NFL Week 6 DFS Strategy: Unearthing the Best Stealth Stacks
Welcome back to “Fan Girl Football,” your go-to podcast for daily fantasy sports (DFS) strategies! In this week’s episode, hosts Lauren and Judy dive into Week 6 of the NFL season, offering in-depth analysis and strategic advice on creating competitive DFS lineups. With entries in multiple contests, their focus is on uncovering undervalued players and sneaky stack combinations. So grab your notepad, and let’s gear up for a breakdown that could make all the difference in your DFS league this week.
Last Week’s Performance
Lauren opens the episode with a recap of their previous week’s achievements:
“Let’s dive into week six of DFS. We have a couple of free daily fantasy contests going this weekend. Check the description for the links. And I could use this discussion to really help figure out how to target and how to build this lineup.”
Judy follows up with the specifics, highlighting how they managed to cash out in both of their $3 entries, netting $5 and $4 respectively. Their highlight was a successful Joe Burrow stack:
“Yeah, I love looking at this part and how we did last week… the Joe Burrow stack was the one that you needed last week. You needed to not just Burrow, but Burrow stacked with Jamar Chase and T. Higgins.”
Upcoming Contests and Strategy
Lauren points out some enticing overlay contests on Fanduel for this week, and Judy offers practical advice on managing lineups:
“Did last week because there are a couple more overlay contests this week on Fanduel.” “They’ve got the same ones again. We’ve got the $3 entry with the 150 max. And then the quarter entry is paying the top 60% of lineups.”
They also remind listeners about the flexibility of lineup reservations, which can be canceled if subsequently avoided:
“You can go in and cancel that even after the contest fills, you can cancel it and they’ll open it back up.”
Game Previews and Key Player Matchups
Washington at Baltimore
Starting with a game that has an over/under of 52.5 points, Judy states:
“Washington and Baltimore have the highest point total expected at 52 and a half. Both defenses have given up a lot of points.”
Despite expensive stars like Lamar Jackson and Derek Henry, they find value in more budget-friendly combinations like Jaden Daniels with Terry McLaurin:
“On the Baltimore side, of course, you want to play Lamar Jackson or Derek Henry, but they’re almost priced to where they’re unplayable.”
Detroit at Dallas
Another high-scoring affair, Judy is enthusiastic about this matchup:
“Detroit’s always good for points and the Cowboys, if they can pass … will make this a fun game.” The focus is on Detroit’s offensive pieces like Jamar Gibbs and David Montgomery, while Lauren is cautious: “Last week, we tried to fit Henry in for one of our lineups, and it was a struggle, and you really have to take a hit in other spots.” They both agree, however, on the game’s potential for producing significant fantasy points.
Building the Lineup
Lauren and Judy finalize their current fantasy lineup, discussing the practicality of player costs versus potential output. They highlight the following:
Quarterback: Jaden Daniels
Selection of Daniels paired with Terry McLaurin for a high-value stack.
Running Backs: Bucky Irving, Jameer Gibbs
Choices reflect both budget constraints and performance expectations.
Wide Receivers: Terry McLaurin, Jaden Reed, Malik Neighbors
The aim is to optimize points while managing costs.
Tight End: Tucker Kraft
An economical choice offering budget flexibility elsewhere.
Flex: Chase Brown
Added for his potential to deliver critical points.
Defense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A budget defense with strong prospects against New Orleans’ uncertain QB situation.
High-Risk, High-Reward Options
Focusing on lower-owned, high-potential players can pay off significantly in tournaments. For this week, they consider sneaky stacks and players such as:
Will Levis-based Stack
Offers low-cost, low-ownership appeal.
Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley
Only feasible if leveraged through cheaper stacks.
Caution against Marvin Harrison Jr.
Potential for high point variability noted by Lauren.
Conclusion
To cap off, Lauren and Judy not only share their final selections but also extend an invitation to join their free contest, accessible through links provided on fangirlfootball.com. They remind listeners to stay flexible with lineups and to monitor player costs and potential outputs carefully.
Join “Fan Girl Football” next week for more DFS strategies, and may your lineups yield high rewards in Week 6!
