RotoGrinders Daily Fantasy Football

Tournament Takes Show - NFL DFS GPP Strategy for Week 17

Dec 27, 2025
The hosts dive deep into the Week 17 NFL DFS slate, highlighting top matchups like Cincy-Arizona and Jacksonville-Indianapolis. Key running backs like Kenneth Gainwell and Saquon Barkley are discussed for their potential upside. You'll hear strategies on stacking quarterbacks with pass-catchers, including a focus on Geno Smith. The conversation also covers under-the-radar wide receivers and late injury impacts, alongside defense picks offering value. It's a treasure trove of insights for any DFS enthusiast!
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ADVICE

Approach Week 17 As Low-Incentive Slate

  • Treat Week 17 like a messy, low-incentive slate and hunt for edges in injuries and motivation.
  • Target value running backs and cheap tight ends while avoiding heavy chalk when games lack stakes.
ANECDOTE

Host's Recent Big FanDuel Cash

  • Chris Kirkwood recapped winning a FanDuel 10K and 250K with a show lineup but suffered a brutal sweat late in the game.
  • He credited correlation — stacking Aaron Jones in that build — as the reason it hit.
INSIGHT

Raiders Run Game Offers Correlated Leverage

  • Ashton Jeanty (JNT) is likely to be chalk but offers huge upside versus the Giants' terrible run defense.
  • Stacking Geno with Jeanty, Tucker and Mayer creates correlated leverage if Las Vegas scores multiple offensive touchdowns.
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