NFL DFS DraftKings Cash Picks: Week 1 (Fantasy Football)
NFL DFS cash games are all about building a high-floor lineup that can win in head-to-heads, 50/50s, and double-ups. Each week I’ll highlight my favorite cash game picks that I have some confidence heading into the weekend to put into my player pools.
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*Note: Plays listed below are in order of salary, NOT necessarily ranked by preferred plays. I’ll be updating this article from Friday – Sunday pending any news, so be sure to check back prior to lock!
Quarterbacks
Jayden Daniels $7,000 vs. NYG
On a slate without the other dual threat studs in Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts, Daniels stands alone this week in terms of QB pricing and ceiling. I’m honestly not in love with the matchup against an underrated Giants defense that has a nasty front seven, but Daniels’ rushing ability is just too good to ignore. Coming off a rookie campaign where he averaged over 50 rushing yards per game and 7.4 YPA, Daniels is one of the few NFL QBs who can do it all and beat you in multiple ways. Despite a strong NYG pass rush, I don’t want to overthink it here for a QB we were taking in the top-four in fantasy drafts for a reason. The Commanders’ 25.8 implied team total is the second-highest of any team on the slate behind only the Bengals.
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