DraftKings Monday Showdown: Week 17

Monday Showdown Analysis: Lions versus 49ers

Footballguys Staff's DraftKings Monday Showdown: Week 17 Footballguys Staff Published 12/30/2024

© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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

  • Over/Under: 50.5
  • Spread: Lions -3.5
  • Lions Implied Team Total: 27
  • 49ers Implied Team Total: 23.5

This is a game between two good offenses. Lineups should feature both sides with a lean toward the Lions. D/STs should not be considered.

One thing to keep in mind this week is that Detroit has nothing to play for. While Dan Campbell is saying all the right things, they are in a position where if they win next week they are the number one seed regardless of the outcome of this game. If they lose this week it does not matter. So, this could have them take more precaution than they otherwise would. Campbell is saying that won't happen, but it remains to be seen how they'll approach this week. 

Injury Roundup

Captain Consideration

Already a subscriber?

Continue reading this content with a HALL OF FAME subscription.

Photos provided by Imagn Images

More by Footballguys Staff

 

What to Expect from the New Play-Callers

Jason Wood

A deep dive into the 12 new NFL play-callers

07/11/25 Read More
 

Team Vibes: Tennessee Titans

Team vibes refer to the overall mood toward a team's offense. Our staff shares their thoughts on the Titans.

07/11/25 Read More
 

Drafters Best Ball Report 2.0

James Brimacombe

Drafters Best Ball ADP analysis, with a rundown of this week's risers and fallers from our James Brimacombe.

07/11/25 Read More
 

NFFC ADP Movement: How High-Stakes ADP Is Changing

Clayton Gray

NFFC ADP offers a glimpse into the current state of high-stakes ADP and how it is moving.

07/11/25 Read More
 

NFFC ADP Movement: How High-Stakes ADP Is Changing

Clayton Gray

NFFC ADP offers a glimpse into the current state of high-stakes ADP and how it is moving.

07/11/25 Read More
 

Sleepers on the Jacksonville Jaguars

Sleepers can catapult your fantasy team to a championship. Our staff searches for them on the Jaguars.

07/11/25 Read More