Best NFL DFS Picks for Sunday: Falcons vs. Saints- December 18 | 2022 NFL Regular Season
The Atlanta Falcons travel to "The Big Easy" to take on NFC South rivals, the New Orleans Saints. The NFC South is far from settled. Both teams remain in the hunt to win the division. Who will win and stay within striking distance?
Best quarterback picks, Falcons vs. Saints
Cash Games: Andy Dalton, QB, New Orleans (DraftKings $5.2K, FanDuel $6.7K)
Andy Dalton is the safer play in this match-up. Dalton has earned the trust of the Saints' offense, and against Atlanta's defense, Dalton has a higher ceiling than one would expect.
Tournaments: Desmond Ridder, QB, Atlanta (Draftkings $5.2K, FanDuel $6.5K)
What can we expect from the rookie quarterback in his first start? No one knows; taking a shot makes their team different than most.
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Best running back picks
Cash Games: Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans (DraftKings $6.8K, FanDuel $7.6K)
Alvin Kamara remains a dynamic weapon in the Saints' backfield, affecting the game as a runner and pass-catcher. The Falcons' defense is exploitable by an elusive playmaker in space.
Tournament: Cordarelle Patterson, RB, Atlanta (DraftKings $5.9K, FanDuel $6.3K)
Cordarelle Patterson is the poor man's version of Alvin Kamara. Patterson may struggle to find room for the run as the Saints' run defense is notoriously tough. The Falcons and rookie QB Desmond Ridder would be wise to get the ball into Patterson's hands in space.
Wide receivers and tight ends
Cash Games: Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans (DraftKings $6.5K, FanDuel $7.1K)
Chris Olave has been a dynamic deep threat since day one. Olave is an airyard maestro. The Falcons' secondary has been a burnable unit all season. Andy Dalton has eyes for the rookie receiver and doesn't mind taking a shot down the field. Chris Olave is the most sturdy receiving option in this one.
Tournament: Drake London, WR, Atlanta (DraftKings $4.7K, FanDuel $6.3K)
Placing Drake London's name in the DFS lineup is a tough pill to swallow. Here's everything working against Drake London: 1) Atlanta runs the ball as much as any team in the NFL. The passing volume is low to begin with, 2) Drake London is the only offensive weapon that NFL defenses have to game plan for, expect the Saints to prepare to take away the rookie receiver, and 3) Speaking of Rookies, the Atlanta Falcons have rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder making his debut. Drake London is contrarian play with a high upside.
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