Week 18 of the NFL season is here and there are plenty of props to explore! Our projections are showing numerous edges and we’re looking to exploit those with this week’s DraftKings Pick6 predictions. Here are your top two plays for NFL Week 18!
DraftKings Pick6 NFL Predictions for Week 18 Today
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Michael Pittman Jr. M/L Than 4.5 Receptions
With Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback, Michael Pittman Jr. has significantly more opportunities to thrive.
Last week, Flacco replaced Anthony Richardson and immediately looked Pittman’s way, targeting him 10 times. Pittman delivered with 9 receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown.
In their four previous games together, Pittman averaged 3.8 receptions on six targets. Flacco is much more of a gunslinger than Richardson, so we should expect more attention diverted toward their top receiver with him under center.
According to Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections, Pittman is expected to haul in six receptions on 9 targets for 67 yards. Facing a Jacksonville Jaguars secondary that ranks dead last in dropback EPA per play, Pittman is in a great spot to close out the season with a strong performance.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Michael Pittman Jr. More Than 4.5 Receptions
Rico Dowdle M/L Than 59.5 Rushing Yards
Rico Dowdle has averaged 20 carries for 100.8 rushing yards per game over his last six outings, surpassing the 100-yard mark in four of them. His two lower outputs were a 23-yard game against the Buccaneers and an 86-yard effort against Washington — the same team he faces today.
In that matchup with the Commanders, Dowdle logged 19 carries at 4.5 yards per attempt to reach 86 yards. Washington’s defense remains vulnerable, ranking 30th in yards per carry allowed (4.8) and 27th in rush EPA per play.
Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections have Dowdle slated for 16 carries and over 71 rushing yards, comfortably clearing his current prop line. Even if Dallas plays from behind, the Cowboys are likely to lean on their starting back in this season finale. With Ezekiel Elliott gone, Dowdle has every reason to prove the team isn’t missing anything in the backfield.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Rico Dowdle More Than 59.5 Rushing Yards
