MNF match up with a TON of speed, dynamic players, and value plays to be had. Currently 1-0 with our single slate DFS articles, let’s keep that momentum up for this final week 8 match up. 

There are a ton of routes we can go in this match up. The explosive offense in the Chiefs and the big play ability from specific Giants players, which will leave this slate wide open. It is going to come down to finding that value player with significant upside with minimal usage. Lets find that value:

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MVP: A player I like that will consistently get high volume targets is Travis Kelce. Chiefs will move the ball and he is a massive red zone target. If he can get his 10-12 targets combined with a couple touchdowns it may be just what we need to put ourselves in position for a big night. There are so many stars in this game and you have to think Mahomes, Hill, and Jones will have a higher MVP usage rate than Kelce. It is key to set us apart from the Masses. Kelce as our MVP @ $13,500.

First two flex spots: Both Mahomes and Daniel Jones are in play in my first two flex spots. Mahomes is pricey, but if we are relying on Kelce for a big night we should also stack the Qb getting him the ball. Jones is a playmaker for the Giants. Kc defense is weak and he will not only put up numbers with his arm, but his mobile ability is there (as long as he isn’t tripping over his own feet) as well.   Mahomes flex @ $17,000 and Jones flex @ $15,000

Last two flex spots: I am hoping for an aerial attack in this match up and a Wr I like with big play potential is Darius Slayton @ $9,000. The Giants are thin at Wr and Slayton had 9 targets last week against the Panthers. I am looking for that high volume to continue with a lower price tag player. This leaves us with $5,500 left to spend and our ultimate huge risk/huge reward value play is Josh Gordon.   Yes, I am aware he has only had two targets in his last two games. However, he has the potential to break that one big play to put us over the top. Combine that with a low usage percentage among the field this play could set us up to be in the cash.

What a Thursday night game! Starting the week out 1-0 is huge. Now time to carry that momentum into this weekend. Here is my FREE PICK:

Current NFL Season Record: 68-36 (65%), +37.46 units

Lac -4.5 (-105) 1 unit: 

Coming off a bye at home after getting absolutely throttled by the Ravens, Chargers are going to be ready. Patriots have had a rather convenient schedule only having to travel twice so far this year out of their seven games. Once to play the Jets and the other to Houston, and boy did they struggle traveling all the way down there. Now they are going to span the entire country in a match up that does not bode well for them and here is why:

Offense. Simply put that is what the Patriots will lack in this game. They will not be able to go Toe-to-Toe with the high-powered Chargers offense. Justin Herbert will be back to form this week controlling the game flow, clock, and scoring. Mac Jones (in my opinion) is the best rookie QB this year, however there are levels to this. Herbert and the Chargers are in a much higher class than the Patriots and Mac Jones at this point. The Chargers are able to attack in all facets of the game. Effective running, high percentage short throws, deep down field attacks, competent tight end play, and the speed to tie it all together. They are dynamic, accurate, consistent, and complete. Patriots seem rather vanilla. Mac Jones is still learning and growing he’s managing the game, rather than dictating it. To be able to compete in this game the Patriots will need to match each and every touch down the Chargers put up. I do not see that happening. Chargers -4.5

Thanks for your support and good luck everyone!