X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

MNF NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Raiders vs Chargers Showdown

darren waller fantasy football rankings news NFL DFS lineup picks

John's top NFL DFS lineup picks for FanDuel, and DraftKings for Monday Night Football - Raiders vs Chargers showdown slate. His Week 4 MNF daily fantasy football advice.

Happy Monday RotoBallers! I hope your Week Four has been profitable so far. I had a solid day myself yesterday but didn't have the best Sunday Night Football slate, so I'm looking to get that back tonight. We have an interesting AFC West Showdown tonight between the Chargers and Raiders, and I expect this to be a pretty high-scoring game. Bookmakers have these teams about even, with LA getting the home-field three-point advantage. The total sits at 51.5, so it's most likely we'll be seeing ownership on both sides of the ball. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to provide you with as much in-depth analysis as possible regarding positional matchups and the like to help put some lunch money in your pocket. Let's break it down. 

In this article I will be providing you with daily fantasy football picks on FanDuel and DraftKings for the Monday Night Football slate on October 4th. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on both DraftKings and FanDuel.

If you have any questions you can follow me on Twitter @LucidMediaDFS and fire away, or sign up for a premium RotoBaller NFL package and chat with me and other NFL DFS analysts any time you'd like. Let's make some coin this season gang, and let's get right to it!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 50% off using code SUMMER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

NFL DFS Captain Plays

Justin Herbert ($16,800 DK, $15,500 FD)

Justin Herbert is one of the promisingly talented young quarterbacks in the league today. Through three games, he's thrown for 956 yards, six touchdowns to three interceptions. Four of those touchdowns came against the Chiefs last Sunday, a masterclass of a performance and a win few expected. While the Chiefs' defense is fairly lackluster, Las Vegas comes in with a defensive pass DVOA of -0.6%. It'll be a tougher matchup than he had last week, but I don't see him having any issues putting points on the board, especially after the apparent rapport he's created with Mike Williams so far this season. 

Darren Waller ($13,800 DK, $13,000 FD)

After seeing 19 targets in week one, Waller had relatively cooled down a bit. He's caught ten passes on 14 targets for 119 yards in the last two games but hasn't found the end zone. This will be the night that changes that. He has the best matchup of the night, as the Chargers have a DVOA of 43.2% in the passing game against tight ends, which is among the worst in the league. He saw 22 targets in two games against the Chargers last year, hauling in 14 catches for 172 yards and two scores. He's primed to have a big night, and I'll be captaining him quite a few of my lineups.

 Other Captains: Derek Carr, Mike Williams

 

NFL DFS Flex Plays

Derek Carr ($10,800 DK, $16,000 FD)

Derek Carr comes into this one 3-0 while lighting up the field with 1203 yards, six scores, and just two interceptions. He's put up an insane 26.8 DK and 23.81 FD points per game thus far. He gets a solid draw against the Chargers' defense, which comes into this one with a -0.4% DVOA against the pass. In a game script that looks like a high-scoring shootout, I'll have some captain shares of him, but I'm looking at him mostly as a flex to correlate with Darren Waller at captain or a Herbert/Chargers stack as a "run-back" play.

Keenan Allen ($8,800 DK, $12,500 FD)

It appears we may have seen Mike Williams take the leading receiver spot for LA, but that doesn't take away anything from Allen. He's caught 21 of his 33 targets for 258 yards and a touchdown through three weeks. He'll always be a target matching as long as he's in there, and tonight should be no different. He's cheaper than Williams on both sites tonight and has the better matchup as he'll be lined up against Nate Hobbs in the slot. The Raiders have been getting solid pressure on quarterbacks so expect Keenan Allen, as well as Austin Ekeler, to be a safety net for Herbert. 

Other Flex Plays: Austin Ekeler, Peyton Barber (if Jacobs is ruled OUT)

 

NFL DFS Value Plays

Hunter Renfrow ($5,800 DK, $9,500 FD)

Maybe it's because I follow a decent amount of Raiders fans on Twitter, but I feel like I've seen the term "third and Renfrow" a million times through these first three weeks. For good reason, too, as he's been moving the chains for them not just on third down, but on all downs. He's caught 16 of his 22 targets, racking up 204 yards and a touchdown. With all the high-priced options on this slate, picking the right value guy will be key to winning the slate. I'll put my faith in a guy who's averaging over seven targets a game at a pretty cheap price. 

