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12/9 DFS and Betting Winners:

Vincent Pensabene
written by Vincent Pensabene

A look back at some of the best performances from the Sunday slate plus their outlooks for the remainder of the season. All that and more on the 12/9 DFS and Betting review and look ahead.

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12/9 Win Daily DFS: Daniel Shives

Our very own Daniel Shives had a solid day in NFL DFS with a takedown of his own. He dominated the $2K Sunday NFL Small Sweep tournament and after landing in the first place, won himself $400. You can join our free Discord server and become a Premium member to experience more perks, including extra articles as well as other rewards. Turn your sports hobbies into a money producer today!

12/9 DFS Winner: Aaron Jones

Here is a preview of what to expect from the DFS RB Picks article written by Antonio D’Arcangelis. He chose Aaron Jones for his GPP Plays and if you followed that, you were not disappointed. Jones ran 16 times for 134 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Redskins. He also led the team in catches and receiving yards with six receptions for 58 yards.

Outlook for the rest of the season: After a few lackluster weeks, Jones proved he could dominate a weak Redskins rushing defense. He led the team in rushing and receiving. Jones is proving to be a jack-of-all-trades in the backfield, getting at least five targets in seven games this season. Expect a solid performance the rest of the season, whether it be as a running back or receiver.

12/9 DFS Winner: Jameis Winston

Here is our NFL FanDuel Cheatsheet, where Jason Mezrahi chose Jameis Winston as a value quarterback and Winston did not disappoint. Going against the Indianapolis Colts at home, Jameis was a passing machine. He threw for 456 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 33-of-45 attempts. Winston also rushed six times for five yards and another touchdown.

Outlook for the rest of the season: Winston did miss the first drive of the second half with a right thumb injury but returned the next drive. He looks like he will be okay and shouldn’t have any issues going forward. Winston throws for a lot of yards but the turnovers are the issue. He has 26 touchdown passes with 23 interceptions. Expect another dominant performance next week with a lackluster Detroit team being his foe.

12/9 DFS Winner: Anthony Davis

Here is a snippet from the NBA DFS Sunday Night Positional Breakdown article written by Brandon C. Williams. Anthony Davis was the top power forward on the market as he dominated the entire game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went 20-for-29 from the field and 10-of-10 from the free-throw line for a 50-point game. He also added seven rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block in 39 minutes of action.

Outlook for the rest of the season: This is what prime Anthony Davis could do on the court as a Laker. Davis is setting himself up for a solid MVP consideration with his play and has the talents to only improve from here. He is a huge reason the Lakers sit at 21-3 on the season and show no signs of slowing down. Davis is scoring 27.7 points a night and has the fourth-best PER in the league. Expect these types of performances often and do not be afraid to pay up for his services on your DFS lineups.

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Week 14 DFS RB Picks: Cash, GPP and Value Targets

Edwin Porras
written by Edwin Porras

We’ve got your NFL Week 14 DFSplays – the best RBs to use in the main slate, as well as some contrarian picksto win you some major green in huge GPPs!

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Week 14 DFS RunningBack – Cash Game Plays

Christian McCaffrey, CAR at ATL

DK ($10,300)   FD ($11,000)

McCaffrey is coming off his lowest-scoring performance since Week 2, and only the second game since then that he didn’t score a TD. But CMC should have plenty of opportunities to remedy when he visits the Falcons in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Treat last week as an anomaly and take advantage of the $200 price drop on DK!

Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. DET

DK ($9,500)   FD ($8,700)

Cook normally doesn’thave the upside of CMC, but he’s in a great spot versus the Lions, who rank amongthe worst three defenses in the league against RBs. Cook left the Week 13 lossto the Seahawks on Monday night a little early after injuring his chest, but he’snot on the injury report and there’s no indication he’ll be limited Sunday. He’sgot a 10-point floor and 30-point upside and offers a somewhat cheaper optionthan the top dog.

 

Derrick Henry, TEN at OAK

DK ($8,200)   FD ($8,600)

Henryhas been a godsend for DFS players over the past few weeks, and he’s seeking anotherproductive performance against a Raiders defense that’s yielded 134.8 yardsfrom scrimmage per game and 13 touchdowns to running backs so far this season.

