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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Top Captains: Jauan Jennings (12900), George Kittle (12000). Both players have had success against the Rams in the past, and they continue to have great matchups. Puka Nacua would be a great captain as well, but he’s too expensive when factoring in the prices of other players on the slate.
Top Spend-Up FLEX (in addition to Top Captains): Puka Nacua (11000). Although Puka Nacua is too expensive for captaincy, he should be targeted as a flex option because of the raw points he provides.
Top Value: Patrick Taylor (7400). Assuming Isaac Guerendo doesn’t play, Patrick Taylor would be a great value against the Rams’ soft run defense.
Top Punt Play: Tutu Atwell (2600), Colby Parkinson (1600). Demarcus Robinson looks like he’s going to miss this game. If so, Tutu Atwell would be a decent punt option. … Davis Allen and Tyler Higbee could be out, leaving Colby Parkinson as the only viable tight end on the Rams roster.
Player to Avoid: Deebo Samuel (7600). Deebo Samuel continues to struggle, as it’s been apparent that he’s not 100 percent.
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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 (8500), Jayden Daniels (7500), Joe Burrow (7300), C.J. Stroud (6200), Tua Tagovailoa (6100), Justin Herbert (5900), Jameis Winston (5500).
Rather than barely touch on every player on this list, I’ll discuss my top plays at each position.
Josh Allen, $8,500: Josh Allen has to be considered against a pass-funnel defense following a loss, but he’s very expensive.
Jayden Daniels, $7,500: Jayden Daniels could have a huge game against New Orleans’ pedestrian cornerbacks.
C.J. Stroud, $6,200: Aaron Rodgers had his best performance of the year against Miami.
Tua Tagovailoa, $6,100: Tua Tagovailoa has generated 23-plus DK points in the past four games. The Texans miss lots of tackles, which is detrimental based on how Miami’s offense operates.
Justin Herbert, $5,900: The Chargers are throwing a lot more now in the wake of J.K. Dobbins’ injury. The Buccaneers have a pass-funnel defense.
Jameis Winston, $5,500: Jameis Winston has had some big performances since taking over for Deshaun Watson. He gets a pass-funnel Kansas City defense that allowed Aidan O’Connell to throw for 300-plus yards.
Top Running Backs: Derrick Henry (8300), De’Von Achane (7900), Chase Brown (7200), Tony Pollard (6700), James Conner (6600), Chuba Hubbard (6500), Brian Robinson (6200), Rico Dowdle (6100), Rachaad White (5800), Braelon Allen (5400).
Derrick Henry, $8,300: Derrick Henry has a dream matchup against the Giants’ woeful rush defense.
De’Von Achane, $7,900: The Texans happen to be weak to running backs.
Tony Pollard, $6,700: Tony Pollard could rush for insane yardage against a Cincinnati defense that just allowed 130 on the ground to Rico Dowdle.
James Conner, $6,600: Arizona’s running game has struggled lately, but this is a much easier matchup than he’s had since the bye week.
Chuba Hubbard, $6,500: Dallas has a poor run defense, and Chuba Hubbard will be getting all the touches with Jonathon Brooks injured.
Brian Robinson, $6,200: Austin Ekeler is out, so Brian Robinson is expected to be a big producer against a soft run defense.
Rachaad White, $5,800: Rachaad White has a great matchup if Denzel Perryman is sidelined. Bucky Irving has a back issue that could force White into more action.
Braelon Allen, $5,400: The Jaguars have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, and Breece Hall is likely to be sidelined.
Top Wide Receivers: Nico Collins (8100), A.J. Brown (8000), Amon-Ra St. Brown (7600), Terry McLaurin (7200), Davante Adams (6900), Garrett Wilson (6500), Ladd McConkey (6300), Jerry Jeudy (6200), Calvin Ridley (5900), Marvin Harrison Jr. (5500), Amari Cooper (5400), Adam Thielen (5400), Cedric Tillman (4900), Joshua Palmer (4600), Demario Douglas (4500), Calvin Austin (3600).
Nico Collins, $8,100: Nico Collins will look to accomplish what the Jets receivers did against Miami.
A.J. Brown, $8,000: The squeaky wheel gets the grease. A.J. Brown has complained about his lack of production, so he could have a big game against the Steelers, who have surrendered some big games to top receivers.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, $7,600: The Bills have struggled against slot receivers.
Terry McLaurin, $7,200: The Saints have been weak against No. 1 receivers lately.
Jets Receivers, $6,900/$6,500: Aaron Rodgers was great last week. He has a great matchup against the Jaguars, so both of his receivers should dominate.
Ladd McConkey, $6,300: Ladd McConkey is a great play this week if he’s healthy enough to play.
Jerry Jeudy, $6,200: Jerry Jeudy has been on a tear with Winston.
Calvin Ridley, $5,900: Calvin Ridley has a terrific matchup against Cincinnati’s horrible secondary.
Marvin Harrison Jr., $5,500: Marvin Harrison has a low floor, but his ceiling is through the roof. He’s seen 20 targets in the past two weeks.
Amari Cooper, $5,400: Amari Cooper is starting to come on with the Bills. He saw 14 targets last week.
Adam Thielen, $5,400: Adam Thielen has had two consecutive 22-point DK performances.
Cedric Tillman, $4,900: Cedric Tillman would be a cheap alternative to Jeudy if he can clear concussion protocol.
Joshua Palmer, $4,600: Joshua Palmer can be used if McConkey is sidelined again.
Demario Douglas, $4,500: Demario Douglas is going up against an Arizona defense that struggles against slot receivers.
Calvin Austin, $3,600: Calvin Austin is worth a shot as a cheap option if George Pickens is sidelined.
Top Tight Ends: Trey McBride (6000), Travis Kelce (5700), David Njoku (5200), Jake Ferguson (3800), Stone Smartt (2600).
Travis Kelce, $5,700: The Browns have struggled against tight ends.
David Njoku, $5,200: Kansas City has had one of the worst defenses against tight ends this year.
Jake Ferguson, $3,800: Jake Ferguson has a nice matchup against the Panthers, who have given up big games to tight ends all year.
Stone Smartt, $2,600: Stone Smartt is a solid punt play with Will Dissly likely to be sidelined.
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Top Defenses: Redskins (3400), Broncos (3200), Cardinals (3000), Jets (3000), Panthers (2700).
Redskins, $3,400: The Redskins should have a dominant defensive performance against New Orleans’ backup quarterback.
Broncos, $3,200: Anthony Richardson has a tendency to throw the ball to the other team.
Cardinals, $3,000: Drake Maye has played well for the most part, but he’s been prone to turnovers.
Jets, $3,000: Mac Jones is a disaster when pressured, and the Jets can get after the quarterback rather well.
Panthers, $2,700: The Panthers have improved their pass rush, and Dallas has been enduring offensive line injuries.
Players to Avoid: Alvin Kamara (7700). Alvin Kamara has a good matchup, but Kendre Miller was worked in a bit too much for my liking last week.
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