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Zach Thompson

Zach Thompson

Zach has been part of the DraftKings team since 2017 and covers baseball, basketball, golf, football and any other sport that offers DFS fun. He has been playing fantasy sports since box scores were only available in the newspaper the following day. Even though he grew up almost 8,000 miles away in Guam, he is a diehard Boston sports fan but will take a fantasy value play wherever he can get it, even if it’s from the Yankees.

Latest articles from Zach Thompson

With Chuba Hubbard on IR, who’s the next RB for the Panthers?

With Chuba Hubbard on IR, who’s the next RB for the Panthers?

The Panthers have been playing much better since Bryce Young ($5,600) returned at starting QB, but they are out of the playoffs heading into the final two games of the season. On Saturday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Chuba Hubbard ($7,000) would be placed on IR due to a calf and knee injury. His […]

December 28, 2024

NBA Value Pick: Start Shake Milton with Cameron Johnson out vs. the Spurs

NBA Value Pick: Start Shake Milton with Cameron Johnson out vs. the Spurs

The Nets are finishing a back-to-back at home on Friday night against the Spurs. In the backcourt, Cam Thomas (hamstring) is out for the 13th straight game, and Ben Simmons (injury management) is also out since it’s the second game of the back-to-back. Additionally, Cameron Johnson (hip) popped up on the injury report as questionable […]

December 27, 2024

What happened to Scottie Scheffler?

What happened to Scottie Scheffler?

The PGA TOUR season will tee off next week in Hawaii at The Sentry, but the reigning Player of the Year will not be in action. The Sentry is a Signature Event and will have a great field, but it won’t have Scottie Scheffler. The No. 1 player in the world withdrew from the event […]

December 27, 2024

Can you start Jerry Jeudy in NFL Week 17 vs. the Dolphins?

Can you start Jerry Jeudy in NFL Week 17 vs. the Dolphins?

The Browns are out of the playoff race at only 3-12 as they host the Dolphins in one of just two games in the later wave this Sunday. Cleveland is expected to give Dorian Thompson-Robinson ($4,800) his second straight start and will be without TE David Njoku (knee) and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion). The absence […]

December 27, 2024

Is Tyreek Hill a must start if Jaylen Waddle sits?

Is Tyreek Hill a must start if Jaylen Waddle sits?

The Dolphins and Browns meet in Cleveland in one of just two games in the later wave this Sunday with Miami still trying to stay in the playoff hunt in the AFC. They may be without wide receiver Jaylen Waddle ($5,400) for the second straight week. If Waddle is out, Tyreek Hill ($6,900), Malik Washington […]

December 27, 2024

NFL Week 17 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

NFL Week 17 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

It’s championship week for most season-long fantasy football leagues, and all 32 teams are in action in Week 17. In fact, four teams already started the action on Wednesday. Coming into the week, I ranked my top starters at each position to help you make your decisions about who to start this week. Be sure […]

December 26, 2024

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 17 on DraftKings Sportsbook

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 17 on DraftKings Sportsbook

With just two weeks left in the NFL Regular Season, there is still plenty on the line in Week 17. Every team and every matchup brings multiple storylines to follow as the season winds down, and the NFL has spread the games over multiple days this week. The action began on Christmas Day with a […]

December 26, 2024

Is A.J. Brown still a viable DFS option with Kenny Pickett at quarterback?

Is A.J. Brown still a viable DFS option with Kenny Pickett at quarterback?

The Eagles took their first loss since Week 4 when they went down to the Commanders in Washington in Week 16. Just over five minutes into the game, superstar QB Jalen Hurts ($7,500) departed with a concussion and Kenny Pickett ($5,500) stepped in, completing 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards and 10.02 DraftKings fantasy points. If […]

December 25, 2024

WR Week 17 Rankings Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

WR Week 17 Rankings Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

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Every week, Wide receiver is a wild and wacky position, and Week 16 was no exception. At the very top of the leaderboard, Justin Jefferson ($8,200; 39.4 FPTS) went off to get his Vikings a big road win in Seattle. Just behind him, the top entries offered a great blend of experience with Keenan Allen […]

December 23, 2024

2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings — Start, Sit RB Week 17

2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings — Start, Sit RB Week 17

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If you’ve made it this far–congratulations! For most leagues, Week 17 is the final week of the fantasy football season which means this week could be the week you bring home the championship. Whatever place you may be fighting for this week, you’ll want to be sure to have your best starters on the field, […]

December 23, 2024

Week 17 TE Rankings, Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

Week 17 TE Rankings, Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

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While the NFL schedule is spread out over the coming week due to the holiday schedule and Saturday triple-header, there should be plenty of good fantasy options since all 32 teams will take the field at some point in Week 17. Week 17 is also the final week for most standard leagues, so whether you’re […]

December 23, 2024