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NFL DFS Thanksgiving Picks: Raiders vs. Cowboys Showdown Breakdown

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  • The Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys game will be underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving.
  • Is Dak Prescott a viable Captain option with so many injuries to his offense?
  • Billy Ward breaks down every relevant DFS option using the FantasyLabs Tools and Player Models.

Thanksgiving Showdown action rolls on, with the Cowboys hosting the Raiders at 4:30 p.m Eastern on Thursday.

In this article, I’ll be using various FantasyLabs tools and other industry metrics to break down the slate.

And don’t forget to check out our Lineup Builder if you like to hand build your lineups or our Lineup Optimizer for those of you that like to enter multiple lineups into tournaments.

Studs

Dak Prescott is the obvious choice to start building lineups around. The Cowboys quarterback leads the game in Median and Ceiling Projections on both DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday. However, he’s also the most expensive player, and lineups with him at Captain get a little bit thin elsewhere. Prescott struggled mightily in Week 11 with both Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb out of action. Cooper is definitely out again on Thanksgiving, with Lamb having a chance to clear concussion protocols and get back in the game.

  • The Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys game will be underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving.
  • Is Dak Prescott a viable Captain option with so many injuries to his offense?
  • Billy Ward breaks down every relevant DFS option using the FantasyLabs Tools and Player Models.

Thanksgiving Showdown action rolls on, with the Cowboys hosting the Raiders at 4:30 p.m Eastern on Thursday.

In this article, I’ll be using various FantasyLabs tools and other industry metrics to break down the slate.

And don’t forget to check out our Lineup Builder if you like to hand build your lineups or our Lineup Optimizer for those of you that like to enter multiple lineups into tournaments.

Studs

Dak Prescott is the obvious choice to start building lineups around. The Cowboys quarterback leads the game in Median and Ceiling Projections on both DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday. However, he’s also the most expensive player, and lineups with him at Captain get a little bit thin elsewhere. Prescott struggled mightily in Week 11 with both Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb out of action. Cooper is definitely out again on Thanksgiving, with Lamb having a chance to clear concussion protocols and get back in the game.

About the Author

Billy Ward writes NFL, MLB, and UFC DFS content for FantasyLabs. He has a degree in mathematical economics and a statistics minor. Ward's data-focused education allows him to take an analytical approach to betting and fantasy sports. Prior to joining Action and FantasyLabs in 2021, he contributed as a freelancer starting in 2018. He is also a former Professional MMA fighter.