NFL DFS Expert Survey: Sunday Night Football - Colts vs. Vikings
Our panel of experts is here to give you their NFL DFS advice for the upcoming Showdown slate by answering a handful of questions to help you make crucial lineup-building decisions. Want to know headChopper’s three favorite Captains? Or Neil Orfield’s favorite correlation? Find out below!
NFL DFS Showdown Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Sunday Night Football
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Who are your three favorite Captains, ranked in order?
Notorious: Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Michael Pittman
ncorfield8k: Aaron Jones, Justin Jefferson, Josh Downs
Davis Mattek: Justin Jefferson, Josh Downs, Sam Darnold
Bobby Gomes: Justin Jefferson, Josh Downs, Aaron Jones
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What is your favorite game-script build and why?
Notorious: I like the idea of this being a competitive game where the Vikings are playing with a small lead. This will lead to a pass-heavy game script for the Colts (I love Joe Flacco and company) and a balanced approach for the Vikings. This would also result in a nice game script for the Vikings DST and for Will Reichard.
ncorfield8k: I like the idea of a Vikings onslaught tonight. Both defenses have been bad recently, but Flacco is susceptible to interceptions, and I think the Vikings defense turns up the heat at home tonight. I’ll mix in some 5-1 Vikings stacks with just one player with PPR upside from the Colts.
Davis Mattek: This is the game we have been waiting for. The Vikings have an awesome defense that generates pressure at a high rate. They also have a hyper-efficient offense with a QB who turns the ball over. These are the recipes you need for a high-scoring, pass-heavy game. The Colts have one of the worst rush defenses in the NFL, and they also have some of the worst corners in the NFL. This game is also being played in a dome with Joe Flacco at the helm for the Colts. I am playing this game like both teams beat their seasonal PROE averages and we see 35+ pass attempts from both QBs.
Bobby Gomes: The Vikings are a -5.5 home favorites, and the implied game total is sitting at a modest 46.5. Sam Darnold should be able to cut through the Colts defense, which is allowing a QB rating near 100. I’ll be overweight on the Sam Darnold / Justin Jefferson / T.J. Hockenson stack, with Josh Downs as a run back (Flacco’s guy).
What is your preferred tournament format (e.g. large-field, single-entry) to play on this slate? How do you plan to beat that field of opponents? What tactic or strategy will set you apart?
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