Noto's NFL DFS Key Personnel: Week 14

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2024-12-07 01:52:56 Premium Content Part of the product NFL DFS

A daily fantasy sports OG, Notorious has been roaming the DFS streets ever since they were invented. So, who better to walk you through all of the key NFL DFS positions each week? Noto has racked up multiple live final seats and several six-figure tournament wins in his DFS career, and he will mix it up in all different types of contests. In his Key Personnel article, he will walk you through his favorite NFL DFS picks, ways to pivot away from the chalk, and overall strategy for the upcoming slate.

Happy Week 14!

We only have 5 main slates left, so we have to make the most of them. I’m not sure when this happened, but I am now known as someone who can’t help myself when it comes to cheap quarterbacking options in DFS. The comment section of every show I’m on has to mention my love for cheap quarterbacks. I’d love to argue against it, but I do find myself paying down at the position more often than not. Spoiler alert: We have some tremendous quarterback punts on the slate this week.

With a few prompts, let’s see what ChatGPT cooked up for the Week 14 preview:

Alright, it’s time to unwrap this week’s NFL DFS slate, and just like picking the perfect holiday gift, it’s all about finding that sweet spot between star power and hidden gems. Whether you’re stacking up on big-name players or sneaking in a low-cost sleeper, the goal is the same—turn your lineup into a touchdown machine. And hey, speaking of touchdowns, why did the Christmas tree go to the football game? Because it wanted to get lit! So, let’s light up those lineups, take some calculated risks, and make this week one to remember.

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NFL DFS Top Picks & Plays: Noto’s Key Personnel for Week 14

There are slates where it’s tough to find enough players to feel good about rostering and slates where there are almost too many good plays. Week 14 certainly feels like the latter, as there are a ton of intriguing running back, wide receiver, and tight end targets. As noted in the introduction, I plan to spend down at quarterback on DraftKings. This really opens up the options when it comes to roster construction. On FanDuel, I will continue to pay up at the position, as that’s been the reliable strategy all season over there.

To stay up to date with my thoughts on the slate and the weather, make sure to check out our NFL DFS Optimizer and the NFL Weather page.

Quarterback

EXPERT PLAY TAGS

Josh Allen: $8,900 FD

Josh Allen is easily my favorite spend at the quarterback position this week. There’s not a ton of value on DraftKings, so I view him as more of a FanDuel-specific option. Even though his wideouts have underwhelmed so far this season, Allen continues to churn out a high floor and a high ceiling each week. He has scored at least 20 fantasy points in each of the last 7 games. He draws a nice matchup against the Rams, who are 23rd in EPA against the pass and 19th in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. Given his rushing upside, don’t feel the need to pair him with any of his wiedouts. He’s perfectly fine as a solo play.

Aidan O’Connell: $4,800 DK

I never thought I would be typing these words, but my entire week on DraftKings is going to hinge on the play of Aidan O’Connell. He’s not only my favorite point-per-dollar quarterback, but I need him and the Raiders to score points for the Buccaneers to stay aggressive offensively. If Bryce Young can put up 24 fantasy points against this defense, AOC can too, right? The Raiders are likely to be trailing and are facing a defense that is 29th in EPA against the pass and 31st in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. The best part is that it’s extremely easy to pick his pairing partners, as he really only throws to two players.

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