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Justin Lonero

Justin Lonero

DFS Digging in the Crates 2023 Week 15 DraftKings
(12/16/2023)

Week 15:Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Joe Flacco vs. Bears ($5,500) Joe Cool is back! His base salary is modest, but the more games he wins for the Browns could turn into millions. Most of the games on the main slate have low totals, but Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 13 DraftKings
(11/30/2023)

Week 13:Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Sam Howell vs. Dolphins ($6,200) Sam Howell will get a dreamy match up Week 13 at home against a Dolphins team that is going to score points. Howell will be forced to counter punch through the air. He has Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 12 DraftKings
(11/25/2023)

Week 12: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Gardner Minshew vs. Buccaneers ($5,100) The Buccaneers have gotten roasted this season by QBs, and Gardner Minshew will get them this week. Five quarterbacks have passed for 324-plus yards and two-plus t Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 11 DraftKings
(11/17/2023)

Week 11:Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Kyler Murray @ Texans ($6,100) Hes back! And I am not sure if Arizona is home, but it will be for the duration in 2023. Kyler Murray will also have James Conner back, to help balance the offense. The Car Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 9 DraftKings
(11/2/2023)

Week 9: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Bryce Young vs. Colts ($5,100) The Colts have been a fun secondary to pick on this season as they have been roasted by numerous wide receivers. Hell face a Colts defense that Colts defense that ranks last Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 8 DraftKings
(10/26/2023)

Week 8: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (13 Games) Quarterbacks Desmond Ridder @ Titans ($5,100) Where is the love for Desmond Ridder?!? Hes had 20 or more FPTS in three games this season, as he is keeping the Falcons in contention early this season. The weapons are t Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 7 DraftKings
(10/19/2023)

Week 7: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Geno Smith vs. Cardinals ($6,000) The Seattle Seahawks have the third highest implied team total on the Week 7 slate (26) behind only the Chiefs, and Eagles. Geno Smith has thrown for over 295 yards in th Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 6 DraftKings
(10/12/2023)

Week 6: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield vs. Lions ($5,400) Baker Mayfield has found a new identity in Tampa Bay as hes thrown eight touchdowns, and only picks so far this season. It helps when you have Mike Evans, and Chris Godwi Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 5 DraftKings
(10/6/2023)

Week 5: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks C.J. Stroud @ Falcons ($6,000) C.J. Stroud has been nothing short of fantastic to start his NFL career in Houston. Stroud has thrown six touchdown passes, and has yet to be picked. Week 5 hell face a Falc Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 4 DraftKings
(9/28/2023)

Week 4: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Brock Purdy vs. Cardinals ($5,900) Brock Purdy has picked right up where he left off last season, running Kyle Shanahans offense. Purdy has logged QB ratings of 111.3 in two of three games this season and Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 3 DraftKings
(9/22/2023)

Week 3: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Geno Smith vs. Panthers ($5,700) Last week, Smith threw for 328 yards and two touchdowns while completing 32-of-41 (78%) of his pass attempts. He is picking up right where he left off in 202 Full Story

DFS Digging in the Crates Daily 2023 Week 2 DraftKings
(9/15/2023)

Week 2: Digging In The Crates DraftKings Main Slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield vs. Bears ($5,100) Baker Mayfield will get his home debut Week 2 against a Bears secondary that was just carved up by Jordan Love. Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes for 173 yards wi Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2023 Week 1 DraftKings
(9/7/2023)

DraftKings Main Slate Quarterbacks Sam Howell vs. Cardinals ($4,900) The match up couldnt be any more beautiful for Sam Howell, as he makes his second career start against the Arizona Cardinals at home week one. Hell face a poor secondary (outside of Budda Baker) and a front seven that Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Divisional Week DraftKings
(1/19/2023)

Divisional Weekend DraftKings (Main Slate) Four Games (Saturday/Sunday) Quarterbacks Brock Purdy vs. Cowboys ($5,400) On a four game slate (eight quarterbacks) we have some options at quarterback. We can pay way up for the like of Mahomes, or Josh Allen, the middle has a tier, or pa Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Wildcard Week DraftKings
(1/12/2023)

Wild Card Weekend DraftKings (6 Games) Quarterback Kirk Cousins vs. Giants ($5,900) We have six games this weekend, and most people are going to pay up for Josh Allen. The Giants are graded as the third worst defense in the NFL, and have one of the highest implied totals on the s Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 18 DraftKings
(1/5/2023)

Week 18 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Tom Brady @ Falcons ($6,400) Tom Brady, looked like Tom Brady week 17 as he threw for 432 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The Bucs are locked into the four seed in the NFC playoffs, leaving the question as to how long hell Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 17 DraftKings
(12/29/2022)

