DraftKings Picks & Optimal Lineups for Packers vs. Patriots Showdown

Single Entry/Cash Lineup

– CAPTAIN: Aaron Jones ($8,100)
– Tom Brady ($11,400)
– James White ($9,600)
– Julian Edelman ($8,800)
– Jimmy Graham ($6,000)
– Randall Cobb ($5,600)

The Aaron Jones run continues. I'm obviously not going to have the Packers running back in every lineup, but he'll likely be in around 75-80 percent of my builds. The situation and potential workload is simply too appealing. He's going to be a chalky play on this slate but I'm willing to deal with it and make my lineups different in other ways for the most part.

I'm confident in pairing Tom Brady and Julian Edelman again here. Edelman has seen 34 targets in four games since returning from suspension and there's no reason to think that's going to change. The Patriots offense is a whole lot better when the talented receiver is involved often and Brady is well aware of that.

James White is a name I haven't mentioned yet, and while the status of Sony Michel won't be known until just prior to game time, it won't change my outlook on either player. For Michel, I'm fine using him in some bigger tournaments as his ownership could be low due to injury. On the opposite side, we know what we're getting from White and I think he's an all-around strong play. I haven't used White but once in these builds, but he'll be in probably 35-45 percent of my lineups.

The Packers defense has allowed just 29 receptions for 258 yards and one score through the air to running backs. Obviously, White is a different breed of pass-catching back than most, though, so I expect him to have no problem finding success.

Although I spoke highly about Valdes-Scantling, I do believe Randall Cobb is the safer play of the two. He's going to see his fair share of work with Allison out, but I just think the rookie has a higher ceiling while Cobb likely has the better floor. Cobb's rapport with Aaron Rodgers is undeniable and I feel good about the receiver's spot against the Patriots.

I already touched briefly on how much New England struggles against tight ends, and aside from last week's dud from Jimmy Graham, he had been pretty reliable in the weeks prior. This is a matchup for a talented tight end against a defense who's allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to the position, per ESPN. It's hard not to like Graham this week and he should have no problem topping 15-18 DraftKings points.

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