NFL – DFS Expert Grading and Recap – Week 8 (2021)
Top NFL DFS Experts – Week 8
The machines are taking over the world of NFL DFS with two in the Top 3 for Week 8 and two in the Top 3 for the season. This week it was DailyRoto – Optimizer taking first, followed by Sportsline and the RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder. For the season, RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder is in the top spot with HelloRookie and the DFSArmy – Domination Station rounding out the Top 3.
On to the Week 8 grades, class is in session!
Head of the Class – Week 8
Each week I will highlight a few of the top experts for the week. Here are the experts that deserve a “gold star” for Week 8 based on their cumulative grades for all players they touted this week.
#1) DailyRoto – Optimizer (Score: 6.67) delivered five “A+” picks in their nine-man optimal lineup
#2) Sportsline (Score: 6.00) provided four players with a grade of “A” or better out of five selections
#3) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (Score: 5.89) had seven players grade out with a “B” or better out of nine recommendations
Top Value – DailyRoto – Optimizer (3.56 DK Pts/$1000)
Head of the Class – Week 8 (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 Week 8.
QB – NumberFire (6.67) were led by picks of Josh Allen and Tom Brady
RB – DK Playbook – Values (10.00) nailed it with Michael Carter
WR – DailyFantasyNerd (7.33) included top plays of Chris Godwin and Michael Pittman
TE – Five Tied (10.00) including DailyRoto – Optimizer, DFSArmy – Domination Station, DFSArmy – Geek, RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder, and Sportsline
DST – Six Tied (10.00) including DailyFantasySportsRankings, DailyRoto – Optimizer, FanSided, GoingFor2, PFF – Cheatsheet, and RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder
Extra Credit – Week 8
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. Week 8 extra credit goes to the following…
A+ – Geno Smith (Awesemo – Value Plays)
Consensus Recap – Week 8 – Cash options
The Industry Consensus Cash picks finished right in the middle of the pack this week with a 16th place finish out of 38 experts graded.
Top Picks – Josh Allen, Joe Mixon, Michael Pittman, Chris Godwin, Dan Arnold, Washington DST
Consensus Recap – Week 8 – GPP options
The Industry Consensus GPP picks finished this week with a 26th place finish out of 38 experts graded.
Top Picks – Tom Brady, Michael Carter, Austin Ekeler, AJ Brown, Cole Beasley, TJ Hockenson, Eagles DST
Head of the Class – Season
Here are the top experts in the Overall Standings after Week 8 of the season, including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
#1) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (Score: 4.17) optimizing their way into the top spot through eight weeks
#2) HelloRookie (Score: 4.14) recommends strong picks when they provide them
#3) DFSArmy – Domination Station (Score: 4.07) the machines are taking over with two in the Top 3
Top Value – RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (3.04 DK Pts/$1000)
The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus Cash Picks are in 14th place in the overall standings out of 41 experts. The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus GPP Picks are in 30th place in the overall standings out of 41 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 8 of the season including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.
QB
#1) HelloRookie (8.29)
#2) DailyFantasyNerd (6.63)
Top Value –HelloRookie (4.23 DK Pts/$1000)
RB
#1) Rotoballer (5.12)
#2) DK Playbook – Targets (4.87)
Top Value – DK Playbook – Values (3.52 DK Pts/$1000)
WR
#1) DFSArmy – Domination Station (4.12)
#2) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (4.07)
Top Value – DFSArmy – Domination Station (3.26 DK Pts/$1000)
TE
#1) Sportsline (5.33)
#2) DFSArmy – CashKeg (4.62)
Top Value – DFSArmy – Domination Station (2.74 DK Pts/$1000)
DST
#1) EliteFantasy – Seige Takes (4.31)
#2) DK Playbook – Targets (4.06)
Top Value – DailyRoto (3.07 DK Pts/$1000)
Let’s see who can make the grade in Week 9!
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