It looks like it will be a fun slate for NFL DFS cash games in Week 11. On the 12-game main slate, every game has a Vegas total of at least 43 points, and there is only one game (Texans/Titans) that has a favorite of more than a touchdown. We also have plenty of mid-priced solid and value options to consider for our cash game lineups which could make for a high-scoring DFS week if the chalk hits.
Let’s take a look at the core options to consider using in cash games on FanDuel and DraftKings as we get into the last big main slate of the month with my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, lurking around the corner next week.
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The players below are ones I’m looking at for cash game considerations for Week 11 main slates:
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Cam Newton (CAR): $5,100 vs. WAS
The big question for DraftKings cash lineups is, are you going to take a shot with a cheap Newton, assuming he is officially named the starter, against Washington this week. At the moment, my preferred Cash game roster build does include Newton. If not Newton, then look to the Cowboys/Chiefs game to get your quarterback.
It looks like it will be a fun slate for NFL DFS cash games in Week 11. On the 12-game main slate, every game has a Vegas total of at least 43 points, and there is only one game (Texans/Titans) that has a favorite of more than a touchdown. We also have plenty of mid-priced solid and value options to consider for our cash game lineups which could make for a high-scoring DFS week if the chalk hits.
Let’s take a look at the core options to consider using in cash games on FanDuel and DraftKings as we get into the last big main slate of the month with my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, lurking around the corner next week.
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The players below are ones I’m looking at for cash game considerations for Week 11 main slates:
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Cam Newton (CAR): $5,100 vs. WAS
The big question for DraftKings cash lineups is, are you going to take a shot with a cheap Newton, assuming he is officially named the starter, against Washington this week. At the moment, my preferred Cash game roster build does include Newton. If not Newton, then look to the Cowboys/Chiefs game to get your quarterback.
Newton provided a spark in limited snaps last week, and if he draws the start, he gets a favorable matchup against Washington. Washington ranks 29th DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) against the pass according to FootballOutsiders and has allowed 290 passing yards (29th) and 2.4 touchdown passes (32nd) per game this season. Add in Newton’s rushing, and he should provide a solid floor at a low price.
Other notables: Patrick Mahomes (KC): $7,600 vs. DAL, Dak Prescott (DAL): $7,200 vs. KC
FanDuel
Patrick Mahomes (KC): $8,300 vs. DAL
Mahomes is coming off his best game of the season, lighting up the Raiders for 406 yards and five touchdowns. He will look to carry that momentum into a potential shootout against the Cowboys, with the highest Vegas total on the slate and a tight line.
The Cowboys’ pass defense has been good lately, but they haven’t exactly faced any high-end quarterbacks over their last six games. Meanwhile, during the first three games against high-end fantasy quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts, they allowed an average of 348 passing yards and 2.3 touchdowns per game. Look for similar numbers by Mahomes this week.
Other notables: Josh Allen (BUF): $8,800 vs. IND, Joe Burrow (CIN): $7,400 vs. LV
Running Backs
DraftKings
AJ Dillon (GB): $6,200 vs. MIN
Dillon will take over as the lead back for the Packers this week with Aaron Jones out. Dillion had 128 total yards on 23 touches with two scores last week against the Seahawks and could see similar touch volume against the Vikings.
The Vikings rank 28th DVOA against the run this season and have allowed 101 rushing yards (24th) per game on 4.48 YPC (23rd) to running backs this season. Dillion will also be involved in the passing game with six catches over the last two weeks while in a timeshare with Jones. The price and opportunity are ideal for Dillon in cash games.
James Conner (ARI): $6,100 vs. SEA
Conner is now the lead back in Arizona in a similar scenario as Dillon while Chase Edmonds is out. He struggled a little bit in that role last week without Kyler Murray at quarterback in a blowout loss to the Panthers but still managed to put up 15.4 DraftKings points.
Hopefully, Murray will return this week to give the Cardinals offense some more life against the Seahawks, which would also benefit Conner. The Seahawks have allowed 105 rushing yards (26th) and 0.8 touchdowns (21st) per game to running back on the ground and a league-high 76 receiving yards on 7.1 receptions (31st) to pass-catching backs. The price and opportunity are ideal for Conner in cash games.
Other notables: Dalvin Cook (MIN): $8,200 vs. GB, D’Andre Swift (DET): $7,000 vs. CLE, Mark Ingram (NO): $5,400 vs. PHI (if Alvin Kamara is out)
FanDuel
AJ Dillon (GB): $7,000 vs. MIN
It isn’t often, but my running back pool in cash games is the same between the two sites. The combination of price and opportunity on the ground, at the goal line, and in the passing game make Dillon and Conner excellent plays on both sites. See full Dillon write-up above.
James Conner (ARI): $7,200 vs. SEA
See Conner’s write-up above.
