2022 Week 10 DraftKings Slate-Breakers

Patrick Mahomes v JAX ($7,900)

Mahomes hasn’t been on my slate breakers article for a few weeks now, but makes a great return with a nice matchup against Jacksonville. Mahomes being priced under $8k leaves him massive headroom to perform as a slate-breaker. With the way the Chiefs offense has been rolling, he should be have a good game, and is in with a chance of the 300 yard bonus on DK. I like him as a stack with his primary receiver, Travis Kelce.

Justin Fields v DET ($6,500)

Fields was included last week, and after a huge game, has seen his cost increase by $1.2k from Week 9. The floor that Fields offers is almost unmatched with the amount of rushing yards that he picks up. Fields also has the arm to push the ball downfield to his receivers when the opportunity arises. This Detroit defense isn’t a good unit, despite performing well against Aaron Rodgers last week, you can start Fields as a standalone piece too comfortably.

Trevor Lawrence @KC ($5,400)

Lawrence is the other part of the expected to be high-scoring Chiefs and Jaguars game. Yes, the offense works through Travis Etienne, but that comes from dumpoffs that Lawrence gets the credit for! The Jaguars offense has really taken a step forward this season, and that has really helped Lawrence. The team have a multitude of effective receivers, including the risen-again Evan Engram! Lawrence has even added some strange rushing upside, with his short yardage TD scores this season. A nice cheap option for exposure to a high-scoring game.

Also consider Kirk Cousins @BUF ($6,000), Daniel Jones v HOU ($5,700), Derek Carr v IND ($5,600) & Jared Goff @CHI ($5,500)

Saquon Barkley v HOU ($8,600)

Barkley has had a comeback this season, and is getting healthy volume in the offense. Like serious volume. He is getting over 20 rushing attempts per game along with 4 targets. That kind of volume is hard to get. Then when you consider the matchup, this is a cornerstone piece for success (albeit this is going to be a popular selection)

Travis Etienne @KC ($7,100)

Etienne is another one of those volume plays at the RB position. He is gamescript proof, when the Jaguars are ahead they hand him the ball to control the clock, when they are behind they need him to make plays. The Jaguars face a Kansas City Chiefs that has struggled against the RB position this season, and just got split open by Derrick Henry.

David Montgomery v DET ($6,000)

Montgomery is getting volume in this run-first Bears offense, he just hasn’t managed to do too much with it. This week, he has a great opportunity to reverse that. The Detroit Lions have struggled to do anything on defense against the position. Sure, they held the Packers offense last week, but that was really the exception rather than the rule.

Jamaal Williams @CHI ($5,900)

We can stay in the same game for another slate-breaker. The Chicago secondary have managed to funnel teams towards running the ball, and their defensive front has struggled. Detroit’s offense has been able to move the ball effectively on the ground, and Williams isn’t carrying an injury designation unlike D’Andre Swift ($6,400) and is slightly cheaper. With the redzone opportunity as well, I tip towards Williams in this one.

Also consider Dameon Pierce @NYG ($6,300), James Conner @LAR ($6,200), Devin Singletary v MIN ($5,600), Najee Harris v NO ($5,500) & Darrell Henderson v ARI ($5,100)

Tyreek Hill v CLE ($9,100)

Hill is the most expensive receiver on the slate, but with great reason. He has a good QB (most accurate in league according to him) throwing the ball, is working on an effective offense and has the personal ability to score with every touch of the ball. With the Browns secondary needing to deal with Jaylen Waddle ($7,600) too, Hill should be able to have a good game in this one. If you don’t want Hill, or can’t afford him, Waddle is a nice piece.

Juju Smith-Schuster v JAX ($6,000)

Smith-Schuster has found his feet in the Kansas City Chiefs offense as a possession receiver, and arguably slotting back in as the secondary receiver on the team. He had back-to-back 100+ yard games, with a score in each until he caught 10 passes for 88 yards breaking that streak. This Jaguars secondary has given up an average of 35.3 DKPts to the WR position, so isn’t one to really avoid either.

