DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Helper: The Thanksgiving Slate

Stacks

Sam Bradford, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph (31.4% of budget)

In his previous Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions, Sam Bradford finished with 40 drop backs and completed 77.5 percent of his pass attempts. Detroit currently has allowed the second-most total touchdowns and second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. His ceiling is questionable, but it's hard to argue against the plus matchup given his $5,100 salary.

Stefon Diggs had 13 receptions the last time these two teams played, but his current status for this game remains in question. If he is given the green light, he has a great matchup against Quandre Diggs in the slot, who ranks as ProFootballFocus' 96th-ranked corner, giving up 0.36 fantasy points per route defended.

Kyle Rudolph was one of the few tight ends who wasn't able to produce much against Detroit last time he faced them. He had just one reception but made it count for a touchdown. The matchup against Detroit is always a plus one for tight ends, and Rudolph should have a bounce-back game in his second go with the Lions.

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Jason Witten (36% of budget)

Stacking Elliott with Dak Prescott is a great way to ensure all of the scoring in what Vegas projects for the highest-scoring game of the day. I stated my love for Zeke earlier, but Prescott has a plus matchup, too, against this Washington secondary that just allowed Aaron Rodgers to hang 32.3 fantasy points on them.

Prescott has been dealing as of late, scoring at least 20 fantasy points in his last five games and scoring 14 total touchdowns over that span. One way to differentiate your stack even further is by adding Jason Witten instead of one of his receivers. Washington is allowing the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, with seven tight ends scoring at least 12 fantasy points on them. Witten has 25 targets over his last three games, including an 8-catch, 134-yard, 1-touchdown performance. Dallas is a seven-point home favorite in the highest-scoring game on the slate. It makes a ton of sense to stack this team in tournaments.

Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh D/ST (56.6% of budget)

Stacking projected shootouts isn't a new concept by any means, but if it hits, can be a very profitable way to differentiate yourself from the crowd.

I really like the idea of stacking Ben Roethlisberger with his two biggest playmakers, ensuring your lineup has the best chance to access all of Pittsburgh's scoring. The Colts have allowed the seventh-highest amount of points to opponents (27.3 points per game) and should provide some comfort to those worrying about Pittsburgh on the road. Indy has the fourth-worst ranked schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing NEP and has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

Andrew Luck has been ruled out, leaving Scott Tolzien as his backup and a huge red flag, lowering the Colts' potential ceiling. With Luck ruled out, throw in the Pittsburgh D/ST and bring on the Steelers onslaught.