Week 8 DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks, Lineup Tips for Sunday
For the first time in two weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles will be in action on Sunday afternoon. And they should have a great opportunity to keep their undefeated start to the season going.
The Eagles are hosting the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers, one of 13 Week 8 NFL matchups set to take place Sunday. There should be plenty of thrilling action throughout the day, and Philadelphia may have improved to 7-0 by the end of it.
It's quite likely that the Eagles offense will put up some big numbers. So it may be wise to include several of their top playmakers in daily fantasy lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel, as that could be a key to success on Sunday.
Here's some DFS advice for the upcoming Week 8 slate of NFL contests.
Build Your Lineup Around an Eagles Stack
The Steelers are allowing the fifth-most total yards among all NFL defenses (394.3 per game) as well as the fourth-most passing yards per contest (275.4). That's why Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is the most expensive daily fantasy QB for Sunday.
But Hurts ($8,300 on DraftKings; $9,200 on FanDuel) should be worth the high price tag. The 24-year-old is having a solid season, having passed for 1,514 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. However, much of his fantasy production has come from his legs, as he's rushed for 293 yards and six TDs.
It's such a great matchup for Philadelphia's passing attack, though, that Hurts should have no trouble airing it out and putting up big numbers through the air. It would also be wise to stack Hurts with one of his top wide receivers, either A.J. Brown ($7,700 on DraftKings; $8,200 on FanDuel) or DeVonta Smith ($6,300 on DraftKings; $6,900 on FanDuel).
Brown is the better option, but if you need to save on your DFS budget for other positions, then Smith is likely to have a solid performance, too. Pairing either one with Hurts as the core of a daily fantasy lineup should set you up for great results on Sunday.
Robinson a Great Value Option at WR
Since returning from a knee injury, Wan'Dale Robinson has taken on a sizable role in the Giants' offense. The rookie scored his first career NFL touchdown in a Week 6 win over the Baltimore Ravens, and he set season highs in catches (six), targets (eight) and yards (50) in a Week 7 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
As Robinson gets more comfortable working with quarterback Daniel Jones and continues to gain experience, he should put up even bigger numbers. The former Kentucky standout was drafted by New York in the second round because of his potential, which he's now starting to show in game action.
The Giants have a great matchup on Sunday, as they're facing the Seattle Seahawks on the road. The Seahawks are giving up 399.1 total yards per game (fourth most in the NFL), with 249.4 of those coming through the air. So it could be a big day for Jones and New York's receiving corps.
That includes Robinson ($4,700 on DraftKings; $5,900 on FanDuel), who could take yet another step forward this week, especially after the Giants traded fellow receiver Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs. Considering Robinson's low DFS price, it's worth taking a chance on him Sunday.
Smith Likely to Be a Sleeper Play at TE
Irv Smith Jr.'s production has been a bit inconsistent so far in the 2022 season, which can sometimes be the case for NFL tight ends. But the 24-year-old scored his second touchdown of the season last week, and he has a great opportunity to now start a TD streak.
On Sunday, the Vikings are hosting the Arizona Cardinals, whose defense has had a challenging time trying to slow down tight ends this year. In fact, the Cardinals are giving up the second-most fantasy points to tight ends among all teams, per NFL.com.
This could be a high-scoring matchup, considering both teams have quite a bit of offensive talent. So it may be another solid fantasy day for Smith, who comes at a low DFS cost ($3,500 on DraftKings; $5,000 on FanDuel).
Smith is a steal at that price given the favorable matchup. Put him in your daily fantasy lineups, as he should give you great production while also saving some of your budget to spend up at other positions.
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