Top Performers and Highlights
As we dive into the world of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), identifying top performers is crucial for optimizing your lineups. This week, we spotlight several players expected to shine based on their recent performances and matchups.
Top Performers and Highlights
Quarterbacks to Watch
- Justin Herbert – Priced at $8,200 (DraftKings) and $6,300 (FanDuel)
- Joe Flacco – Priced at $7,800 (DraftKings) and $5,500 (FanDuel)
Both quarterbacks present exciting prospects due to their recent numbers, particularly in favorable matchups against struggling defenses.
Justin Herbert
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense has shown significant weaknesses recently. They rank last in the NFL with a sack rate of just 2.6% over the last five games. Despite their high blitz rate of 35.8%, their pressure success sits at 44.4%, ranking only 16th in effectiveness.
Herbert stands out with a stellar 7.4 yards per pass attempt, ranking 19th in the league, along with a disappointing touchdown rate of 7.6%, placing him 30th. Jacksonville has allowed quarterback one (QB1) performances in each of their last five games.
Notable performances against Jacksonville include:
- Patrick Mahomes – 26.7 points
- Sam Darnold – 20 points
- Matthew Stafford – 27.4 points
- Geno Smith – 26.3 points
- Davis Mills – 27.7 points
Additionally, Herbert has achieved a career-high rushing total of 324 yards, which averages 32.4 yards per game, complementing his passing abilities effectively.
Joe Flacco
Since joining the Bengals, Flacco has displayed impressive statistical improvements. His recent performances include the following weekly rankings:
- QB13 – 18.8 points
- QB6 – 26 points
- QB5 – 24.3 points
- QB9 – 30.7 points
Flacco’s quick release has contributed to a low pressure rate of just 27.4%. In games where he has been involved, the Bengals have maintained a pass rate that exceeds expectations by 5%.
In their previous encounter during Week 7, Flacco recorded impressive stats, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns on 31 completions out of 47 attempts.
Conclusion
This week offers a unique opportunity for DFS players to capitalize on the ailing Jacksonville defense and Flacco’s rising trajectory with the Bengals. Analyzing these top performers will aid in crafting winning lineups for tournaments or cash games.
