The A List at DFS Academy | NFL DFS Week 11

The NFL continues to bring plenty of surprises. Last week, the winner of the DraftKings millionaire maker contest won with a season-low 178 points. That usually is not enough to win a small tournament, let alone the largest tournament available. When those tournaments remain unpredictable, cash games are there to provide us with a safe floor. As we enter NFL Week 11, the consistent DFS fantasy plays are becoming increasingly clear. Between the running back who is getting peppered with targets and the random cheap tight end that keeps performing, DFS Cash is here for us.

Now, let’s get into our Week 11 NFL DFS Cash picks.

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NFL DFS Week 11

Teacher’s Pet

Christian McCaffrey (DraftKings: $8,300 / FanDuel: $9,800)

It is unbelievable that we are on Week 11 and have yet to be able to talk about Christian McCaffrey in this article. In his first game back, he immediately jumped back into the offense, bringing in nearly 20 touches. He was heavily involved in the passing game. Plus, he scored over 15 DraftKings points without scoring a touchdown. Now, he gets another week of regular football activity. Plus, the San Francisco 49ers have the highest implied team total on the slate, positioning McCaffrey to have plenty of scoring opportunities. 

Honor Roll

Courtland Sutton (DraftKings: $5,900 / FanDuel: $6,800)

Bo Nix has found his favorite receiver and his name is Courtland Sutton. Over the past three games, Sutton has 30 total targets and yet still remains cheaper than $6,000 on DraftKings. This week, he matches up against the Atlanta Falcons, who have struggled against the pass throughout the season. Over the past four weeks, they have allowed the seventh most points to the position. If the volume wasn’t enough, the matchup will ensure Sutton beats his salary on Sunday.

De’Von Achane (DraftKings: $7,200 / FanDuel: $8,700)

Despite a weird performance against the Rams, De’Von Achane has been incredible when Tua Tagovailoa is under center. He has averaged nearly seven catches per game in Tagovailoa starts and has scored over 20 DraftKings points in four of those five games. Now, the Dolphins enter a game environment where they should be able to run the ball consistently. The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled against running backs over the course of the season. They have looked better in recent weeks, but only because they have given up fewer touchdowns. Expect Achane to buck the trend this week and perform well against the Raiders. 

Jauan Jennings (DraftKings: $5,300 / FanDuel: $6,200)

As mentioned with Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers have a really good matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this week. Jauan Jennings stands to benefit, especially given his utilization in the offense. While Ricky Pearsall ended up scoring more fantasy points last week, Jennings finished last week with more targets, solidifying himself as the WR2 in the offense. Any player who gets ten targets in a game is Cash-worthy, especially when they play for one of the best teams in the league. 

Check the Chalkboard

Russell Wilson (DraftKings: $5,900 / FanDuel: $7,800)

I truly never expected to be writing about Russell Wilson after his Denver stint, but his results don’t lie. Neither does the matchup. The Baltimore Ravens have been absolutely awful against opposing pass games. Over the past four weeks, they’ve allowed an average of 27 DraftKings points per game to opposing quarterbacks. That includes the likes of Jameis Winston. Wilson has been pushing the ball down the field and managing an efficient offense. He is likely to be highly rostered in NFL Cash games. 

Participation Grade

Jonnu Smith (DraftKings: $3,800 / FanDuel: $5,100)

Jonnu Smith has been quietly and consistently involved in the Miami Dolphins offense. He has five straight games with at least four targets, and four of those games had at least six targets. For a tight end below $4,000, that is perfect. There are very few punt tight end options, or punt options in general, who inspire a ton of confidence, so we will take Jonnu Smith and run this week. 

Back of the Classroom Studs

Cedric Tillman (DraftKings: $5,300 / FanDuel: $6,500)

Somebody really forgot to do their job. Cedric Tillman has averaged over ten targets per game over the past three weeks and yet is still priced below $6,000 on DraftKings. And I get it; he has gone up by $1,000 since his last outing. But even that does not feel aggressive enough for how involved he has been. Take the discount and don’t sweat it. Tillman should feast once again against a lackluster New Orleans Saints defense. 

Jakobi Meyers (DraftKings: $5,600 / FanDuel: $6,200)

While the Raiders offense is among the worst in the league, we at least have a decent level of confidence in who is going to get the ball. We also have some confidence that the Raiders will be playing from behind, which should benefit the pass catchers. Enter Jakobi Meyers, who is coming off an 11-target outing. Meyers has often been overlooked and continues to be by the DFS sites. He should maintain a consistent role in Week 11, making him an easy, cheap play for cash lineups. 

Cleveland Browns (DraftKings: $2,600 / FanDuel: $4,100)

Among the cheap defenses this week, the Cleveland Browns are in a good position against a struggling New Orleans Saints offense. The Saints still have a rash of injuries that are limiting their ability to produce a functional NFL offense. The Browns have still played well on defense and are coming out of a bye week, which is a recipe for success. 

Report Card

DraftKings

Scoring System

• A: Scored over three times their price
• B: Scored over two times their price
• C: Matched their price
• F: Scored lower than their price

Player	Price	Points	Grade
Bijan Robinson	$7,700	32.40	A
Josh Downs	$6,200	14.20	B
Breece Hall	$7,600	12.30	C
DeAndre Hopkins	$5,300	9.60	C
Saquon Barkley	$8,300	8.80	C
Mac Jones	$4,400	8.24	C
Hunter Henry	$3,900	2.40	F
Parker Washington	$3,900	0.00	F
Tennessee Titans	$2,700	0.00	F
Overall	$50,000	87.94	C
Season Long	$494,400	1,177.66	B

FanDuel

Scoring System

• A: Scored over two times their price
• B: Scored over one and a half times their price
• C: Matched their price
• F: Scored lower than their price

Player	Price	Points	Grade
Bijan Robinson	$8,800	30.90	A
Josh Downs	$7,100	10.70	B
Breece Hall	$8,200	10.30	C
DeAndre Hopkins	$6,000	7.60	C
Saquon Barkley	$9,600	8.30	F
Mac Jones	$6,000	7.24	C
Hunter Henry	$5,300	1.90	F
Parker Washington	$5,400	0.00	F
Tennessee Titans	$3,400	0.00	F
Overall	$59,800	76.94	C
Season Long	$584,200	1,040.16	B

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