I was the closest I’ve been all season to blinking a guaranteed prize pool (GPP) in Week 7. I finished 64th in the $200K Fair Catch on DraftKings (DK), and I could’ve had a five-figure payout if my Mahomes-Kelce-Rice stack didn’t fall apart in the second half. I’m still happy with how things finished, and I genuinely feel like this article helped me build that lineup.
With that in mind, let’s get into these Week 8 GPP players!
NFL Week 8 DFS GPP Lineup Advice & Picks (2023 Fantasy Football)
The players below are ones I’m looking at for GPP considerations for Week 8:
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Jordan Love (QB – GB): $5,700 vs. MIN
There’s a lot of negativity surrounding Love, but he’s been a solid fantasy asset all season. The Packers signal-caller has scored at least 16 DraftKings points in five of six games, averaging 19 DK points per game. Not many sub-$6K players have that sort of ability, and it’s wild that he’s doing it despite some lackluster performances. Minnesota is a magical matchup, too, posting a 23rd opponent rank (OPRK) against opposing quarterbacks.
Russell Wilson (QB – DEN): $5,300 vs. KC
Russ and Love have had similar seasons. Neither of these guys has looked good, but they’ve been providing fantasy value all year. Wilson is averaging over 18 DraftKings points per game, needing to throw a ton to keep up with this horrid defense. That should be the case again here because Denver is nearly a double-digit underdog in this game against the worst secondary from last season.
FanDuel
Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAC): $7,500 at PIT
T-Law has been disappointing this season, but he’s starting to turn things around. Lawrence has scored at least 15 FanDuel points in five straight fixtures! That’s an awesome floor from a player in this price range, and a matchup with Pittsburgh is better than it sounds. The Steelers rank 25th in passing yards surrendered, and we expect Lawrence to have low ownership at this $7,500 price tag.
Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR): $6,500 at DAL
Nobody will use Stafford against Dallas, but this price is ridiculous. This guy is still top five in pass attempts, air yards and passing yards, making him a candidate for some positive regression in the second half. Having weapons like Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp should lead to some of that, and it’s strange to see Stafford priced below guys like Desmond Ridder, Mac Jones, Zach Wilson and Tyrod Taylor.
Running Backs
DraftKings
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ): $5,900 at NYG
It took Hall some time to get right after his knee surgery, but he’s showing some flashes over recent weeks. Breece has 20 and 31 DraftKings points in his two most recent outings, establishing himself as one of the league leaders with 6.5 yards per carry. We love that since his touches are expected to increase in the second half, which is bad news since NY owns a 22nd OPRK against opposing rushers.
Dameon Pierce (RB – HOU): $5,300 at CAR
This is risky, but Pierce is a good candidate to break out here. He’s still got the role to be a stud, averaging nearly 19 carries over his last three outings. This guy was a $7K player in that role last season, and a matchup with Carolina could get him back on track. The Panthers have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to opposing backs this season.
FanDuel
Aaron Jones (RB – GB): $6,800 vs. MIN
It was frustrating to see Jones play just 36% of the snaps last week, but we have to assume he’ll be the horse sooner rather than later. That dud will scare off all DFS managers, but Jones has proven to be a top-10 back whenever he’s getting a full workload. He’s now three weeks removed from his hammy issue, and we might finally see a boost here against a Minnesota team ranked 19th in total defense.
Alexander Mattison (RB – MIN): $6,100 at GB
Mattison and Akers have been splitting work in Minnesota, but anyone with eyes knows that Mattison is the better runner. We feel like that’ll have his workload on the rise, recording at least 17 carries in three of his last five games. He’s also got double-digit fantasy points five times this season and could reach that here since Green Bay allows the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Wide Receivers
DraftKings
Cooper Kupp (WR – LAR): $9,000 at DAL
Not many people will use Kupp after his stinker last week, but this is an excellent opportunity to return to him in a GPP. This has been the highest-scoring receiver in fantasy over the last three years, and one lousy outing shouldn’t sway you away. People will also fade him because Dallas has a daunting defense, but it’s a great time to use Kupp with how low his rostership will be.
KJ Osborn (WR – MIN): $4,700 at GB
Most people will pivot to Jordan Addison after his blow-up on Monday Night, but Osborn is the better value. This guy is playing nearly every snap since Justin Jefferson went out, recording at least four catches and 47 yards in three straight games. He’s also got 20 targets in that span and could see more usage with the amount of attention Addison will draw.
FanDuel
DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI): $6,900 at WAS
It’s been a terrible season for Smith, but seeing him below $7K is terrific. This guy was above $8,000 at the end of last season and is still a talented wideout for one of the best offenses in the NFL. That means some big games will be right around the corner, and there’s no better time to use him than when he’s at his cheapest price. Not to mention, Washington owns a 25th OPRK against opposing receivers, with Smith scoring 38 combined FanDuel points in their two matchups last year.
Amari Cooper (WR – CLE): $6,600 at SEA
Coop just had a terrible showing in Week 7, but we’re willing to go back to him. He still had nine targets in that game and is the top passing option in this offense right now. He also had at least 13 FD points in three of his previous four outings before that dud and shouldn’t be faded against Seattle’s subpar secondary. The Seahawks are surrendering the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season.
Tight Ends
DraftKings
Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL): $3,800 at TEN
It’s still wild to see Pitts below $4,000 because he’s one of the best tight ends in the NFL from a talent perspective. We’re starting to see that elite skillset play out, scoring at least 14 DraftKings points in two of his last three games. That directly correlates with this team increasing their passing volume, and we expect Pitts to get better as the season progresses.
FanDuel
Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL): $4,900 vs. LAR
It’s been a rough patch for Ferguson, but it’s not entirely his fault. This Dallas team has been amid some horrific game scripts, but Fergy is still a significant part of this offense. He’s playing in nearly 80 percent of the team’s snaps over the last two weeks while leading all tight ends in red zone targets. That’s just what you want from a GPP option in this price range, especially since LA owns a 29th OPRK against opposing tight ends.
Defense/Special Teams
DraftKings
Tennessee Titans D/ST: $3,100 vs. ATL
This is my favorite D/ST of the week. Atlanta ranks bottom five in points scored and turnovers, and Tennessee has been stingy on the defensive end all year. That’s awesome since this hungry Titans team is coming off a bye, and it’s the oddsmaker’s favorite game of the week. This game has a slate-low 36-point total, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see ATL held below 17 points.
FanDuel
New Orleans Saints D/ST: $4,000 at IND
The Saints are ninth on this slate in fantasy points among all D/STs, establishing one of the best defensive units in the NFL. That makes them an enticing option against an Indy team missing their starting quarterback, with Gardner Minshew looking like a turnover machine behind center.
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