The Falcons look to end their skid against the sinking Raiders on Monday Night Football.
It’s primetime, which means DraftKings has a premier showdown contest. In this mode, choosing the best captain is critical since they earn 1.5x fantasy points. Below, I’ve honed in on the top three options deserving of leading your lineup.
Set your DraftKings fantasy football lineups here: NFL Showdown $200K Wildcat [$50K to 1st] (ATL @ LV)
DraftKings Showdown Captain (CPT) Picks
Bijan Robinson ($17,400)
Atlanta’s disastrous offensive collapse has nothing to do with Bijan Robinson’s play. The superstar back has struggled with efficiency at times, but a broken passing attack and slightly declining offensive line have prevented Robinson from a true second-year breakout. Part of his appeal is how he handles such an extensive workload. Robinson is routinely netting over 20 touches a game and is the team’s preferred dump-off target. He’s snagged at least four catches in seven games, which includes a healthy serving of designed screens.
Robinson has tallied over 100 yards from scrimmage in seven of his last eight outings, which propels his DFS potential. He’ll continue to be the primary threat in the end zone—a place he should frequent against a putrid Las Vegas defense, 28th in DVOA. He’s one of the surest 20+ point locks in the sport and will have all the chances to continue his dominance.
Brock Bowers ($15,900)
Should Brock Bowers be the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year? The University of Georgia product has already arguably had the best rookie tight end season ever and continues to produce gaudy numbers in this woeful Raider passing game. He has the fourth most catches by a rookie tight end since 1970 and is by far his squad’s most talented pass catcher.
Bowers is always open and has impressive body control for a man his size. He’s a force after corralling a pass, often requiring multiple defenders to bring him down. The only thing that could slow him down is defensive coordinators bracketing him and schematically taking him out. If Bowers gets enough one-on-one looks, he will remain in the captain mix.
Drake London ($14,100)
It’s been a tough few weeks for Drake London, who has fallen off the All-Pro pace he was on in the middle of the campaign. Atlanta’s WR1 is still bound to surpass 1,000 yards, but with the quarterback play going sideways, his impact has started to wane. London’s coming off a decent showing against Los Angeles, where he corralled half his targets for 70 yards but failed to score for the fourth straight week.
He’s a monster on the perimeter, using his basketball background to box out corners or highpoint fifty-fifty balls. London is also a smooth route runner who can create separation on the outside. The 23-year-old is in a prime bounce-back spot and warrants a priority fantasy start.
Set your DraftKings fantasy football lineups here: NFL Showdown $200K Wildcat [$50K to 1st] (ATL @ LV)
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