Best NFL DFS Picks for Monday Night Football: Patriots vs Cardinals- December 12 | 2022 NFL Regular Season

The New England Patriots head to the desert to face the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in the NFL.

The Patriots are battling for a playoff spot in the AFC, while the Cardinals search for stability on offense.

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Best NFL quarterback picks

Cash Games: Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals (DraftKings $16.8K, FanDuel $17K)

Kyler Murray is the more expensive QB option, but with his ability to take over the game as a runner, Murray has a significantly higher ceiling than Mac Jones.

Tournaments: Mac Jones, QB, New England Patriots (Draftkings $14.4K, FanDuel $13.5K)

Most DFS players will be on the more electric Kyler Murray, providing you a leverage opportunity against the field if Mac Jones can match Murray in fantasy points.

Best NFL running back picks

Cash Games: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots (DraftKings $13.2K, FanDuel $14K)

Rhamondre Stevenson took over the New England Patriots backfield a long time ago.

Damien Harris is out for this contest, making Stevenson the every-down back for the Patriots. Given his three-down skill set as a pass-catcher and around the goal line, Stevenson is in a smash spot.

Tournament: James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals (DraftKings $15K, FanDuel $12.5K)

As James Conner has returned from injury, he has taken just about every snap in the Cardinals' backfield. Conner gets TD opportunities around the goal line as the every-down back for the Cardinals.

NFL Wide receivers and tight ends

Cash Games: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Arizona Cardinals (DraftKings $17.4K, FanDuel $17K)

DeAndre Hopkins is the chalk play at the WR/TE position, as Hopkins has provided some stability to an offense that was anything but stable before his suspension.

The Cardinals come off their bye week with DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown playing together. Expect the Cardinals' offense to enter this game with a high-tempo approach designed to wear out the Patriots' defense over four quarters. DeAndre Hopkins will be one of the primary beneficiaries of this strategy.

Tournament: Hunter Henry, TE, New England Patriots (DraftKings $11.4K, FanDuel $7.5K)

Why has a TE who has 25 receptions on the season for your tournament lineup being recommended? Answer: the Arizona Cardinals' defense.

The Cardinals are horrific against the TE position, dead-last in the NFL. The Patriots are savvy and should exploit the Cardinals' weakness. Hunter Henry receives the lion's share of the work at the TE position, but don't be surprised to see Jonnu Smith get some work here as well. Both Patriots' Tight Ends are in play for Monday Night Football.