Week 17 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Jared Goff vs. Bears ($5,600) Jared Goff has been a fantasy gift that keeps giving in 2022. His price hasnt moved much at all despite dropping 29+ fantasy points in two of his last three games. As the Lions chase a playoff berth, they will f Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 16 DraftKings
(12/22/2022)

Week 16 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Daniel Jones @ Vikings ($5,600) Here we are. Week 16 of the NFL season and I am advocating for Daniel Jones. There are logical reasons. Jones comes in at a great cost, will face a porous Vikings secondary, and he will give us some added ru Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 15 DraftKings
(12/15/2022)

Week 15 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Mike White vs. Lions ($5,400) Few stories in the NFL have been better than Mike White so far this season. Potentially, just the Geno Smith Come back. There is a sense of magic when White is on the field, as hes dropped 22 or more fantasy p Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 14 DraftKings
(12/8/2022)

Week 14 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Geno Smith vs. Panthers ($6,200) The impressive story line for Geno Smith continues deep into the regular season as he has thrown for 275+ yards, and dropped 20 or more fantasy points in four straight games. Smith is the eighth highest Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 13 DraftKings
(12/1/2022)

Week 13 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Mike White @ Vikings ($5400) Mike White? Who? The guy that stepped in week 12 and lit up the Bears for over 300 yards, and three touchdowns, without throwing a pick. It gets better. White will get a Vikings pass defense that just made Mac Jo Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 11 DraftKings
(11/17/2022)

Week 11 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota vs. Bears ($5,500) Marcus Mariota has been sufficient so far in 2022, averaging 16.5 Fantasy points per game through week 10. While he hasnt put us over the top, he hasnt made us feel scorned either. Mariota has also given u Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 10 DraftKings
(11/10/2022)

Week 10 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Justin Fields vs. Lions ($6,500) We are going right back to Justin Fields this week as he has been the top Fantasy Quarterback over the last four weeks. Fields has now shown us Lamar Jackson upside, and were still getting him at a discount Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 9 DraftKings
(11/3/2022)

Week 9 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Justin Fields vs. Dolphins ($5,300) Dont look now but Justin Fields is coming into his own. Maybe. He has averaged 25 Fantasy Points over the last two games, and rushed for at-least 60 yards in three straight. Fields now has the big bodied Ch Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 8 DraftKings
(10/27/2022)

Week 8 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger vs. Commanders ($4,000) The idea behind the Colts paying Matt Ryan big money, was to upgrade the offense. Ryan will be holding the clip board week 8 as Sam Ehlinger takes over. Ehlinger is the minimum on DraftKings. The former Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 7 DraftKings
(10/20/2022)

Week 7 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Matt Ryans @ Titans ($5,400) The highs and lows of Matt Ryan have begun already with the Colts so far in 2022, but he has also eclipsed 300+ yards in his last 2-of-3 games. The Matt Ryan and Michael Pittman stack printed money a week ago. It do Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 6 DraftKings
(10/13/2022)

Week 6 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Geno Smith vs. Cardinals ($5,700) What a story Geno Smith has been so far in 2022. Smith has averaged over 21 Fantasy points per game, and has thrown for over 300 yards in his last 2-of-3 starts. It helps when you have DK Metcalf, and Tyler Loc Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 5 DraftKings
(10/6/2022)

Week 5 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Tom Brady vs. Falcons ($6,000) Finally it looks like Tom Brady can somewhat relax week 5 as he gets the Falcons at home. The Falcons are the third worst team in pressure rate and giving up the tenth most fantasy points to quarterbacks. Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 4 DraftKings
(9/29/2022)

Week 4 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota vs. Browns ($5,600) Say what you want about Marcus Mariota, but the guy is a seasoned NFL veteran with a stable fantasy floor, and a yet to be see ceiling in 2022. His rushing equity is an obvious plus. Drake London has stepp Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 3 DraftKings
(9/22/2022)

Digging In The Crates Week 3 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Derek Carr @ Titans ($5,900) If you had a chance to watch Josh Allen pick apart the Titans week 2, it was the look of a Super Bowl squad. Derek Carr and Davante Adams will get a chance to feast without Tennessees top Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 2 DraftKings
(9/16/2022)

Week 2 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Carson Wentz @ Lions ($5,800) Carson Wentz is back! Maybe. He threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns week 1 against the Jaguars, and will look to build off of that against a Lions team that Jalen Hurts went bananas against. Stacking wen Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2022 Week 1 DraftKings
(9/8/2022)

Week 1 (DraftKings Main Slate) Quarterbacks Justin Fields vs. 49ers ($5,600) Justin Fields vs. Trey Lance week 1. What a start to the 2022 season (both in play). Last year, Fields dropped over 100 rushing yards (29.3 FPTS) on the 49ers and with a season under his be Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 18 DraftKings
(1/8/2022)

