NOTE: All pricing references pertain to DraftKings

Showdown Strategy

When Showdown slates first became available I was not a big fan simply because I don’t often like change. When these slates were designed we hadn’t ever seen anything like them in the DFS world. Come to realize a few years later I really enjoy them. On a normal slate with multiple games, I would typically describe myself as a cash game player primarily. That’s where my focus typically lies; cash games/single entry tournaments and from there I’ll build lineups for multi-entry GPP contests. For me, the cash game/single entry strategy kind of goes out the window as I’ll hardly if ever play double-ups and single-entry contests in showdown. Instead, I’ll take a core of players, more than often three to four players in the game that I want in virtually every lineup, typically 20 or so, that I build. The core will usually include both quarterbacks and one to two skill players that I have to have. Like much of fantasy football volume is king but it comes with a price. The wrinkle is the captain’s spot in showdown lineups. The captain’s spot generates 1.5 times the amount of fantasy points scored however a player’s salary goes up in the captain’s spot obviously. Locking in a core and deciding on a captain is how I’ll start building lineups. From there I’ll fill in the rest of the spots with correlation and value plays. Don’t be afraid to get a little weird with these lineups because virtually anything goes!

Core Plays

Seattle Seahawks: QB Russell Wilson, WR D.K. Metcalf

Washington Football Team: QB Taylor Heinicke

*NOTE: All plays above are obviously “Captain” viable

Captain Plays

RB Antonio Gibson (WFT)

Over the past two weeks, Gibson has seen 19 and 26 touches respectively eliminating the thought that the backfield is a time share for the Football Team. We’d love to see my work in the passing game for Gibson but regardless he’s getting the volume one way or another against a sub-par defense.

QB Russell Wilson (SEA)

The way to beat Washington is through the air and if there were a “ger-right” spot for Wilson it’s this game against a poor secondary. Over his past two games, Wilson has zero touchdowns, two interceptions, and hasn’t topped 207 passing yards in either contest. I’m looking for a strong effort from Wilson here.

Flex Plays

WR Tyler Lockett (SEA)

WR Terry McLaurin (WFT)

RB Alex Collins (SEA)

RB J.D. McKissic (WFT)

TE Gerald Everett (SEA)

Value Flex Plays

RB DeeJay Dallas (SEA)

WR Deandre Carter (WFT)

TE Logan Thomas (WFT)

WR Freddie Swain (SEA)

RB Jarrett Patterson (WFT)

Prop Bets

J.D. McKissic – OVER receptions (3.5, -120)

Taylor Heinicke – OVER rushing yards (18.5, -120)

Tyler Lockett – OVER longest reception (22.5, -115)

Russell Wilson – OVER passing touchdowns (1.5, -120)

GOOD LUCK!