DraftKings NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Best Week 5 SNF Picks From NFL DFS Contest Sims | Justin Fields

We’re rolling with Week 5 Sunday Night Football for a Cowboys-Steelers showdown, and to help you crush your DraftKings lineup, we’ve put together the top picks for SNF DFS. Leveraging Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections, ownership projections and cutting-edge NFL DFS Sims, we’ve analyzed thousands of scenarios to deliver the best plays for our DraftKings NFL picks cheat sheet.

With the season underway, it’s the perfect time to dive into our industry-leading NFL packages. Check out our breakdown of our NFL subscriptions for pricing and a full list of tools and data available at each tier.

Note: Data is accurate at the time of publication. We’ll keep updating picks throughout the week, but for real-time updates, make sure to use Stokastic’s live Showdown NFL DFS projections.

DraftKings NFL DFS Picks: Week 5 Sunday Night Football Cheat Sheet

TierCPTNFLEX
SuperstarJustin Fields
$14,700; 29.81
Dak Prescott
$10,800; 17.21
HighNajee Harris
$13,200; 24.08
Jake Ferguson
$11,400; 16.02
George Pickens
$9,600; 12.42
MediumChris Boswell
$5,400; 7.91
LowVan Jefferson
$4,800; 8.17
Steelers DST
$4,000; 6.94
Hunter Luepke

$1,000; 2.68
Deuce Vaughn

$400; 1.90
These DraftKings NFL picks are selected based on the highest average simulated ROI.

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NFL Single-Lineup Simulator

For those who prefer crafting their own NFL DFS lineups or focusing on single-entry contests, the Single-Lineup Simulator is an essential tool. It allows you to manually build your lineups and test them against the competition using the same powerful algorithms as our full NFL DFS Sims. This helps you determine whether your lineup is set to deliver positive ROI or if you’re unintentionally creating -EV lineups.

But the Single-Lineup Simulator offers more than just ROI evaluation. It also gives you insights into your lineup’s chances of winning, finishing in the top 10%, and cashing in contests. It’s a valuable tool for refining your hand-building strategy and improving your results in single-entry NFL DFS contests. Check out our NFL Single-Lineup Simulator tutorial for a full breakdown.

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NFL Lineup Generator

With just a few clicks, the NFL Lineup Generator helps you create high-ROI lineups tailored to your preferences. Choose your stacks, decide how chalky or contrarian you want to be, and lock in must-have players. Once your lineups are ready, export them for easy upload to your DFS platform.

NFL Data + Projections

Stokastic remains the industry leader in providing accurate DFS data, developed by top DFS players with millions in combined earnings. Our NFL DFS projections and ownership data are unmatched, giving you the tools to crush your contests.

NFL Contest Generator

Easily create a pool of lineups aligned with NFL DFS ownership projections. Compare projected ownership to actual numbers and adjust player exposure using the Boost Ownership feature for even more precise results.

NFL Pre-Contest Simulator

Simulate your lineup’s performance in various scenarios using our NFL Pre-Contest Simulator. It runs thousands of simulations to provide key metrics like simulated ROI, helping you spot high-ROI lineups in minutes.

NFL Post-Contest Simulator

Post-contest analysis is crucial for long-term success. Use the Post-Contest Simulator to go beyond final results and analyze each lineup’s ROI. Compare projections, ownership data, and strategies to find the most profitable approaches.

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Author
Sam Smith is a writer and editor with Stokastic and OddsShopper. He has been immersed in the world of professional sports data since 2015, while also writing extensively on the NFL for a multitude of blogs and websites. With Stokastic, Sam looks to blend his sports and editorial expertise with Stokastic's data to bring you the best fantasy information possible.

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