Best NFL DFS Picks for Sunday: Patriots vs. Raiders- December 18 | 2022 NFL Regular Season

The New England Patriots travel to the city that never sleeps and visits the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots fight for their playoff dreams while the Raiders try to stay hot.

Best quarterback picks

Cash Games: Derek Carr, QB, Las Vegas Raiders (DraftKings $5.6K, FanDuel $7K)

Derek Carr is playing well at the moment. The Raiders' offense has been tough to stop. Derek Carr has a higher ceiling than Mac Jones and the Patriots' passing game.

Tournaments: Mac Jones, QB, New England Patriots (Draftkings $5K, FanDuel $6.7K)

The Patriots want to win the game with a ball-control offense. Mac Jones isn't asked to do much, and his weaponry around him isn't exactly a juggernaut.

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Best running back picks

Cash Games: Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders (DraftKings $8.1K, FanDuel $9.2K)

Josh Jacobs has been the most sensational back for DFS purposes all season. The bell cow back for the Las Vegas Raiders has dominated in the 2nd half behind a powerful, Raiders' offensive line. Expect the Raiders to continue the same game script with a balanced attack. Josh Jacobs will be in the mix for the top RB1 this week.

Tournament: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots (DraftKings $7K, FanDuel $8.5K)

Keep an eye on the injury report leading up to the game. Rhamondre Stevenson has been terrific for fantasy purposes. Stevenson left Monday night's contest early with an ankle injury. It remains to be seen how healthy Rhamondre Stevenson is, but with Damien Harris out, Stevenson could have the every-down role once more.

Wide receivers and tight ends

Cash Games: Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders (DraftKings $9K, FanDuel $8.5K)

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a cognisant decision to make Davante Adams the Alpha of their offense. Davante Adams and Derek Carr have outstanding chemistry on and off the field. Davante Adams is feasting on the would-be opposition weekly. Even if the Patriots want to take away Davante Adams, I don't know if they have the personnel to pull it off.

Tournament: Darren Waller, TE, Las Vegas Raiders (DraftKings $4.1K, FanDuel $5.1K)

There will be plenty of DFS players that are reluctant to turn back to Darren Waller right away. The concern of a lingering injury being the culprit. The Las Vegas Raiders medical staff took their time and were careful with the veteran TE.

If Waller is active, he will play a full complement of snaps. The New England Patriots are notorious for taking away what you want to do the most on offense. I imagine the Patriots are planning to take away WR Davante Adams, which should leave plenty of opportunity for TE Darren Waller.

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