Lineup construction is different for the XFL than for NFL DFS. Only six offensive players make the roster, with one quarterback, one running back, two WR/TE spots, and two flexes. That means we don’t have to roster a tight end and can load up on high-upside wide receivers. It also means tight ends could be much lower owned, which could be an edge.
The scoring system is carried over from the NFL, with the lone exception being three-point conversions counting for…three fantasy points. Yes, the XFL has three-point PATs, which are attempted from the 10-yard line.
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XFL DFS Week 7 Quarterback Picks
Top Play: Ben DiNucci ($11,800 DraftKings): Seattle Sea Dragons at Arlington Renegades
Maybe at some point, another signal caller will beat out Ben DiNucci as the top option. He had a middling game last week, completing just 51% of his passes for 177 yards, tossing two touchdowns and one interception. DiNucci showed some mobility with his legs that is valuable at the quarterback position, as he scampered for 43 yards.
What’s given DiNucci most of his value is the pure volume advantage that he has over other quarterbacks. He has 27 more attempts than any other passer and 163 passing yards more than any other QB as well. His production on the ground isn’t out of nowhere, as he has run for over 25 yards in all but one game and is second in the league in rushing yards at the quarterback position.
DiNucci owns the top Median projection at the quarterback position by over three points.
Top Value: Jordan Ta’amu ($8,500 DraftKings): DC Defenders at Orlando Guardians
Jordan Ta’amu finds his way into the article coming off of his best passing performance of the season. DC employs a very run-heavy offense, but they showed last week that they can win by throwing the football. Ta’amu completed 59% of his passes last week for 245 yards and two touchdowns.
Ta’amu has had some up-and-down production, as most of his fantasy value this year has come on the ground. He’s carried the ball 42 times on the year for 205 yards and two touchdowns. He comes with a very cheap price tag, providing over $2,000 in savings from some of the top options.
He ranks toward the top in Points/Salary at the quarterback position. He’ll likely see a solid chunk of ownership, but he’s a nice value.
XFL DFS Week 7 Running Back Picks
Top Play: Abram Smith ($9,600 DraftKings): DC Defenders at Orlando Guardians
It was unlikely for Abram Smith to follow up his 218-yard, three-touchdown performance that he had in Week 5, but a solid Week 6 performance kept fantasy players happy. He carried the ball 19 times for 96 yards and a touchdown. He also ran a healthy 16 routes, catching two balls for 10 yards.
The Defenders are ten-point favorites against a lackluster Orlando team, where they’ll likely assert their dominance. Abram Smith is expensive and will likely be one of the highest-owned RBs on the slate, but it’s hard to argue against his combination of usage and matchup.
Top Value: Jacques Patrick ($5,700 DraftKings): San Antonio Brahmas at Vegas Vipers
Running back has classicly been a position where we pay up for bankable production. With Kalen Ballage expected to be out for the year, we get Jacques Patrick in a position to handle a ton of work this week. Ballage played on 79% of team snaps, carrying the ball and catching passes out of the backfield.
Patrick carried the ball 15 times for 82 yards while catching three balls for 18 yards. His cheap price makes lineup construction very easy, and he’ll likely be the highest-owned running back on the slate. He should be a staple of cash game lineups, but going another direction in tournaments due to ownership may be a wise move.
XFL DFS Week 7 Wide Receiver/Tight End Picks
Top Play: Hakeem Butler ($10,400 DraftKings) St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks
Hakeem Butler had a tough performance last week, catching five of seven targets for just 36 yards. DraftKings also finally priced up Butler, but that won’t stop people from going back to him this week. St. Louis is matched up with another high-paced offense in Houston, so Butler will likely have enough volume in order to pay off his price tag.
Houston boasts the top coverage grade and pass-rushing grade in the league, but we’ll bet on talent and the consistent usage that he’s been seeing. Butler owns the third-highest median projection on the week. We’re happy to go right back to the well with Butler despite a down game last week.
Top Value: Cody Latimer ($8,000 DraftKings) Orlando Guardians vs. DC Defenders
Here we are again, with me rambling about how elite of a play Cody Latimer is. He’s finally being priced close to where he should be, but he’s still slightly underpriced as the ninth-priced pass-catcher on the weekend. Latimer saw six targets last week, catching five balls for 59 yards while running a route on about 68% of dropbacks.
With Orlando consistently trailing and starting to show a little more promise with Quentin Dormady under center, Latimer’s role in an offense constantly playing catch-up is very appealing. He owns the fourth-highest median projection on the weekend while being more than $2,000 cheaper than every option above him.