Digging In The Crates Week 18 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 18 Quarterbacks Taysom Hill @ Falcons ($6,200) Taysom Hill will get a Falcons defense Week 18 that has struggled in every area that he thrives in. Atlanta has allowed the third-most rushing yards from quarterbacks in the NFL ( Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 17 DraftKings
(12/31/2021)

Digging In The Crates Week 17 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 17 Quarterbacks Trey Lance vs. Texans ($4,800) It looks as if Jimmy G is going to miss week 17 with a UCL tear, and fracture on his thumb making way for the rookie Trey Lance to start. Lance will get a mediocre at best Texans Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 16 DraftKings
(12/24/2021)

Digging In The Crates Week 16 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 16 Quarterbacks Joe Burrow vs. Ravens ($5,900) Joe Burrow will get a divisional Match up against a decimated Ravens secondary week 16 at home. Burrow lit up the Ravens week 7 throwing for 416 yards and three touchdowns. The Be Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 15 DraftKings
(12/17/2021)

Digging In The Crates Week 15 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 15 Quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Falcons ($5,800) The 49ers are in the Playoff mix, and despite all the Preseason Trey Lance banter, Jimmy Garoppolo is still manning the ship. Efficiently too. Hell get a horrendous Fa Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 14 DraftKings
(12/10/2021)

Digging In The Crates Week 14 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 14 Quarterbacks Taysom Hill vs. Jets ($5,600) Taysom Hill Week 14 isnt the worst idea against the lowly Jets on the road. The allure obviously derives from Hills rushing equity, even if he produces for us in the short te Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 13 DraftKings
(12/3/2021)

Digging In The Crates Week 13 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 13 Quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke @ Raiders ($5,600) Another win in the books for Taylor Heinicke as we watch his story of perseverance continue. In the past two games Heinicke has completed a combined 42-of-54 passes for 46 Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 12 DraftKings
(11/25/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 11 Quarterbacks Cam Newton @ Dolphins ($5,600) Everything comes full circle, and now Cam Newton has late season fantasy appeal. Still, because of his rushing equity. Unreal. Newton will get a Dolphins defense that has disappointed. Newton has scored f Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 11 DraftKings
(11/19/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 11 Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa @ Jets ($5,500) It looks as if Tua Tagovailoa WILL play week 11 against the Jets on the road as he recovers from a broken finger. The Jets are a disaster and have allowed 43 points per game over their last four. Using Tu Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 10 DraftKings
(11/12/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 10 Quarterbacks Taylor Heineke vs. @Buccaneers ($5,400) Last season, Taylor Heineke made his debut in a tough fought game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Hell get them again at home week 10 as 9.5 dogs, with a game total sitting at 51 1/2. His a Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 9 DraftKings
(11/5/2021)

Digging In The Crates week 9 (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 9 Quarterbacks Jordan Love @ Chiefs ($4,400) The moment is here for Jordan Love and its probably not in the fashion that the Packers anticipated. However, his price is phenomenal, hell have Davante Adams back, and the game scri Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 8 DraftKings
(10/29/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 8 Quarterbacks Carson Wentz vs. Titans ($5,700) Dont look now but Carson Wentz has thrown 11 touchdowns to his his just ONE interception through week seven. Hes projecting as one of the best pt/$ quarterbacks on the main slate in a game that f Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 7 DraftKings
(10/22/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 7 Quarterbacks Matt Ryan @ Dolphins ($5,700) Josh Allen, Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert are on a bye this week, and that will cut some of the high dollar out of the main slate. There are however, a handful of 7-8 K quarterbacks that peopl Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 6 DraftKings
(10/14/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 6 Quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke vs. Chiefs ($5,800) The Washington Football Team are +5.5 Home dogs week six against a Chiefs team that just got dismantled by Josh Allen and The Buffalo Bills. Taylor Heinicke is projecting as a top-5 QB on the Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 5 DraftKings
(10/8/2021)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings Main Slate) Week 5 Quarterbacks Jared Goff @ Vikings ($5,300) It is a stark contrast going from the talent Jared Goff had with the Rams his whole career, to what he is working with now in Detroit. From a fantasy angle it sometimes wo Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 4 DraftKings
(10/1/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 3 Quarterbacks Taylor Heinecke @ Falcons ($5,900) Something about Taylor Heinecke last post season stuck with us as he battled Tom Brady in the playoffs. Moxie. His comfortability has also been on display despite the three interceptions hes thro Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 3 DraftKings
(9/24/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 3 Quarterbacks Daniel Jones vs. Falcons ($5,800) Danny Dimes may struggle with turnovers at times, but he also has upside. He also gives us rushing equity. Jones has had 15 carries over the first two weeks of the season, and has averaged 26 DraftKings Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 2 DraftKings
(9/17/2021)

