The NFL daily fantasy slates are getting smaller, making it harder to create a unique DFS lineup. Last week, we specifically targeted the Rams offense anticipating a blowout. The Panthers ended up making more of a game out of it than we expected, but one of the ways we tried to go against the grain was by using fresh-off-injury Davante Adams instead of fantasy superstar Puka Nacua. Unfortunately, that strategy didn’t work out.
This week, we have some cold weather to contend with, which always adds an extra layer of complexity to player performance. Additionally, there are some inexperienced quarterbacks who enjoyed byes last week—an odd situation that makes us nervous about investing heavily in those offenses.
Given these factors, we’re going to steer away from a traditional stack this time around. Instead of targeting a cluster of players from a specific game, we plan to build our lineup around a few of our favorites and then fill in the rest of the roster around them. This approach allows for more flexibility and helps us avoid overcommitting to potentially volatile offenses.
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