This daily fantasy sports thing has sure gotten crazy, eh?

By Dave Hunter
Dave Hunter Let’s be honest: DFS is fun, enticing and, well, downright exciting. The prospect of beating opponents, while winning some dough, drives us into this lovely hobby of ours. Plus, don’t forget about the smidge of hope that floats around in the back of our minds that we could be one of those dudes that pulls out the big GPP pay out! Cha-ching! I mean, isn’t the allure of DFS, especially NFL DFS, enough to keep you in the game? I know it is for me, even if the whole money thing doesn’t work out all the time. Most importantly, it doesn’t take a huge bankroll to play the game. I, myself, am a low-dollar guy. There’s nothing wrong with that. We’re not all big-time rollers.

Keep in mind that this piece is a pretty broad introductory write-up into the NFL DFS world, so I’ll define a couple of terms that I’ve already used and may use moving forward:

Cash Lineup

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

GPP Lineup

Guaranteed Prize Pool

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

The Roster Build

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

Quarterback

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

Running Back

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

Wide Receiver

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

Tight End

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.

Defense/Special Teams

It’s tough to go with a consistent plan at TE when filling out a roster. Most weeks, I like to run with a mid-range TE. I don’t like putting a ton of dollars into the slot unless I’m locking in Rob Gronkowski. And, even so, his price has to be somewhat reasonable. There’s no question that Gronk is the bees-knees of TE production and deserves to be on your roster every week but sometimes that’s just not possible depending upon roster construction and price tag.

Usually, I’m spending mid-range bucks at TE. And, I may even punt the position altogether if the need suits me. Keep in mind that red zone targets are huge when it comes to tight ends, considering the variance and inconsistency at the position week-to-week. In GPP leagues, it’s okay to punt TE, although in cash leagues I’m looking to lock in a consistent option in most cases. I’m willing to forgive an average day at the TE slot if I can make it up elsewhere. If you’re looking for variance and a big boost, keep the offense in mind and consider the QB tossing the ball to him.