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.
Macro Level Game View
- Over/Under: 53.5 (Highest of the entire week)
- Spread: Cowboys -3
- Cowboys Implied Team Total: 28.3
- Cardinals Implied Team Total: 25.3
Captain Consideration
Dallas Cowboys Showdown Players
Quarterback
Dak Prescott - Captain/Flex
Dak Prescott is playing at home against a Cardinals defense that ranks just 21st in Dropback EPA Allowed. Prescott has been cooking this season as he leads a Cowboys offense that ranks second in EPA/Play, and he ranks seventh in both passing yards per game (258.6) and pass touchdowns (2).
Running Back/Wide Receiver/Tight End
CeeDee Lamb - Captain/Flex
CeeDee Lamb's averages in his four healthy games are elite: 10.5 targets per game, 7 receptions per game, and 101.5 receiving yards per game. Those averages rank third, sixth, and third in the NFL. Lamb is in a great spot to keep balling at home against a Cardinals defense that ranks just 21st in Dropback EPA Allowed.
Javonte Williams - Captain/Flex
Javonte Williams deserves his flowers. He's been awesome this season. He ranks seventh in opportunities per game (19.8), 15th in total yards per game (90.8), and second in touchdowns (9). Arizona's defense is capable against the run as they rank 12th in Rush EPA Allowed, but Williams is playing at home, and the Cowboys are three-point favorites.
Jake Ferguson - Flex
Jake Ferguson didn't catch a pass last week, but it's important not to overreact to that one-game sample. He's been incredible this season, and his ranks at the tight end position are still awesome: second in targets (59), first in receptions (51), tenth in receiving yards (334), and second in touchdown receptions (6). This is a good matchup as the Cardinals' defense has allowed the seventh most fantasy points per game to the tight end position this season (12.8).
George Pickens - Flex
Even in the two games since CeeDee Lamb has returned, George Pickens has still put up 82 and 78 receiving yards, respectively. His elite talent is thriving in this favorable fantasy offense as he's been phenomenal this year. Still, with Lamb and Jake Ferguson in the offense, Pickens has a boom-or-bust profile. He's a tournament play in this game, and it will largely come down to whether he hauls in his deep targets or not.
KaVontae Turpin - Flex
KaVontae Turpin missed weeks 5 and 6 due to injury, but has been back for two contests and played on 41% of the offensive snaps last week. Turpin is a large field tournament with low ownership play only, but the talent is there for him to pop off on his limited opportunities. Turpin was the fastest ball carrier on a play in all of the 2024 season, according to Next Gen Stats.
Kicker
Brandon Aubrey - Flex
The Cowboys are three-point home favorites, and they have an incredibly high 28.3 Implied Team Total. Brandon Aubrey hasn't missed a field goal attempt yet this season and is five for five on 50+ yarders.