Christian Kirk @KC ($5,900)

Kirk feels like a chalky play, with the price. The Jaguars offense are going to be forced to throw the ball to keep up with the Chiefs, who don’t have a strong secondary, meaning that Kirk should have plenty of targets as the primary receiver for the team. Operating out of the slot too, he isn’t likely to face too much resistance from the defense.

Jerry Jeudy/ Courtland Sutton @TEN ($5,700/ $5,600)

I’m not sure which of the Broncos receivers I prefer more, so I’m going to cheat and chose both. I’m certainly going to have a mix in lineups this week. The Titans defense has struggled to stop WR production this season, giving up an average of 41.8 DKPts to the position- only bettered by 2 teams in the league. Coming off the back of a bye week, I have to believe that the Broncos playmakers get on the same page as QB Russell Wilson sooner or later. At the price tag too, you are getting a decent value with either option. Of the two, I’d opt for Jeudy who has scored more than Sutton this season.

Brandin Cooks @NYG ($5,300)

Cooks is a play that can really go either way. He is expected to play this week, after sitting out last week after frustrations of not being traded. Whether he plays to his full ability is unknown. The Giants secondary has been good this season, but Cooks has a really healthy target share and the individual ability to convert targets to production.

Also consider Chris Olave @PIT ($6,800), Amari Cooper @MIA ($6,500), Allen Lazard v DAL ($6,100), Zay Jones @KC ($4,400), Donovan Peoples-Jones @MIA ($4,300) & Parris Campbell @LV ($3,900)

Travis Kelce v JAX ($7,800)

Kelce is a constant slate-breaking option. He is too important to one of the best offenses (and QBs) in the league. His 24% target share in the offense is among the leaders in the league. Jacksonville on paper aren’t a great matchup for TEs, but they haven’t really faced any notable players outside of Dallas Goedert in Week 4 (who caught 5 passes for 72 yards).

Greg Dulcich @TEN ($3,400)

The Broncos offense has been spluttering with Russell Wilson struggling to get on the same page as his offensive weapons. One part that has really performed in recent weeks though, is the rookie TE. The Titans have struggled against TEs all season, giving up an average of just over 14 DKPts per game – despite only really facing Travis Kelce this season.

Evan Engram @KC ($3,300)

Engram has enjoyed a bit of a comeback in Florida, after struggling for years in New York. His 16% target share is nice for a TE, and he is actually being productive with those opportunities too. Engram hasn’t really popped yet, as he hasn’t scored many TDs this season. This week, he has a good opportunity to add to that against a Chiefs defense that has conceded 5 TDs this season, putting them towards the top of the table in the league.

Also consider T.J. Hockenson @BUF ($5,300), Zach Ertz @LAR ($5,200), David Njoku @MIA ($4,100) & Juwan Johnson @PIT ($3,000)

Arizona Cardinals @LAR ($2,700)

The Rams offensive line is really one to target. They just can’t offer any type of protection to Matthew Stafford, who has been sacked 28 times this season (he was sacked 30 times for the whole of last year). When you consider that Stafford is currently in the concussion protocol and it might be backup John Wolford throwing the ball, whoever the Rams are facing are going to be in consideration. Then when you look at the playmakers for the Cardinals, it’s a strong play.

Indianapolis Colts @LV ($2,500)

When looking for a DST, I want playmakers on defense, and a pass rush that should be able to better the opposing offensive line. Well, this game give you just that. The Colts defense has playmakers that are ready to seize on any opportunity, and the Raiders offense has struggled to move the ball at times. QB Derek Carr has been sacked just over 2 times on average, as well as turning the ball over on occasion. A nice consideration at the price.

Minnesota Vikings @BUF ($2,200)

Normally I wouldn’t be starting a DST against the Bills, but this week doesn’t feel like a normal week. The Bills might be starting Case Keenum instead of Josh Allen, which really is a backstep for the offense as a whole. The Vikings defense has been making plays too, so should be able to grab a sack or two as well as forcing turnovers.