NFL Fantasy: DFS Lineups for Week 18

We are finally on Week 18, the last regular season weekend for the NFL and DFS Fantasy Football as well. After Sunday games, the playoffs will officially start, and every game will be a battle.

Standard Fantasy Football has already closed their regular season, but the playoffs are a completely different world, especially in DFS Fantasy. Don’t forget that you can use our DFS Lineup Optimizer here at YebScore if you want to find out sleepers and the best possible lineups.

Check out our suggestion for a DFS Fantasy Football lineup for Week 18 of the NFL season. To note, this is not a complete lineup – we’re focusing on giving you the best values and players that we think will provide your team with lots of points, but the team-building strategy is up to you.

QB: Josh Allen (BUF) – vs. NYJ

Allen has improved considerably in the second half of the season and has a favorable matchup against the Jets. It’s still an important game for the Bills even if they have already clinched a playoff spot, as the AFC East is still up for grabs for the New England Patriots. Yes, Allen had a very bad game against the Falcons last week, but he had thrown for 13 touchdowns over the five games before. Buffalo is a strong passing offense and the quarterback should thrive on Sunday.

The price is good both in DraftKings and FanDuel.

DK: $8,100 / FD: $8,800

RB: Boston Scott (PHI) – vs. DAL

Scott isn’t putting the biggest numbers in the world, but he figures to become a bigger part of the Eagles’ offense on Saturday as Philadelphia might rest some of its starters for the playoffs since it’s a meaningless game for them. Scott is useful both in the rushing and the passing game and he might be looking to 18 carries against the Cowboys. He also has scored 7 touchdowns this year and there’s an opportunity for another score against Dallas, especially if McCarthy’s team rest their starters as well.

DK: $5,300 / FD: $6,400

RB: Jonathan Taylor (IND) – vs. JAC

Taylor needs no introduction after all he did this season, so we’re going to skip this part. The Colts’ running back can’t be rested against a weak Jaguars team because Indianapolis failed to clinch their playoff berth last week, so he’s going to be heavily used once again. We expect him to have another dominant performance, even if he’s not that useful in the passing game. His price on DraftKings is attractive.

DK: $9,300 / FD: $10,200

WR: Cooper Kupp (LAR) – vs. SF

Speaking of players we already heard of the whole season, Kupp is that kind of player you just can’t take out of your lineup. At this point, we all know what he’s capable of and what he’s going to give us, so the investment is worth the price. The 49ers’ secondary is definitely not good and they’ll have problems defending him, who’s looking to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving yards record.

DK: $9,700 / FD: $10,000

WR: Nelson Agholor (NE) – vs. MIA

Agholor is healthy again and he’s slated to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. Whether he’s going to be effective or not it’s anyone’s guess, but here we’re betting on his explosiveness and his big play potential as a yards after catch threat, especially with such a low salary. It’s a risky, but good fantasy play in both DraftKings and FanDuel.

DK: $3,400 / FD: $4,800

WR: Ray-Ray McCloud (PIT) – vs. BAL

McCloud has amassed just 338 receiving yards this year, but this seems to be the ideal opportunity for him to shine out of nowhere. The Ravens are completely depleted on their secondary, and McCloud has 29 targets over the last four games. With Diontae Johnson out, look for his opportunities to show up even more. It’s a good fantasy play.

DK: $3,800 / FD: $4,900

TE: David Njoku (CLE) – vs. CIN

Njoku’s numbers have never taken off because Cleveland’s passing offense stinks this year, but we all know how final regular season games are played. He caught all of his 4 targets against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday in a 72% snap percentage game, so we’re betting in value again. He has four touchdowns this year – maybe another one to close 2021?

DK: $3,200 / FD: $4,900

D/ST: Washington Football Team – vs. NYG

They’re facing either Mike Glennon or Jake Fromm. Enough said. We know they aren’t looking great right now, but you should bet against these quarterbacks all day.

DK: $3,100 / FD: $5,000

FLEX (WR) – Jalen Reagor (PHI) – vs. DAL

Reagor will get an extensive look with DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert and Quez Watkins getting rested for the playoffs. Reagor had been growing in importance for the Eagles’ offense before last week, and he definitely needs a good game before the playoffs kick off. He has a low price in both platforms and that’s why we’re taking a risk on him after using huge parts of our salaries in star players.

DK: $3,000 / FD: $5,000

Total budget: $48,900 of $50,000 (DraftKings), $60,000 of $60,000 (FanDuel)