Monday Night Football: New Orleans Saints vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Game Details:
- Teams: New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs
- Line: Kansas City -5.5
- Over/Under: 43
As we gear up for tonight’s matchup, the spotlight is on the injury report, particularly for the Chiefs. Key players including Pacheco, Rice, CEH, and Hollywood Brown will be sidelined, leaving Kansas City to rely on a mix of fringe players like Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Sky Moore. On the Saints’ side, Taysom Hill is out—a development that might actually work in our favor, preventing him from vulture touchdowns.
This matchup presents a unique challenge, and I’m inclined to take some calculated risks. My primary captain pick is Kareem Hunt. He’s familiar with the offense and has emerged as a reliable option, especially given the limited depth at running back. Last week, he saw 16 touches, and with the Saints likely focusing on shutting down Travis Kelce, Hunt may find plenty of opportunities for short passes and runs.
Another player to consider is Noah Gray. While he primarily serves as a blocker, he often sneaks out for targets, and with the defensive focus on Kelce, he could find himself in a favorable position to score a short touchdown.
For the Saints, the game plan is more straightforward, centering around key players like Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Rashid Shaheed. The Chiefs boast a solid secondary and are likely to double-team Olave while monitoring Kamara for screen plays. This defensive strategy may leave Shaheed open for deep passes, providing an intriguing opportunity.
Don’t overlook Juan Johnson, who is available at a bargain price of $2,000 on DraftKings with Hill out. He could be a sneaky value play tonight.
Showdown Player Pool
Captain Options:
- Kareem Hunt
- Travis Kelce
- Rashid Shaheed
Flex Options:
- Patrick Mahomes
- Alvin Kamara
- Chris Olave
- Rashid Shaheed
- Xavier Worthy
- Both Kickers
Value Picks:
- Juan Johnson
- Noah Gray
- Justin Watson
Example Lineup:
- Captain: Kareem Hunt
- Flex: Alvin Kamara
- Flex: Patrick Mahomes
- Flex: Travis Kelce
- Flex: Harrison Butker
- Flex: Juan Johnson