Noto's NFL DFS Key Personnel: Week 17 - Saturday Slate

by Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) Last Updated 2024-12-27 19:10:21 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.

Welcome back to another edition of my Key Personnel. This is the time of year when we have all types of NFL slates. We had a 2-game Christmas slate, a Thursday night Showdown slate, and now a 3-game Saturday slate. This makes the main slate a little less appealing in terms of options, but I’ll never complain about more football. We are currently riding a hot streak thanks to the last two main slates, so let’s try to keep it going on Saturday.

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NFL DFS Top Picks & Plays: Noto’s Key Personnel for Week 17 – Saturday Slate

It’s been the year of the running back when it comes to DFS, but that’s not the case on this 3-game Saturday slate. Four of the six teams in action have backfields that are difficult to trust, which makes roster construction a bit tricky. I prefer locking in the two expensive options and taking my chances with a fade of the expensive receivers, but you can certainly get a leg up on the field if you can find the right cheap running back. Let’s dive into my favorite plays at each position.

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Quarterback

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Bo Nix: $6,200 DK / $7,600 FD

The Broncos can get into the playoffs with a win this week, so they have plenty of motivation in a matchup against the Bengals. Cincinnati hasn’t been able to stop the run or the pass, and the Broncos come into the game with a healthy team total. Bo Nix has averaged 18 fantasy points per game this season and has rushed for at least 20 yards in 7 of 15 games. He has plenty of weapons at his disposal, and the Bengals should provide some push-back given their high-powered offense.

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