Also consider:Devonta Freeman (value cash play)

Week 14 DFS RunningBack – GPP Plays

Aaron Jones, GB vs. WAS

DK ($6,700)   FD ($7,800)

Jones dealt with some ankle pain last week but this home matchup againstthe Redskins is about as favorable as you can get. The Packers have an impliedtotal over 27 points, and while we should still see Jamaal Williams (knee) getsome work, both backs offer upside in this smash spot.

Leonard Fournette, JAC vs.LAC

DK ($7,400)   FD ($7,500)

Fournette is a lock for 20+ touches this week at home against the Chargers, and he’s seen 23 targets over the past two weeks operating as a workhorse back in all aspects on the Jags offense. His floor remains round 10-12 points and he’s got a 30-point upside.

Nick Chubb,CLE vs. CIN

DK ($8,000) FD ($7,900)

Chubb isn’t cheap, but I could see him matching his production fromthe Miami game a couple of weeks ago, when he rolled for 106 yards and a TD,adding 3-58-0 receiving. The additional of Kareem Hunt has hurt his week-to-weekconsistency, but Chubb is in a positive game script here and the Bengals cannotstop him.

Also consider: Joe Mixon, JamesWhite

Week 14 DFS RunningBack – Contrarian GPP Plays

Alvin Kamara, NO vs. SF

DK ($7,000)   FD ($7,600)

Kamara has a tough matchup vs. the 49ers on Sunday, but the game is in New Orleans on the turf and this could be a higher-scoring game than the 44.5 game total. The Saints have a 23.5 implied total, and a lot of that should be the fruits of Kamara’s and Michael Thomas’ labor. A contrarian GPP plays for those of you who think the Saints could hand the 49ers their third loss in Week 14.

Austin Ekeler, LAC at DEN

DK ($6,300)   FD ($7,000)

Even with Melvin Gordon getting regular carries, Ekeler has scoredfour receiving TDs over his last six games. He’s got plenty of big plays in himdue to his speed and elusiveness, and I’m committed to using him in GPPs as acontrarian play once again in Week 14.

Also consider: Todd Gurley,Devin Singletary, Mark Ingram

Week 14 DFS RunningBack – Value/Punt Plays

LeSean McCoy, KC at NE

DK ($4,400)   FD ($6,100)

McCoy will get the start on Sunday against the Patriots and while it’s not a great matchup, he should see enough involvement to pay off his dirt-cheap price at $4,400 on DK. I’m less interested in FanDuel, where he’s over $6K.

Alexander Mattison, MIN vs.DET

DK ($4,500)   FD ($5,100)

It’s not often you can recommend two RBs in the same offense, but theLions defense has been so bad vs. RBS that it could be warranted. Mattison’s presencelimits Cook’s GPP upside a little bit, and we could easily see 10-15 touchesfor the backup RB in a positive game script at home this week.

Additional plays: Phillip Lindsay, Melvin Gordon, Bilal Powell (if Bell out), Darwin Thompson

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Week 13 DFS RB Picks: Cash, GPP and Value Targets

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We’ve got your NFL Week 13 DFSplays – the best RBs to use in the main slate, as well as some contrarian picksto win you some major green in huge GPPs!

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Week 13 DFS RunningBack – Cash Game Plays

Christian McCaffrey, CAR vs. WAS

DK ($10,500)   FD ($11,000)

McCaffrey scored another 30+ DK points last week and while the price came up on FD to $11K, he’s still affordable on both sites. At some point, you’d think the heavy volume would diminish, but it doesn’t. He’s a fine play at home versus Washington in Week 13.

Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. GB

DK ($7,400)   FD ($7,600)

Barkley should be a featured weapon Sunday against the Packers (ina game that will be played in rainy weather) and should get a boatload ofcarriers and usage – the red zone included. Green Bay struggled to defend therun and while he’s far from the fantasy ceiling and floor of McCaffrey, he’s oneof the best cash game options we have, especially at the reduced price on FD.