Kenyan Drake ($5,400 DK, $8,000 FD)

While I mentioned Peyton Barber is a solid flex option if Jacobs is ruled out, I think Kenyan Drake is a solid option regardless of Jacobs's status. Drake has been the primary third-down back for Vegas this season. He's only rushed 21 times for 44 yards in the first three weeks, but he's been a nice option in the passing game, racking up 13 receptions on 17 targets for 138 yards. This includes a five reception 59-yard game when Jacobs was in. I wouldn't play him and Barber/Jacobs together under any circumstance, and if Jacobs is playing I'll likely be fading both him and Barber. However, I like Drake regardless of circumstance, mostly on DraftKings due to the PPR scoring. 

Dylan Carlson ($3,800 DK, $9,500 FD)

I'll start with this, I absolutely hate playing kickers in showdowns. I didn't play any kickers last night, which killed me as Ryan Succop knocked down four of five field goals including a long of 48 yards. I will play shares of Daniel Carlson tonight, who I think is one of the best two kickers in football. He's knocked down all nine of his field-goal attempts this season, including both of his 50+ yard attempts. He did miss an extra point last week but is 7-8 on them as well. The Chargers have allowed opponents to kick seven field goals this season, making six of them. Considering I need him to outscore Keenan Allen by 27 points tonight in one of my home leagues, I'll be rooting for him.

Other Value Plays: Jared Cook, Foster Moreau

 

Have a good Monday everyone, see you on Thursday. 



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Weekly DFS Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Jalen Thompson

Heading into Last Year With Cardinals?
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Najee Harris

Suffers Eye Injury in Fireworks Mishap
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Alex Bregman

Will Return to Red Sox This Weekend
Chris Sale

Braves Won't Consider Trading Chris Sale
Clarke Schmidt

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery on Friday
Nick Nash

Unlikely to Make Falcons Active Roster
Lane Johnson

in No Rush To Retire
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Blake Corum

has "Gotten His Speed Back"
Jarquez Hunter

Picking Up Rams Offense Quickly
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Kirk Cousins

Feels Misled by Falcons
Bijan Robinson

Says Falcons Have "Outlandish Goals" for the Running Game
Luther Burden III

Bears Expect Luther Burden III to be Ready for Training Camp
Cole Kmet

an Unlikely Trade Piece
Tony Pollard

Titans Hope to Balance Rushing Attack With Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears
Byron Buxton

Sitting Thursday
Quentin Johnston

Not Assured of Starting Role
Cordarrelle Patterson

on the Roster Bubble in Pittsburgh?
Shedeur Sanders

Not Assured of Roster Spot in Cleveland?
Wan'Dale Robinson

Hoping For More Downfield Opportunities
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers Twice on Wednesday
Mike Trout

Homers Twice in Win Over Rangers
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leads Yankees to Victory
Salvador Perez

Crushes Two Homers in Win
Cleveland Browns

Greg Newsome on the Trade Block?
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Zach Tom

An Extension Candidate in Green Bay
Devin Booker

Agrees to Extension with Phoenix
Trevor Williams

to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Kyren Williams

Rams Not Willing to Pay Kyren Williams Top-Market Money?
Byron Buxton

Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing on Wednesday
Alex Bregman

has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break
Christian Kirk

the No. 2 WR in Houston?
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Return on Friday
Jerome Ford

the Likely Starter for Cleveland to Begin 2025
Chig Okonkwo

"Poised" for Best Season of Career
Walter Clayton Jr.

Leads Jazz to Summer League Win
Carter Bryant

Struggles in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Drops a Double-Double in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Oklahoma City Thunder

Malevy Leons Logs Impressive Summer League Outing on Tuesday
Dalton Knecht

Collects 25 Points in Lakers Summer League Win
Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Bazley Drops 27 Points in Summer League on Tuesday
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Chet Holmgren

Agrees to Rookie Max Extension
Alex Bregman

Not Returning Wednesday
Jhoan Duran

Unavailable Due to Illness
Shane McClanahan

Tosses Clean Frame in First Rehab Appearance
Jacob Wilson

Day-to-Day After HBP
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Reassessed Wednesday
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Malaki Branham

Traded to Washington
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Blake Wesley

Moves to Washington
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Kelly Olynyk

on the Move Again
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Anthony Davis

Recovering From Eye Surgery
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Cal Raleigh

Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Jacob Wilson

Exits Early On Tuesday With Left Hand Contusion
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
Luis Garcia

Fans Four in Rehab Outing
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF