Establish The Run Fantasy Football Levitan's Solo Pod: Should D/ST Be Part of DFS, Adam Has His Worst Week Ever, Your Listener Questions (Episode 942)
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Dec 1, 2025 Delve into the chaos of the NFL DFS world as Adam Levitan debates the relevance of Defense/Special Teams in daily fantasy leagues. He shares insights from his worst cash game experience, revealing strategies and lessons learned. The discussion tackles the impact of volatility and skill in DST choices, and why they may actually enhance the DFS ecosystem. Listeners tune in for practical advice, hilarious office etiquette tips, and personal reflections that reveal the quirks of growing up an only child.
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Why DST Belongs In NFL DFS
- Defense (DST) scoring is highly volatile but contains some skill in selection when you understand touchdown equity and matchup context.
- Keeping DST in NFL DFS preserves volatility that maintains the peer-to-peer ecosystem and attracts season-long players.
Target DST Touchdown Equity
- Embrace DST volatility by targeting spots with high touchdown equity or offensive-line woes to gain an edge.
- Avoid overpaying for middling DSTs when cheaper punts may offer similar touchdown upside.
Variance Keeps DFS Healthy
- DFS needs enough variance so weaker players can occasionally win, or the player pool and stakes shrink.
- DST and other volatility preserve the recreational player base and the market's long-term health.