2025- Draftkings – Thursday Night Football – Week 1: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles!

My Showdown Picks for Draftkings:

The Rivalry Renewed:

• The Eagles and the Cowboys are set to clash in another heated NFC East battle. It’s more than just a game—it’s a rivalry built on decades of hard hits, bitter losses, and unforgettable moments. Philly’s explosive offense collides with Dallas’ resilient defense, and every snap will feel like it carries playoff implications. Expect fireworks, momentum swings, and the kind of intensity that defines one of the NFL’s most iconic rivalries.

Jon Grudon

Friday recap from Thursday slates will be out on Friday afternoon below:

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Key Storylines:

Dak Prescott’s Duel

Dak Prescott faces the kind of game that defines a season. Critics question whether he can deliver against top defenses, but Thursday night offers a chance to answer. Prescott will need rhythm throws to CeeDee Lamb, patience to find Jake Ferguson across the middle, and enough pocket poise to withstand the Eagles’ relentless front. If Dak leans on balance, mixing in Javonte Williams’s runs, Dallas can keep the Eagles guessing.

Jalen Hurts’ Home Fortress

For Jalen Hurts, Lincoln Financial Field has become a sanctuary of dominance. On Thursday, he’ll test the Cowboys with his signature blend of precision passing and ground power. The RPOs will come early, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith will stretch the field, and Hurts’ own legs will punish over-aggressive blitzes. In Philly, Hurts doesn’t just play — he commands.

A.J. Brown’s Showdown

When the lights brighten, A.J. Brown delivers. Against a Cowboys secondary that has bent under pressure last season, Brown will see plenty of contested-catch opportunities. Expect Hurts to feed him deep posts and sideline fades, daring Dallas to stop his physicality. If Brown wins his matchups, Philadelphia’s offense explodes.

Jalen Tolbert’s Breakout or Bust

Jalen Tolbert has flashed potential, but now comes the real test. In a primetime spotlight against Philadelphia’s secondary, he needs to turn targets into production. With CeeDee Lamb drawing heavy coverage, Tolbert’s ability to win one-on-one battles could open the entire Dallas passing attack. If he delivers chunk plays and reliable catches, he cements himself as a weapon. If not, the Eagles may key in on Lamb and suffocate Prescott’s options.

Prediction

This is a heavyweight NFC East fight: Dallas’ defensive speed vs. Philadelphia’s offensive rhythm. Expect big swings, a few turnovers, and a fourth-quarter finish.

Final Score: Eagles 27, Cowboys 23 — Hurts protects home turf, but Prescott proves he can punch back under the brightest lights.

Here are the 3 players I came up with on this build to start with!

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Obviously, I am going to mix and match different players throughout my lineups, with the players below.

Let’s Go! Let’s see how I do!

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Dallas vs Eagle Prediction, Picks & Betting Odds for Thursday Night Football Week 3

Odds from Vegas Insiders. Subject to change.

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DraftKings Showdown: Captain

George Pickens – $12,300

Kavontae Turpin– $4,200

Dak Prescott – $13.500

Jake Ferguson -$7,800

CeeDee Lamb– $16,200

Jalen Hurt -$16,500

Eagles DST – $6,900

Cowboys DST -$5,400

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DraftKings Showdown: Flex

Dak Prescott – $9,4000

CeeDee Lamb– $10,800

Jake Ferguson – $5,200

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DraftKings Showdown: Cheap Options

Jalen Tolbert – $3,400

Brandon Aubrey – $2,800

Happy Lineup Building

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Recap Friday

How I did Boom or Bust; “Friday Morning Quarterbacking”

Hello, all it’s a Friday and time to look back and say to myself, what I should’ve, could’ve, and would’ve done differently, as a DFS player.

I used to spend most of my time looking forward to the next slate, the next season, and so forth. I find it equally important to stop, take a breath, and start looking back at the process that led me to a winning or losing lineup.

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Here are some thoughts I had in this one:

Here’s a Breakdown of My lineup and their Fantasy Points:

NFL $2.5M Thursday Night Showdown [$1,000,000 to 1st] (NYG @ Eagles )

• Saquon Barkley: points (Capt)
• Ceedee Lamb: 21.0 points (Flex)
• Jake Ferguson: 7.3 points (Flex)
• Jalon Hurts: points (Flex)
• Jalon Tolbert: points (Flex)
• : 4 points (Flex)

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NFL $2.5M Thursday Night Showdown [$1,000,000 to 1st] (NYG @ Eagles)

On to Week 2 we Go!

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