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Target Russell Wilson and the Seahawks in NFL DFS This Sunday

For Week 4 of NFL DFS, I’m concentrating on a few expected shootouts featuring teams where defenses go to die, along with a value play sprinkled in here and there. Russell Wilson, in particular, looks to be in a great spot this week. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Seahawks ($6,100 on DraftKings, […]

Alabama transfer Jalen Hurts showed that he can still compete at a high level, leading his new team Oklahoma to a big win over Houston. (Image: Kevin Jairaj)

Why You Need to Play Jalen Hurts in DFS This Saturday

Saturday’s slate features the most dynamic DFS player in college football right now – Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. He, along with a few others, are must-plays over the weekend. Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma ($9,200 on DraftKings, $11,000 on FanDuel) – When examining a DFS college football slate, the first thing […]

San Jose State wide receiver Tre Walker shined against Arkansas last week. He looks to put up big numbers again against Air Force. (Image: San Jose State Athletics.)

Friday Night College Football DFS: Quentin Harris, Tre Walker Look to Shine

We’ve got four games on the Friday-night college football slate: Duke-Virginia Tech, San Jose State-Air Force, Penn State-Maryland, and Arizona State-Cal. All should be entertaining, and provide intriguing DFS lineup options like Quentin Harris and Tre Walker. I’ll tend to fill most lineups with two quarterbacks using the super flex […]

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers has signed a contract extension that makes him the highest paid player in the NFL. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Thursday Night DFS Showdown: Packers vs. Eagles

Single-game DFS showdowns can make TV viewing mighty entertaining, with your fortune hanging on every play. This Thursday night’s matchup pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the Green Bay Packers, and should provide plenty of entertainment for viewers and bettors alike. DraftKings is offering $300,000 guaranteed to first place in its […]

Kyle Allen had a solid game on Sunday, making him well worth his $4,000 price tag on DraftKings. (Image: Arizona Sports)

Kyle Allen Shines in Week 3 NFL DFS

Week 3 of NFL DFS saw some previously mediocre scorers like Mike Evans and Tyler Lockett have breakout games, while big points were put up in the Ravens-Chiefs game as expected. But who saw that monster game from Russell Wilson coming? His 41.34 points on FanDuel thanks to two passing […]

New England Patriots WR Phillip Dorsett scores a touchdown against the NY Jets in Week 3. (Image: Getty)

Waiver Wire Pickups: Phillip Dorsett, Daniel Jones, Wayne Gallman

If you are seeking waiver wire pickups heading into Week 4 in your fantasy football league, then you should keep tabs on QB Daniel Jones (NY Giants), WR Phillip Dorsett (New England Patriots), and RB Wayne Gallman (NY Giants). The NY Giants finally benched Eli Manning in favor of rookie […]

Caesars finally found a buyer for the Rio, in all her faded glory. (Image: Getty)

Caesars Finally Sells the Rio, Starting New NBA Rumor

On Sept. 23, Caesars Entertainment announced it had finally sold the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, putting an end to one of the longest running rumors in Las Vegas. A company co-owned by Micheal Fascitelli — also a co-owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks — is buying the property for […]

College Football DFS Review: It’s Joe Burrow’s World

I suggested placing two SEC quarterbacks in your day slates this part Saturday and, it turned out those two gunslingers, Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa, were key cogs in the machine as DFS players who won big money that day had both in their lineups. Cheers I called Joe Burrow […]

Teddy Bridgewater took over for the Saints after Drew Brees was hurt and he's cheap, but should you draft him? That's debatable. (Image: Bleacher Report)

How Injured Quarterbacks Will Affect DFS This Week

The early season has been a bloodbath for teams in the NFL, with injured quarterbacks aplenty. A smashed hand here and a broken collarbone there have resulted in many of the game’s starters leaving the field and missing extended playing time. Injured quarterbacks do present opportunities for DFS players, with […]

Freshman Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith had a stellar first game against Louisville, He may be poised to have a monster game against Auburn. (Image: 247Sports)

This Texas A&M Wide Receiver Could Help You Win in DFS This Saturday

The day slate on DraftKings this week has plenty of SEC games, and many in the classic low-scoring style, as the over/unders on these matchups are pretty low. You’ve still got your share of firepower at the top, with teams like Alabama and LSU expected to put on offensive shows. […]

Travis Kelce put up big DFS numbers at the tight end position on Sunday and should be a target for future weeks. (Image: Arrowhead Pride)

Big Numbers From Tight End Travis Kelce: NFL DFS Week 2 in Review

Week 2 of the NFL was much less crazy than the opening week from a DFS perspective, as fewer players put up video-game like numbers. The winning $1 million score on FanDuel on Sunday was 205.32 from user onelove2251, about 35 points less than the winning score in Week 1. […]

CEO Ira Pazner's upbeat comments can't overcome 888 Holdings dismal results. (Image: 888 Holdings)

888 Holdings Profits Plummet as Brexit Worries Loom

The Gibraltar-based gaming company, 888 Holdings PLC, reported its pre-tax profit dropped 63% in the first six months of the year, and cut its dividend by 29%. And that may have been the good news. Reading 888 Holdings’ CEO’s Sept 10 comments, one might think the company hit one out […]

Buffalo Bills rookie Josh Allen has been named the starting quarterback for the team’s game against Cincinnati. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Week 2 NFL DFS: Boom or Bust with Josh Allen

Now we must take what we learned last week and react, yet not overreact, in Week 2. I think there were some surprise star players last week that we can utilize this week, particularly at wide receiver.

Adrian Martinez was a DFS standout Saturday against Colorado after a down Week 1. (Image: Nebraska Cornhuskers)

Adrian Martinez Shines, Travis Etienne Doesn’t: A Recap of College Football DFS

There were some surprising slogs this past weekend (Arizona State’s mediocre offensive performance) and the expected shootouts (Nebraska-Colorado, and stud quarterback Adrian Martinez among them). I put up more misses than hits in Week 2. Here’s the roundup. Cheers The Adrian Martinez to JD Spielman combination for Nebraska paid dividends, […]