NFL Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Week 1
Week 1: Below are three of the best picks for this week’s NFL slate on Underdog Fantasy according to our projections team. Using factors like advanced participation data, the latest efficiency analytics, historical trends, and advanced matchup factors, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.
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Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Underdog for Week 1.
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Underdog Fantasy Top NFL Picks for Week 1
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NFL DFS picks on Underdog for Week 1:
- Austin Ekeler lower than 5.5 Rushing Attempts
- Jayden Higgins lower than 31.5 Receiving Yards
- Alvin Kamara lower than 14.5 Rushing Attempts
Giants vs. Commanders NFL Underdog Predictions
Austin Ekeler lower than 5.5 Rushing Attempts
The rushing attempts projection for Austin Ekeler looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 5.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 63.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 7.6% edge.
Texans vs. Rams NFL Underdog Predictions
Jayden Higgins lower than 31.5 Receiving Yards
The receiving yards projection for Jayden Higgins looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 31.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.4% edge.
Cardinals vs. Saints NFL Underdog Predictions
Alvin Kamara lower than 14.5 Rushing Attempts
The rushing attempts projection for Alvin Kamara looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 14.5 compares favorably based on our NFL simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.4% edge.
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