DFS Thursday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 16 (Fantasy Football)
Before we get into the specifics of this matchup and how to approach it for the DraftKings showdown slate, I want to point people back to a few pieces of evergreen content that I think are extremely valuable if you’re serious about winning showdown all season. I’d recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you’re new to showdown.
1. How to Win Showdown Contests: A detailed article looking at the data and strategy behind winning showdown lineups.
2. DFS Showdown Strategy Podcast: A thorough discussion on how to beat showdown, looking at the game theory and how to leverage the field.
DraftKings Sportsbook Lines
Spread: LAC -2.5
Total: 42.0
Team Totals: Chargers (22.3), Broncos (19.8)
Game Outlook
Week 16 kicks off with an AFC West showdown between the 9-5 Broncos and the 8-6 Chargers with this game having big time implications on the AFC playoff picture. The 42-point total as of this writing is the third-lowest total on the slate. Buckle up, ya’ll. We could definitely see some ‘Thursday Night Football’ on full display between the #1 and #2 scoring defenses in the league through 15 weeks. Worth noting, these teams met back in Week 6 with the Chargers taking that first matchup 23-16 on the road. Let’s dive into recent performance trends to get an idea of how these teams might operate on a short week.
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