Aaron Jones,GB at NYG

DK ($6,800)   FD ($8,000)

Jones makes sense as a bargain cash gameplay on DK and has an excellent matchup in what should be a positive game script against the Giants. The weather could force the Packers to run the ball a lot more. I wouldn’t play both Barkley and Jones together, but both should get plenty of opportunities to produce.

Also consider:Le’Veon Bell, Jonathan Williams

Week 13 DFS RunningBack – GPP Plays

Josh Jacobs, OAK at KC

DK ($6,900)   FD ($7,700)

The shoulder injury has kept him limited again this week, but he’sstill a GPP option facing the league’s worst defense against RBs. No need to overthinkthis – if he’s active and not seriously limited, he’s worth using in GPPs.

Derrick Henry, TEN at IND

DK ($7,600)   FD ($8,600)

We’ll keep an eye on news about Henry (hamstring) over theweekend, but the questionable tag shouldn’t diminish our enthusiasm for him inGPPs – especially because he doesn’t have much competition for carries in theTitans offense. He’s got 347 rushing yards and four TDs over his last twogames.

Miles Sanders, PHI at MIA

DK ($5,400) FD ($5,800)

Jordan Howard could be back this week, but Miles Sanders stillmakes sense in GPPs. His speed and usage in all aspects of the Eagles offensecould see him flourish against a poor Miami defense. I wouldn’t recommend him incash games unless Howard is inactive, but he’s going to make many of my GPPbuilds regardless.

Also consider: Todd Gurley,Phillip Lindsay, Joe Mixon, Ronald Jones

Week 13 DFS RunningBack – Contrarian GPP Plays

Leonard Fournette, JAC vs.TB

DK ($7,300)   FD($7,000)

It’s not a great matchup, but I’m also not convinced the Jags areready to get away from their current offensive style with Nick Foles undercenter. I expect them to try to grind out a win vs. the Bucs and do so with alot of shorter passes and plenty of involvement from Fournette.

Austin Ekeler, LAC at DEN

DK ($5,700)   FD ($6,700)

Melvin Gordon has typically struggled against the Broncos, so wecould see a few more touches and targets for Ekeler in Week 13. He’s a muchbetter play on DK with the full-point PPR, and the upside is still there becauseof his big-play capability.

Also consider: Nick Chubb, MarkIngram, Tevin Coleman

Week 13 DFS RunningBack – Value/Punt Plays

LeSean McCoy, KC vs. OAK

DK ($4,800)   FD ($5,800)

McCoy and Darrell Williams will shoulder the load for the Chiefswith Damien Williams looking unlikely to suit up this week. I like McCoy alittle better, but Darrel Dubs is seven cheaper at $4,400 on DK.

Derrius Guice, WAS at CAR

DK ($4,500)   FD($5,400)

Guice has a favorable matchup vs. the Panthers (ranked 30th againstRBs), and he should probably receive more touches than Adrian Peterson. Ownershipin GPPs should be down and we could see a breakthrough performance for theembattled young back this week.

Additional plays: Darrel Williams, Jalen Richard (if Jacobs is out or limited)

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Let’s go with both RBs and a WR for this matchup in the rain. Both Saquon Barkley and Aaron Jones should see increased volume and Davante Adams if healthy) can round out our choices.

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11/11 DFS and Betting Winners: Big Day for Our Handicappers

Vincent Pensabene
written by Vincent Pensabene

A look back at some of the best performances from the Sunday slate plus their outlooks for the remainder of the season. All that and more on the 11/11 DFS and Betting review and look ahead.

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11/11 Win Daily DFS Winner: Gus Medina

It pays to be a Premium member over here at Win Daily. You don’t always need to win an entire huge tournament as building a bankroll is vital for success. For Premium Gold members, you have 24/7 access to our Slack channel where you can talk to all our DFS experts and pick their brains about your lineups. Gus can always be found in our NBA Slack Chat.

11/11 DFS Winner: Domantas Sabonis

Here is a snippet of Brandon C. Williams’ NBA DFS Sunday Night Positional Breakdown article. If you pivoted a forward spot to Domantas Sabonis, you probably had a great night in NBA DFS. Sabonis ended up with 21 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, a block and a steal against the Orlando Magic. He is becoming one of the most underrated players in the NBA with his performances every time on the court.

