NFL – DFS Expert Grading and Recap – Week 13 (2025)
Top NFL DFS Experts – Week 13
It was RotoGrinders – Core Plays leading the way with the top NFL DFS recommendations for Week 13. They were followed by FanDuel Reseach and DailyFantasyFuel to round out the Top 3. RotoGrinders – Core Plays also moved into the top spot overall with DailyFantasyFuel and Rotowire close behind.
On to the Week 13 grades, class is in session!
Head of the Class – Week 13
Each week I will highlight a few of the top experts for the week. Here are the experts that deserve a “gold star” this week based on their cumulative grades for all players they touted this week.
#1) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (Score: 7.00)
#2) FanDuel Research (Score: 5.58)
#3) DailyFantasyFuel (Score: 5.22
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Core Plays (3.08 DK Pts/$1000)
Head of the Class – Week 13 (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. In this section, I will highlight who the top experts were at each position for this week.
QB – DFSArmy – Geek (10.00) recommended the duo of Trevor Lawrence and Tyrod Taylor
RB – RotoGrinders – Core Plays (7.50) provided the duo of Bijan Robinson and De’Von Achane
WR – DailyFantsyFuel / RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (3.33) were led by picks of Adonai Mitchell and Nico Collins, respectively
TE – DailyFantasyFuel / FanDuel Research / Rotowire – Optimizer (10.00) all had some combination of Kyle Pitts, Harold Fannin and Brock Bowers
DST – FanDuel Research (7.50) provided the Seahawks DST and Dolphins DST
Extra Credit – Week 13
In this section, I will look to give some extra credit to experts that received an A+ grade for a player that they recommended when very few other experts did. This week’s extra credit goes to the following…
A+ – Tyler Shough (RunPureSports, Stokastic – Cheatsheet)
A+ – Davante Adams (DailyOverlay – Hot Sheet, FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown)
A+ – Brenton Strange (FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown, FantasyPros)
A+ – Jaguars DST (FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown)
A+ – Vikings DST (FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown, FantasyLabs)
Consensus Recap – Week 13 – Cash options
The Industry Consensus Cash picks finished this week with a 6th place finish out of 24 experts graded.
Top Picks – Jacoby Brissett, Tyrod Taylor, Bijan Robinson, Trey McBride, Harold Fannin, Kyle Pitts, Seahawks DST
Consensus Recap – Week 13 – GPP options
The Industry Consensus GPP picks finished this week with a 9th place finish out of 24 experts graded.
Top Picks – Trevor Lawrence, Kimani Vidal, Adonai Mitchell, Brock Bowers
Head of the Class – Season
Here are the top experts in the Overall Standings after Week 13 of the season, including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
#1) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (Score: 4.53) takes over the top spot
#2) DailyFantasyFuel (Score: 4.40) settles into 2nd place
#3) Rotowire (Score: 4.27) rounds out the Top 3
Top Value – DailyFantasyNerd (3.240 DK Pts/$1000)
The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus Cash Picks are in 8th place in the overall standings out of 26 experts. The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus GPP Picks are in 24th place in the overall standings out of 26 experts.
Head of the Class – Season (By Position)
Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. Here are the top experts at each position through Week 13 of the season including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
QB
#1) Rotowire – Optimizer (5.25)
#2) RotoGrinders – Core Plays (4.31)
Top Value – Rotowire – Optimizer (4.13 DK Pts/$1000)
RB
#1) RotoGrinders – Core Play (6.08)
#2) Rotoballer (5.07)
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Core Plays (3.46 DK Pts/$1000)
WR
#1) DailyFantasyFuel (4.13)
#2) DK Playbook – Targets (3.92)
Top Value – DailyFantasyNerd (3.08 DK Pts/$1000)
TE
#1) DailyFantasyFuel (5.65)
#2) DFSArmy – Domination Station (5.44)
Top Value – DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.36 DK Pts/$1000)
DST
#1) Stokastic – Cheatsheet (4.36)
#2) FootballGuys – Optimizer (3.62)
Top Value – DailyFantasyNerd (3.37 DK Pts/$1000)
Let’s see who can make the grade in Week 14!
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