NFL DFS DraftKings Cash Picks: Week 12 (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
Jalen Hurts $8,300 vs. BUF
For those looking to spend up for safety at the QB position on this smaller slate, I prefer Jalen Hurts for $200 more than Josh Allen and $100 more than Patrick Mahomes. While those guys are obviously great plays, I side with Hurts for a few reasons. First, the Eagles’ 25.8 implied team total is the highest on the slate, and second, he’s playing at home in the highest game total on the main slate. On top of that, Hurts is far more likely than his QB counterparts to see a designed rush attempt (Tush Push) inside the five-yard line, giving him the best rushing TD equity. Hurts is coming off a season-high 11 designed rush attempts in Week 11, and he gets a matchup against a Bills defense that ranks 20th in EPA per play since Week 6.
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