If you spent up for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Travis Kelce in your DFS lineup, don’t worry. We’ve got some interesting players you can roster to manage your salary cap. It’s going to get a little ugly, but if you’re looking to take down a big GPP, it’s important to be unique.
Here are this week’s dart throws at each position for your DFS tournament lineups.
Quarterbacks
Geno Smith, Seahawks
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Smith’s matchup with the Cardinals is a favorable one as they have allowed the fourth-most DFS points per game to the position this season. Smith has played much better than his DFS finishes suggest, and this looks like a great time to jump on the value for what should be a bounce-back game.
Daniel Jones, GiantsI know, I know. But, hang with me here. The Giants O-line did look a little better last week, and Jones has the added advantage of mobility. He could put up a nice rushing line or punch one in himself, plus the Commanders have allowed the third-most DFS points per game to opposing quarterbacks this year. Just check the injury updates before making this move.
Desmond Ridder, FalconsRidder has now put together consecutive 300-plus passing yard games, and he has finished as a Top 10 DFS QB or better three times this season. He’s scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, and with the recent acquisition of Van Jefferson, maybe it’s a sign that maybe, just maybe, Arthur Smith’s offense plans to get the ball in the air a little more often. Kyle Pitts has 130 yards and a touchdown across the last two games and Drake London has over 200 yards as well.
Running Backs
AJ Dillon, PackersThe matchup with the Broncos is a tasty one. No team has allowed more DFS points to the position. Aaron Jones has been practicing in a limited manner, and though I expect him to go, if the Packers get any kind of a lead, there’s no reason not to mix in more of Dillon. At a bargain salary, he’s worth a shot.
Jerick McKinnon, ChiefsIf you’d like an inexpensive piece of the game with the highest total of the week, why not try McKinnon? The Chargers have allowed the eighth-most DFS points to the position, including an average of more than six catches per game to running backs.
Darrell Henderson, RamsThe ultimate dart, Henderson played for the Rams previously with some success and he was recently signed to the practice squad. Will he get promoted in time? Perhaps not. But if he does, I’m trying it in at least one lineup. With Kyren Williams out, Zach Evans and Royce Freeman are also worth a gamble vs. a Steelers team that has allowed the fourth-most rushing yards per game this season.
Wide Receivers
Rashee Rice, Chiefs
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The Chargers-Chiefs game should be one of the highest-scoring of the weekend, and we are still seeing bargain prices for Rice, who leads all Chiefs wide receivers with 28 targets, 245 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile no team has allowed more receiving yards per game to the wideout position than the Chargers.
Wan’Dale Robinson, GiantsIf you’re betting on Danny Dimes, it’s worth a bet on Robinson, too. Robinson’s 18.4% target share is second only to Darren Waller, despite the fact that he has only played in four games this season. He’s got the talent to explode if Jones is on his game.
Tutu Atwell, RamsThe Steelers have been generous vs. wide receivers this season. Yes, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua will be ahead of Atwell, but the Rams’ third option should never be dismissed as a threat. If you want some inexpensive exposure to this Rams’ passing attack, Atwell is a good choice.
Tight Ends
Luke Musgrave, PackersMusgrave has the best matchup of the week, as no team has allowed more DFS points to the position than the Broncos and the salary is right.
Michael Mayer, RaidersMayer led the team in receiving yards last Sunday, catching five of his six targets for 75 yards. He now has nine targets across the last two games and he’s facing the Bears in a favorable matchup. They have allowed the seventh-most receiving yards and an 83.3% catch rate to the position.
