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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 1

By Nick Villano

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs for yards during the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans runs for yards during the first half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Welcome back to the NFL season, and welcome back to the most exhilarating thing in sports. Daily fantasy sports with DraftKings take the football-watching experience to the next level.

DraftKings daily fantasy football is giving away major prizes this year, with a $5 million Sunday contest leading the way. There are a ridiculous 1.194 million entries, so the competition is fierce. It takes a very keen mind and a little bit of luck to get in the money, but it all starts with smart decision-making. Here, let’s find those holes in the DraftKings lineup where fantasy players can take advantage.

It’s Week 1, which means there are players who are falling under the radar by design. Teams don’t want to unlock their secret weapons in the preseason, so they wait until the first week where it counts to show where they can take advantage. Finding those spots in the lineup where a player can become a star is those same spots in daily fantasy lineups where a bad lineup turns into a money-making machine.

What is the best DraftKings lineup for Week 1 in the NFL?

This season, it seems like there are some spots where players can make some huge jumps in statistics.  Whether it’s a new offensive system or a quarterback who has his back against the wall, there are some offenses that will surprise at least with how many points they score. This will lead to fantasy points from all corners of the field.

Where can fantasy players take advantage of the lineup on DraftKings in Week 1? Here’s a hint, it starts at guaranteeing a big day from one important position.