NFL DFS Picks for Week 8: Best FanDuel Plays for This Week

Week 8 NFL DFS Picks in Summary

• Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Bengals — $8,700
• Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars — $7,700
• Chase Brown, RB, Bengals — $7,100
• Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals — $6,200
• Tyler Higbee, TE, Rams — $4,700

Part of the beauty of NFL DFS on FanDuel is that the slate changes — sometimes drastically — from week to week.

Using our NFL DFS projections as a guide, let's take a look at some of the best daily fantasy football plays at each position — accounting for salary — on this week's FanDuel main slate.

Note: All stats come from NextGenStats or Pro Football Focus unless stated otherwise.

NFL DFS This Week: Best Picks, Plays (Week 8)

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals — $8,700

Titans at Bengals — 1:00 p.m. ET

Ja'Marr Chase is my favorite high-salary wide receiver play on the slate. The Cincinnati Bengals host Tennessee in a matchup that gives Chase both a favorable opponent and plenty of touchdown upside.

Chase has scored a TD in back-to-back games entering this matchup and has already demonstrated massive DFS upside this season, including a 30.1-FanDuel-point performance against Pittsburgh.

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars — $7,700

Colts at Jaguars — 1:00 p.m. ET

Trevor Lawrence offers an appealing combination of ceiling and salary in one of the better game environments on the slate in a home date with the Colts. The Jacksonville Jaguars are 7.5-point favorites with a 46.5-point game total.

The quarterback also brings some rushing upside, which is particularly useful on FanDuel because rushing production can help separate quarterbacks in tournaments.

His $7,700 salary puts him below the top tier while still giving him access to a multi-touchdown ceiling.

Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals — $7,100

Titans at Bengals — 1:00 p.m. ET

Chase Brown is a way to get exposure to Cincinnati's high-scoring offense at a reasonable salary. He's also coming off a matchup against Baltimore in which he still handled 11 carries and four receptions despite the Bengals winning comfortably.

The Tennessee matchup is attractive for Brown's versatility. FanDuel Sportbook's current market has him at 54.5 rushing yards, 18.5 receiving yards and 3.5 receptions, while the Titans rank seventh-worst in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game to running backs in the current matchup data.

Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals — $6,200

Cardinals at Cowboys — 1:00 p.m. ET

Michael Wilson is one of my favorite salary-saving wide receivers on the slate. He has 37 catches on 66 targets for 375 yards and a touchdown this season, averaging 53.6 receiving yards per game. He also saw eight targets in the Arizona Cardinals‘ most recent game.

The $6,200 salary makes Wilson especially appealing. His target volume gives him a reasonable floor while his involvement as a runner adds another potential path to FanDuel points.

Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams — $4,700

Chargers at Rams — 4:05 p.m. ET

Tyler Higbee is the low-salary tight end I'd consider when trying to jam multiple premium plays into the same lineup. At $4,700, he provides useful salary relief while keeping you invested in a talented Los Angeles Rams offense.

The matchup with the Chargers also gives Higbee access to touchdown upside, although the Rams’ TE usage can be unpredictable.

Check out our NFL bold predictions for this week.

NFL DFS FAQ

What are the best NFL DFS plays each week?

The best NFL DFS plays can change from week to week based on salary, matchup, expected workload, injuries, projected popularity and game environment. Players with strong opportunities and favorable salaries can offer the best combination of floor and upside.

How do you choose NFL DFS plays?

NFL DFS plays are evaluated using factors such as projected volume, recent production, matchup, touchdown potential, expected popularity, game script and salary. Injuries and changes in player roles can also create new opportunities each week.

What is an NFL DFS value play?

An NFL DFS value play is a player who has the potential to produce strong fantasy numbers relative to his salary. Lower-salaried players can become particularly appealing when injuries or other circumstances lead to increased playing time or usage.

What makes a good NFL DFS lineup?

Matchups, expected volume, salary, lineup correlation, projected draft percentage and game environment are all important factors when building a lineup. You’ll need upside to take down a contest.

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