NFL DFS: Thursday Night Football Showdown – Titans at Packers

The Tundra is frozen (not really they have a heated field) and the Titans are ready to run the ball against a bad Packers run defense. We have a low total of 42 for this game tonight as Vegas is expecting a slow, run-filled game. I expect a lot of running too, especially from Tennesee.

Captain/MVP

The Chalk: Derrick Henry, RB – Tennessee
This is the obvious choice and will be the most popular, but I think you take the chalk and differentiate in your flex spots. The Packers’ defense has allowed 140.6 rushing yards per game (26th in the NFL).

Contrarian: Allen Lazard, WR – Green bay
After a mediocre game and the emergence of Chris Watson, Lazard will go under-owned. I personally need to see Watson be more consistent before I roster a lot of him, so Lazard is my pick for the top GB receiver.

Flex Players

Game Script: Slow running based game
Aaron Rodgers, QB – Green Bay
Allen Lazard, WR – Green Bay
AJ Dillon, RB – Green Bay
Chig Okonkwo, TE – Tennesse

This will be my main build tonight, using Henry as my Captain/MVP. The Titans will try to run the ball and chew up the clock to keep Rodgers off the field. He is coming off a big game and will want to prove it was no fluke and will have to pass more to make up for all the time Derrick Henry uses up.

Game Script: Green Bay Passing Attack
Aaron Rodgers, QB – Green Bay
Chris Watson, WR – Green Bay
Derrick Henry, RB – Tennesse
Chig Okonkwo, TE – Tennesse

Aaron Rodgers has something to prove and may come out swinging. Using Lazard as our Captain we can roster both Green bay receivers and run it back with Henry.

Value Plays

Chig Okonkwo, TE – Tennesse
Mason Crosby, K – Green Bay

You will see Chig in both of my stacks above. He is only $2600 on DK and has 6 points per game in his last two. In this price range, 6 points are great. If he happens to sneak in a TD, bonus!