NFL DFS Pick Six Show: Week 8
Dean Shavelson from RotoGrinders is joined by John Daigle and Rich Hribar (aka LordReebs) to break down their top three games for the Week 8 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 8, with additional insights into core strategy, player pools, and injury notes.
Watch the video below to hear all about Week 8’s NFL DFS slate!
Ravens vs. Bears
- Discussion centered on Baltimore’s offensive resurgence after the bye week with Lamar Jackson expected to return.
- Daigle ranked Lamar as his top quarterback on the slate, citing elite efficiency metrics from early-season play.
- Zay Flowers and Isaiah Likely were highlighted as value-stacking options due to cheap pricing and slot usage.
- Baltimore’s defense is healthier with Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton returning, but analysts warned not to underrate Chicago’s evolving offense under Caleb Williams.
- Concerns for Bears pass-catchers persisted — DJ Moore’s lack of slot targets and Caleb’s inaccuracy limit upside.
- DFS takeaway: prioritize Ravens stacks, possibly pairing Lamar with Flowers and Derrick Henry at a discount.
Eagles vs. Giants
- A divisional rematch examined how the Eagles have embraced a pass-heavy identity behind Jalen Hurts.
- Offensive line shuffles and cleaner play-action mechanics have unlocked downfield gains.
- A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith were both endorsed as elite plays, with Brown preferred versus man coverage.
- Dallas Goedert offers a leverage pivot since New York struggles defending tight ends.
- On the Giants’ side, Jaxson Dart’s mobility keeps him DFS-viable, though running-game options like Cam Skattebo provide contrarian appeal.
- Stack ideas: Hurts–Brown–Smith or Hurts–Brown–Goedert for double exposure.
Cowboys vs Broncos
- The high-scoring game of the week. Dak Prescott’s offense remains aggressive even in blowouts.
- Bo Nix emerged as an intriguing dual-threat tournament option, with possible runbacks like Courtland Sutton or Marvin Mims.
- Jake Ferguson’s tight end role — now touchdown-heavy — was noted as consistent red-zone exposure.
- Analysts see Dallas continuing high-tempo play while Denver’s volatility opens wide stacking routes (Nix doubles, Dak–Lamb–Ferguson stacks).
Slate Strategy Notes
- Expected chalk includes Jonathan Taylor, Bijan Robinson, and Zay Flowers.
- Pay-down tight ends like Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson appear in optimal builds.
- Potential contrarian quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, and Bo Nix.