Texans-Colts Week 1 DraftKings NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Best Picks From NFL DFS Contest Sims — Get Stokastic+ NFL for Just $1 Today!

The Week 1 Texans-Colts Sunday showdown on DraftKings has a $25,000 prize going to first, and we’re here to help you maximize your lineups! Using Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections, ownership data and state-of-the-art NFL Sims, we’ve run thousands of simulations to bring you the best Texans-Colts DraftKings cheat sheet. If you’re ready to kick off the 2024-25 NFL season with a bang, these DraftKings picks will set you up for success.

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Week 1 Texans-Colts DraftKings NFL DFS Picks Cheat Sheet

TierCaptainUtility
SuperstarAnthony Richardson
$10,400; 20.85
HighMichael Pittman Jr.
$13,200; 25.14
MediumDalton Schultz
$9,600; 14.17
LowKylen Granson
$6,000; 9.04
Ka’imi Fairbairn
$7,500; 14.07
Cam Akers
$1,600; 3.69
Will Mallory

$200; 1.70
Matt Gay
$4,600; 8.30
Alec Pierce
$3,600; 6.79
The players highlighted in this DraftKings NFL DFS cheat sheet are chosen based on the highest average simulated ROI.

New NFL DFS Tools and Data for 2024

NFL Single-Lineup Simulator

For those who love crafting their own NFL DFS lineups or playing in single-entry contests, the Single-Lineup Simulator is a must-have tool. It lets you build your lineups manually and test them against the competition using the same advanced algorithms as our full NFL DFS Sims. This tool helps you see if your hand-built lineup is generating a positive ROI or if you’re accidentally creating -EV lineups.

Beyond evaluating lineup ROI, the Single-Lineup Simulator also provides insights into your lineup’s chances of winning, finishing in the top 10%, or cashing in contests. It’s a vital resource for refining your strategy in single-entry NFL DFS contests. For a deeper dive, check out our NFL Single-Lineup Simulator tutorial.

Daily Fantasy Pick’em Optimizers for PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy & DraftKings Pick6

We’re excited to bring our top pick’em projections to Stokastic, making it easier than ever to build +EV pick’em entries on the best DFS apps. Our optimizers for PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy and DraftKings Pick6 let you compare picks based on expected value, ensuring your selections deliver a high-ROI entry. You can also let the optimizer handle it with a single click, creating the optimal entry for maximum ROI.

Whether you’re building Power Plays (Standard Entries) or Flex Plays, our +EV picks and optimizers are here to help you win big.

Returning NFL DFS Data You Know and Love

NFL Lineup Generator

With just a few clicks, you can build high-ROI lineups tailored to your strategy. Choose your preferred stacks, decide how chalky or contrarian you want your lineup, and lock in any must-have players. The NFL Lineup Generator will produce lineups that you can easily save or discard. Once you’ve found a set of lineups you like, exporting them for upload to your favorite DFS site is a breeze.

NFL Data + Projections

Stokastic’s NFL DFS data and projections are among the most accurate in the industry, crafted by top DFS players with millions in earnings. Our NFL DFS and ownership projections offer unparalleled insights to help you dominate your contests.

NFL Contest Generator

Quickly generate a pool of lineups that match NFL DFS ownership projections for your chosen slate. Compare projected ownership to actual ownership in your custom pool, and use the “Boost Ownership” feature to tweak any player’s exposure.

NFL Pre-Contest Simulator

Simulate different scenarios for your lineups and analyze your competitors’ potential outcomes. Our simulation software runs your lineups through realistic DFS contests, providing simulated ROI percentages and other key performance metrics. This tool helps you identify high-ROI lineups in just a few minutes.

NFL Post-Contest Simulator

Reviewing your lineups is essential for long-term success. Our Post-Contest Simulator runs thousands of simulations to generate feedback beyond just final results. Analyze the simulated ROI for each lineup, compare user projections and ownership, and discover the most profitable strategies. Track ROI across different contests to spot the best opportunities and avoid less profitable ones. For a detailed guide, check out Steve Buzzard’s tutorial on leveraging simulations for lineup analysis.

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Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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