NFL DFS: Thursday Night Football Showdown – Eagles at Texans

The Line: Eagles -14 | O/U 45

We have what looks to be a pretty lopsided game tonight with the undefeated Eagles heading to Houston. The Texans have a terrible run defense but only give up the sixth-fewest points to the wide receiver position.  This tells me that most people will Captain Jalen Hurts or Miles Sanders for their rushing ability.  AJ Brown will also be heavily owned in the Captain sport. Therefore I am going to go a little contrarian in most of my lineups.

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Captain/MVP Pick

DeVonta Smith, PHL – WR

While most people will understandably roster Hurts or Sanders as their Captain, I am going to roster Smith in most lineups. He has to potential to take over a game as he did in Week 3 (34 DK Points) and he should be open early with the attention Houston will put on AJ Brown.

Also Consider: Jalen Hurts, Eagles Defense

FLEX Picks

Jalen Hurts, PHL – QB

Hurts has emerged as the premiere dual-threat QB this season. He routinely scores 20+ DK points every week and he should have his way with the Houston defense, both on the ground and in the air.

Miles Sanders, PHL – RB

Sanders has scored five touchdowns through seven games this season and is averaging 15 DraftKings points per game. The Texans are allowing the most DraftKings points per game to RBs at 35.7.  Sanders should run all over this defense and may score a couple of long-distance touchdowns.

Dameon Pierce, HOU – RB

If Houston has any chance of staying in this game it will be on the shoulders of Pierce. Over the past 5 games, he has rushed for over 90 yards in 4 of those games and averaged 19 DK points a week.  The Eagles also surrender almost 115 yards per game on the ground.

Chris Moore, HOU – WR

With Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins not expected to play, Moore could see a lot of snaps and targets. Houston will eventually need to throw to try and keep up and Moore could be the only option.

Also Consider: Eagles Defense, AJ Brown

Value Picks

Chris Moore, HOU – WR

With Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins not expected to play, Moore could see a lot of snaps and targets. Houston will eventually need to throw to try and keep up and Moore could be the only option.

Boston Scott, PHL- RB

Scott is always given a few plays a game and could easily break one for a TD against the terrible Houston run defense.  There is also a possibility of some garbage time if the Eagles have a big lead.