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Welcome to Week 18 of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll bring you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet, featuring expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet.
- Green means GO (good for the player) while red reflects a poor rating/matchup. The more green, the better...
- CASH CORE pieces are highlighted with a BRIGHT GREEN highlighter on the chart for extra emphasis.
- The "fantasy points allowed rank" reflects how a player's opponent ranked in fantasy points allowed to their specific position. The lower the number, the better the matchup.
- Passing and rushing game matchups are again based on DVOA ratings, as I have regained access to that metric and find it to be extremely helpful.
- A play labeled "cash" is a higher-owned play recommended for cash games. A "strong" play is playable in all formats. "Slate-breakers" are some of my favorite GPP targets for upside or reduced ownership.
- Vegas and risk columns will be updated during the week to reflect injury information, weather updates, and the most recent Vegas odds.
Premium NFL DFS Cheat Sheet - Week 18
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Cash Game Cores
Note - cash games are still in play, but I would be cautious with bankroll; there is more variance this week than in any other week of the season.
DraftKings: Dart, Robinson, Nacua, Johnson (TE)
FanDuel: Dart, Robinson, Nacua, Johnson (TE)
Since we have plenty of salary this week, I am pivoting from Michael Mayer to Juwan Johnson at TE.
RB and WR Anchors
RBs: Bijan Robinson (vs. NO)
Bijan is the must-play for cash games. I have far more confidence in him against New Orleans than I do in Gibbs against the Bears. I may end up fading Gibbs altogether, as the Detroit run game has been a disaster now for the last month.
Bijan is trying to set records and is matchup-proof at this point. Plus, the Falcons can play spoilers here and hand the division to the Panthers, even if Carolina loses on Saturday.
WRs: Puka Nacua (vs. ARI) and Jakobi Meyers (vs. TEN)
Puka is a must-play. We saw what he did to Arizona the first time these teams played, and with the Rams committing to playing the starters, he should be on the field for at least the first half, if not more. Hopefully, Seattle wins tonight and gives the Rams the motivation to win that we want for ceilings from Nacua and others.
Meyers had a great game against Tennessee the first time they met, too. He's operating as the WR1 in this offense now, it's clear, and Parker Washington - while a threat to steal targets, is a slot receiver mainly, while Meyers lines up both in the slot and out wide. I want the guys lining up outside this week against the Titans, which means Meyers (and maybe even BTJ) over P-Wash.
Other GPP Plays at Each Position
QB: Drake Maye, Tyler Shough
RB: Travis Etienne Jr., James Cook III, Ray Davis, Jordan Mason
WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Luther Burden III, Tre Tucker
TE: Hunter Henry, Dalton Schultz, Chig Okonkwo
DEFENSES: (cheapest to most expensive on DK) - LV, CLE, CHI, MIN (chalk)
Week 18 DFS Slate Notes
Not too many new developments, but a few updates of note...
Jordan Mason was added to the player pool with Aaron Jones Sr. out.
Juwan Johnson added to the cash core, just a safer option than Mayer, and now the Saints are down to only a few healthy receivers.
Cheap Eagles stacks today - why not?
Some heavy chalk today at QB with Lawrence, Williams, and Dart...don't be afraid to take some shots on others like Shough or even Drake Maye.
Embrace the chaos! Spend the bankroll wisely and save some for next week and Wild Card Weekend!
FAVORITE GAME STACKS:
LAR-ARI: Brissett-Wilson-Nacua
JAX-TEN: Lawrence-Meyers-Dike or Okonkwo
NO-ATL: Shough-Austin Jr.-Johnson-Robinson
Premium DFS Expert Lineups - Week 18
FanDuel Lineup
DraftKings Lineup
Please note that these are sample lineups we provide as a tool for you to use. They are designed to give you building block options as you go about choosing your own lineups, but in no way can we guarantee success. Be sure to examine the latest injury updates, Las Vegas projected game totals, and late scratches before finalizing your lineups to ensure the players you are choosing are active on game day.
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