Best DFS Picks for MNF - Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers - October 17 | 2022 NFL Football Season
The Broncos travel to face the Chargers tonight. DraftKings and FanDuel have their Showdown and Single Game Slates tonight, which have huge potential prizes. With a Broncos win tonight, they'll pull even with the Chargers in a competitive AFC West division. Tonight's contests start at 8:15 p.m. EDT and below, we'll look at the best players to target for both production and value for Monday Night Football.
NFL DFS MVP/Captain Picks
Russell Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos (DraftKings $10.0k, FanDuel $15.0k)
Russell Wilson was brought in prior to the season from Seattle, and so far, his numbers haven't jumped off the page. Still, he's extremely talented and no stranger to the big stage. We haven't really seen Wilson utilize his legs that much this year, but his passing numbers have been pretty solid for the most part. If we disregard a rough outing versus the San Francisco 49ers, one of the best defensive teams in the NFL, Wilson is averaging 267.5 yards per game. His passing touchdowns are way down, but the Chargers have allowed 3.2 touchdowns per game, which is the third-highest mark in the league. Expect Wilson to lead all players in fantasy points today on both platforms.
Other MVP/Captain options: Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers (DraftKings $11.0k, FanDuel $17.0k)
Get your $1,000 No Sweat First Bet by clicking here and joining FanDuel
NFL DFS Flex Picks
Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (DraftKings $11.4k, FanDuel $15.5k)
Austin Ekeler has racked up two straight weeks of excellent fantasy production. In this span, he's rushed for three touchdowns, caught two, and totaled 233 rushing yards. He also leads all running backs in receptions per game at 6.2, and he's very reliable both in real life and in fantasy. Although the Broncos have a tough defense, Ekeler, who averages 12.2 carries and 6.6 targets, should have no issues getting the ball. Also, Denver has been elite against the pass, and they have allowed around a league-average amount of rushing yards. Ekeler's production may not be as high as it's been over the last two weeks, which is hard to maintain for any player, but he'll still be one of the highest-scoring players tonight.
New DraftKings players get a deposit bonus up to $1,000
Other Flex Picks: Mike Williams, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (DraftKings $10.6k, FanDuel $13.5k), Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos (DraftKings $8.4k, FanDuel $13.0k), Gerald Everett, TE, Los Angeles Chargers (DraftKings $5.6k, FanDuel $8.0k)
Get your $1,000 No Sweat First Bet by clicking here and joining FanDuel