FanDuel NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Best Week 5 SNF Picks From NFL DFS Contest Sims | Dak Prescott

Week 5 Sunday Night Football is upon us, and we’re kicking things off in style! Sunday Night Football features a Cowboys-Steelers clash, and we’ve got the top FanDuel NFL DFS picks to help you dominate. Using Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections, ownership projections and cutting-edge NFL Sims, we’ve run thousands of simulations to craft the ultimate DFS Showdown cheat sheet for Week 5. Get ready to crush this Sunday night slate!

With the season underway, there’s no better time to dive into our industry-leading NFL packages. Check out our breakdown of our NFL subscriptions for pricing details and a full list of the tools available at each tier.

Note: Data is accurate at the time of publication. We’ll update picks as the week goes on, but for the latest insights, make sure to use Stokastic’s live Showdown NFL DFS projections.

FanDuel NFL DFS Picks: Week 5 Sunday Night Football FD Cheat Sheet

TierCPTNFLEX
SuperstarDak Prescott
$15,500; 25.58
Justin Fields

$15,000; 29.55
CeeDee Lamb
$17,000; 21.28
HighNajee Harris
$12,000; 22.23
Rico Dowdle
$11,500; 10.33
MediumChris Boswell
$9,000; 7.91
Jake Ferguson
$10,500; 8.58
LowBrandin Cooks
$6,000; 5.64
Aaron Shampklin

$5,000; 0.10
Van Jefferson
$6,500; 4.43
These FanDuel NFL picks are selected based on the highest average simulated ROI.

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NFL Single-Lineup Simulator

For those who love building their own NFL DFS lineups or prefer single-entry contests, the Single-Lineup Simulator is a game-changer. It lets you hand-build lineups and test them against the competition using the same cutting-edge algorithms that drive our full NFL DFS Sims. This helps you gauge whether your lineup is generating positive ROI or if you’re unintentionally creating -EV lineups.

But it doesn’t stop at ROI. The Single-Lineup Simulator also shows your lineup’s chances of winning, finishing in the top 10%, and cashing in contests. It’s an essential tool for refining your hand-built strategy and improving your performance in single-entry NFL DFS contests. For step-by-step instructions, check out our NFL Single-Lineup Simulator guide.

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NFL Lineup Generator

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

NFL Data + Projections

Stokastic continues to offer the industry’s most accurate and advanced DFS data, crafted by top DFS players with millions in combined winnings. 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 for your chosen slate. Compare projected ownership to actual numbers and use the Boost Ownership feature to tweak any player’s exposure for even more precise results.

NFL Pre-Contest Simulator

Simulate your lineup’s performance in various scenarios using our proprietary software. The NFL Pre-Contest Simulator 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 simulations to go beyond final results and analyze the ROI of each lineup. The Post-Contest Simulator helps you compare user projections, ownership data, and strategies, giving you actionable insights for future contests.

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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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