The Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football as 5.5-point favorites this weekend. JJ McCarthy is coming off the best game of his short career, while the Cowboys three-game win streak ended last week in a loss to the Lions. They now are on the outside looking in for the playoffs, but a win keeps them in the race.
Best DFS picks for Cowboys vs Vikings in Week 15
Chet Gresham takes us through his favorite picks for FanDuel’s Week 15 DFS matchup between the Cowboys and Vikings
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Below we will take a look at the best DFS plays for this Sunday night showdown.
Captain’s Picks
George Pickens, WR, Cowboys (FLEX $12,000, CPT $18,000)
The Vikings have been smothering WR1s of late, which could open up room for Pickens to have a bounce back game this week. It won’t be easy, as the Vikings have been stopping the opponent’s passing game more often than not, but with two such strong receivers, if they bracket CeeDee Lamb, they will have to give some single coverage to Pickens.
Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (FLEX $9,800, CPT $14,700)
The Vikings have been much worse against the run than pass this season. This is a game I expect they’ll want to get Williams going, as the Vikings are sixth against the pass in EPA allowed and 19th against the run in EPA allowed.
JJ McCarthy, QB, Vikings (FLEX $10,600, CPT $15,900)
I don’t believe in McCarthy as a longterm star in this league, but he is a try hard and will get you fantasy points on the ground, and this week, probably through the air. I expect the Cowboys to get the lead and force McCarthy into his “9” persona, which at east means he’s doing everything within his power to give you fantasy points!
The Cowboys have allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this year, along with the fifth-most rushing yards and a tie for most rushing touchdowns. If he can find the end zone with his legs at least once, he has a shot at being a useful captain if the Vikings pass defense can slow down the Cowboys.
Value flex plays
Jalen Nailor, WR, Vikings (FLEX $3,600, CPT $5,400)
McCarthy loves to target Nailor on deep routes and once in a while it pays off. Not enough to feel great about him, but he carries better upside than any other player in this price range. And I much rather target the Cowboys secondary than their run defense.
Brandon Aubrey, K, Cowboys (FLEX $6,800, CPT $10,200)
Aubrey is one of those few kickers who can put up good fantasy mpoints with multiple 55+ yard field goals. The Vikings defense is good and their offense isn’t. That sets up well for Aubrey to see plenty of work this week.
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings (FLEX $7,600, CPT $11,400)
Addison has seen a lot of targets over the last two games (17) and has just as much upside as Justin Jefferson in this offense right now. The Cowboys have allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers on the season, so there is plenty of fantasy upside for Addison if he can get another big target day.