Outlook for the rest of the season: Don’t look now but Sabonis is tied for 5th place in rebounds per game with 13.0 and is averaging 20 points a night. The Pacers are not at 100 percent as Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner are both out with injuries so it will be interesting as shot attempts decrease for Sabonis. Ride this high as Sabonis is crashing the boards and playing the best basketball we have seen from him in his career.

and is averaging 20 points a night. The Pacers are not at 100 percent as Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner are both out with injuries so it will be interesting as shot attempts decrease for Sabonis. Ride this high as Sabonis is crashing the boards and playing the best basketball we have seen from him in his career.

11/11 Win Daily DFS Winner: Cash with the Flash

Phil went 5-0-1 on his Cash with the Flash article from yesterday. You need to be following his action as he seems to always be in the green with is picks. Make sure you are checking his articles daily and making extra money outside of DFS as well.

11/11 DFS Winner: Aaron Jones

Here is a snippet of the NFL DraftKings Cheatsheet as Nick Bretwisch chose Aaron Jones as a value running back. He ended up with 13 rushes for 93 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.

Outlook for the rest of the season: Jones is having a phenomenal season in this new Green Bay offense. He is now tied with Christian McCaffrey for most total touchdowns with 14 on the year. Jones had that huge game two weeks ago catching passes but hasn’t been an option since. Expect him to continue dominating at 4.4 yards per attempt and continuing to help Aaron Rodgers in the play-action game.

11/11 Win Daily DFS Winner: Capper Steve

Capper Steve had a gold mine of an article yesterday in his Sports Betting Picks. If you followed all of his picks shown above, you would be up 10.9 units, including eight on NBA alone. Capper Steve’s picks from this post alone are worth joining the Win Daily family as a Premium member so what are you waiting for?

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DFS: Injury Insider- Fades/Plays

Edwin Porras
written by Edwin Porras

Week Nine is on the horizon and it’s the time of year when the casual DFS players begin to fall off while the highly competitive people (like yourself) are looking for that extra advantage. Cue the DFS Insider Injury Edge to gain that advantage as I’ll give a comprehensive medical analysis of every fantasy relevant player injury for Week Nine. Let’s optimize those lineups.

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James White

White popped up on the injury report and he was limited in practice on Friday. As a general rule, a midweek downgrade in practice participation is not good. Given that the injury is in relation to his toe, he is probably dealing with a classic case of “turf toe” which is disruption of the ligaments that run on the underside of the big toe. This makes it extremely painful to push off when running and jumping, but it’s worth mentioning that it’s likely not too severe. However, his pain level on Sunday will determine how productive he ultimately is.

To make matters worse, the Patriots are notorious for “miscommunication” when it comes to injury news, and there’s a non-zero chance that they simply used Friday as a rest day for the pass catching back. What’s all of this mean for you? It means that from an injury perspective, I’m fading White in cash games as his range of outcomes are wider than the Mississippi river. Consequently, a potential tournament play at just $3,900 on DraftKings is Rex Burkhead, who has 14 receptions in just four full games this season. Of course, Burkhead is nothing but a deep tournament play.

Davante Adams

Speaking of Adams, he’s got a very good chance at finally playing in Week Nine, but I want to emphasize that I’m fading him in cash this week. I want to see him dig off the line of scrimmage and sprint for a full game before officially declaring him “back”. However feel free to use Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target in tournament lineups as he is astonishingly still third in targets despite missing five games. In fact, he trails Aaron Jones by just six targets for the team lead.

DeSean Jackson

Next on the DFS Insider Injury Edge is DeSean Jackson. The reality is that Jackson might require offseason surgery for this groin/abdomen issue that has now kept him out for six games. With these kinds of injuries even if active, he’s not going to be 100%. He’s a better NFL wide receiver- keeping defenses honest using his speed- than DFS play, even in tournaments. I’m not confident Jackson will be active this week, but regardless I’m fading him due to the nature of this injury and the likelihood that it has not resolved completely. As a result, Dallas Goedert ($3,100 on DraftKings) will likely continue to absorb targets as defenses key in on Zach Ertz, making Goedert a deep tournament option at tight end.