(DraftKings Main Slate) Week 2 Quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater @ Jaguars ($5,400) Ah yes, Teddy Two Gloves has made the Crate list despite the Broncos losing Jerry Jeudy for a while (bump up Courtland Sutton KJ Hamler, Tim Patrick, and Noah Fant). The Jaguars defense made Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2021 Week 1 DraftKings
(9/10/2021)

(DraftKings) Week 1 Quarterbacks Sam Darnold vs. Jets ($5,000) Revenge narrative week one? Yes indeed. Sam Darnold has brought his talents to Carolina to take on his former Jets team. The Panthers weaponry with Robby Anderson, D.J. Moore, Terrace Marshall, and Christian McCaffrey. The Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 17 DraftKings
(12/31/2020)

Week 17 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield vs. Steelers ($5,500) The Browns are against the wall week 17 as they push for a back door playoff berth. The hope is that hell have Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins to add some much needed offensive fire power. Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 16 DraftKings
(12/25/2020)

Digging In The Crates Week 16 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky @ Jaguars ($5,700) One thing we like to do in DFS is pick on the Jaguars, the other? Use Mitchell Trubisky on the cheap. David Montgomerys price is justifiably sky high, and using Trubisky with Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 15 DraftKings
(12/17/2020)

Week 15 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts @ Cardinals ($5,900) Jalen Hurts is on the fringe of being a DITC play based on his near 6 K price tag, but were still getting a bargain. He is essentially a poor mans Lamar Jackson based on his rushing equity a Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 14 DraftKings
(12/10/2020)

Week 14 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky vs. Houston ($5,600) The Bears are flat out atrocious and have almost become an NFL laughing stock. Thus, the recent quarterback change to Mitch Trubisky. Hes showed us ceiling games before and will face the 2 Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 13 DraftKings
(12/3/2020)

Week 13 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Jared Goff @ Cardinals ($5,800) Jared Goff will get a favorable matchup week 13 against a middle of the road Arizona Cardinals secondary. We know 50 + % of his throws will be thrown to Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, whom Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 12 DraftKings
(11/25/2020)

Week 12 DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Derek Carr @ Falcons ($5,700) Derek Carr may be the most popular Crate QB so far this season. Hes been more than efficient throwing 19 touchdowns, and just THREE interceptions. The Raiders are going to run a ton, but Carr will sl Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 11 DraftKings
(11/19/2020)

Week 11 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Alex Smith vs. Bengals ($5,300) It wasnt long ago when Alex Smith had one of the worst leg injuries in NFL history. Thankfully, hes back on the field. Smith has now thrown for at least 325 in back to back game Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 10 DraftKings
(11/12/2020)

Digging In The Crates Week 10 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Drew Lock @ Raiders ($5,500) Were going back to the Drew Lock well week 10 and it makes sense. Lock will get a bottom 10 Raiders defense on the road that just got lit up by Justin Herbert Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 9 DraftKings
(11/6/2020)

Week 9 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Derek Carr @ Cardinals ($5,700) We cant blame Derek Carr for his fantasy performance week 8. It was a messy weather day and that hindered numerous passing games. Hell look to bounce back against a Chargers defense that Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 8 DraftKings
(10/29/2020)

Week 8 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo @ Seahawks ($5,400) Were at the point now where we dont know what Jimmy Garoppolo well see week to week. Deebo Samuel is now hurt, and the backfield is also in disarray. That said, the 49ers get a Seaha Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 7 DraftKings
(10/22/2020)

Week 7 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Joe Burrow vs. Browns ($5,500) One thing is for sure, Joe Burrow is going to sling the rock each game, and he has no shortage of weaponry in doing so. Hes second to Justin Herbert in Offensive Player Of the Year odds, Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 6 DraftKings
(10/15/2020)

Week 6 DraftKings (Main Slate: 11 Games) Quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Jets ($5,900) Regardless of his age or team Ryan Fitzpatrick seems to show up and thrive every single season and play lights out. Fitz went to San Francisco and shredded the Niners week 5 for 350 yards Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 5 DraftKings
(10/8/2020)

Week 5 DraftKings (Main Slate: 12 Games) Quarterbacks Daniel Jones @ Cowboys ($5,400) There is no question how anemic the Giants offense is without Saquon Barkley. He provided an elite ground game, and his a fixture in the passing game. Baker Mayfield was able to go to Da Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 4 DraftKings
(10/1/2020)

Week 4 DraftKings (Main Slate: 13 Games) Quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Seahawks ($5,400) Ryan Fitzpatrick seems to be ageless. A ruthless gun slinger with no fear on the field. He completed 18 of 20 passes for 160 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a win ov Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 3 DraftKings
(9/24/2020)

