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

Pittsburgh Steelers: RB Najee Harris

Miami Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Tyreek Hill

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

Captain Plays

WR George Pickens (PIT)

• Since Kenny Pickett has taken over under center, Pickens has seen an uptick in targets. With The Steelers’ top receiver Diontae Johnson likely covered by Xavien Howard, Pickens should continue to get his opportunities.

RB Raheem Mostert (MIA)

• Mostert has taken over the lead back duties for the Dolphins with 15, 18, and 14 carries in his last three games. The Steelers’ defense has been as stout against the run as they have been in years past and Mostert has the power to run in between the tackles and the speed to run away from people.

Flex Plays

• QB Kenny Pickett
• WR Diontae Johnson
• WR Jaylen Waddle
• TE Mike Gesicki
• TE Pat Freiermuth
• WR Chase Claypool
• K Jason Sanders
• K Chris Boswell

Prop Bets

• Najee Harris OVER rushing yards (46.5, -110)
• George Pickens OVER receiving yards (42.5, -115)
• Pat Freiermuth UNDER receiving yards (34.5, -115)
• Kenn

GOOD LUCK!