NFL DFS Best Picks for Sunday: Lions vs. Jets – December 18 | 2022 NFL Regular Season

The Detroit Lions take their recent winning streak en route to the Big Apple to take on the New York Jets.

The Lions are making a legitimate playoff push in the NFC. The Jets try to hold on to their playoff spot while dealing with another QB position change.

Top quarterback picks

Cash Games: Zach Wilson, QB, New York Jets (DraftKings $5.1K, FanDuel $6.4K)

Zach Wilson, against this scorchable Lions secondary is the safest option in this game. You read that correctly. What world!

Tournaments: Jared Goff, QB, Detroit Lions (Draftkings $5.7K, FanDuel $7.3K)

Jared Goff has been terrific recently. The Lions are scoring in clusters. This is where the rubber meets the road. Goff is on the road against a good defense in the New York Jets. What QB will we get under center on Sunday?

Top broker picks

Cash games: D’Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions (DraftKings $5.7K, FanDuel $6.6K)

It’s hard to trust D’Andre Swift, I get it. The Lions’ coaching staff stated that D’Andre Swift is 100% healthy for this contest, and this game could have sneaky shootout potential. Play Swift with confidence.

Tournament: Zonovan Knight, RB, New York Jets (DraftKings $5.3K, FanDuel $7.2K)

Zonovan Knight has taken over the Jets’ backfield. Michael Carter is back, but Knight is still the one leading the backfield in touching. The Jets’ coaching staff prefers Knight’s physical run among tackles.

With second-year quarterback Zach Wilson under center, expect the Jets’ coaching staff to run the ball even more in this contest. Expect 20+ touches for Zonovan Knight.

Wide receivers and tight ends

Cash Games: Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets (DraftKings $6.6K, FanDuel $7.8K)

Garrett Wilson has been sensational in the second half of the season. The rookie receiver has dominated against the man and zone defense alike. Some DFS players may be hesitant to play Garrett Wilson with Zach Wilson at center.

Consider this recommendation a confidence booster. The rookie receiver has still been good with Zach Wilson under center. Against a vulnerable Lions secondary, shoot Garrett Wilson.

Tournament: Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions (DraftKings $7.8K, FanDuel $8.4K)

How much Willow Gardner will see Amon-Ra St. Brown on Sunday? Amon-Ra St. Brown is the Lions’ best receiver, and traditionally, opponents plan to eliminate Amon-Ra.

The complexity here is that the Jets’ main CB, rookie Willow Gardner, traditionally lines up on the outside. The Lions use Amon-Ra better out of the slot. Will Gardner travel to the slot to take out the Lions’ best pass catcher? Otherwise, Amon-Ra will receive relentless targets from Jared Goff.