Week 3 DraftKings (Main Slate: 13 Games) Quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky @ Falcons ($5,700) This will be the THIRD week in a row that Mitch Trubisky has made the Crate. Hes thrown for multiple touchdowns in both games so far this season, and we have yet to see him click with h Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 Week 2 DraftKings
(9/18/2020)

DraftKings (Main Slate: 13 Games) Quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky @ Lions ($5,400) Back to back weeks for Mitch Trubisky making the Crates list. Scary stuff, but hes a man under a micro scoped mission. Trubisky finished week 1 with 242 yards, and three touchdowns and threw zero i Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2020 week 1 DraftKings
(9/9/2020)

Week 1 DraftKings (Main Slate:12 Games) Quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky @ Lions ($5,400) Mitchell Trubisky has been named the week 1 starter for the Bears and hell get a divisional match up on the road against a Darrius Slay-less Lions secondary. Trubisky gashed the Lions in 2 Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 20 DraftKings
(1/16/2020)

Championship Weekend DraftKings (2 Games) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Packers ($5,200) It it no doubt that the 49ers offensive success this season has been in large part to their backfield and its sporadic production in a committee fashion. Jimmy G has the pass catc Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 19 DraftKings
(1/9/2020)

Divisional Round DraftKings (4 Games) Quarterback Aaron Rodgers vs. Seahawks ($6,500) While Aaron Rodgers price tag doesnt fit the criteria of a typical Crate price tag, he is cheaper than Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson on the main slate Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 18 DraftKings
(1/3/2020)

DraftKings (4 games) Quarterback Tom Brady vs. Titans ($5,800) I never thought i’d see the day that Tom Brady would fall into the Crates but here we are. He is the cheapest quarterback of the eight starting quarterbacks this wild card weekend. Statistically the Titans are a middle of the road d Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 17 DraftKings
(12/26/2019)

Week 17 DraftKings (main slate) Quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick @ Patriots ($5,800) Ryan Fitzpatrick has been the fantasy gift that keep giving and more than likely won some fantasy championships week 16 for people. The Harvard graduate will have bring his wits to New England this weeken Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 16 DraftKings
(12/20/2019)

DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Will Grier @ Colts ($4,300) It is Will Grier time in Carolina and it seems fitting considering the Panthers roller coaster ride so far in 2019. The third round talent and organization has been eyeing this week aa his debut for a little wh Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 15 DraftKings
(12/13/2019)

DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Kyle Allen vs. Seahawks ($5,400) Kyle Allens turnover problems have been a part of his adjustment to the NFL game speed, but the fantasy points over the last three weeks have continued to be SOLID. Both with his arm, and legs. Hes a Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 14 DraftKings
(12/6/2019)

Week 14 (DraftKings) Main Slate (13 games) Quarterbacks Derek Carr vs. Tennessee ($5,000) The Raiders have had a rough few weeks but I expect Derek Carr to get back on track week 14 against the Titans at home. For perspective hes projecting higher than Kyler Murray, Ryan Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 13 DraftKings
(11/28/2019)

DraftKings Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Andy Dalton vs. Jets ($4,700) Andy Dalton simply smiled at this weeks press conference and said Im back. His sub 5-K price tag on DraftKings makes him nearly a lock. Dalton is going to want to prove his worth going forward i Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 12 DraftKings
(11/22/2019)

Week 12 (DraftKings) Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield vs. Dolphins ($5,900) Things are gradually starting to click for Baker Mayfield and the Browns offense. Hes thrown only one interception in the last four games. He will get the lowly Dolphins week 12 in a dreamy matchup. Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 11 DraftKings
(11/14/2019)

Week 11 (DraftKings) Main slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Kyle Allen vs. Falcons ($5,300) It almost feels as if the Cam Newton era in Carolina has come to an end. Kyle Allen has filled in nicely and has an extensive arsenal of weaponry at his disposal. Hell get a Falcons defe Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 10 DraftKings
(11/7/2019)

Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill vs. Chiefs ($5,100) All Ryan Tannehill had to do was leave south florida and head to Tennessee to become fantasy relevant. Tannehill completed 27 of 39 passes for 331 yards and a touchdown. He also had four carries for 38 yards and a rushing tou Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 9 DraftKings
(10/31/2019)

Week 9 (DraftKings) Quarterbacks Derek Carr vs. Lions ($5,500) Derek Carr hasnt needed Antonio Brown to be efficient thus far in 2019. Hes had Darren Waller and glimpses of Tyrell Williams and a flourishing rookie bell cow running back in Josh Jacobs. Hell get a Lions defe Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 8 DraftKings
(10/25/2019)

