Monday Showdown Week 5

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Disclaimer

These contests are intended to be fun as you’re watching the game. It’s incredibly difficult to get a real edge as there are so few options, and in MME contests, there are often many duplicate lineups. One play or one penalty can change the entire outcome of the game.

Game Strategy

The Raiders at Chiefs has the highest Over/Under (51.5) of the week, and the Chiefs are seven-point home favorites. That means the Raiders' Implied Team Total is 22.25, and the Chiefs' Implied Team Total is 29.25. We obviously want to load up on Chiefs in this spot, but it's important not to underestimate the Raiders offense, especially with them likely being pushed to be more aggressive thanks to Patrick Mahomes II and company loading up on the scoreboard.

Captain Consideration

1. Patrick Mahomes II
2. Travis Kelce
3. Davante Adams

Las Vegas Raiders

QUARTERBACK

Derek Carr - Flex

The Raiders rank eighth in Early Down Pass Frequency (EDPF) and tied for seventh in Pass Rate Over Expected (PROE). Derek Carr hasn't found tremendous success yet this season, but the offense's aggressiveness is there. And there will likely be no other choice but to throw a lot on Monday night playing on the road in Kansas City against Patrick Mahomes II. That puts Carr on the map against a Chiefs defense that only ranks 21st in Pass DVOA.