Tag: Josh Jacobs

DFS Week 6 Builds: Jacobs Workload, Jeanty Versatility, and Low-Cost Stacks Define the Slate

DFS Week 6 Builds: Jacobs Workload, Jeanty Versatility, and Low-Cost Stacks Define the Slate

After some chaos last week (and no wins to show for it), Week 6 offers a reset with several paths to steady points and bounce-back value. Between high-volume running backs, mid-tier receivers, and flexible stacking options, this slate has the potential to swing back in our favor.

DraftKings Lineup

Play Breakdown:
Justin Herbert anchors the DraftKings build in what should be a fast-paced matchup with Miami. Ladd McConkey fits the stack as he finally had a good game last week and hoping he repeats that again this week. Jake Ferguson has been the top tight end in fantasy this year, and should be in line for another big week.

Josh Jacobs may have seen his touchdown streak end, but the workload hasn’t. Ashton Jeanty’s dual-threat skill set continues to flash, making him a worthy pairing. Horton and Legette round out the receiving corps as low cost flyers with real upside. Green Bay’s defense provides cap-friendly stability against Cincinnati.

FanDuel Lineup

Play Breakdown:
Matthew Stafford leads the FanDuel side in a correlation stack with Davante Adams, banking on volume and red-zone work. Jacobs again anchors the backfield, while Jeanty repeats as FLEX for both value and explosiveness.

Stefon Diggs comes in discounted but still commands a target share worth chasing. Michael Pittman Jr. and Hill provide safe mid-tier floors, while Haskins supplies lineup flexibility if his usage climbs after the Hampton injury. The Packers D remains the budget-friendly constant across both builds with a pocket passing Joe Flacco in Cincy for less than a week and behind a line that puts the offensive in offensive line.

FanDuel vs DraftKings

  • DraftKings: Herbert–McConkey stack; Jacobs–Jeanty backfield blend; Pickens for ceiling.
  • FanDuel: Stafford–Adams stack; Diggs/Pittman stability; Jeanty as repeat FLEX.
  • Overlap: Jacobs, Jeanty, Packers D — workload and matchup volume drive the correlation.

DFS Angle of the Week

  • Jacobs’ TD streak may be over, but his touch volume still locks him in as a cornerstone play.
  • Jeanty’s all-purpose role keeps paying off in both formats.
  • The Herbert–McConkey combo offers an efficient, low-cost QB stack.
  • Stafford–Adams could be one of the quieter high-volume duos of the week.
  • Value WRs (Horton, Legette, McConkey) make room for balanced builds.

Profit Tracker

Each lineup counts as 2 units per site — play at whatever dollar value fits your comfort level.

Week 5: –4 units (0 wins across both sites)
Season Total: +2 units

Week 6 Buy-in: 2 units on FanDuel + 2 units on DraftKings

DFS Week 3 Builds: Carson Wentz Gamble, Williams–Odunze Connection, and Jacobs Anchors

DFS Week 3 Builds: Carson Wentz Gamble, Williams–Odunze Connection, and Jacobs Anchors

This week’s builds lean on young stars, high-volume backs, and a veteran QB reclamation project. The approach balances risk with stability and plenty of touchdown equity.

FanDuel Lineup

Play Breakdown:
Caleb Williams headlines the build, stacked with Rome Odunze in what projects as a shootout with Dallas. Odunze has quickly established himself as Chicago’s WR1, and the second-year duo already has chemistry worth betting on.

The RB combo is steady: Bucky Irving is earning consistent touches, while Jordan Mason provides salary relief. Josh Jacobs is the hammer in the FLEX, riding an 11-game streak with at least one rushing touchdown.

Nico Collins offers deep-ball upside, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to rise in Seattle’s passing game. Juwan Johnson is a budget TE with touchdown potential, while Tampa Bay’s defense fills the last slot.

DraftKings Lineup

Play Breakdown:
Carson Wentz is the wild card at QB, and this is a bet on Kevin O’Connell’s track record of squeezing value from veteran quarterbacks. If Wentz clicks, the return at just $4,000 could be massive.

Bucky Irving and Josh Jacobs provide the backfield foundation, with Jacobs again a touchdown machine. Alvin Kamara adds balance as a pass-catching threat out of the FLEX.

At WR, Justin Jefferson is the superstar anchor, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the breakout play, and Troy Franklin is the cheap punt with upside. Johnson stays the affordable TE, and Green Bay’s defense closes it out.

FanDuel vs DraftKings

  • FanDuel: Leans on the Williams–Odunze stack for ceiling and spends on stability with Jacobs, JSN, and Collins.
  • DraftKings: Gambles on Wentz at minimum salary, which opens space for Jefferson and Kamara alongside Jacobs.

The overlap: Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Juwan Johnson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

DFS Angle of the Week

This week is about two very different QB bets.

  • Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze is a ceiling stack in a projected shootout, and Odunze looks firmly entrenched as the Bears’ WR1.
  • Carson Wentz is the gamble, but in O’Connell’s system, there’s real precedent for veteran QBs producing. At $4K, it’s all upside.
  • Josh Jacobs remains a must-play centerpiece with 11 straight games finding the end zone.
  • The rest of the builds lean on volume (Irving, Kamara) and wideouts with big play upside (Smith-Njigba, Collins, Franklin).

Profit Tracker

I’m tracking results in units — each entry is worth $1, no matter what the actual buy-in is. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing in a $0.10 tournament, $1, $10, $100, or more — you scale to your comfort level. I spread my play around, but for this tracker, every tournament counts the same. This way, you’ll see a clear picture of success (or lack thereof) without dollar signs getting in the way.

Week 1 Results:

  • FanDuel: 2 units in → 11 units won (+9 units)
  • DraftKings: 2 units in → 3.6 units won (+1.6 units)
  • Total Week 1: +10.6 units

Week 2 Results:

  • FanDuel: 2 units in → 0 units won (–2 units)
  • DraftKings: 2 units in → 2 units won (0 net)
  • Total Week 2: –2 units

Season Total: +8.6 units