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
Los Angeles Chargers: QB Justin Herbert, RB Austin Ekeler
San Francisco 49ers: RB Christian McCaffrey
*NOTE: All plays above are obviously “Captain” viable
Captain Plays
RB Austin Ekeler (LAC)
- Ekeler continues to be the one reliable offensive source for the Chargers with all of the injuries they are dealing with. Ekeler has seen 24, 21, and 21 touches in his last three games and there’s no slowing him down.
Others to consider:
- RB Christian McCaffrey (SF)
- QB Justin Herbert (LAC)
Flex Plays
- WR Deebo Samuel (SF)
- QB Jimmy Garropolo (SF)
- WR Josh Palmer (LAC)
- WR Brandon Aiyuk (SF)
- TE Gerald Everette (LAC)
- TE George Kittle (SF)
- WR Deandre Carter (LAC)
Prop Bets
- Christian McCaffrey OVER rushing yards (73.5, -115)
- SGP: Austin Ekeler OVER 25 receiving yards, Josh Palmer OVER 50 receiving yards