It’s finally here- Week 6 of the 2022 season, and another DraftKings main slate. This week, we start to deal with bye weeks as well as injuries which open up the slate a bit.
This season, we are back offering you DFS advice to try and help you navigate your way to victories throughout the season. The players selected here are based on their price, their ability to hit value and likely ownership. The selections are leaning more towards GPP slates, rather than cash (50/50) slates. But let’s get into it
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Josh Allen @KC ($8,200)
Allen is the best QB in the league right now. Both for fantasy and real-life. This game (I hope) lives up to the billing. Last time Allen faced the Chiefs he had a great game, with 329 passing yards and 4 TDs, as well as 68 yards on the ground. Allen is expensive, but he should be able to hit value against a secondary that Davante Adams and Derek Carr tore up. Stack him with Stefon Diggs and you are in good shape for the slate.
Tom Brady @PIT ($6,300)
Brady struggled to start the season against some tough defenses, but he now he has a number of good matchups and returning injured players. This week his matchup is against a Steelers unit that is one of the worst in the league. Their secondary can’t stop anyone, Brady should be able to put up a decent points tally. Stack him with Fournette and one of his receivers, a decent alternative to Allen.
Geno Smith v ARI ($5,700)
This game is the second-highest total on the slate, so is a nice alternative from the Chiefs and Bills game. Smith has been great the past few weeks, airing the ball out deep to Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. Stacking Smith and Lockett is going to be a chalky stack with the price, but in cash lineups it’s a nice salary saving.
Also consider Kirk Cousins @MIA ($6,000) & Daniel Jones v BAL ($5,200)
Saquon Barkley v BAL ($7,700)
Barkley looks to be back! He is looking good on the ground, and getting plenty of work through the air too. As a result, he just can’t get game-scripted out. The matchup against the Ravens is a tough one, but there is no way Barkley isn’t a big part of the game. If the Giants were to get a lead, Barkley is going to be used to control the clock. If they need to chase points, they are going to look to Barkley as a playmaker on the offense. Easy selection.
Alvin Kamara v CIN ($6,700)
When Kamara is below $7k on DK, I’m always going to be interested. Regardless of who the QB is (as long as it isn’t Taysom Hill) Kamara is heavily involved in the offense, both on the ground and as a short receiving option. Last week, Kamara had just under 200 scrimmage yards. This week he has a good chance to score his first TD of the season against a Bengals defense that just gave up a decent chunk on the ground to the Ravens.
Rhamondre Stevenson @CLE ($6,000)
Stevenson feels like he is going to be a chalky play this week with Damien Harris limited (or potentially missing). The backfield feels like it finally has settled with Stevenson at the top. Stevenson should be given all of the touches and targets out of the backfield, and now faces a Cleveland front that just allowed Austin Ekeler to run all over them.
Ken Walker v ARI ($5,400)
Walker is the starting RB for the Seahawks after Rashaad Penny broke his leg and is now out for the season. The rookie is going to split the backfield with DeeJay Dallas, but Walker is going to get the majority of touches. A nice pay-down option, but he is going to be the chalkiest play on the slate.
Also consider Devin Singletary @KC ($5,900), Breece Hall @GB ($5,800), AJ Dillon v NYJ ($5,600) & Eno Benjamin @SEA ($4,600)
Stefon Diggs @KC ($8,400)
Diggs is a massive part of why the Bills offense has been performing as well as it has. Having Gabriel Davis the other side of the field is great, but Diggs can do it on his own. He is among the top receivers in each category of receptions (3rd), yards (5th) and TDs (5th). Against this secondary, Diggs should be great.
Deebo Samuel @ATL ($7,600)
Samuel is a nice unique option at WR, with the majority being attracted to other games. The 49ers didn’t need him to do too much last week, as the defense kept the Panthers in check. Even so, Samuel lead the team in targets and had a few rushes. A matchup against Atlanta is nice one, with the team giving up an average of 41.5 DKPts to the position.
Tyler Lockett v ARI ($5,600)
Lockett feels underpriced based on the slate, but then Seattle generally do. Lockett has been performing great with the deep passes from Smith. At this price, Lockett is going to be vastly overowned, but it’s a nice play that allows you to pay up elsewhere.
Romeo Doubs v NYJ ($4,800)
Doubs has looked good so far this season, with some decent outings. He just hasn’t hit that ceiling yet. This week against the Jets secondary could be that chance. The Packers are going to need to make a statement after losing in London against the Giants. A nice sub-5k option with plenty of upside.
Rondale Moore v SEA ($4,200)
Moore is a viable piece that gives you exposure to the Cardinals game. This game should be back-and-forth and Seattle’s secondary has been getting torched for 268 yards through the air at home. Moore has the ability to get free and convert opportunities, and should get plenty of opportunity in this one.
Also consider Mike Evans @PIT ($7,000), Jakobi Meyers @CLE ($5,300), Marquez Valdes-Scantling v BUF ($4,500) & Alec Pierce v JAX ($4,300)
Travis Kelce v BUF ($7,800)
Well Kelce broke some hearts this past week with his 4 TD performance, and he isn’t likely to repeat that against the Bills. The good news is that he is still going to be one of the better performing TEs this week. With Tyreek Hill out of town, Kelce has become the clear leading receiver in the offense. Last time out against the Bills, Kelce caught 8 passes for 96 yards and a TD.
Zach Ertz @SEA ($4,700)
Seattle are a real target for TE plays now, as they have given up an average of nearly 26DKPts per game. They have allowed pretty much every TE that has played against them to have their best game of the season. Ertz is an important part of this offense, making him a great pivot if you don’t pay up for Kelce.
David Njoku v NE($4,000)
Njoku looks like he has finally broken out. He is (finally) getting a healthy target share in the offense, with an average of just under 8 targets in his last three games. With the struggles the Patriots have had at defending the position, Njoku is a fine play if needed.
Also consider Tyler Higbee v CAR ($4,600), Hayden Hurst @NO ($3,300) & Irv Smith @MIA ($3,200)
New Orleans v CIN ($2,800)
The Saints DST is a legit unit, with playmakers at every level. The Bengals offense has the ability to put up points, but they also struggle with protection. We have seen what can happen when Joe Burrow is put under pressure in the pocket- turnovers.
Carolina Panthers @LAR ($2,400)
This season is a weird one isn’t it? It now seems that we can actually target the Rams offense after fading them in previous seasons. Stafford has struggled with turnovers all season, with a TD: INT ration of 5:7. The Panthers have some playmakers, you can pick them up on this slate and feel fine.
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