Adam Thielen

Thielen suffered a hamstring injury in Week Seven and has not played since then. He practiced all week though it was in a limited capacity and Friday was no exception. I’ve mentioned repeatedly that hamstring strains can sideline players for up to three weeks, so do not be surprised if Thielen is inactive again on Sunday. However if he is active, I’m fading him in cash and only using him in tournaments until I see that he’s truly recovered. The $7,800 price tag on DraftKings is just too much for me at this time. The last discussion point here is his teammate, Stefon Diggs. If Thielen is inactive, Diggs is a smash in cash at just $7,600 on DraftKings against a below average Kansas City Chiefs team. If Thielen is active, I’m only using one or the other (not both) in tournament lineups).

Dede Westbrook

I believe that Westbrook’s injury is coming from a potential irritation of nerves from the neck, radiating to his shoulder. This can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in both the neck and shoulder. For this reason, there’s a chance he is inactive, but either way I’m fading Westbrook completely. If Westbrook does not play in London on Sunday, Chris Conley is a fine option in single game tournaments at just $6,800 as he scored a season high 23.3 DraftKings points last week when Westbrook went down.

That’s it for this week’s DFS Insider Injury Edge. The goal here is to give you more context about fantasy relevant injuries to help you set your lineups on Sunday. Make sure you check back with me for updates on the status of certain players or any developments. Week Nine is your week to cash in.

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10/28 DFS and Betting Winners: Sports Equinox

Vincent Pensabene
written by Vincent Pensabene

A flash back at some of the best performances from the Sunday slate plus their outlooks for the remainder of the season. All that and more on the 10/28 DFS and Betting review and look ahead.

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10/28 Win Daily DFS Winner: Aaron Jones

Here is a snippet from the NFL DFS Week 8 Sunday Night Showdown article by David Jones. Aaron Jones had a huge game against the Kansas City Chiefs with 226 combined yards. He rushed 13 times for 67 yards and added seven catches (on eight targets) for 5 yards and a pair of touchdowns. David’s previews and DFS content articles are available to Premium Gold subscribers.

Outlook for the rest of the season: Even though the production on the ground wasn’t much, Jones averaged 5.2 yards per carry. If he can remain a good pass-catching back, he will be putting up big numbers like this with regularity. With Aaron Rodgers at the helm, there isn’t a huge need for a running attack so Jones could get huge receiving outings. Expect Jones to get more of a look in the passing game for now on.

10/28 DFS Winner: Boston Bruins’ First Line

The Bruins dominated their game against the New York Rangers yesterday, in large part due to their first line controlling the game. The snippet from The Daily Hot Spot highlighted their line and definitely was the deciding factor. Bergeron had a hat trick, Marchand had two goals with three assists and Pastrnak finished with five assists. Expect the Bruins to continue asserting dominance with their top line.

10/28 DFS Winner: George Springer

Here is a snippet from the World Series Showdown article. The Houston Astros have gained momentum in the World Series as they won all three games in Washington. George Springer had a great day at the plate as he went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and two walks. If he can continue to have that control at the plate, expect the series to conclude tomorrow. Check our

10/28 DFS Winner: Dwight Howard

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Dwight Howard turned back the clock with this performance against the Charlotte Hornets. He finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in 23 minutes of action. Coming off the bench is a great role for Howard and he should thrive. Eventually he should win the starting center spot if they keep Anthony Davis at the four. Against teams with weak big men, Howard should have games similar to this one.

Outlook for the rest of the season: Dwight Howard looked incredible and this is the ceiling of what the Lakers can get out of him. He still is able to dominate a game on both sides of the court. Expect the rebounding numbers to be around seven a game with the second unit but he will not score as much. He will be a great value center on a smaller slate.

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NFL DFS Week 5 Reactions and Outlooks: Win Daily Dozen

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NFL Week 5 is all but in the books. Let’s look at the biggest takeaways from all of Sunday’s action. We will analyze 12 major takeaways from the games played. Above all, we will also look ahead to Week 6 and see what edges we can get for the upcoming main slate. The prices discussed are for DraftKings.

