Showdown Seahawks @ Cardinals

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Even in a system built around the ground game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is carving out one of the most valuable wide receiver roles in football. His target share has been unusually high for a young receiver, with looks coming both on short routes that move the chains and on deeper shots that can flip the field. For fantasy purposes, that blend of volume and versatility gives him a steady weekly floor with the upside for explosive games.

Zach Charbonnet

Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III are expected to continue sharing the backfield roughly 50/50 in Week 4. Even if Walker sees a slight uptick in work with Charbonnet returning, the veteran’s lower salary (5000 less than his timeshare) makes him an attractive value play, while still offering upside in a run-heavy offense.

Elijah Arroyo

Arroyo isn’t a must-play option for this slate, but his low salary — just $600 above the DraftKings minimum — makes him an attractive way to fit in multiple Thursday night studs while preserving cap space. For managers looking to pay up elsewhere, he offers a low-risk, budget-friendly option with some upside.

Cooper Kupp

At a similar price point, Kupp’s ownership is likely to be low, partly because he’s the WR2 in a run-heavy offense. While many may avoid him for that reason, low expected ownership makes him an intriguing shot-play option for managers willing to take a risk and differentiate their lineups.

Kenneth Walker III

This is a classic “pay up to be contrarian” situation. Walker’s salary is steep, likely reflecting concerns that Charbonnet might return, but there’s still upside. He could finish in winning lineups thanks to touchdown variance, big-play potential, or if he sees an increased workload following Charbonnet’s recent absence.

AJ Barner

It’s rare to see both a team’s TE1 and TE2 listed for a slate, but Barner’s price sits close to Wilson and Dortch, making him likely an afterthought for most lineups Thursday night. His low ownership could make him a sneaky budget option for DFS managers looking to differentiate.

Kyler Murray

Based on his position and heavy rushing workload, Murray offers arguably the highest floor on Thursday night’s slate. His ability to consistently generate yardage on the ground makes him a safe anchor , with upside for big plays as well.  A must Flex Play.

Trey Benson

Benson is expected to step in as the team’s primary RB1, and while he’ll face a stout Seahawks run defense, the game script suggests a heavy workload. His volume alone makes him a viable fantasy option and a potential DFS target, even against a tough matchup.

Michael Wilson

Wilson’s role as a downfield target carries some risk if he and Murray struggle to connect on deep passes, but at just $3,400, he remains an attractive budget-friendly option with upside potential.

Greg Dortch

Dortch offers a safer floor thanks to his short-route, low-aDOT role and is also slightly cheaper at $200 less than Wilson. However, he lacks the same upside that Wilson brings on deep targets, making him a more conservative, lower-ceiling option.

Marvin Harrison

Harrison has experienced both highs and lows early in his career, but as the team’s WR1, he still offers slate-winning upside managers willing to take a chance.

​From a strategy standpoint, this is a more condensed Showdown slate than others.  Everyone will have JSN.  He is the highest projected points player, as well as ownership for both CPT and FLEX. 

Kyler Murray is a close second, with heavy ownership in both CPT and FLEX.

You have to make some choices and select players that are off the board to accommodate both JSN and Murray.

Tory Horton and Greg Dortch are both good options to help you lower your overall ownership here.

I prefer the Seahawks side here and I will probably lean into a 4-2.  I just think the Seahawks defense will limit the Cardinals big plays.  Combined with the Seahawks clock grinding run game, I just see more opportunity with the Seahawks having the ball.

Seahawks Win