Week 8 NFL DFS Monday Night Showdown Preview with DFS Pro David Jones

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I want to start off this article by saying you must have the absolute nuts to win the top prize up top on large field GPPs. There is no room for mistakes with so many entries in these contests. If you think you are going to win it all by playing a combo of the top seven guys in the player pool, you are not. If a combo of a bunch of guys you have heard of before is indeed the best scoring lineup, you will most likely tie for first. If that sounds good to you, then go for it. It will be profitable if you nail it, but for me I like to be a little different on these slates. I will be making multiple teams and taking long shots on a few cheap guys. 

Leaving cash on the table in these NFL DFS contests is fine too. This makes your lineup even more unique and lower owned because a lot of amateurs will be pulling their hair out to use their entire salary. 

That all being said, I have looked at every possible player that can get on the field and listed my picks below.

The NFL DFS Week 8 Sunday Night Showdown Picks

MVP: James Conner ($15,000 FD) He is a dual threat running back going against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The way to attack the Dolphins really is through the air but the good news about Conner is he catches too. Factor in that Mason Rudolph has targeted him more in the pass game than any of the receivers and we have found the NFL DFS MVP for tonight. Backup running back Jaylen Samuels is questionable for tonight, but even if he plays I think the Steelers don’t give him much run. There should not be much reason to risk injury against the worst team in the league. Conner should get around 15-17 carries and 6-7 targets through the air. He will have the ball in his hands more than any other player in Monday night’s game besides the quarterbacks.

MVP Pivot: JuJu Smith-Schuster ($13,000 FD) He has not lived up to expectations this year but he is still probably the second best candidate to have a big game tonight. If JuJu can’t expose this defense, even with Rudolph throwing him the ball, it might be time for Steelers fans to panic.

MVP Pivot: Mason Rudolph ($14,000 FD) Quarterbacks against the Dolphins are always a good idea. Unfortunately Rudolph has not shown much reason to trust him against anyone this year. If Conner and JuJu are catching passes of course Rudolph is getting points too. I will not have much of him at the MVP spot, but he is worth mentioning as a second pivot.

High Risk MVP: Diontae Johnson ($7,000 FD) Steelers’ WR2

NFL DFS Flex Options:

Listed in order of preference with prices factored it

1. JuJu ($15,000 FD) See above
2. Mason Rudolph ($14,000 FD) See above
3. Steelers Defense (on DraftKings) I know its not the “old Steelers defense” but I think they get up for this Monday night game at home.
4. Ryan Fitzpatrick ($14,000 FD) He looked competent last week, but I still don’t feel safe about the turnover prone Fitzpatrick. If we are looking for production from a team that should have to throw it, you have to look at the quarterback. There is a real concern he gets pulled for Josh Rosen if he looks terrible the first half.
5. Mark Walton ($10,500 FD) I really hate the matchup for Walton but he is going to get a chance to showcase his skill set as the Dolphins new (probably starting) running back. This morning Miami traded away starter Kenyan Drake, which just opens up more attempts for Walton.
6. Diontae Johnson ($7,000 FD) Nice price for Steelers WR against a terrible Dolphins defense. Could be a sneaky MVP
7. Preston Williams ($8,000 FD) Dolphins WR2. He has gotten over six targets in every game except one this season. He is getting WR2 yards, just not getting in the end zone. I wouldn’t play two receives from the Dolphins without Fitzmagic.
8. DeVante Parker ($12,000 FD) Steelers are worse defending the pass than the run. The Dolphins should have to lean on pass game here and Parker is their main guy. The last three weeks Parker has a touchdown in each game. What worries me with him is that Joe Haden will be lined up on him all night. I don’t expect a huge game from him, even though the opportunity should be there.
9. Chris Boswell ($10,000 FD) I am high on the Steelers scoring points tonight. Every time they score, Boswell gets a piece.
10. Update: James Washington
11. Mike Gesicki ($7,500 FD) Dolphins starting TE who has looked solid lately. He needs more targets and hopefully Fitz keys in on him tonight.
12. Vance McDonald ($6,500 FD) Steelers’ TE
13. Albert Wilson ($6,000 FD) Pretty nice price on the big play Dolphins receiver. Boom or bust
14. Kalen Ballage ($7,500 FD) He benefits from the Drake trade too, however he has looked pretty bad. He might get a goal line attempt, if the Dolphins can get there, but there is no guarantee he makes it in the end zone without getting stuffed.
15. Update OUT Jaylen Samuels ($7,000 FD) He is questionable to play tonight. If he does get in the game, he will be coming off injury and I don’t think the Steelers will play him much, against a bad Dolphins team, even if he does suit up. Not high on him.

Punts:

1. Allen Hurns ($7,000 FD) He has not done anything this year and I am not very high on him. You have to get random on these slates sometimes. Worth a dart throw
2. Benny Snell ($5,000 FD) If Samuels is out. No real interest if Samuels plays
3. Nick Vannett ($5,500 FD) Steelers TE2. Don’t play him with McDonald
4. Josh Rosen ($5,000 FD) If Fitz gets pulled, Rosen will get a shot. At $5,000 he should be able to pay off his price in two quarters. He carries an enormous risk and is more likely to score zero than anything else.
5. Johnny Holton and Ryan Switzer are two guys at minimum salary ($5,000 FD) who could catch a pass for the Steelers. You can punt with them if you don’t care if you lose, because you probably will.

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The Dolphins are terrible defending the pass so Rudolph really is set up for one of the best opportunities of his career. Fitzpatrick struggles basically every week and isn’t even a lock to make it the whole game, in my opinion. I like Rudolph over and Fitzpatrick under.

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