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Will Fuller

All analysts at Win Daily were touting Will Fuller all week so I really hope you listened. Not only did he have a big game, but Fuller’s Week 5 performance was one for the ages. Via ESPN.com this was the highest Fantasy point total by any player since Jamaal Charles scored 59.5 points in Week 15 of 2013. Fuller is the first wide receiver to score that many points since Terrell Owens scored 54.8 in Week 16 in 2000. At his price of $4,500, he was so easy to fit into any lineup. Fuller caught 14 of 16 targets for 217 receiving yards and three touchdowns during Sunday’s 53-32 win against the Falcons. He scored over 50 fantasy points. The Deshaun Watson to Will Fuller stack scored over 100 fantasy points.

Fuller was owned in 20 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was also owned in 31 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. A lot of people saw this big game coming for Fuller. With the Texans facing the Chiefs next week Fuller is bound to be extremely popular, even with his salary increased to $6,000.

Michael Thomas

Thomas secured 11 of 13 targets for 182 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. Thomas has not missed a step since Teddy Bridgewater took over, but his price was low at $6,600. In Week 6 his price has gone up to $7,800. He is going to have very high ownership because of this next week. But as sharp DFS players know, you should always fade the high-priced chalky wide receivers. We saw it this week with both Julio Jones and DeAndre Hopkins. Both were over $7,700 and 20 percent ownership, and it did not pay off. Thomas was owned in 20 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was also owned in 25 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest.

Amari Cooper

Will Fuller led Week 5 in receiving yards for a few hours before Amari Cooper went over 225 receiving yards in the later portion on Sunday. You need to identify top-end wide receiver talents at the cheaper price tags. Cooper had ownership of just 3.4 percent in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. Someone to keep in mind that fits the high wide receiver talent pool under $7,000 for Week 6 is Odell Beckham Jr. at $6,800.

Aaron Jones

It’s a shame that not more people played Aaron Jones in Week 5. He was set up for a smash spot because of the injury to Jamaal Williams. There should have been no question of how many touches he would receive. Jones was owned in just 11.8 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was also owned in 17.6 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. The main takeaway here from Jones’ four-touchdown performance is that injuries matter A LOT.

Injuries might be a more important factor than matchups. If you followed that type of thinking you would have played Jones over a guy with a great matchup in the same game in Ezekiel Elliott. He did not nearly have as much production in Week 6. One could make the argument that was because the Cowboys were banged up at the offensive line position.

Eagles D/ST

The rule for DFS has usually been to pay down at defense. However, lately this season we have seen defenses put up over 30 fantasy points. In most cases, it has been for expensive defenses that are in obvious great matchups. The Eagles D/ST had ownership of just 6.5 percent in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest, and 3.2 percent in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. These ownership percentages were extremely low compared to the Panthers D/ST.

That unit was by far the highest owned on the main slate. They had ownership of 32.1 percent in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. They were also in 13.8 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. As we look to Week 6 with the Cowboys playing the Jets this might be a spot worth paying up for in both cash and GPP formats if Sam Darnold misses the game.

Adam Thielen

You know the old saying “Squeaky wheel gets the grease?” Well, nothing could have been more apparent on Sunday. Adam Thielen was the wheel getting all the grease in Minnesota. Thielen caught seven of eight targets for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Thielen had ownership of five percent in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. He had ownership of 13.1 percent in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. In Week 6, Thielen gets an equally great matchup against the Eagles. His salary remains the same at $6,700.

Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey is a pretty good football player. He scored 50.7 fantasy points in Week 5. He now has scored 30 or more points in four of his five games so far this season. In the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest his ownership was just at 56.1 percent. What that translates to is that almost 44 percent of lineups did not feature him in cash. As a public service announcement to all, when McCaffrey is on the main slate you must lock him into your cash lineups. He is a must-play. However, we will be without him in Week 6, because the Panthers are playing an early game on Sunday.

