Top DFS Game Stacks and Leverage Plays for DraftKings

In this article, I'm going to take a deeper dive into game stacks and leverage options. Let's first take a look at what injuries could affect the 13-game main slate.

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Injuries to Monitor

Jaxon Smith-Njigba : JSN was a late add to the injury report Saturday due to illness. He's seen a massive target share through two weeks, and Cooper Kupp and rookie Tory Horton would have to step up in his absence.

D'Andre Swift : Swift was a limited participant in practice throughout the week after picking up a quad injury. If he's unable to play, Kyle Monangai received eight touches against the Lions while Roschon Johnson was held off the stat sheet in his return last week.

Emeka Egbuka : Egbuka missed practice Wednesday and Thursday and then participated in a limited fashion Friday, and he looks like a game-time decision. Mike Evans should be in for a big role should Egbuka sit out, with Sterling Shepard also receiving a boost.

Jauan Jennings : Jennings pops up here for a second straight week, and not only did he play last week, he caught five passes for 89 yards including a touchdown. He's trending in the wrong direction this week, however, after not practicing all week. Ricky Pearsall and Kendrick Bourne could be heavily involved if Jennings misses the game.

Tucker Kraft : Kraft was held out of practice Friday and reports have been all over the place regarding his status from he could play, to he could go on IR. Third-year second round pick Luke Musgrave has shown to be a capable option when healthy and given the opportunity. 

Analyzing Game Stack Rankings for Maximum DFS Impact

Here is how each game ranks in implied points, projected pace/plays per game and how popular we expect each game stack to be in GPPs:

There are a lot of different ways you can form a game stack, with my primary option being a QB with two pass catchers (due to correlation) and one player from the other team (commonly referred to as a bring-back). QB-WR-WR and bringing back a WR is the most popular, but I'm fine going with a TE as one of the pass catchers or an RB from the opposing team. Last week's Milly Maker winner had a Giants/Cowboys game stack of Russell Wilson, Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson with Jake Ferguson. 

My preferred stacks

DAL/CHI: Caleb Williams, DJ Moore and Rome Odunze with Jake Ferguson

DEN/LAC: Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey with Troy Franklin

LV/WAS: Marcus Mariota, Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel with Jakobi Meyers

IND/TEN: Daniel Jones, Michael Pittman and Tyler Warren with Tony Pollard

My under-the-radar stack of the week is the Colts. Jones has started things off hot with his new team, posting back-to-back games with 25+ DK points. The Colts were involved in the fourth highest scoring game last week and the Titans allowed 33 points to the Rams in Week 2. The lack of star WR1s on either side should keep stacking in this game unique.

Key Leverage Plays for GPP DFS Success

In this section, I'll briefly discuss 10 players that we project to be rostered by less than 10 percent of lineups in GPPs. These can be used as contrarian plays to differentiate yourself from the competition.

Chase Brown ($6,900) at MIN: It has been a slow start for Brown but the usage has been there as no other RB on the team has had a carry, while Samaje Perine has had two targets. He also gets a much easier matchup against a Vikings defense that gave up 143 rushing yards to Bijan Robinson last week.

Breece Hall ($6,000) at TB: The Jets rank dead last in pass rate over expectation which is certainly good news for Hall. He continues to hold off Braelon Allen who only had two carries last week. Hall was a victim of the game getting out of hand last week, but that shouldn't be the case against Tampa. 

Alvin Kamara ($6,300) at SEA: It's easy to overlook players in the lowest over/under game on the slate, but don't make that mistake. As long as Kamara's healthy, he's a vaiable fantasy option especially considering how little the other Saints backs are seeing the field. 

James Conner ($6,500) at SF: Conner has been inefficient so far, averaging 3.2 YPC and only 23 receiving yards on five catches. He's too good for that to continue and has still managed double-digit DK points in both games. 

DJ Moore ($5,400) vs. DAL: Rome Odunze looks like he's taking over as the top wideout for the Bears, but Moore has ran a route on every Williams dropback and is discounted $700 from Week 1. And we all saw what Nabers and Robinson did to the Dallas secondary last week.

Garrett Wilson ($6,200) at TB: When you look at the Jets receiving corps of Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith, Mason Taylor, etc. you have to wonder how high Wilson's target share will get. One poor game like last week is enough to get his rostership back down.

Brian Thomas ($6,400) vs. HOU: Thomas has taken some heat after a slow start, but the Jaguars have been pass heavy (ninth in PROE) and Thomas ranks sixth in air yards share. I expect the Jags to make it a point to give Thomas the opportunities to get going in Week 3. 

DK Metcalf ($5,700) at NE: It hasn't taken long to see the rapport between Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers. A-Rod has never been afraid to lock onto his top receiver and Metcalf has seen a 93.2 percent snap share. The Patriots have allowed big games to opposing WR1s to start the season.

Dontayvion Wicks ($3,700) at CLE: Wicks led all Packers WRs in targets last week and now Kraft is iffy to play. It's early, but his 2.39 YPPR speaks well to his efficiency, and he's a trusted option for Jordan Love until rookie Matthew Golden gets more comfortable. 

Chris Olave ($5,200) at SEA: It's not often we see this kind of volume for someone in the low $5ks. Olave is third in the NFL in WR targets, but it's Juwan Johnson who has stolen the spotlight. Can that really continue? 

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