FREE 01/05 NFL Cheat Sheet: Top DFS Plays

By DrRoto.com //

January 4, 2025

Maximize your lineups with top picks and value plays for Week 18. From slate-breaking stars to sneaky sleepers, these recommendations, backed by the DFS Hero Lineup Optimizer, will give you the edge in GPP contests. Let’s dive in!

Week 18 DraftKings DFS GPP Plays

Quarterback Plays

Jayden Daniels, Commanders $7,800

The Commanders need to win to finish as the 6th seed to avoid the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. Expect Daniels to lead an effective attack and score over 20 fantasy points.

Bryce Young, Panthers $5,800

Young has scored double-digits in six straight games. He has 20-plus upside against a very bad Buccaneer pass defense.

Joe Flacco, Colts $5,400

Flacco has 300 yards passing potential with multiple touchdowns. His price doesn’t break the bank and allows you to spend up at other positions.

Joshua Dobbs, 49ers $4,000

Dobbs should score double digits and have a 20-plus point upside. He still has enough weapons and does enough on his feet. At a minimum price, he can break the slate.

DFS Hero Top Two Valued QB Plays

Joshua Dobbs, 49ers $4,000
Joe Flacco, Colts $5,400

Running Back Plays

Bijan Robinson, Falcons $8,500

Robinson will be leaned on in a must-win game against the worst run defense in the league. 100 yards rushing and a touchdown should be his floor.

Jonathan Taylor, Colts $8,200

Taylor is coming from back-to-back 30-plus games and facing a bad Jaguar run defense. He has saved his best for last and should see at least 20 points again.

Bucky Irving, Buccaneers $7,700

Irving and the Buccaneers need a win to win the NFC South. The Saints’ run defense isn’t very good, so I expect him to get 100 yards and a possible touchdown.

Zach Charbonnet, $6,700 Seahawks

Charbonnet should get most of the work against a Rams team expected to rest players. Charbonnet will be a low-owned option that can rack up a ton of points.

Isaac Guerendo, 49ers $5,900

Guerendo had 13 touches last week, and I expect he may get a few more in a closer game. If he gets 20 touches and a score, he should break 20 points.

Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots $5,500

The Patriots and Bills aren’t playing for anything, so Stevenson will have extremely low ownership in a game in which he could score.

Michael Carter, Cardinals $4,700

Carter should get most of the running back work with James Conner and Trey Benson on IR. Carter is excellent at catching passes, and you can get higher-priced players at other positions at his price.

DFS Hero Optimizer Top Two Valued RB Plays

Michael Carter, Cardinals $4,700
Bijan Robinson, Falcons $8,500

Wide Receiver Plays

Mike Evans, Buccaneers $8,000

Evans is 85 yards shy of another 1,000-yard season. You know QB Baker Mayfield wants that to happen. Expect Evans to get fed the ball and have 100 yards and a touchdown.

Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars $7,300

Thomas has scored in 4 of his last 5 games and has 23.9 points or more in his last three. Fellow rookie WR Malike Nabers scorched the Colt’s defense a week ago and Thomas Jr. can do the same.

Adam Thielen, Panthers $6,200

I expect the Panthers to play from behind and pass most of the second half. The Falcons like to play zone, and Thielen should be able to find ways to get open.

Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers $5,100

Has at least 16.7 fantasy points in four straight games. He also has 6 touchdowns in those games.

Olamide Zaccheaus, Commanders $4,500

I generally do not like to chase points, but he has built a connection with QB Jayden Daniels. At this price, 17 targets and averaging 23.7 fantasy points over the last two games can’t be ignored.

DFS Hero Optimizer Top Two Valued WR Plays

Jauan Jennings, 49s $5,800
Josh Downs, Colts $5,300

Tight End Plays

Brock Bowers, Raiders $6,600

I think the Raiders will target Bowers over and over again to give him a solid ending to a great rookie season. A touchdown should give him 20 points.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons $4,000

The Panthers are horrible at covering tight ends. Look for the rookie QB to target Pitts at least 5 times.

DFS Hero Top-Valued Tight Ends

Brock Bowers, Raiders $6,600
Trey McBride, Cardinals $6,500

DFS Hero To Valued Defenses

Denver Broncos $3,000
Seattle Seahawks $2,900

Please note: The content in our articles is based on data available at the time of publishing. Always double-check your lineups before locking in your players.