DFS Thursday Night Football: DraftKings Showdown for Week 16 (Fantasy Football)

Before we get into the specifics of this matchup and how to approach it for DraftKing’s showdown board, I want to point people back to a few pieces of evergreen content that I think are extremely valuable if you’re serious about winning the showdown all season . I would recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you are new to showdown.

1. How to Win Showdown Contests: A detailed article looking at the data and strategy behind winning showdown lineups.

2. DFS Showdown Strategy Podcast: An in-depth discussion on how to beat showdown, looks at game theory and how to exploit the field.

DraftKing’s Sportsbook Lines

Spread: LAC -2.5
Total: 42.0
Team Totals: Chargers (22.3), Broncos (19.8)

Play Outlook

Week 16 kicks off with an AFC West showdown between the 9-5 Broncos and 8-6 Chargers, with this game having major implications for the AFC playoff picture. The 42-point total as of this writing is the third-lowest total on the board. Buckle up, you must. We could definitely see some ‘Thursday Night Football’ on full display between the #1 and #2 scoring defenses in the league through 15 weeks. Worth noting, these teams met back in Week 6, with the Chargers taking the first matchup 23-16 on the road. Let’s dive into recent performance trends to get an idea of ​​how these teams might perform in a short week.