Only the Vikings and Texans will be on bye during Week 6, which leaves plenty of players to sift through in DFS. Let's dig into the Sunday FanDuel NFL DFS slate and highlight some of the top players to consider.
The Games
A lot of the focus of NFL DFS picks is on individual players. Skills certainly matter, but finding game environments that are likely to promote a lot of points scored is a way to narrow the focus of our player pool.
| Over-Under | Road Team | Road Team Total | Home Team | Home Team Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 | Rams | 26.5 | Ravens | 17.5 |
| 49.5 | Cowboys | 26.5 | Panthers | 23.5 |
| 46.5 | Cardinals | 19.5 | Colts | 27.5 |
| 47 | Seahawks | 23.5 | Jaguars | 23.5 |
| 43.5 | Chargers | 23.5 | Dolphins | 19.5 |
| 37.5 | Browns | 16.5 | Steelers | 22.5 |
| 45.5 | Patriots | 24.5 | Saints | 20.5 |
| 41.5 | Titans | 17.5 | Raiders | 23.5 |
| 47.5 | 49ers | 22.5 | Buccaneers | 24.5 |
| 44.5 | Bengals | 14.5 | Packers | 29.5 |
There is just one game with a total below 42 points and four with at least 46. The favorites with the highest totals include the Packers, Colts and Rams.
Value Options
Hassan Haskins, LAC at MIA ($5,400): In addition to Najee Harris (Achilles) ruled out for the season, Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on injured reserve this week. With both players sidelined, it will be down to Haskins and Kimani Vidal at running back for the Chargers. Vidal had been on the practice squad, so Haskins may have the early edge for work. Haskins could be well worth the risk against a Dolphins team that has allowed 5.57 yards per carry to running backs.
Rashid Shaheed, NO vs. NE ($5,800): Shaheed had an 87-yard touchdown against the Giants last week, which propelled him to his first 100-yard game of the season. He is averaging 15.9 yards per reception for his career, and he usually comes with big-play upside. Meanwhile, the Patriots have allowed the sixth-most yards per target to wide receivers, so don't be surprised if Shaheed produces more big plays.
Other Value Options
QB Bryce Young, CAR vs. DAL ($7,000)
QB Cam Ward, TEN at LV ($6,400)
RB Tony Pollard, TEN at LV ($6,000)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, NE at NO ($5,700)
RB Kendre Miller, NO vs. NE ($5,300)
WR Tetairoa McMillan, CAR vs. DAL ($6,600)
WR Keenan Allen, LAC at MIA, NYG at NO ($6,300)
WR Calvin Ridley, TEN at LV ($5,700)
TE David Njoku, CLE at PIT ($4,900)
TE Jake Tonges, SF at TB ($5,700)
Stacks to Consider
Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens
The duo of Matthew Stafford ($7,700) and Puka Nacua ($9,800) have provided fantasy gold this season. After throwing 20 touchdowns last year, Stafford already has 11 through five games, and he's thrown for at least 298 passing yards thrice. The main beneficiary of his success has been Nacua, who has 52 receptions for 588 yards and two touchdowns while accounting for 35 percent of the team's targets.
There isn't much reason to believe that the Ravens will be the team to slow down the Rams. Their defense has dealt with numerous injuries, and they've allowed 35.4 points per game. Their 13 passing touchdowns allowed is the highest in the league, so while this isn't the cheapest stack, it might be difficult to pass on Stafford and Nacua.
Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers
Losing CeeDee Lamb (ankle) has not slowed down Dak Prescott ($8,000), who has seven touchdown passes over his last two games, including four last week against the Jets. He also threw for 319 yards in Week 4 versus the Packers. One of his favorite targets is Jake Ferguson ($7,000), who has at least seven receptions in four straight games, a 24.6 percent target share for the season and has been targeted on 32.4 percent of his routes run.
What makes stacking Ferguson with Prescott even more appealing is the Panthers' inability to slow down tight ends; they have given up 10.55 yards per target to the position, which is the second-most in the NFL, and three touchdowns.
Other Stacks to Consider
Packers – Jordan Love ($8,300) + Tucker Kraft ($6,700)
Chargers – Justin Herbert ($7,400) + Keenan Allen ($6,300)
Patriots – Drake Maye ($7,800) + Stefon Diggs ($5,900)
High-Price Heroes
Ashton Jeanty, LV vs. TEN ($8,000): The Titans have struggled to score, which often puts them behind in games and has led their opponents to have the fifth-most rushing attempts in the league. Not only are teams running a lot against them, but the Titans have allowed 5.0 yards per carry. Geno Smith has been an interception machine, so this seems like an opportune matchup for the Raiders to give Jeanty a heavy workload. He is just two weeks removed from rushing for 138 yards and one touchdown against the Bears.
Emeka Egbuka, TB vs. SF ($8,100): Mike Evans (hamstring) is trending towards missing his third straight game, and Egbuka has stepped up in his absence to record at least 100 yards and one touchdown in both of the last two games. He was targeted at least seven times in both matchups, and while the 49ers aren't the easiest opponent, Egbuka's leading role leaves him with a high floor.
The Smash Spot
Josh Jacobs, GB vs. CIN ($8,700): The stars could be aligning for Jacobs to have a monster stat line coming off a Week 5 bye. He has received a hefty workload, carrying the ball at least 16 times in all four of games. Meanwhile, the Bengals have allowed 31.2 points per game and will be on their third starting quarterback after acquiring Joe Flacco from the Browns this week. The Packers could build a big lead early in this game, which would likely lead to even more carries for Jacobs. There is the potential for 20+ carries against a team allowing the most FanDuel points per game to running backs in the league.
