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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I can no longer post any lineups, per DraftKings rules, but I will list some of my player pool for this slate (in price order)…
Top Quarterbacks: Justin Herbert (6000), Russell Wilson (5300).
Rather than barely touch on every player on this list, I’ll discuss my top plays at each position.
Justin Herbert, $6,000: Justin Herbert has been hot down the stretch. He’s my favorite of the two “expensive” quarterbacks.
Russell Wilson, $5,300: The Ravens can’t stop the pass. Russell Wilson had 17 DK points against the Ravens a few weeks ago despite George Pickens not playing.
Top Running Backs: Joe Mixon (7200), J.K. Dobbins (6200), Najee Harris (5000).
Joe Mixon, $7,200: Joe Mixon has a great matchup against the Chargers’ run defense as long as Denzel Perryman is out or hobbled.
J.K. Dobbins, $6,200: Houston also has a shaky run defense. I would not play both Mixon and J.K. Dobbins because of the negative correlation.
Najee Harris, $5,000: Najee Harris has inexplicably taken over the receiving role. Hopefully that doesn’t change again.
Top Wide Receivers: Nico Collins (7800), Ladd McConkey (6800), George Pickens (6300), Rashod Bateman (5000), Calvin Austin (4000).
Nico Collins, $7,800: I’m not paying up for the Baltimore guys, so I’m definitely going to have Nico Collins in my lineup.
Ladd McConkey, $6,800: The Texans are weak to slot receivers.
George Pickens, $6,300: George Pickens dropped four passes last week. I think he bounces back this Saturday.
Rashod Bateman, $5,000: Zay Flowers is hurt. Rashod Bateman could serve as the No. 1 receiver.
Calvin Austin, $4,000: Calvin Austin is a deep threat who can make a big play at any moment.
Top Tight Ends: Mark Andrews (4700), Will Dissly (3400), Isaiah Likely (3200).
Mark Andrews, $4,700: Mark Andrews had a strong performance against the Steelers in the prior matchup.
Will Dissly, $3,400: The Texans aren’t very good against tight ends.
Isaiah Likely, $3,200: Only if Flowers is sidelined.
Top Defenses: Chargers (3200), Texans (2700).
Chargers, $3,200: I’d take one of the defenses in the Chargers-Texans game.
Texans, $2,700: Go with whichever defense you think will win.
Players to Avoid: Lamar Jackson (8000). Lamar Jackson is too expensive, especially against the Steelers, who are built to stop him.
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I can no longer post any lineups, per DraftKings rules, but I will list some of my player pool for this slate (in price order)…
Top Quarterbacks: Josh Allen (8200), Jalen Hurts (7300).
Rather than barely touch on every player on this list, I’ll discuss my top plays at each position.
Josh Allen, $8,200: I’m playing Josh Allen this week. It’s the playoffs, so he’s going to be running as much as possible.
Jalen Hurts, $7,300: I’d love Jalen Hurts if he weren’t coming off a concussion. Still, he could get there on the ground.
Top Running Backs: Saquon Barkley (8500), Bucky Irving (7000), James Cook (6700), Austin Ekeler (4800).
Saquon Barkley, $8,500: I don’t think I’ll get to Saquon Barkley, but he must be listed because of how great he is.
Bucky Irving, $7,000: Bucky Irving has an incredible matchup against Washington’s woeful run defense.
James Cook, $6,700: This is not a good matchup, but James Cook could score a touchdown or two.
Austin Ekeler, $4,800: Austin Ekeler will get plenty of dump-off passes if the Redskins are behind.
Top Wide Receivers: A.J. Brown (7500), Terry McLaurin (6500), Khalil Shakir (5300), Jalen McMillan (5200), Olamide Zaccheaus (4400), DeVaughn Vele (4100).
A.J. Brown, $7,500: Jaire Alexander is injured, so A.J. Brown projects well this week.
Terry McLaurin, $6,500: The Buccaneers can’t cover anyone.
Khalil Shakir, $5,300: Khalil Shakir gets to avoid Patrick Surtain, and Amari Cooper is banged up anyway.
Jalen McMillan, $5,200: Jalen McMillan must be considered with Mike Evans tied up with Marshon Lattimore.
Olamide Zaccheaus, $4,400: Olamide Zaccheaus isn’t the slam-dunk option he was a couple of weeks ago with Dyami Brown back, but the Buccaneer secondary will give him plenty of opportunities.
DeVaughn Vele, $4,100: A fine punt option with the Bills struggling against slot receivers.
Top Tight Ends: Zach Ertz (4300), Dalton Kincaid (4000), Dallas Goedert (3900).
Zach Ertz, $4,300: The Buccaneers have had major issues against tight ends all year.
Dalton Kincaid, $4,000: The Broncos are another team that hasn’t been able to cover tight ends.
Dallas Goedert, $3,900: The Packers have been weak to tight ends as well.
Top Defenses: Bills (3500), Eagles (3300), Buccaneers (3100).
Bills, $3,500: Buffalo’s great defense against a quarterback making his first playoff start.
Eagles, $3,300: “No Cookie” Jordan Love is banged up, and Christian Watson is out.
Buccaneers, $3,100: Todd Bowles’ defenses have been great against young, mobile quarterbacks.
Players to Avoid: Mike Evans (7900), Courtland Sutton (6600). Mike Evans will have to deal with Marshon Lattimore, which is never a good thing for him. … Courtland Sutton has a rough matchup against the Bills.
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Top Captains: Puka Nacua (15900). The Vikings have a pass-funnel defense. They couldn’t stop Puka Nacua in the first meeting, and I don’t see why things wouldn’t be any different.
Top Spend-Up FLEX (in addition to Top Captains): Justin Jefferson (11000), Matthew Stafford (9000), Jordan Addison (7000). I love Matthew Stafford in this matchup, and I would definitely play one of the Vikings receivers.
Top Value: T.J. Hockenson (5600). The Rams are weakest defensively when it comes to stopping tight ends, so T.J. Hockenson is an amazing value at $5,600.
Top Punt Play: Jalen Nailor (3600). Jalen Nailor’s production has increased lately, and the Rams tend to give up some production to slot receivers.
Player to Avoid: Aaron Jones (8000). Aaron Jones may seem cheap, but I believe he’ll be in a negative game script.
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