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Showdown Cowboys @ Raiders

Game & Context

  • Line / Total: Cowboys favored by ~3.5 points; total around ~49–50.5 points. 

  • The Cowboys’ offense is among the better ones in the league; their defense has been weak. The Raiders’ offense has struggled badly.

  • That sets up: strong offensive team facing a weak defense → good upside for high‐ceiling plays. But the Raiders’ offense may struggle, limiting full upside from stacking them.


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Captain (1.5×) Target Options


These are the players worth considering for your Captain slot (1.5x salary, 1.5x points on DraftKings).

  • Dak Prescott (Cowboys QB): High‐ceiling option. He has passing upside and this matchup gives him a boost vs a weak Raiders defense.

  • CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys WR): The top receiving option in Dallas; in this matchup he’s likely to draw targets and big plays.

  • Javonte Williams (Cowboys RB): Not just the run but also pass‐game usage; good ceiling if Dallas leans on ground + short passing.

  • Brock Bowers (Raiders TE): A contrarian Captain. Raiders offense struggles, but Bowers has upside especially if you believe he breaks out.




Flex Targets


Here are players you’d use as flex plays (regular scoring, not Captain) to round out your Showdown lineup.


Tier 1 – Core flexes:

  • CeeDee Lamb (if not Captain)

  • Dak Prescott (if not Captain)

  • Javonte Williams

  • George Pickens (Cowboys WR) – solid second‐tier target in Dallas offense.


Tier 2 – Value / good matchups:


  • Tyler Lockett (Raiders WR) – matchup vs weak Dallas secondary gives upside.

  • Cowboys TE (e.g., Jake Ferguson) – part of passing game.

  • Raiders RB (e.g., if opportunity) – upside in volatile offense.


Tier 3 – Contrarian / deep‐leverage plays:


  • Cheap WR/TE plays who may be under‐owned

  • Defenses (especially Dallas D/ST) or kicker, depending on salary and game script.




Stacking Strategy & Game Script Considerations


  • Favorite stack (Dallas‐leaning): Captain Prescott + Lamb + Pickens → if Dallas takes control and passes heavily, this stack profits.

  • Balanced stack: Captain Williams (RB) + Lamb (WR) or Pickens + maybe Dallas TE → covers both run and pass offense of Cowboys.

  • Contrarian / leverage stack (Raiders side): Captain Bowers + Lockett + Raiders RB → banking on a breakout night by Raiders offense despite season struggles.

  • Because Raiders defense is weak, leaning Dallas offense may be safer. But for tournament leverage, mixing in Raiders upside is viable.




Lineup Construction Notes


  • In Showdown builds you’ll pick one Captain (score ×1.5) and five flexes.

  • With a ~50 total, the ceiling is there but also risk (Raiders offense may stall). So incorporating some safer volume plays (like Dallas WR/RB) is wise.

  • Ownership will likely skew toward the big names (Prescott, Lamb), so differentiating via contrarian picks (Raiders side or lesser‐owned flexes) can pay.

  • Monitor any late injury/inactive news.

  • Ensure your Captain correlates with flexes: e.g., if you choose Prescott as Captain, stack his top receivers; if Williams, then use same‐team pass‐catchers to hedge usage.




Sample Lineup Shapes


(A) Tournament / high‐ceiling build:


  • Captain: CeeDee Lamb

  • Flex: Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Javonte Williams, Tyler Lockett, Jake Ferguson


(B) Cash / safer build:


  • Captain: Dak Prescott

  • Flex: CeeDee Lamb, Javonte Williams, George Pickens, Cowboys TE, Raiders WR (value)


(C) Contrarian build:


  • Captain: Brock Bowers

  • Flex: Tyler Lockett, Raiders RB, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Dallas TE




Final Thoughts


  • This is a strong offensive matchup for Dallas: they have a potent offense vs a weak Raiders defense.

  • The Raiders offense is shaky, so while they offer upside (especially for contrarian plays), relying on them fully is riskier.

  • Lean toward Dallas stars for higher floor, but include some leverage picks for upside difference.

  • Because the total is near 50, aiming for the ceiling is appropriate in tournaments; in cash you may want safety and consistent producers.


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