Oct 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the post game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCeiling wins tournaments, but volume pays the bills in cash games. Building a winning roster on DraftKings and FanDuel requires shifting your focus from “what if” to “how much”. In Week 7, we are eliminating low-floor landmines and locking in players with secure target shares and red-zone dominanceQuarterbacks Who Can Deliver a Reliable FloorPrioritize Passing Volume and Rushing Production Over Highlight-Reel PotentialQuarterbacks in cash games should combine safe passing volume with a floor-raising rushing baseline. Dual-threat quarterbacks gives you a massive edge because 10 rushing yards equals 25 passing yards in standard scoring.Bo Nix (Denver Broncos)Oct 15, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to throw in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNix has established himself as an ideal salary-saving option in cash games due to his high rushing attempts. Averaging 6 to 8 carries per game alongside dedicated goal-line usage, his dual-threat capability creates a high fantasy floor. Averaging over 30 pass attempts per game with a completion rate hovering around 62%, Nix avoids negative plays while consistently taking what defensive fronts give him. Facing an Arizona defense that bleeds fantasy points to mobile signal-callers, Nix provides elite point-per-dollar efficiency that allows you to pay up for high-priced running backs.C.J. StroudOct 18, 2026; London, ENG; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectStroud represents pure pocket-passing stability for DFS managers looking for a steady mid-priced option. Operating in a high-volume passing offense averaging 35 attempts per game, Stroud’s pinpoint accuracy shields lineups from catastrophic low-scoring outcomes. In a favorable matchup against a secondary struggling to generate pressure, Stroud should enjoy clean pockets and elevated completion metrics.Running Backs With Workloads You Can TrustTouches, Targets, and Goal-Line Opportunities Separate Cash-Game Anchors From Risky PlaysRunning back is the foundational position in DFS cash games. Lock in backs who own both early-down carries and passing-down work (high snap share + high route participation).Aaron Jones (Minnesota Vikings)Oct 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJones stands out as a
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