NFL DFS Week 1: Key Picks and Strategies for Sunday

The NFL DFS main slate kicks off on Sunday, featuring a dozen games scheduled between 1 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET. Notable players in the lineup include Ja'Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bijan Robinson, Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, and Jahmyr Gibbs.

To build competitive lineups, players are advised to include star athletes while also seeking value in lesser-known players from high-scoring matchups or taking risks in lower-scoring games. Expert Mike McClure, a seasoned DFS player with over $2 million in winnings, offers insights and strategies for making optimal picks on platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings.

Among McClure's highlighted picks is Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, priced at $7,800 on DraftKings and $8,000 on FanDuel, who is expected to perform well against the Buccaneers. Additionally, Emeka Egbuka of the Buccaneers is noted as a key target for Baker Mayfield, priced at $6,200 on DraftKings and $6,400 on FanDuel. For more detailed advice and player recommendations, users can refer to SportsLine.