NFL DFS Expert Survey: Sunday Night Football - Cowboys vs. 49ers
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: Jordan Mason, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel
ncorfield8k: Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel
Davis Mattek: Deebo Samuel, CeeDee Lamb, Jordan Mason
Bobby Gomes: CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy
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What is your favorite game-script build and why?
Notorious: My favorite game script is the Niners building an early lead and keeping their foot on the gas the entire game. The Cowboys are dead last in both PFF’s grades against the run and EPA against the run. On top of that, the Niners have lost the last couple of games and haven’t run the ball as much as expected. I think they get back to a run-heavy approach tonight at home.
ncorfield8k: There are some options in the passing game on both sides that should see heavy usage but aren’t expected to get much ownership, so I’ll be playing through the passing games and hoping for a shootout. Ricky Pearsall is an obvious beneficiary of Brandon Aiyuk’s absence, but Chris Conley (70.3% route participation last week) should have opportunities as well. Jalen Brooks and KaVontae Turpin both saw season highs in opportunities last week with Brandin Cooks out.
Davis Mattek: I think this one has the potential to be a great game. The 49ers will have a very condensed offense around Deebo Samuel and Jordan Mason, while the Cowboys have had two weeks off after their beatdown from DET. The Cowboys will be tilting even harder toward the pass, and I expect SF to get up early and see over 70 passing attempts in this game.
Bobby Gomes: The Cowboys are dead last in the league in run defense, and I will be overweight on Deebo Samuel and Jordan Mason. CeeDee Lamb needs to play a big part, as their running game has been subpar. I think it will play closely, as both teams have underachieved and need a win. My builds will be balanced.
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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