFS Wide Receivers:

1. Puka Nacua, $9,000 (at Seahawks)
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, $8,000 (vs. Rams)
3. Davante Adams, $6,000 (at Seahawks)
4. Kayshon Boutte, $4,500 (at Broncos)
5. Stefon Diggs, $5,800 (at Broncos)
6. Courtland Sutton, $5,700 (vs. Patriots)
7. Marvin Mims, $4,200 (vs. Broncos)
8. Mack Hollins, $3,900 (at Broncos)
9. Cooper Kupp, $3,800 (vs. Rams)

You’ll want to play one of the top receivers. Davante Adams is also a great option after seeing 13 targets two weeks ago. Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin are both hurt, so one of the lesser Broncos receivers can be used to save salary.


Top DFS Tight Ends:

1. Hunter Henry, $4,800 (at Broncos)
2. A.J. Barner, $4,000 (at Rams)
3. Tyler Higbee, $3,000 (at Seahawks)
4. Colby Parkinson, $3,500 (at Seahawks)
5. Evan Engram, $3,300 (at Broncos)
6. Terrance Ferguson, $2,700 (at Seahawks)

The Broncos are poor against tight ends, so feel free to pair Maye with Hunter Henry. A.J. Barner has a great matchup as well. The Rams tight ends have the best matchup against the Seahawks, but there are a million of them.


Top DFS Defenses:

1. Rams, $2,800 (at Seahawks)
2. Patriots, $3,500 (at Broncos)
3. Broncos, $2,500 (vs. Patriots)
4. Seahawks, $3,300 (vs. Rams)

All four defenses are viable. I’d much rather play the Rams because Sam Darnold folds like a cheap suit under pressure.




Players to Avoid: R.J. Harvey (6200). R.J. Harvey stinks.