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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Divisional Round Sunday
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Divisional Round Sunday

Deebo Samuel plays a big role for the 49ers and has a prop worth targeting. Which other player props should you check out for Sunday's games?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday)
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Sunday)

Can we justify using Joe Burrow over Josh Allen on Sunday, and how should we handle the rest of the two-game slate?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Cowboys at 49ers)
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Divisional Round (Cowboys at 49ers)

Christian McCaffrey continues to excel with the 49ers and will be a popular slate MVP. Who else can we consider in the multiplier slot?
NFL Betting Guide: Wild Card Monday
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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NFL Betting Guide: Wild Card Monday

The Cowboys and Buccaneers wrap up the first week of the postseason with a Monday night matchup in Tampa. How does our model see the game playing out?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Monday (Cowboys at Buccaneers)
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Wild Card Monday (Cowboys at Buccaneers)

The final game of Wild Card Weekend figures to be a close one between the Cowboys and Bucs. Which players stand out on the slate?
3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Week 17
Thomas Vecchio, numberFire
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3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Thursday Night Football: Week 17

Dalton Schultz has an elite matchup for a touchdown tonight. Which other player props should you consider?
Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Week 17 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: It's Time for Championship Week Decisions

How likely are players to help us out in championship matchups this week? Here's what the data has to say.
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Thursday Night (Cowboys at Titans)
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Thursday Night (Cowboys at Titans)

Dallas' passing game has a superb matchup against a reeling Tennessee defense. Who are the best MVP options for Thursday's single-game slate?
4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16
Austan Kas, numberFire
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4 NFL FanDuel Stacks for Week 16

Weather is no issue for Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson, who could go nuts versus the Giants. Which other stacks make sense for Saturday's main slate?
4 Daily Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit in Week 14
Nick Vazquez, numberFire
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4 Daily Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit in Week 14

The Cowboys look set to run all over the Texans and their run defense on Sunday. What other matchups can we take advantage of in Week 14?
Sunday Night Football Betting: Can Dallas Cover a Monster Double-Digit Spread?
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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Sunday Night Football Betting: Can Dallas Cover a Monster Double-Digit Spread?

The Cowboys are trying to chase the Eagles down in the NFC East. Can they hold serve at home against the Colts?
Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Week 13 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Accounting for Running Back Role Changes

The running back landscape is shifting for a lot of teams. How should we view certain backfields? And who else can we start this week?
NFL Betting Guide: Will the Cowboys' Offense Keep Rolling Against the Giants on Thanksgiving?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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NFL Betting Guide: Will the Cowboys' Offense Keep Rolling Against the Giants on Thanksgiving?

The spread is large in this game, and the best bet looks like the total. Why is that? And which props can we bet for this matchup?
Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Week 12 Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Can Washington Come Through Against the Falcons' Defense?

A lot of Commanders are in the start-or-sit discussion. How should we handle them -- and all relevant players -- in Week 12?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Thanksgiving Slate
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Thanksgiving Slate

In a dream matchup with the Lions, the Bills' offense will be super popular on Thursday's Thanksgiving slate. Should you swallow the chalk with Buffalo's stars, and how should you handle the rest of the slate?

Ezekiel Elliott Status

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Elliott, who was released by the Cowboys on March 15, hopes to sign with a new team by the end of next week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

What it means:

According to Schefter, the running back has narrowed his preferred options down to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals. This past season with Dallas, Elliott recorded a career-low 876 rushing yards on 231 carries, but he did score 12 touchdowns in 15 games. With that in mind, wherever the 27-year-old lands, at a minimum he should have a chance to make an impact as a pass protector and in short-yardage situations for his new team.
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Ezekiel Elliott on way out from Cowboys

What it means:

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott will be designated as a post-June 1 release. He failed to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time in his career last season and is turning 28 in July. Tony Pollard is expected to operate as the Cowboys' workhorse next season if he makes a full recovery from the leg injury he sustained in the playoffs. Malik Davis is the only other back on the roster, so Dallas will likely add via the draft and/or free agency. Zeke rushed for a career-low 3.8 yards per carry in 2022 and only five of his 231 attempts went for 20-plus yards. Among the 67 running backs with at least 50 carries last year, Elliott was 35th in Rushing Net Expected Points per carry (0.03).
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The Cowboys are releasing Elliott on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

What it means:

There's been discussion of a contract renegotiation for weeks, but more recent reports suggested this would be the outcome for the 27-year-old running back. Elliott should find suitors in free agency, though likely at a price far, far less than what he's accustomed to playing for. With only Malik Davis on the roster behind a rehabbing Tony Pollard (leg), the Cowboys will need to draft or sign some backfield help in the coming weeks/months.
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Elliott is 'likely' to be released by the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

What it means:

Elliott's release isn't official but is reportedly the expected move out of Dallas, as Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram also reports. The two-time NFL rushing leader would be designated as a post-June 1 cut, while his release would leave Tony Pollard (ankle) atop the Cowboys' backfield depth chart with Malik Davis available as a backup. Across his seven-year career with Dallas, Elliott earned three Pro Bowl nods, falling short of 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time in his career during the 2022 season.
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Elliott carried the ball 231 times for 876 yards and 12 touchdowns while catching 17 of 23 targets for 92 yards over 15 games in 2022.

What it means:

The 27-year-old running back failed to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards for the first time in his career, as Elliott's ceded usage as a pass-catcher to Tony Pollard (ankle) and saw his overall workload shrink as he also fell short of 250 touches for the first time. Elliott remained the Cowboys' primary option at the goal line, however, allowing him to score double-digit TDs for the fourth time in seven NFL campaigns, but that more limited role also contributed to his career-low 3.8 YPC. Pollard is a free agent this offseason while Elliott remains under contract, but with a dead cap hit of a little under $12 million, it's possible the team will elect to cut the veteran loose -- a move that might make more sense if the Cowboys place the franchise tag on Pollard. Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, Elliott is willing to re-negotiate his current deal and take a pay cut to stay in Dallas.
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Elliott rushed 10 times for 26 yards and caught two of four targets for seven yards in Sunday's 19-12 playoff loss to San Francisco.

What it means:

Elliott was unable to generate any running room against the 49ers' elite defensive front. The veteran back had to take over as the Cowboys' lone rushing option after Tony Pollard (leg) was carted off the field early in the second half, but he was unable to take advantage of the larger role. The seven-year pro appeared to lose a step after producing the worst carry average of his career (3.8 yards). Elliott still produced fantasy value as a short-yardage back with 12 touchdowns across 15 games, a role he will likely resume in 2023.