NFL DFS Pick Six Show: Week 13
Dean Shavelson from RotoGrinders is joined by John Daigle and Rich Hribar (aka LordReebs) to break down their top players for the Week 13 NFL slate, helping you prepare for the week ahead!
Show Highlights
The Pick Six crew breaks down their favorite players to target in DFS for Week 13, with additional insights into core strategy, player pools, and injury notes.
Watch the video below to hear all about Week 13’s NFL DFS slate!
Key Matchup Highlights
- The main Sunday slate is notably thinner than usual due to the removal of Thanksgiving games, resulting in condensed ownership and limited standout options.
- Top favorites include the Rams (vs. Panthers), Seahawks (vs. Vikings), and Chargers (vs. Raiders), all carrying double-digit point spreads and offering multiple fantasy candidates like Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Justin Herbert.
- Bears vs. Eagles is the featured Black Friday game. Philadelphia is favored, coming off a tough loss but host a defense that could allow fantasy production from both sides.
Quarterback and Running Back Value
- Josh Allen headlines the top quarterback plays, facing a Pittsburgh defense that struggles to pressure and contain dual-threat QBs.
- Breece Hall is highlighted as a value running back in a favorable home matchup against Atlanta’s run-funnel defense, making him a volume-based play despite New York’s offensive limitations.
Wide Receiver and Stacking Targets
- With many premier receivers playing outside the main slate, Jaxon Smith-Njigba stands out as a target leader for Seattle against Minnesota, despite a tough overall matchup.
- The hosts advocate stacking spots involving the Rams, Seahawks, and Chargers, who all profile as high-volume offenses versus weak defenses.
Tournament Strategy Tips
- Condense exposure to the strongest game environments, minimizing overreliance on fringe values with uncertain volume.
- Value late-swap potential if injury news or unexpected changes hit before lineup lock, especially in spots where ownership projects to be highly concentrated.
- Focus on elite playmakers who project for volume and game script advantages in contests with higher totals and strong favorites.