NFL DFS FanDuel GPP Picks Week 8 (Fantasy Football)

Building winning GPP lineups, by definition, is tough. There are, however, some key things to look for when filling out your roster. First and foremost is ceiling, we want the players with potential to score the most points. Next is leverage, we want the players that fall through the cracks. Finally, we have to build a lineup that tells a winning story through game script and stacking. 

For a deeper dive into GPP strategy, check out the Tournament Strategy episode that Borg and Betz put out last season, and make sure to stay locked into the DFS and Betting Podcast.

A final note before diving into the picks. Don’t ignore the Cash Picks article put out by Matt Savoca. His article pairs perfectly with my GPP picks article, as it’s typically a good idea to mix in some value plays, especially if they fit the GPP-winning story you write. I will be referencing it multiple times this week.

Quarterbacks

This is a great week to check in with Matt Savoca’s Cash Picks article. Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jameis Winston should all be in tournament consideration if you’re stacking them with pass-catchers.

C.J. Stroud vs. IND – $8,500

It’s been an up-and-down season for Stroud thus far, as he’s finished anywhere from QB5-QB29 on a week-to-week basis. The good news is that one of his best performances of the season came against the Colts, a team he’s averaged 294 passing yards and two touchdowns against in three career games. His success against Indy should continue, as they rank 28th in schedule-adjusted points allowed to quarterbacks. Rostering Stroud also creates leverage on the field, as he’s currently showing up as the 18th(!) most popular QB in our optimizer.

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