Mike’s DK Player Grid 13.25

Mike Johnson (MJohnson86) has racked up nearly $500,000 in DFS profit as an NFL tournament player with success in all styles of contests

Welcome back to my (Mjohnson86) Player Grid. The format will vary slightly from JM’s Player Grid, as we each see things slightly differently and play in slightly different contests, but should complement his thoughts and content very well for those looking to build their lineups for the week. The format of this article will vary slightly from my Fanduel Player Grid, which will be more direct in terms of which players I like. Enjoy!!

The Core ::

This is a list of players that stand out to me at each position from using my “Checking the Boxes” criteria outlined in my course you can find in our Marketplace. This list is a starting point, from which I build out lineups using game theory and roster construction concepts (which we will also touch on) with the mindset being to find the best plays with big ceilings. Low ownership is a bonus, but not a must. This section will focus primarily on three positions – running back, tight end, and defense – as the other two positions (quarterback and wide receiver) tend to have more dependent tendencies which I try to attack from other angles (which we will get into in the other sections). I like all of these plays on all sites unless otherwise noted:

Running Back ::

• De’Von Achane – A rare combination of receiving ability, overall usage, and explosiveness. Achane is coming off a bye and is in position for another huge game.
• Kenneth Walker III – Walker has become the feature back for Seattle and is a big home favorite this week against the Vikings. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Walker break free for a long run against an aggressive Minnesota defense.
• Breece Hall – Usually a player on a team with such a low team total wouldn’t make my list, but Hall’s combination of talent, role, and matchup are too good to ignore at only $6,000 on a thin week.
• Kimani Vidal – Vidal’s usage has been massive in wins and modest in close games over the last five weeks. This week, as a 10-point favorite, he is likely to touch the ball 20+ times in a good matchup.
• Ashton Jeanty – Similar to Hall, this isn’t a situation I would normally have interest in, but Jeanty’s talent in a great matchup at a modest salary moves the needle for me this week.
• Devin Neal – Neal should have a workhorse role and is likely to catch several passes at a bargain salary. If he is able to score a touchdown, he has a strong chance of posting a 20-point game.