Thursday Night Football DraftKings Showdown Strategy Survey
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Every Thursday we’ll break down the Thursday Night Football DraftKings Showdown slate in this survey format between Steve and myself. Check out our favorite captains, cheap/contrarian captains, must plays, fades, builds, and more!
TOP 3 EXPENSIVE/MID-TIER CAPTAINS:
STEVE:
TOP 3 CHEAP CAPTAINS TO CONSIDER (*Under the Backup QBs in pricing):
STEVE:
De’Andre Swift, Dallas Goedert, K.J. Osborn
MEG:
WHICH 3 PLAYERS WILL BE IN YOUR LINEUPS MOST OFTEN? (Captain or Flex):
STEVE:
Jalen Hurts, T.J. Hockenson, De’Andre Swift
MEG:
FAVORITE CONTRARIAN PLAY:
STEVE:
MEG:
Dallas Goedert and I also like Rashaad Penny and Eagles DST if low-owned
FAVORITE CHEAP/PUNT PLAY: (Under $4K):
STEVE:
MEG:
FAVORITE LINEUP BUILD? (4-2, 5-1, etc with teams listed):
STEVE:
4-2, Eagles
MEG:
LINEUP STRATEGY:
STEVE:
Last year this Week 2 primetime match-up turned into an Eagles blowout, but I think we could see a more balanced game this time. The Vikings’ defense is still a major issue, but the Eagles’ defense isn’t as dominant as perhaps a year ago. These are two of the top offenses in the league with quality QB play, and big-time weapons.
I think The Kenny Gainwell injury opens up Swift as a top play, but I will also sprinkle some Boston Scott and Rashaad Penny. From a contrarian perspective, I’m guessing Dallas Goedert ends up super low-owned coming off a single target week. While he is obviously behind the receivers, Goedert last year was on a 1,000-yard pace so he should always be in play as an option.
Hurts will be the guy I have in almost every line-up, and I will try to rotate pairing him with 2 or 3 of his weapons. I’ll have a full fade of Mattison probably, and won’t have as much Cousins in this game, mainly focusing on his passing weapons.
Good luck tonight everyone!