This should be an exciting slate for cash games. We have the most byes of any week all year, with six teams missing out. That means we only have 10 games on the main card, and it’ll have roster percentages higher than most weeks.
That’s why this is one of my most important articles of the season, but I feel like we have a good read on how this will play out. With that said, let’s dive into this Week 13 card.
The players below are the ones I’m looking at for cash game considerations for Week 13.
NFL DFS Cash Game Lineup Advice & Picks
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Tua Tagovailoa (QB – MIA): $7,900 at WAS
This is one of those where the salaries don’t match up. DraftKings (DK) has Tua as the second-highest quarterback, while FanDuel (FD) has him at fourth. That means he’ll be rostered a ton over there, but it’s no surprise when considering the matchup. Washington has surrendered the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. That’s terrifying against one of the best offenses in the NFL, with Tagovailoa averaging 20 DraftKings points per game. Look for Tua and Tyreek Hill to be one of this slate’s most popular stacks.
Brock Purdy (QB – SF): $6,100 at PHI
We had Purdy in our Smash Starts article, and it’s hard to believe he’s just $6K on DraftKings. This guy has scored at least 15 fantasy points in all but two games since earning this job last season, averaging over 20 DK points per game. He’s even hotter right now, scoring at least 23 fantasy points in three of his previous four outings. That makes it tough for him to fade against Philly, surrendering the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing signal callers.
FanDuel
Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI): $9,000 vs. SF
Hurts is the most expensive player on the slate, and it’s easy to understand why. Not only is he an elite quarterback, but he’s also the best goal-line back in the NFL. Scoring a rushing touchdown every week has led to Hurts scoring at least 20 FanDuel points in every game since the opener! That’s the best floor in fantasy, especially since he’s leading the league with 24 FD points per game. San Fran can be a stingy matchup, but this is expected to be one of the highest-scoring games of the week.
CJ Stroud (QB – HOU): $8,000 vs. DEN
Stroud is the second-highest-priced player on DraftKings but is fourth in FanDuel. That’s why he’ll be highly rostered over there, averaging 21 FanDuel points per game in a remarkable rookie season. That’s hard to believe, mainly since he’s flirting with a 30-point average across his last four fixtures. We didn’t even mention that Denver ranks 29th in points allowed and 27th in yardage surrendered.
Running Backs
DraftKings
Rachaad White (RB – TB): $6,300 vs. CAR
White is going to be rostered everywhere at this salary. This young back has taken over this backfield, playing nearly every snap for Tampa. That’s led to White scoring at least 16 DraftKings points in five straight fixtures. We’d use him above $7K with that consistency, and we haven’t even discussed the matchup. Carolina is surrendering the second-most fantasy points to opposing rushers this season.
Zack Moss (RB – IND): $4,600 at TEN
Everyone will use Moss since Jonathan Taylor was just ruled out on Tuesday. Moss was one of the best backs in football when JT was out earlier in the year, averaging 19 DraftKings points per game through his first seven outings. That makes the $4,600 laughable and shouldn’t be overlooked against Tennessee. The Titans are 16th in total defense this season.
FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF): $9,800 at PHI
McCaffrey is going to be in this section every week. He’s the best running back in football and is the safest option on every slate. He’s leading all rushers with 23 FanDuel points per game, scoring at least 17 FD points in all but two games this season. The matchup against Philly is no easy task, but it doesn’t matter since this is the best running back in one of the best offenses in the NFL.
Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC): $8,000 at NE
This pricing tells the whole story. Ekeler is the second-highest-priced back on DK but is eighth on FanDuel. This guy should never be that low, and it’s even more baffling since we’re looking at a much smaller slate. It’s not like he’s earned the significant drop-off, averaging 14 FanDuel points per game. What also makes Ekeler an enticing option is his pass-catching out of the backfield, which could help him in what looks like a tough matchup.
Wide Receivers
DraftKings
Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA): $9,600 vs. WAS
This might be bold, but Hill could have the best game of any receiver all season here. Washington’s secondary has been a joke, surrendering the most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. That’s horrifying since Hill is leading all wide receivers in fantasy points, averaging 28 DraftKings points per game. He’s also scored at least 26 fantasy points in five of his last six outings and should be the first option in everyone’s cash game lineups.
Deebo Samuel (WR- SF): $6,200 at PHI
Deebo sitting at $6,200 is wild! This guy is coming off a 22-point gem in his most recent outing, averaging 14 DK points per game. Most players in this price range are barely above 10 DK points, and it’s hard to understand why he’s priced so affordably. What makes it even more bizarre is this matchup, with Philly posting a 32nd opponent rank (OPRK) against opposing wideouts this season.
FanDuel
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC): $9,000 at NE
This offense is essentially Allen catching everything. It’s not the most effective idea, but it’s incredible for Allen’s fantasy value. He’s leading the league in targets and receptions, receiving at least 14 targets in three straight games. That’s hard to fathom, but it makes KA one of the safest options on every slate. Not to mention, New England owns a 22nd OPRK against opposing receivers.
Terry McLaurin (WR- WAS): $6,700 at MIA
It’s hard to understand why McLaurin is below $7,000. This guy hasn’t had many big fantasy games, but he’s averaged nearly 10 targets per game over the last two months. That’s the role that made him a stud in the past, which should be his floor here. We say that because this is a game where Washington will have to throw to keep up with Miami’s elite offense. Getting 10-15 targets is in play, and McLaurin can go nuts with that workload.
Tight Ends
DraftKings
Trey McBride (TE – ARI): $4,900 at PIT
Out of all the mispricing, seeing McBride below $5K is criminal. This guy has taken over as the top option in this Arizona offense, recording 44 targets over his last five games. He’s also got 33 receptions in that span, and most tight ends don’t even receive 33 targets in a five-game span! The matchup isn’t too shabby either, with the Steelers surrendering the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
FanDuel
George Kittle (TE – SF): $7,400 at PHI
None of the other big-name tight ends are on this slate, so don’t be surprised to see most people pivot to Kittle. This has been one of the best tight ends over the last five years, leading the position with 11 FanDuel points per game. He also comes into this matchup scoring at least 18 FanDuel points in three of his last four games. If you stack San Fran against this weak Philly secondary, Kittle is a great pairing with Purdy.
Defense/Special Teams
DraftKings
Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST: $3,800 vs. ARI
This looks like a great matchup on the surface, and many people will ride the Steelers. They’re second among all D/STs with 9.5 DK points per game and are traditionally known as a stout defense. That’s awful for Arizona, ranked near the bottom of every offensive statistic. That’s why Pittsburgh enters this matchup as a 5.5-point favorite in a game with a 40-point total. If those two things happen, Arizona will have a hard time cracking 14 points.
FanDuel
New York Jets D/ST: $4,400 vs. ATL
The Jets defensive numbers are nothing special, but it’s mainly their offense’s fault. Anyone who’s watched this team knows they have one of the best units in the NFL. The oddsmakers certainly believe that, giving this game a slate-low 35.5-point total. It’s also a game that’s expected to be competitive and that could keep them hungry against a 27th-ranked Atlanta offense.
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