NFL DFS: GPP strategy for FanDuel and Draftkings

NFL DFS: Using your Utility Slot

Both FanDuel and Draftkings have a utility spot on their rosters. Last year, FanDuel finally did away with kickers and added a utility slot which means both sites now finally have the same roster spots. The scoring systems are slightly different, with DraftKings still having full PPR scoring and FanDuel sticking with .5 points per reception. However, I am someone who firmly believes in using three running backs in your GPP lineups most of the time (and definitely in your cash game lineups).

If you can squeeze three running backs with upside into your lineup, I think you should do it. On DraftKings, one of those backs is going to be a pass-catching back if I can swing it as the full PPR scoring makes players like James White or Duke Johnson really appealing options on a weekly basis. But if you’re going to be contrarian, then consider using your utility slot on a receiver or even a tight end.

If you want to overexpose your lineup to one game (as was previously discussed in the correlations section), then the utility slot can be a very valuable spot to grab another piece of that game. The double tight end roster build is one that is rarely used as there are usually not too many high upside plays at that position on a weekly basis. But a lineup that features two elite pass catchers from the group of Kittle, Ertz, and Kelce is going to be a combo that others rarely use.

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the utility slot, but using it to vary your lineups and create unique combinations and stacks is definitely something you want to consider.