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150-Max Entry Lineup
– CAPTAIN: Rashaad Penny ($7,200)
– Russell Wilson ($12,200)
– Davante Adams ($11,800)
– Tyler Lockett ($8,000)
– Marquez Valdes-Scantling ($7,800)
– Equanimeous St. Brown ($2,400)
I'll just put the truth out on the 150-max lineup: This is a buyer beware spot. You've been warned about the risk involved with this lineup, but that's kind of what we want, to be honest. You won't take down a 150-max game with a basic, straight-forward lineup (unless you split it with one thousand other players). There should be some risk, but it has to be calculated risk.
Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny had a great showing last game with Carson sidelined. While Carson is back for this game, that's going to drive down the ownership of Penny. Although the No. 27 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is unlikely to average nine yards per carry this week, we could see him mix in both as a runner and pass-catcher.
I like the risk with Penny because if he gets hot, there's plenty of reason for the Seahawks to keep getting him the ball. After all, Seattle didn't use a first-round pick just to leave him on the bench, right?
With Cobb out and the Seahawks struggling against receivers on the outside, this bodes well for Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. There are going to be plenty of points in this game and I believe we could see both Adams and Valdes-Scantling find the end zone. While Adams is an exceptional talent and Aaron Rodgers' go-to target, the rookie out of South Florida also deserves some love. It's also worth noting Valdes-Scantling played 95 percent of the snaps last week, per Football Outsiders.
Keeping with the trend of Packers receivers, I'll roll with all three in this lineup in an attempt to truly differentiate it. Equanimeous St. Brown played 58 percent of the snaps last week with Cobb sidelined. He caught two of three passes for just three yards, and the week before had four yards. Even at this price, I don't expect a lot of ownership. I'll happily use him in a 150-max game, and his big-play potential is waiting to explode, with this being a solid spot for it to happen.
I'll break down Tyler Lockett as well, but the whole "depleted, struggling Packers secondary" has him covered to some extent. In all seriousness, Lockett plays out of the slot as well which bodes well for his potential to keep a red-hot run of touchdowns going here. Lockett has scored in all but two of nine games this season and in this matchup, he has elite upside. To be honest, I don't mind pairing him and Baldwin together in lineups.
We'll roll right into the single entry lineup now for those who aren't feeling quite this risky, as this option is probably up your alley.
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DraftKings Picks & Optimal Lineups for Packers vs. Seahawks Showdown