NFL DFS DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey: Week 5 - Afternoon Slate
Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NFL DFS today for the Week 5 afternoon slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious about headChopper’s favorite correlation? Or perhaps you’re wondering about stevietpfl’s hot take? Read their thoughts below!
NFL DFS DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey (Afternoon Slate): Week 5 Picks
Who is your favorite player to spend up for in cash games?
headChopper: Jahmyr Gibbs
Stevietpfl: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
TJ Zwarych: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat the field? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?
headChopper: I prefer single entry with smaller fields, but I’ll mix in some flagship GPPs as well. I’m leaning toward stacking Arizona since the usage tree should be condensed with the running back injuries. The matchup isn’t overly taxing, and the opposing offense will be desperate to score, which should keep it competitive.
Stevietpfl: I will focus on small-field contests on this slate. I’m going to take a big stand on the TB/SEA game. As much as I like the Lions, they have a lot of potential to blow out Cincy, and they could spread the ball around. If I’m playing Lions, I’m running it back with Ja’Marr Chase. I’m going to correlate secondary stacks as much as possible in the LAC/WAS game.
TJ Zwarych: I like to play just one lineup in single-entry contests for the afternoon slate, and my plan is to do a full-on Lions onslaught against Cincinnati. The Lions are known for keeping the pedal to the metal no matter how many points they’re up, and I think they could put up a massive number against the lowly Bengals. I have no problem playing David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs together. I’ll play 4 Lions on FD and load up 5 or 6 of them on DK.
Who’s your favorite contrarian play and why?
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About the Author
Robert Brown (aka Epignosis) was having lunch at a sports bar. A football game was on. He remarked to his wife that if he could have a second life, he’d like to be someone who enjoyed watching sports. That enjoyment began when he signed up for a fantasy football league that needed one more player. Since then, he has enjoyed playing NFL, NBA, and (especially) MLB DFS. When not teaching American literature, editing content for RotoGrinders (which he has done since 2019), or making lineups, Epignosis is rocking out or jazzing it up on one of several possible instruments.