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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

NFL Week 11 Start or Sit: Jameson Williams

NFL Week 11 Start or Sit: Jameson Williams

The Lions have been without Sam LaPorta all week in practice due to a sprained AC joint, and he has been ruled out against the Jaguars. With more targets available, could Jameson Williams ($5,800) be set for success at home against Jacksonville? The background LaPorta hasn’t had an amazing sophomore season, but he has drawn […]

November 15, 2024

What’s happening with MarShawn Lloyd?

What’s happening with MarShawn Lloyd?

The Packers drafted Marshawn Lloyd in the third round of last year’s NFL Draft out of USC and planned on him being the primary backup for Josh Jacobs ($7,100). He’s been sidelined by multiple injuries, though, and now he may not be able to return this season, leaving Emanuel Wilson ($4,500) as the Packers primary […]

November 15, 2024

Is Aaron Jones playing in Week 11 vs. the Titans?

Is Aaron Jones playing in Week 11 vs. the Titans?

After battling a rib injury last week vs. the Jaguars, Vikings RB Aaron Jones ($6,900) is off the injury report and will be able to play in Week 11. If he’s limited at all, Cam Akers ($4,600) would get more work, but for now, it looks like Jones should be good to go. The latest […]

November 15, 2024

Start Dawson Knox in Week 11 vs. the Chiefs

Start Dawson Knox in Week 11 vs. the Chiefs

The Bills ruled out Dalton Kincaid (knee) for their Week 11 matchup with the Chiefs, which opens a huge opportunity for Dawson Knox ($3,500) to step up in the showcase game of the weekend as his Bills host the Chiefs. The way we got here Kincaid has averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game this season […]

November 15, 2024

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 11 on DraftKings Sportsbook

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 11 on DraftKings Sportsbook

We’ve already reached Week 11 of the NFL season, which is highlighted by some key divisional matchups as playoff races start to take shape heading into the final stretch of the season. For the second straight week, there are 14 games on the schedule with four teams on a bye week. The action kicks off […]

November 14, 2024

NBA Value Pick: Scoot Henderson – Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves

NBA Value Pick: Scoot Henderson – Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves

The Trail Blazers are taking on the Timberwolves for the second straight night in Portland on Wednesday night on the three-game late slate. In the late afternoon, the Blazers ruled out Anfernee Simons (illness), who had to leave Tuesday’s game with shortness of breath. He’ll join Deandre Ayton (finger) on the sidelines, who is missing […]

November 13, 2024

Is Cam Akers a must-start if Aaron Jones sits in Week 11?

Is Cam Akers a must-start if Aaron Jones sits in Week 11?

The Vikings escaped with an ugly win in Jacksonville in Week 10, and they lost RB Aaron Jones ($6,900; ribs) for part of that game to an injury to his chest and ribs area. While Jones was out, Cam Akers ($4,600) stepped in and put together a solid showing. He seems firmly entrenched as the […]

November 13, 2024

Week 11 Start or Sit: Brian Robinson Jr. or Austin Ekeler?

Week 11 Start or Sit: Brian Robinson Jr. or Austin Ekeler?

The Commanders have been one of the most surprising teams this season and come into Week 11 at 7-3 just one half-game behind the Eagles in the NFC East. They’ll visit the Eagles in an epic Thursday Night Football matchup this week. With Jayden Daniels ($10,400 in Showdown) at QB and Dan Quinn as head […]

November 13, 2024

Can you start Brian Thomas Jr. or Evan Engram in Week 11 with Mac Jones at QB?

Can you start Brian Thomas Jr. or Evan Engram in Week 11 with Mac Jones at QB?

The Jaguars start the week with the inside track for the top pick in the draft with their woeful 2-8 record and three-game losing streak. On Wednesday, coach Doug Pederson also ruled out Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) for another week, meaning Mac Jones ($4,900) will make his second start for the Jags. With Jones at QB, […]

November 13, 2024

NFL Week 11 Start or Sit: Dallas Goedert

NFL Week 11 Start or Sit: Dallas Goedert

The Eagles have won five straight coming off their bye week as they host the Commanders in a big Thursday Night Football matchup to kick off Week 11. While there are plenty of fantasy football All-Stars that are must-starts in that matchup, is Dallas Goedert ($6,600 in Showdown) an option you should have in your […]

November 13, 2024

Marquez Valdes-Scantling could be NFL Week 11’s top waiver add

Marquez Valdes-Scantling could be NFL Week 11’s top waiver add

The Saints’ roller-coaster of a season took a turn in the right direction in Week 10 after they replaced coach Dennis Allen with Darren Rizzi. In their first game with Rizzi in command, the Saints knocked off their division rival in the Atlanta Falcons, winning 20-17. One of the stars was wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling […]

November 11, 2024