Other notables: Dalvin Cook (MIN): $8,400 vs. GB, Mark Ingram (NO): $6,800 vs. PHI, Myles Gaskin (MIA): $6,200 vs. NYJ
Wide Receivers
DraftKings
Tyreek Hill (KC): $8,200 vs. DAL
With all of the salary we are saving at quarterback and running back on DraftKings this week, it allows us to pay up at wide receiver, getting exposure to the game with the highest Vegas total of the week (Chiefs/Cowboys).
The Chiefs offense runs through Hill and Travis Kelce, with Hill getting at least nine targets in seven straight games. While the Chiefs have been struggling to find big plays this season, the Cowboys are prone to allowing big plays as they allow 14.7 yards per reception (31st) to wide receivers.
CeeDee Lamb (DAL): $7,600 vs. KC
The return of Michael Gallup to the Cowboys lineup allowed Lamb to work out of the slot more often. Lining up in the slot more often resulted in a big game last week with six catches for 94 yards and a pair of scores.
The slot matchup against the Cowboys is a favorable one according to ProFootballFocus matchup metrics, and the game environment should be better this week for the Cowboys, who likely won’t be able to take their foot off the gas in the second half like they did last week.
Other notables: Brandin Cooks (HOU): $6,000 vs. TEN, DJ Moore (CAR): $5,900 vs. WAS, Tee Higgins (CIN): $5,400 vs. LV
FanDuel
DK Metcalf (SEA): $7,500 vs. ARI
While the production last week in the first game with Russell Wilson back doesn’t show it, Metcalf is ready to ascend back into the cash game conversation, especially on FanDuel. In the first five games of the season, with Wilson, Metcalf averaged five receptions for 77 yards, and most importantly, one touchdown per game.
Wilson and Metcalf should be more in sync this week against the Cardinals, who have allowed 1.3 receiving touchdowns (27th) per game to wide receivers this season. Metcalf also draws the better matchup working mainly on the outside against the Cardinals secondary.
AJ Brown (TEN): $7,200 vs. HOU
The Titans are projected for 27 points this week, which is the fourth-highest total on the slate, and while the Texans don’t figure to put up much of a fight as a double-digit underdog, somebody on the Titans needs to score and put up production. The most obvious candidate is Brown, with both Julio Jones and Derrick Henry out.
The Texans have been lit up by opposing wide receivers over the last five games giving up 13 receptions (23rd) for 189 yards (28th) and 1.5 touchdowns (29th). Brown might not be asked to produce much in the second half but could get 100 yards and a score in the first half to pay off his very reasonable salary.
Other notables: Davante Adams (GB): $8,400 vs. MIN, Ja’Marr Chase (CIN): $7,700 vs. LV, Brandin Cooks (HOU): $6,600 vs. TEN
Tight Ends
DraftKings
Cole Kmet (CHI): $3,400 vs. BAL
Kmet continues to see an increase in his involvement in the Bears offense as he builds better chemistry with Justin Fields. Kmet has had at least six targets in three straight games and topped out with eight targets in the last game resulting in six catches for 87 yards.
The best way for the Bears to attack the Ravens this week is through the tight end, as the Ravens have allowed 6.2 receptions (29th) for 72 yards (30th) and 0.7 touchdowns (28th) per game to the position. Kmet can reach value for his salary with his reception and yards alone, so his first touchdown on the year could be icing on the cake.
Other notables: Darren Waller (LV): $6,100 vs. CIN, Dalton Schultz (DAL): $4,600 vs. KC
FanDuel
Dalton Schultz (DAL): $6,000 vs. KC
I’m struggling to decide what to do at the tight end spot on FanDuel this week. Pay up for Travis Kelce, pay down for Zach Ertz or Cole Kmet ($5,100), or go in the middle with Schultz or Mike Gesicki ($6,300).
As of now, my preferred lineup construction brings me to Schultz, who has a great game environment and has a favorable matchup against the Chiefs. The Chiefs have allowed 5.2 receptions (19th) for 64 yards (26th) and 0.6 touchdowns (25th) per game to tight ends this season.
Other notables: Travis Kelce (KC): $7,300 vs. DAL, Zach Ertz (ARI): $5,000 vs. SEA
Defense/Special Teams
DraftKings
Lions (DET): $2,100 vs. CLE
With all of the injuries and moving parts on the Browns offense, including a dinged-up Baker Mayfield, who knows what kind of Browns offense we will get this week. This makes for a good opportunity for a Lions defense that showed some life last week against the Steelers.
Other notables: Washington (WAS): $2,400 vs. CAR, Jets (NYJ): $2,300 vs. MIA
FanDuel
Colts (IND): $3,200 vs. BUF
The Colts defense has registered multiple sacks in seven straight games and will get plenty of opportunities to continue that streak against the pass-heavy Bills offense. The Colts defense has posted at least five FanDuel points in five straight games and seven of their last eight. Not bad for a near min-priced option.
Other notables: Washington (WAS): $3,500 vs. CAR, Jaguars (JAC): $3,400 vs. SF
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