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Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.

Latest articles from Alex Hunter

How valuable is Austin Ekeler if Brian Robinson Jr. sits in Week 5?

How valuable is Austin Ekeler if Brian Robinson Jr. sits in Week 5?

Austin Ekeler ($5,600) missed Week 4 with a concussion, but the veteran returned to practice Wednesday in limited fashion and is trending towards playing this Sunday vs. the Browns. With Ekeler inactive last week, Brian Robinson Jr. ($6,600) dominated with his largest role of the season, scoring a season-high 23.3 FPTS vs. the Cardinals. However, […]

October 2, 2024

Will Davante Adams get traded to the Jets?

Will Davante Adams get traded to the Jets?

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Davante Adams reportedly told the Raiders he prefers to be traded on Tuesday and then, on Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Jets and Saints are two teams high on Adams’ lists of destinations. With this news, odds on which team will trade for Adams have been put on the DraftKings Sportsbook and the Jets […]

October 2, 2024

Is Trey Sermon a must-start with Jonathan Taylor ruled out in Week 5?

Is Trey Sermon a must-start with Jonathan Taylor ruled out in Week 5?

Editor’s Note: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled for Week 5 vs. the Jaguars. Jonathan Taylor injured his ankle last week and will not practice Wednesday due to the injury, putting his status up in the air for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Jaguars. There were rumblings about Taylor being placed on IR, so […]

October 2, 2024

NFL Week 5 Start or Sit: Bucky Irving

NFL Week 5 Start or Sit: Bucky Irving

Irving is coming off his best showing of the season, finishing with 12.5 FPTS in last Sunday’s win over the Eagles, marking his second straight effort of double-digit FPTS. Irving has been more effective than his backfield mate Rachaad White this season, and the Buccaneers’ coaching staff has certainly noticed. In last week’s win over […]

October 2, 2024

Spend your FAAB on Kareem Hunt ahead of Week 5 in Fantasy Football

Spend your FAAB on Kareem Hunt ahead of Week 5 in Fantasy Football

Carson Steele ($4,800) drew the start this past Sunday vs. the Chargers, but the rookie lost a fumble on his first carry of the game and then only saw one more carry for the rest of the contest. With Steele in the doghouse, Kareem Hunt ($5,500) operated as the Chiefs’ top back, rushing 14 times […]

October 1, 2024

Tyler Allgeier is a priority waiver add for Week 5

Tyler Allgeier is a priority waiver add for Week 5

Bijan Robinson ($9,800 Showdown) was dealing with a shoulder injury last week. Now, the back is dealing with a hamstring injury that resulted in him being limited in practice Monday. While Robinson didn’t carry an injury designation for last Sunday’s game vs. the Saints, the former Texas Longhorn recorded only 11 touches and logged 64% […]

October 1, 2024

What’s wrong with Mark Andrews?

What’s wrong with Mark Andrews?

Coming off back-to-back performances without a catch, its officially time to panic about Mark Andrews. The veteran was one of the first tight ends off the board for season long drafts this summer, but Andrews has been one of the biggest fantasy disappointments this season, producing a pathetic 3.1 FPTS per game. With this average, […]

October 1, 2024

Fantasy Golf Value Picks: Top DraftKings PGA TOUR DFS Bargain Plays for the Sanderson Farms Championship

Fantasy Golf Value Picks: Top DraftKings PGA TOUR DFS Bargain Plays for the Sanderson Farms Championship

Following the Presidents Cup, the fall swing continues this week with the Sanderson Farms Championship. This event will be played at the Country Club of Jackson (par 72, 7,461 yards, Bermuda greens) in Jackson, Missouri, which has been the home of the Sanderson Farms Championship since 2015. Last year, Luke List (-18) was the last […]

September 30, 2024

How does Rashee Rice’s injury impact Xavier Worthy’s fantasy value in Week 5?

How does Rashee Rice’s injury impact Xavier Worthy’s fantasy value in Week 5?

Rice was well on his way to being the one of, if not the number-one wide receiver in fantasy football this season. But then tragedy struck in Week 4. The 24-year-old went down awkwardly with a knee injury during the Chiefs win over the Chargers and Kansas City is fearful that Rice suffered a torn […]

September 30, 2024

Will Sam LaPorta have his fantasy breakout on Monday Night Football?

Will Sam LaPorta have his fantasy breakout on Monday Night Football?

LaPorta has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football this season. The tight end was the top player taken at his position in most season-long leagues, but currently ranks 18th in FPTs per game among tight ends. Last season, he led the position in FPTs. This season, LaPorta hasn’t cracked 50 yards receiving […]

September 30, 2024

NFL Prop Bets: Will Aaron Jones score a touchdown vs. the Packers?

NFL Prop Bets: Will Aaron Jones score a touchdown vs. the Packers?

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Aaron Jones heads to Lambeau Field this Sunday for the first time since leaving the Packers in free agency. The veteran has always been an extremely effective player: He ranks fourth all-time in YPC among running backs. Jones hasn’t slowed down with the Vikings. Through the first three weeks of the season, the back has […]

September 26, 2024