The NFL season is on to Week 17, and there are far more ways to get involved in the action than just via traditional betting. One of the more unique features on DraftKings this season is Pick6 Fantasy Football! These are the best Pick6 plays for the Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are my top Pick6 plays for Thursday.
RJ Harvey More Than 0.5 Rushing + Receiving Touchdowns
RJ Harvey has been coming on strong recently. The rookie started the season getting minimal touches in a crowded Broncos backfield. However, the season-ending injury to J.K. Dobbins set up Harvey to take on a big role in this offense. Harvey has seized that opportunity. Over the last three weeks, Harvey has averaged 63.3 rushing yards per game and 32 receiving yards per game. Harvey has also scored at least one touchdown in each of his past four games. Against a Chiefs team that could be in dire spirits for this game, Harvey should take full advantage of the opportunity. The Chiefs have struggled to keep running backs out of the end zone all season, ranking 24th in the NFL in opponent rushing touchdown percentage. Whether it comes through the air or on the ground, Harvey has a great chance to make it five straight games with a score.
Chris Oladokun More Than 13.5 Rushing Yards
Chris Oladokun will be making his first career NFL start on Christmas Day. Patrick Mahomes is out for the rest of the season, and with Gardner Minshew also injured, the Chiefs are turning to the youngster to have his first real NFL game action, let alone a start. Oladokun actually took his first NFL snaps last season against the Broncos, but that was just two total snaps. Last week was his first time playing any extended snaps in the NFL in relief of Minshew, and he looked somewhat confident given the situation. Oladokun is a good athlete and used that to his advantage in his limited time last week. Despite playing less than three quarters, Oladokun rushed twice for seven yards.
In this game, he’ll be facing a tough Broncos defense. Oladokun should rely on his legs when in doubt, rather than try to force balls to covered receivers. Andy Reid is an offensive mastermind who should even draw up a couple of designed runs for Oladokun. He managed to get halfway to this number in relief last week. In a game where the offense will be designed to accentuate his skills, Oladokun should be able to pick up at least 14 rushing yards.
Bo Nix Less Than 228.5 Passing Yards
Bo Nix has led the Broncos to an amazing season in his sophomore year. The Broncos can clinch the division this week with a win and a Chargers loss. He will be ecstatic that what looked like the toughest game of his season now comes against a Chiefs team with nothing to play for and a third-string quarterback at the helm. Nix has succeeded in his NFL career by not being overly aggressive and managing a team with an elite defense and a couple of good pieces on offense. In a game that the Broncos’ defense should dominate, the Broncos’ offense and Nix should be more passive than ever. It should be a run-heavy game for the Broncos, so that they can completely control the game and avoid giving the Chiefs any short fields. Nix has stepped up when needed, but has also gone under this passing yards number in seven games this season. In a game where the Broncos are highly unlikely to need explosive passing plays or late-game drives to win, Nix should be ultra-conservative and stay under this passing yards number.
What is DraftKings Pick6?
Pick6 is a peer-to-peer fantasy variant where you build a lineup (your “Pick Set”) of 2+ players and select whether you believe each will outperform their listed stat projection. Enter your Pick Set in Pick6 contests to compete against other users. Get enough picks correct and win a share of cash prizes.
How to Play
Create a Pick Set
Create a Pick Set by choosing 2+ players from the same sport and Pick Group (a set of picks available from a group of set competitions). For each player, simply select if you think they’ll have more or less than their listed stat projection. In each Pick Set, you can not pick the same player twice, and you must pick players from at least two different teams.
Enter an Amount
Once you finalize your Pick Set, choose your entry fee amount. Your entries will be automatically distributed into available contests, subject to your confirmation.
Sweat Your Picks
When the games go live, use the My Picks tab to follow your picks in real time to track how your players are performing against their projections and how they stack up against other users.
Compete for Prizes
Make enough correct picks and win a share of the contests’ guaranteed prizes. Any prizes won will be credited to your DraftKings account after contests are finalized.
Play at DraftKings Pick6 or by downloading the DraftKings Pick6 app on Apple or Google!