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Austin Hooper

We love targeting tight ends that play the Arizona Cardinals. Well, at least we like good tight ends that play them. The most popular play at tight end in Tyler Eifert was only able to score 3.4 fantasy points against the Cardinals in Week 5. He was in 26.8 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. In Week 6, the Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons. That is the prime spot for Austin Hooper. He is coming off another productive performance in Week 5 where he had six receptions on nine targets for 56 yards. The nine targets were a team-high. With 42 targets through the first five weeks, Hooper is entering elite status at tight end. He will surely be heavily owned in Week 6, but all signs point to a productive outing.

Auden Tate

DFS players should always be fading the high-priced chalkier wide receivers. But we should always be buying the low-priced chalkier wide receivers. That receiver was Auden Tate in Week 5. He was priced at $3,500. Tate was owned in 35.8 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was owned in a whopping 77 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. Though things looked bleak in the first half for Tate with Andy Dalton completing just four passes, he turned things around in the second half. Tate finished the day with one touchdown reception and three receptions on a total of six targets. He is going to be $4,500 in Week 6, but will most likely see coverage from Marlon Humphrey from Baltimore, so he is somebody I will be fading.

Leonard Fournette

Heading into Week 5, Fournette was averaging right around 24 touches per game but had yet to score a touchdown. He finally broke his touchdown drought by scoring from one yard out. Fournette was owned in 14.3 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was owned in 21 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. Fournette had 27 touches in Week 5 and because of the guaranteed volume, he needs to be considered in Week 6 with his salary at just $6,700. The matchup is difficult though, with the Jaguars playing the Saints. New Orleans gives up the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the running back position. Fournette profiles as a GPP play in Week 6.

DJ Chark

There may not be a bigger WR surprise than D.J. Chark. After Week 5, he now has five touchdown receptions in just as many games. Chark was owned in just 3.6 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. Now people are going to see the Saints matchup and project Chark to be a bust in Week 6. Marshon Lattimore is coming off a game where he just completely blanked Mike Evans. However, Evans and Chark are two completely different wide receivers. Evans is a size specimen whereas Chark is a guy that possesses 4.34 speed. At just $5,500 entering Week 6 Chark is too cheap. The Saints still allow the fifth-most fantasy points to the wide receiver position.

Dede Westbrook, who is priced at $5,100, is also worth considering. The Saints have struggled against slot receivers this season. Chris Godwin, Tyler Lockett, and Cooper Kupp all went over 100 yards when they played the Saints. Westbrook is coming off his best game of the year, as he had seven receptions on 11 targets for 82 receiving yards.

Dalvin Cook

No matter what team Cook faces he always seems to deliver for his fantasy owners. Cook was owned in 13.2 percent of lineups in the NFL $300K FAIR CATCH GPP contest. He was also owned in just 12.1 percent of lineups in the NFL MASSIVE $25 DOUBLE UP contest. Cook has now scored at least 19 fantasy points in every single game this season. He should be considered a lock-in your lineup in Week 6 when the Vikings play the Eagles. Though the Eagles have not allowed more than 50 rushing yards to an opposing rusher this season they have allowed 13 receptions to the position over the past two weeks. Cook has seen 14 targets in his last two games and is averaging 22.6 touches per game. His salary remains at $8,400 in Week 6.

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DFS Insider: Week Four Injury Analysis

Edwin Porras
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Before we get into the Week Four Injury Analysis, I want to remind you that as the season wears on, injuries will continue to mount and accurate analysis will be critical to set your DFS lineups. Check in with me throughout the season, and I’ll make sure to provide you with that critical injury analysis.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!The second thing is to remember to check back in throughout the week as well, as I’m constantly updating my injury reports.Now I’ll get into it.

Aaron JonesJones is listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury. I don’t anticipate this being a problem as a running back unless the pain is extreme. I’ll provide more updates as soon as possible for all Thursday night players, but I’m not too worried about Jones as of Wednesday morning.

Jamaal WilliamsI’m mildly concerned about players any time they’re on the injury report with a neck issue. The neck is home base for the spine and nerves, so any time there is a disruption there, problems can start showing up downstream at the arms and hands. Hopefully this is a blip on the radar, but check for my updates on Williams heading into Thursday.

