FREE 01/05 NFL DFS Week 18 Preview: High, Mid, Low Options
January 4, 2025
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This article will focus on three players in each position using DraftKings pricing for the Sunday 1 p.m. slate. We will provide one high, medium, and low pricing option based on matchups and game theory from top to bottom. Now that we’ve done the housekeeping, let’s get into week 18.
QB Jayden Daniels, Washington Commander ($7,800)
Daniels has a great matchup on the road at Dallas. He is averaging almost 31 fantasy points per game over the last five games. The Commanders would claim the No. 6 seed with a win.
**Single stack** WR Terry McLaurin, TE Zach Ertz
QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($7000)
Mayfield has a great matchup at home against the Saints. He is averaging almost 29 fantasy points per game over the last four games. The Buccaneers need to win!
**Double stack** WR Mike Evans, WR Jalen McMillan, RB Bucky Irving
QB Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts ($5,400)
Flacco has a good matchup at home against Jacksonville. In week 5, he threw 359 yards and 3 TDs against the Jaguars. The Colts are playing for pride.
**Double Stack** WR Michael Pittman Jr., WR Alec Pierce, RB Jonathan Taylor
RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons ($8,500)
Robinson has a great matchup this week at home against the Panthers. He is averaging almost 23 fantasy points per game in his last five games. The Falcons need to win!
RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($7,700)
Irving has a great matchup this week at home against New Orleans. He is averaging 20 fantasy points per game over the last three games. In week 6, Tampa scored 51 points against the Saints.
RB Michael Carter, Arizona Cardinals ($4,700)
RB James Conner was placed on injured reserve (IR), so Carter is expected to start. Carter has looked decent the last couple of weeks. Consider Carter a value play!
WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($8,000)
Evans has a good matchup this week at home against New Orleans. He is averaging more than 23 fantasy points per game over the last five games. Consider Evans a GGP play.
WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars ($7,300)
Thomas has a great matchup this week in Indianapolis. In week 5, he had 5 receptions for 122 yards and a TD last week against the Colts. Thomas is almost a lock!
WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($5,100)
Jalen McMillan has been on fire for the last four weeks. He is averaging almost 20 fantasy points per game over the last four games. Consider McMillan a GGP play!
Honorable Mention: Tyreek Hill
TE George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers ($6,000)
Kittle has a decent matchup this week on the road in Arizona. He is averaging more than 19 fantasy points per game over the last four games. In week 5, he had 8 receptions, 64 receiving yards, and a TD against the Cardinals.
TE Zach Ertz, Washington Commander ($4,000)
Ertz is coming off of a 25-fantasy points performance against the Falcon. He has a decent matchup this week in Dallas. In week 12, he had 6 receptions, 38 receiving yards and a TD. Consider Ertz, a man of interest.
TE Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans ($3,800)
Okonkwo has a good matchup this week against the Texans. He is averaging 14 fantasy points per game over the last three games. In week 12, he only had one catch, but it was a 70-yard TD. Note: Playing the Titans is risky.
Honorable mention: Jonnu Smith, Brock Bowers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ DEF ($3,600)
The Buccaneers’ defense has 11 sacks and forced 4 turnovers in the last four games. They should control this game against the woeful Saints offense.
Atlanta Falcons’ DEF ($3,200)
The Falcons’ defense has averaged 17 fantasy points per game over the last three games. However, the Panthers are still having trouble protecting their quarterback.
Denver Broncos DEF ($3,000)
The Broncos should control this game at home. Denver needs the win to make the postseason, and the Chiefs are expected to rest their starters.
Note: Double stacking is playing a QB with 2 two additional players from the same offense. So, you would play QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja’Marr Chase, and WR Tee Higgins. When double stacking, always play a player from the opposing team, preferably a WR. 40% of the Millionaire contest-winning lineups were double stacked.
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.
