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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

Denver Broncos: QB Russell Wilson, WR Courtland Sutton

Seattle Seahawks: RB Rashaad Penny (SEA)

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

Captain Plays

RB Rashaad Penny (SEA)

• If Seattle wants to stay in this game, they’re going to need to run the ball and keep Geno Smith from throwing the ball (this should typically be their game plan every week while Geno is under center). Penny was a monster over the course of the last six weeks of the season last year and with rookie Ken Walker out, this is Penny’s backfield. Denver’s wide defensive scheme allows for some chunk yardage to be had on the ground and if we want volume in the captain’s spot, Penny is the guy for us.

WR Jerry Jeudy (DEN)

• Jeudy was very good in his rookie season but took a big step back last season due to injury and inconsistent quarterback play. The former Alabama standpoint didn’t find the endzone in 2022 but this should be a big year for him. With Russell Wilson under center, look for Jeudy to be fed plenty starting with this game on Monday night.

Flex Plays

• QB Geno Smith (SEA)
• RB Javonte Williams (DEN)
• WR D.K. Metcalf (SEA)
• TE Albert Okuegbanam (DEN)
• TE Noah Fant (SEA)
• WR K.J. Hamler (DEN)

Prop Bets

• Javonte Williams OVER rushing yards (56.5, -115)
• Courtland Sutton anytime TD (+145)
• Russell Wilson OVER passing touchdowns (1.5, -130)

GOOD LUCK!