Mike’s FD Player Grid 6.25

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

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 with the mindset being to find the best plays with big ceilings. Low ownership is a bonus, but not a must. 

Quarterback ::

• Trevor Lawrence – Lawrence is simply another case of a mispriced QB on Fanduel for this week’s sneaky potential shootout with the Seahawks banged-up secondary.
• Justin Herbert – Herbert is the most expensive QB on the slate, which, on the surface, makes him difficult to stomach. However, the matchup is elite and it is very clear who the stacking partners are. Those stacking partners are relatively cheap.
• Baker Mayfield – Last week was the first time Baker scored over 22 points, but it coincided with the first game played without Bucky Irving. The Bucs running game is unlikely to be efficient in the short term and they are an offense that always finds a way to move the ball. Mayfield is the engine of this offense right now.
• Dak Prescott – Dak has been playing at a truly elite level recently and has clear stacking partners (Pickens or Ferguson) whose salaries are reasonable.

Running Back::

• Josh Jacobs – The matchup is elite and Green Bay is expected to score around four touchdowns in this spot. Green Bay is coming off a bye and looking to get back to their roots. 100+ rushing yards and multiple touchdowns are squarely in play.
• Kyren Williams – The biggest “question” around Kyren this week is whether the Rams get out to such a big lead that his volume gets undercut. The matchup and everything else are as good as it gets.
• Ashton Jeanty – This is likely the best spot Jeanty is going to have all season, with a ripe matchup and his team expected to play from ahead. He is the clear offensive centerpiece for the Raiders.
• Christian McCaffrey – CMC’s workload is insane and he is running cold on TDs this year. If that ever regresses, he’s going to drop a 40-burger on someone.
• Jonathan Taylor – 30+ points in three of five games this season makes him impossible to ignore. Elite talent, workload, and offensive environment.
• Rachaad White – White’s salary has bumped up, but given his pass-catching abilities and the way this game environment sets up, he is still a relative value for Week 6.
• Rico Dowdle – He isn’t the lock he was last week as his price has risen significantly, but this is a terrific spot nonetheless, and Rico is going to touch the ball 20+ times in an outstanding matchup.

Wide Receiver ::