DFS Thursday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 2 (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: GB -3.5
Total: 48.5
Team Totals: Packers (26.0), Commanders (22.5)
Game Outlook
Week 2 kicks off on Thursday night with a potential NFC playoff matchup when the 1-0 Commanders travel to Lambeau to take on the 1-0 Packers who are fresh off a beat down of the divisional rival Lions. As of this writing, this game sits at a healthy 48.5 total, tied with CIN/JAX for the highest total of any game being played in Week 2. When trying to determine game flow and player usage, let’s dive into what these offenses did in Week 1 in terms of play calling.
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