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Anyway, this article will focus on the more traditional salary cap DFS lineups that we’re all accustomed to. The best part about OwnersBox is their DFS product is a Superflex format with no defense.
I’ll be highlighting my favorite play at each position using our NFL projections inside our NFL Player Models.
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NFL DFS Quarterback Pick
Geno Smith ($6,100) vs. Arizona Cardinals
Of the 20 quarterbacks on Sunday’s main slate on OwnersBox, the one who stands out from a Pts/Sal perspective is definitely Geno Smith. He is the only player at any position on this slate who is projected for over 3.0 Pts/Sal. That especially matters with the SuperFlex setup since you can mix and match players across all positions.
Smith is just the eighth-most expensive QB, but he brings the fourth-highest ceiling and median projections. He costs barely over $6K but offers more upside than any QB except the elite names, which cost much more.
Last week, he threw for plenty of yards (323) but derailed the Seahawks’ hopes for a road win over the Bengals with a pair of costly interceptions. He also failed to throw a touchdown for the first time this season and had two potentially game-winning drives stopped inside the 10-yard line.
In his five games, Geno has thrown five touchdowns and averaged 233.8 yards per game. If he can convert red zone trips to touchdowns, his yardage total is typically strong enough to give him a high ceiling.
Smith should be poised to bounce back in this favorable spot against Arizona, who has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. The Cardinals have allowed 12 total quarterback touchdowns in six games, along with an average of 266.3 passing yards per contest. Partially due to the Cards’ defensive struggles, the Seahawks have the second-highest implied team total on the slate, behind only the Chiefs.
NFL DFS Running Back Pick
Jhamyr Gibbs ($5,700) at Baltimore Ravens
Of the options under $6K, the running back with the highest ceiling of the week is Lions’ running back Jhamyr Gibbs. He is projected for the third-highest Pts/Sal of the running backs under that price and could be poised for a breakout performance.
Gibbs has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring injury, but he has been back in practice this week. If he is able to play, he could be in for a big workload since David Montgomery (rib) is expected to be sidelined. Gibbs played one game without Montgomery earlier this season and had his biggest workload of the season. He took 17 carries for 80 rushing yards and added a two-yard catch in that matchup against the Falcons.
When he has been healthy, Gibbs has also been very involved in the passing game. He had a season-high seven catches in Week 2 and averaged 3.5 catches per contest in his four games.
The Lions have been very effective running the ball behind an offensive line that has established itself as one of the best in the NFL. On the other side, the Ravens have given up 88.13 rushing yards per game to opposing running backs but only two running back touchdowns.
If Gibbs is in the feature-back role without Montgomery, the rookie could be poised to deliver the breakout game we’ve been waiting for and also return great value for a play at this price.
His ceiling is sky-high if things go his way.
NFL DFS Wide Receiver Pick
Keenan Allen ($7,200) at Kansas City Chiefs
This AFC West divisional matchup has the highest over/under on the slate by a wide margin, and if the Chargers are putting up points, Keenan Allen is usually putting up huge numbers. He has the second-highest ceiling projection of any wide receiver on the slate and is also projected for the second-highest Pts/Sal at the position.
Allen has averaged 103.8 receiving yards per game, which is the fifth-highest of any receiver in the NFL this season. In his five games, he scored four touchdowns and ranks seventh among wide receivers in red zone targets with eight, even though he has played one fewer game than many of the other top options.
In his last four games, Allen has drawn double-digit targets three times, including a 20-target game against the Vikings in Week 3. He finished that game with an incredible 215 yards on 18 catches, showing just how high his ceiling can be in a high-scoring contest. With this game projected to be the highest on the slate and the Chargers having to try and keep up with the Chiefs, there should be plenty of targets flooding Allen’s way.
If you need a cheaper way to get exposure to the Chargers’ passing attack, Joshua Palmer also shows as a very good value in our projections, but he doesn’t have the same kind of monster-game potential that Allen brings.
NFL DFS Tight End Pick
Mark Andrews ($5,400) vs. Detroit Lions
Just like almost every week, the highest ceiling projection at the position belongs to Travis Kelce. He’s priced all the way up over $7K, though, and is still dealing with an ankle injury. If you need a less expensive play who is actually projected to bring a higher Pts/Sal return, check out Mark Andrews. The Man-drews has the third-highest salary and comes with the second-highest median, ceiling, and floor projections at the position along with the highest Pts/Sal.
A little like Allen, Andrews makes sense because he gets so many targets, especially in the red zone. In his five games this season, Andrews has averaged 6.8 targets per game. He has turned those targets into steady production, with at least 65 yards in each of the past three games and three touchdowns on the season. His best performance of the year came in Week 4 against the Browns when he found the end zone twice and finished with five catches for 80 yards.
The Lions and Ravens are one of the most fascinating matchups on Sunday’s slate as both teams try to show they’re legitimate contenders. The Lions should be a favorable matchup for Andrews since they have given up the fourth-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends, allowing an average of 62.7 receiving yards per game to the position and a total of two tight end touchdowns. If the Ravens have to throw more on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit, Andrews has the potential for a massive game.
