DFS Thursday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 3 (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 are serious about winning showdown all season. I would recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you are 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 -5.5
Total: 43.5
Team Totals: Packers (24.5), Falcons (19.0)
Game Outlook
It’s going to be tough to top last week’s shootout between the Lions and Bills, but we do get football on Thursday night, and we get to play some DFS! #Blessed. After “playing football” in the rain last week against the Jets in the rain, the Packers head home as 5.5-point favorites against the NFL’s JV squad in the Falcons with the total sitting at just 43.5. This one feels like a bit of a must win game for both teams with Atlanta turning the keys over to Michael Penix Jr., who’s set to make his 2026 debut off ACL surgery.
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