This article is a data-driven deep dive on strategic decision-making and roster construction for DFS cash games and tournaments. It relies heavily upon FantasyLabs’ extensive suite of analytical DFS tools, as well as advanced metrics and film study. First, I walk through narrowing down the player pool at each position. Then, I lay out how to choose the highest-floor lineup combinations for cash games. Finally, I go game-by-game to present the biggest edges (stacks, pivots, leverage opportunities, etc.) in each.
Week 5 shmoney time!
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Quarterback (Cash)
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys ($7,400 DK, $8,700 FD) vs. NYG
- Deshaun Watson, Texans ($6,900 DK, $7,900 FD) vs. JAX
Coming off three straight 450-plus yard games, Dak Prescott ranks No. 1 in Projected Plus/Minus on DraftKings in our NFL Player Models. A lot of that was the result of trailing game scripts, which isn’t expected to be the case with Dallas favored by 7.5 at home against the Giants, but the Giants still present a strong matchup, as they rank 11th on run defense but 24th against the pass in Football Outsiders DVOA.
On FanDuel, Deshaun Watson edges out Prescott due to an $800 price difference. After a brutal slate to open the year, Watson faces the Jaguars’ defense, which ranks dead last in DVOA against the pass.
Running Back (Cash)
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