NFL DFS Pick Six Show: Week 4
Dean Shavelson from RotoGrinders is joined by John Daigle and Rich Hribar (aka LordReebs) to break down their top three games for the Week 4 NFL slate. They also share some favorite picks at each skill position, helping you prepare for the week ahead!
Show Highlights
The Pick Six crew breaks down the best three NFL games to target in DFS for Week 4, with additional insights into core strategy, player pools, and injury notes.
Watch the video below to hear all about Week 4’s NFL DFS slate!
Slate Context and Injury Updates
- The show zeroes in on 3 main-slate games, eliminating Thursday, Sunday/Monday night, and early Europe matchups.
- Week 4 features a number of significant injury questions, including status updates on Jayden Daniels, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and more.
Featured Game Stacks
- The group highlights Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears vs. Las Vegas Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs as featured DFS contests.
- All 3 games have high totals and shootout potential, making them strong targets for stacking in large-field tournaments.
- The Colts-Rams clash stands out for high pass rates, top-five teams in points per drive, and clear target trees, especially with Puka Nacua and Jonathan Taylor as headliners.
Quarterback and Stack Strategy
- Top QBs for the week include Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, and Lamar Jackson, with outside interest in Jaxson Dart as a cheap wild card.
- There’s in-depth debate on whether to use Matthew Stafford or Jones for stacking with Colts-Rams skill players.
- Game stacks with bring-backs are encouraged, but the hosts also endorse “naked” plays of elite-volume pieces like Puka Nacua or Davante Adams even without their QBs.
Priority Skill Players
- Running Back: Jonathan Taylor, TreVeyon Henderson (rookie flop-lag candidate), Omarion Hampton, and James Cook.
- Wide Receiver: Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Michael Pittman, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Emeka Egbuka.
- Tight End: Tyler Warren is identified as the likely chalk alongside cheaper “punt” options.
- Daigle and Hribar dissect price points, ownership trends, and leverage pivots for tournament success.
Slate Tactics and Strategy Tips
- Emphasis on adjusting to late news and injury updates.
- Recognizing the importance of player role clarity and offensive coordinator tendencies.
- Strategic flexibility—considering both heavy game stacking and selective one-offs based on value and ownership dynamics.
Closing Notes
- Contest selection is discussed, with a preference for single-entry and 3-max builds, while still mixing exposure into large-field GPPs.
- The show concludes with quick survivor strategy talk and reminders about following the show for future breakdowns.