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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

MLB Postseason Picks Today: Baseball Best Bets, Predictions and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for Dodgers vs. Padres Game 2

MLB Postseason Picks Today: Baseball Best Bets, Predictions and Odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for Dodgers vs. Padres Game 2

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October 6, 2024

Top five fantasy football sleeper wide receivers to start in NFL Week 5

Top five fantasy football sleeper wide receivers to start in NFL Week 5

Every week, plenty of fantasy football sleepers emerge with big weeks, especially at wide receiver with big games. Sometimes the “hits” come out of nowhere, but most of the time there are some contributing factors to predict success. There are cheap receiver options available on the 10-game main slate and on many leagues’ waiver wires […]

October 5, 2024

Will Odell Beckham Jr. play in Week 5?

Will Odell Beckham Jr. play in Week 5?

After being activated from the PUP list, Odell Beckham Jr. ($4,300) is lined up to make his Dolphins debut against the Patriots this Sunday. OBJ signed with the Dolphins for this season in May and started the season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a knee procedure that he had this past offseason. Last […]

October 5, 2024

Top five fantasy football sleeper tight ends for NFL Week 5

Top five fantasy football sleeper tight ends for NFL Week 5

Tight end has been a tough position to crack so far this season with even some typically reliable producers struggling in the early going. With injuries and bye weeks also testing teams’ depth, you may be on the market for a fantasy football sleeper tight end for your season-long DFS lineup this week. There are […]

October 5, 2024

Is Jayden Reed the No. 1 WR in Week 5 if Romeo Doubs is ruled out?

Is Jayden Reed the No. 1 WR in Week 5 if Romeo Doubs is ruled out?

The Packers head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams in Week 5, and it sets up to be a smash spot for Jayden Reed ($6,500). Reed was already going to be in a great spot with Jordan Love ($6,500) back at full strength and Christian Watson ($4,800; ankle) expected to be out. However, […]

October 4, 2024

Cam Akers or Dameon Pierce: NFL Week 5 Start or Sit

Cam Akers or Dameon Pierce: NFL Week 5 Start or Sit

The Texans will be without Joe Mixon (ankle) for a third straight week when they host the Bills in one of the best Sunday afternoon matchups of Week 5. With Mixon sidelined, is Cam Akers ($5,500) or Dameon Pierce ($5,000) a solid fantasy option this week? Let’s take a look. Whichever running back gets playing […]

October 4, 2024

Jonathan Taylor Injury Update

Jonathan Taylor Injury Update

The Colts are facing the Jaguars in a Week 5 AFC South battle, but they won’t have Jonathan Taylor available. The star running back sustained a “mild” high ankle sprain last week in the Colts’ win over the Steelers. Without Taylor, Trey Sermon ($5,700) and Tyler Goodson ($5,400) will share work against Jacksonville. My colleague, […]

October 4, 2024

If David Njoku plays in Week 5, should you start him?

If David Njoku plays in Week 5, should you start him?

The Browns have been without Njoku since he suffered a sprained ankle in Week 1 vs. the Cowboys. He was able to return to practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion and was back on the field Friday after a recovery day on Thursday. If he does return this week, is he an option you […]

October 4, 2024

Trey McBride Injury Update

Trey McBride Injury Update

UPDATE: McBride (ribs) is expected to play Sunday vs. the 49ers, per Adam Schefter of ESPN The Cardinals are on the road in Week 5 against the 49ers after losing back-to-back home games to the Lions and Commanders. It looked like they would get some help from the return of Trey McBride ($5,900), who cleared […]

October 4, 2024

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 5 on DraftKings Sportsbook

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 5 on DraftKings Sportsbook

After a fast and furious four-week start to the NFL Season, bye weeks begin in Week 5. Even with four teams getting the week off there are still 14 great matchups. In addition to the 10 games on Sunday afternoon, the schedule features primetime games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday night along with an early […]

October 3, 2024

NFL Week 5 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

NFL Week 5 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

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We’ve reached the first of the bye weeks as we hit Week 5 of the NFL season, so it’s time to test the depth of your fantasy squad. Between bye weeks and injuries, some high-profile players are not in this week’s rankings, and you may be trying to figure out replacements. To help you make […]

October 3, 2024