Week 8 (DraftKings) Main Slate (12 games) Quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill vs. Tampa Bay ($5,100) Ryan Tannehill was efficient to say the least week 7 against the Chargers at home. He completed 23-of-29 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns. He was able to find a rhythm with Corey Davis and A Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 7 DraftKings
(10/17/2019)

DraftKings Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett vs. Texans ($5,600) Jacoby Brissett has a level of comfort with the Colts after being thrusted into the lead role with Andrew Luck retiring. Brissett has thrown 10 touchdowns and just three picks so far. He is ave Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 6 DraftKings
(10/10/2019)

Digging In The Crates Week 6 DraftKings (Main slate) Quarterbacks Gardner Minshew vs. Saints ($5,000) Its Minshew Mania in Jacksonville! They have a QB who appears to be a gun slinger. Its a new look given their recent ground and pound approach with solely depend Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 5 DraftKings
(10/3/2019)

DraftKings (Main slate) Quarterbacks Chase Daniel vs. Raiders ($4,800) [game is in London] Strange things happen in when NFL games are played in London. Daniel has started only five games in his 10 year NFL career. The Bears stout defense and running game will carry the lo Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 4 DraftKings
(9/26/2019)

Week 4: Digging In The Crates DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Daniel Jones vs. Redskins ($5,300) Daniel Jones made a lasting impression week 3 against the Buccaneers on the road. He threw for over three hundred yards with two passing touchdowns and added two more w Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 3 DraftKings
(9/19/2019)

DraftKings (Main slate) Quarterbacks Mason Rudolph @ 49ers ($4,800) Mason Rudolph looked comfortable right off the bat as Ben Roethlisbergers replacement week 2 completing 12-of-19 passing attempts with a couple touchdown tosses. The Steelers threw more than anyone in 2018 and are on Full Story

DFS Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 2 DraftKings
(9/12/2019)

DraftKings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Josh Allen @ Giants ($5,300) One thing we love about daily quarterbacks is price, and the other thing is rushing equity. The Giants made Dak Prescott look like Tom Brady week one and while Josh Allen is NOT Tom Brady he provides the abili Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2019 week 1 DraftKings
(9/6/2019)

Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins vs. Falcons ($5,500) Its hard not to gravitate to the Vikings offensive weaponry with Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs and Dalvin Cook in the mix. Kirk Cousins is a bargain week 1 in a game that Vegas has as potentially shooting out. Ill have a ton of exposure to the Vikings o Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 17 DraftKings
(12/28/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Main Slate ( 15 Games) Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins vs. Bears ($5,500) The Vikings handed Kirk Cousins a blank check this past offseason specifically for moments like Sunday against the Bears. He fared decently week 11 when the Vikings traveled t Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 16 DraftKings
(12/21/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 16 Main Slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Nick Foles vs. Texans ($4,700) Nick Foles led the Eagles to a win into Los Angeles week 15 throwing for 270 yards at 77.% completion clip. The rapport was there with Alshon Jeffery early a Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 15 DraftKings
(12/15/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 15 Main Slate (11 Games) Quarterbacks Nick Mullens vs. Seahawks ($4,800) Going right back to the Nick Mullens well week 15. Mullens has had 22 or more DraftKings points in back to back weeks including a 26 point fantasy point week Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 14 DraftKings
(12/8/2018)

Week 14 Main Slate (13 Games) Quarterbacks Dak Prescott vs. Eagles ($5,600) Amari Cooper has been a revitalization to the Cowboys offense and consequently it has helped Dak Prescott significantly. Prescott will get a bottom of the barrel Eagles secondary. Hes rushed for a Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 13 DraftKings
(12/1/2018)

Week 13 Main Slate (13 Games) Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota vs. Jets ($5,200) It’s a beautiful thing to watch Marcus Mariota on his hot streak. He completed 22-of-23 for two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Jonnu Smith has replaced Delanie Walker nicely recently and Corey Davis is emerging as o Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 12 DraftKings
(11/24/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 12 Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Andy Dalton vs. Browns ($5,300) Interestingly enough Andy Dalton has been better on the road than he has been at home in 2018. Losing A.J. Green temporarily no doubt hinders the offense, however youngsters like Tyl Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 11 DraftKings
(11/17/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 11 (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Dak Prescott @ Atlanta ($5,200) We can all agree that the Cowboys offense starts and ends with Ezekiel Elliott but the addition of Amari Cooper has to be a positive for the teams morale. In two games Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 10 DraftKings
(11/9/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 10 (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota vs. Patriots ($4,700) Marcus Mariota was solid week 9 on the road in Dallas. He completed 21-of-29 passes for 240 yards two passing touchdowns, and he ran one in. Hell get a Patriots pass defense th Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 8 DraftKings
(10/27/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 8 Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks C.J. Beathard @ Cardinals ($4,900) C.J. Beathard was fantastic week 6 against a dreadful Arizona Cardinals team. He completed 34-of-54 passes for 349 yards and two touchdowns. Beathard will g Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 7 DraftKings
(10/20/2018)

