On to Week 8 of the NFL season, where there are only two teams on bye which should open up many options for GPP lineups. However, there are only five games this week with a Vegas total of 50 points or higher, and three are the island games. So, this is a great week to indulge in some full slate contests.
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The players below are ones I’m looking at for large-field tournament considerations for Week 8 full slates:
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Dak Prescott (DAL): $7,300 vs. MIN
Prescott is questionable with a calf issue heading into the Cowboys’ Week 8 matchup against the Vikings on Sunday night, but early indications are he will play. In addition, the game features the highest Vegas total of the week with a tight line, giving us plenty of shootout potential.
By the numbers, the Vikings’ pass defense has fared well so far this season, but their secondary is beatable and just lost their top cornerback, Patrick Peterson. Despite the Cowboys being more run-focused this season, Prescott has managed to toss three or more touchdown passes in each of his last four games, giving him GPP winning upside.
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