Alshon JefferyJeffery had a full practice this week and is looking to suit up on Thursday against the Packers. This is obviously good news as they are in serious need of pass catchers due to attrition. I’m thinking about Jeffery as an option in the showdown slate as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks.Update: Jeffery is no longer on the injury report and should be ready to roll. If he struggles, it won’t be due to injury.Julian EdelmanEdelman took a shot to the right side of the ribs as two defenders dove at him last week. In true Patriots fashion, they make it more confusing than necessary listing him with a “chest/ribs” injury. Nevertheless, Edelman’s injury is to the right side of his ribs. His x-rays are negative for cartilage and bone damage, which is a good sign but as you know by now, that’s half the story. Rib injuries can be extremely painful and Edelman’s status for Sunday is truly in question as of now. Additionally, the Patriots are excellent at finding different ways to beat their opponent, so even if he plays, there’s no telling how productive he’ll be. To summarize, I’m fading Edelman in this matchup against a decent Bills defense because of his pain and the Patriots potential game plan.Update: Edelman was limited in practice this week. His status is unclear, but even if he goes, I’m fading him against a good Bills defense and the Patriots ability to win without him.T.Y. HiltonIt seems that Week Three was a time for players to prove me wrong. I was fading Hilton due to this quad injury, so of course he goes on to be very productive before being ruled out. I’m fading him again this week though as (physiologically) there is no way his quad is any better off by Week Four. I’m willing to live with another big week as his chance for re-injury is through the roof.Update: Hilton did not practice on Wednesday. It’s not looking good for him this week.LeSean McCoyWell, here we are again. I’ll cop to the fact that I was aggressively fading McCoy last Sunday before kickoff. So of course, he ends up having a good fantasy day. Regardless, I don’t regret the decision. He was clearly limited by the ankle before eventually being ruled out for the entire fourth quarter. This week I’m going to watch his practice reports like a hawk, and if he continues to be limited, I’ll likely fade him again. Remember, process over results.Update: McCoy practiced in full on Thursday and will likely be a full-go on Sunday. This is the exact pattern he followed last week when I faded him, but even though he gutted it out he was clearly limited. If you’re feeling lucky, McCoy is a contrarian play for tournaments in a world where Darrel Williams is popular.Damien WilliamsIt’s not looking good for Shady’s teammate to suit up in Week Four. It seems that Williams is dealing with a true bone contusion, which can be extremely painful and slow to heal. I’ll give you more updates as they come this week, but don’t expect to see him out there this week.Update: Don’t expect to see him on Sunday.

Devin SingletarySingletary is still considered “day to day” but he has a realistic chance to play on Sunday as hamstring injuries on average cause one to three missed games. Bookmark my author page so you can stay up to date on Singletary, and every other players’ status for Sunday.

Update: Singletary did not practice again on Wednesday. Hamstring injuries are finicky this way and as of today, I’m looking for different options.Update: Singletary was a participant in practice Friday, but the concern is that he missed all of last week. Jumping straight into a game against the Pats with a fresh injury is too risky for me in cash games, but I would consider him in tournaments as the Bills are expected to be trailing. Mid-week Additions and UpdatesThose are the Week Four Injuries to monitor. Feel free to connect with me personally here and check windailysports.com for expert analysis and DFS lineup advice.

Chris Godwin

Godwin did not practice on Wednesday. Although there’s no need to panic just yet, check back with me later on in the week as more information becomes available.Update: We can all exhale as Godwin practiced on Friday. He’s still a game time decision so check back with me on Sunday.

Calvin Ridley

Ridley did not practice on Wednesday with a hip injury, but he was back at practice on Thursday and will likely be active against the Titans. Check back with me for more updates on Ridley. I’m fading him as of Friday.THANK YOU FOR READING. YOU CAN READ SOME OF MY OTHER WORK AND THOUGHTS ON MY AUTHOR PAGE. FOLLOW Win Daily DFS ON TWITTER @WinDailyDFS. PLEASE CHECK OUT EVERYTHING THAT Win Daily DFS HAS TO OFFER. NEW ARTICLES, STATISTICS AND DATA ARE BEING ADDED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DO NOT FORGET TO LISTEN TO THE WIN DAILY PODCASTS HERE.Image courtesy of Football Schedule.

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