Week 7 Main Slate (10 Games) Quarterbacks Joe Flacco vs. Saints ($5,400) Joe Flacco is all of a sudden elite (im kidding) which, is another testament of the league becoming pass happy. He also has more weaponry at his disposal then hes had in a while. Hell get a Saints Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 6 DraftKings
(10/12/2018)

Digging In The Crates (DraftKings) Week 6 Main Slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Phillip Rivers @ Browns ($5,900) Were getting a glimpse of vintage Phillip Rivers in 2018. His QB rating is 116.4 and he has thrown thirteen touchdowns through five games. Hell get a Browns Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 4 DraftKings
(9/28/2018)

Week 4 Main slate (12 Games) Quarterbacks Eli Manning vs. New Orleans ($5,600) In 2017 Eli Manning tied for the worst touchdown rate as a starting NFL quarterback but it was in large part to the injuries and lack of weaponry surrounding him. The beauty of DFS is that we are only m Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 3 DraftKings
(9/20/2018)

Week 3 main slate (13 Games) Quarterbacks Matt Ryan vs. Saints ($5,700) Las Vegas has the Saints/Falcons game as the second highest point total week three set at 53 1/2. Matt Ryan is the thirteenth highest priced QB and he gets to face a Bottom five Saints defense at home. Ryan was able to gash Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 2 DraftKings
(9/13/2018)

Week 2 Main slate (13 Games) Quarterbacks Case Keenum vs. Raiders ($5,800) Case Keenum was NOT John Elway in his debut with the Broncos but it doesn’t matter in Fantasy Land. He completed 25 of 39 passes for 329 yards and three touchdowns. We have seen Keenum perform well when he is surrounded Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 1
(9/3/2018)

Week 1 Main Slate Quarterbacks Andy Dalton @ Indianapolis ($5,800) Put Andy Dalton’s preseason league leading passer rating a, the Bengals leading the AFC in total offense and also allowing the fewest sacks aside. Dalton heads into Week 1 with an arsenal of talent around him with A.J. Green, Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2017 week 2
(9/15/2017)

Week 2 DraftKings Quarterback Sam Bradford @ Pittsburgh ($5,500) Sam Bradford won the NFC offensive player of the week award Week 1 by putting on a clinic against the Saints at home. He'll get a Pittsburgh Steelers defense week 2 that allowed rookie Deshone Kizer to do a little bit of everythin Full Story

Preseason DraftKings Week 1 DFS Plays 2017
(8/8/2017)

(Salary is not a factor) Wednesday/Thursday slate Quarterback Jacoby Brissett The Patriots only carry Three Quarterbacks and it's unlikely we'll see Tom Brady or even a ton of Jimmy Garoppolo for that matter. Brissett could play over 60% of the snaps. Brissett's future with the team is uncer Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 17
(12/29/2016)

Draft Kings ( Main Slate) Quarterback Sam Bradford vs. Bears ($5,200) Sam Bradford decided to have his best game of the season a week ago, on the road against the Packers. Bradford threw for 382 yards and a touchdown. For the most part Bradford has had a relatively mistake free season, throwing Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 16
(12/22/2016)

Draft Kings (Saturday 12 game slate) Quarterbacks Blake Bortles vs. Tennesee ($5,000) There is no question Blake Bortles has underperformed this season, just ask Allen Robinson. Interestingly enough Week 8 lit up the Titans on the road. It is a beautiful thing that at minimum salary Saturday, h Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 15
(12/15/2016)

Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor vs. Cleveland ($5,700) Any time we can pick on the Cleveland Browns in Fantasy Land, more often than not it works out. Tyrod Taylor's future with the Bills is in Limbo, making this game a late season audition. Currently the Browns rank 31st in Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 14
(12/9/2016)

Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Andy Dalton @ Cleveland ($6,100) It is debatable if Andy Dalton fits the inexpensive criteria for this column, he is still the thirteenth priced quarterback on Draft Kings Week 14. Despite losing A.J. Green and Giovani Bernard for the season looked sharp, Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 13
(12/1/2016)

Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor @ Oak ($5,700) Earlier in the season it seemed I was on Tyrod Taylor every week based on his cheap cost, and the added bonus of the rushing yards he can gain. Here we are Week 13 and Taylor is in the thick of a Bills playoff push. His priced ha Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 12
(11/25/2016)

Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Derek Carr vs. Panthers ($6,100) It is amazing to watch Derek Carr grow in the NFL each week, knifing through secondaries at home and on the road. Carr is averaging 20.7 fantasy points per game so far this season. People will view the Panthers as a tough Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 11
(11/18/2016)

Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Blake Bortles @ Detroit ($5,400) It is no secret Blake Bortles has not performed up to our expectations so far this season. He has turned the ball over way too much, but the beauty of DFS is that we aren't married to any player. He'll get to face a Lions se Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 10
(11/12/2016)

Week 10 Draft Kings (Main Slate) Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota vs. Green Bay ($5,700) Despite dealing with an ankle injury it looks as though Marcus Mariota will start at home against the Packers. The 23 year old is averaging 20.2 fantasy points per game this season and he'll get to square off ag Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 9
(11/3/2016)

Week 9 Draft Kings (main slate) Quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick vs. Saints ($5,600) Chip Kelly met with the media Wednesday and listed everything that was wrong with the offense. He mentioned shaky, offensive line play, dropped passes, and inaccurate passes. Colin Kaepernick has a dream matchup Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 8
(10/27/2016)

Week 8 Draft Kings Quarterbacks Trevor Siemian vs. Chargers ($5,100) Week three Trevor Siemian marched into Paul Brown stadium and threw four touchdowns against the Bengals. He'll get to face a Chargers secondary that is wounded and allowing 293 yards per game. C.J. Anderson will be out and ro Full Story

Digging In The Crates Daily 2016 week 7
(10/21/2016)

Week 7 Draft Kings Historically when we dug through crates, we were looking for a vinyl record that we wanted to hear. The good old days seem to be over and we use iPhones and other electronic devices. Still, it shouldn't stop us to search for fantasy gold. The gold is out there, we just need to fi Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 6
(10/13/2016)

This is a weekly DFS article that strictly targets cheap, sneaky, DFS plays for the week. As DFS players it is important that we can identify these cheap plays, so that we can spend, or "pay up" elsewhere. Some of the cheapest plays become core plays and differentiators in our weekly lineups. Qu Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 5
(10/6/2016)

Quarterback's Brian Hoyer @ Colts ($5,500) It would appear Jay Cutler is going to miss week 5 with a sprained thumb. The seasoned veteran Brian Hoyer will make the start against a Colts team that is a mess. The colts are allowing 277 yards a game through the air per game. The Bears just lost Kevin Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 4
(9/29/2016)

Week 4 Draft Kings Quarterback Trevor Siemian @ Buccaneers ($5,400) Sometimes we don't need to love the quarterback completely, but gravitate towards using him in DFS and season long leagues because of the talent that surrounds him. Trevor Siemian was able to roll into Cincinnati week three like Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 3
(9/22/2016)

The first thing that is important to realize about this article, is that everyone is dirt cheap and the second component is, there are no certainties. It sounds more of a disclaimer but it is true. There is value to be had every week in Daily Fantasy Sports, the trick is searching deep in the crates Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 2
(9/15/2016)

Week 2 (Draft Kings) Trevor Siemian vs. Colts ($5,200) Trevor Siemian was very efficient week one against the Panthers and his week two matchup is even juicier. The Colts got tuned by Matthew Stafford a week ago and while I don't think Siemian will throw three touchdowns, he'll be solid. The p Full Story

Digging In The Crates - Daily 2016 week 1
(9/9/2016)

Digging In The Crates QB's Dak Prescott vs. Giants ($5,000) The harsh reality is that Dak Prescott is a rookie, and he will certainly be a work in progress for the Cowboys. The good news is that he is minimum salary week one on Draft Kings, which allows us to spend frivolously elsewhere. Pres Full Story

Draft Kings Preseason week 4
(8/31/2016)

Quarterback Paxton Lynch (Broncos) It looks like Broncos new starter Trevor Siemian will not play Thursday night, and that rookie Paxton Lynch will get much needed reps. The more Lynch plays now, the more preparation he'll have when he eventually becomes the Broncos starting quarterback. Gary K Full Story

Draft Kings Friday Night 5 game Slate preseason week 3
(8/25/2016)

Week 3 Preseason Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo I'm going right back to the well this week with Garoppolo. He was 16 of 21 with 181 yards and a touchdown against the Bears. He should play at least a half Friday. Marcus Mariota was 9 of 10 for 104 yards and a touchdown against Carolina last week. Full Story

Preseason Week 2 Draft Kings review
(8/17/2016)

All prices are the same ($5,500) Thursday 8/18 (6 Games) Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (Patriots) Jimmy G played the whole first half last week in his opening audition as a starter. He'll face a Bears defense that just made Mark Sanchez and Trevor Sieman look just about flawless. Garropol Full Story

The NFL PreSeason Draftkings week 1
(8/10/2016)

The NFL Pre-Season to some is not "real" football, or a boring misrepresentation of the league. To others they are fighting for their employment. As DFS players/analysts it is our job to make a contentious effort to seek which players in the Pre-Season will get the most burn. I have made a lineup w Full Story