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

Denver Broncos: QB Russell Wilson, WR Courtland Sutton

Jacksonville Jaguars: QB Trevor Lawrence

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

Captain Plays

RB Travis Etienne (JAX)

• With James Robinson being shipped out of Jacksonville the backfield belongs to Etienne fully now. The Broncos have been susceptible to the run all season despite being strong against the pass on defense. Etienne will be utilized in the run-and-pass game as Jacksonville looks to improve to 3-5.

WR Jerry Jeudy (DEN)

• The big play ability of Jeudy makes him an very appealing play as the Broncos offense looks to FINALLY get on track. Jeudy saw 11 targets last week including a 45-yard reception, just a glimpse of the big-play ability Jeudy brings to the table.

Flex Plays

• WR Christian Kirk
• WR Zay Jones
• RB Latavius Murray
• TE Greg Dulcich
• TE Evan Engram
• RB Melvin Gordon
• K’s Brandon McManus (DEN) and Riley Patterson (JAX)

Prop Bets

• Melvin Gordon UNDER rushing yards (39.5, -115)
• Travis Etienne OVER rushing yards (59.5, -120) *placed early in the week, number has JUMPED since
• Latavius Murray ANYTIME touchdown (+200)
• Latavius Murray OVER rushing attempts (7.5, -145)
• Jerry Jeudy OVER longest reception (20.5, -120)
• Trevor Lawrence OVER interceptions (0.5, -135)

GOOD LUCK!