Jon Gruden

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

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My Showdown Picks for Draftkings:

Here is my optimal DFS lineup for this games on tap. SEA vs. ARI on Thursday Night Football, I want to build around key offensive play-makers on both teams. Here’s my strategy breakdown:

🏈PHI vs NYG Showdown Strategy Breakdown

🧨 Captain Pool (5)

These are my ceiling captains capable of breaking the slate for Eagles @ Giants (Oct 9, 2025).

1. Jalen Hurts ($16,500 CPT)

🔥 Dual-threat ceiling. Hurts’ rushing TD equity remains unmatched — 10+ designed runs per game and the patented “Tush Push” make him a slate-breaker. If Philly builds a lead, his floor is protected through rushing, and if trailing, passing volume spikes. Pair with A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith for ceiling correlation.

2. Saquon Barkley ($17,400 CPT)

⚡ Revenge-game narrative vs. former team. Barkley’s usage profile screams “bell cow”: 20+ touches, goal-line work, and a bump in targets if the Giants trail. Philly’s front can be elite vs. run, but Barkley’s dual-threat volume gives him tournament-winning upside through receptions and chunk gains.

3. A.J. Brown ($14,700 CPT)

🚀 Physical mismatch vs. NYG secondary. If Hurts attacks downfield early, Brown’s yards-after-catch ability can flip the game script. Low CPT ownership compared to Hurts, but offers similar ceiling via 8-10 targets and 100-yard bonus potential.

4. Cam Skattebo ($15,000 CPT)

💪 Underrated contrarian captain play. Skattebo has quietly seized red-zone touches for the Giants and offers rushing-receiving combo potential. If NYG leans on the ground to slow the game, he can rack up 80+ total yards and a TD at low ownership.

5. DeVonta Smith ($14,400 CPT)

🧩 Smith provides leverage off Brown chalk. In high-total games, he can command 10+ targets when Hurts faces pressure and opts for intermediate timing routes. Smith thrives in zone coverage matchups, and NYG’s scheme fits that bill.

🏟 Flex Pool (10)

Mix and match around captain builds:

1. Dallas Goedert ($6,400 FLEX) – Trusted chain-mover; red-zone mismatch. Ideal in Hurts double stacks.
2. Wan’Dale Robinson ($7,200 FLEX) – Target leader for NYG; if they trail, he’s a PPR cheat code.
3. Eagles DST ($5,400 FLEX) – Sack upside vs. shaky Giants line. Ideal for Hurts/Brown CPT builds.
4. Giants DST ($3,600 FLEX) – Leverage vs. Hurts turnovers. Works in Barkley CPT lineups.
5. Jake Elliott ($5,000 FLEX) – Strong correlation with Eagles control scripts; multi-FG ceiling.
6. Graham Gano ($4,600 FLEX) – Value kicker; fits 3-3 balanced builds.
7. Theo Johnson ($5,800 FLEX) – Emerging TE threat; good red-zone usage.
8. Tyrone Tracy Jr. ($7,000 FLEX) – Explosive gadget back; viable as salary pivot from Barkley.
9. Beau Collins ($3000 FLEX) – If in the game, expect him to run routes on nearly every Jaxson Dart dropback.
10. Jalen Hyatt ($3,200 FLEX) – Dart throw WR; vertical threat that complements Skattebo-heavy builds.

📊 Leverage Notes

• If Hurts CPT chalk spikes, flip to Barkley CPT for game-script inversion leverage.
• A.J. Brown CPT ownership will outpace DeVonta Smith — flip for contrarian Hurts doubles.
• Skattebo + Robinson builds correlate for NYG ground-and-PPR control.
• 4–2 lineup rule: prioritize 4 Eagles, 2 Giants in Hurts builds, and reverse for Skattebo CPT lineups.
• Avoid duplicating Hurts + both kickers — negative correlation in ceiling builds.
• Jalen Hyatt or Beau Collins offers ultimate punt flexibility for 5-1 or onslaught builds.

💰 Cheap Options

🚀 1.Beaux Collins replaces Malik Nabers as salary saver

With Nabers’ injury, Beaux Collins steps into WR2/WR3 duties for NYG.
He’s the new punt FLEX and the only true downfield threat on the Giants. 2–3 deep targets are likely; one 40-yard TD is enough to break a slate at his salary. Play him in 5–1 or 4–2 Hurts/Barkley onslaughts as a cheap bring-back.

🧱 2. Theo Johnson ($5,800 FLEX)

🦅 Red-zone mismatch. Emerging as Jaxson Dart’s safety valve, Johnson has seen increased snap share in 12-personnel sets. One TD catch at his salary makes him a slate breaker.

⚙️ 3. Eagles DST ($5,400 FLEX)

💣 Sack + turnover ceiling. Facing an offensive line that’s allowed pressure on 34% of dropbacks. If they get a pick-six or strip sack, they can outscore mid-tier WRs.

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.

PHI vs NYG Prediction, Picks & Betting Odds for Thursday Night Football Week 6

Odds from Vegas Insiders. Subject to change.

Happy Lineup Building

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Recap Friday

How I did Boom or Bust; “Tuesday 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 my thoughts on this lineup.

Here’s a breakdown of my lineup and their fantasy points:

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On to Week 7