Pat Mayo and Jake Ciely go position-by-position, previewing the entire Week 17 NFL Sunday Main Slate, giving their 2020 Week 17 DraftKings picks for DK GPPs.
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2020 Week 17 NFL DraftKings Picks — Tournament Plays (GPPs)
Tournament plays are more volatile players (boom or bust) who can help differentiate your lineup in giant GPPs. Mixing a few of these names, along with the safer cash game options, is a great way to construct a GPP roster.
QB
Tom Brady $7,200
Kirk Cousins $6,300
RB
Jonathan Taylor $7,400
Jeff Wilson $6,000
TY Johnson $4,300
Rodney Smith $4,000
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WR
Davante Adams $9,200
Calvin Ridley $8,500
Marvin Jones $5,100
Rashard Higgins $4,500
Jalen Guyton $3,400
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TE
George Kittle $6,000
Evan Engram $3,700
D/ST
Cleveland Browns $2,500
Denver Broncos $2,400
NOTE: Picks for Sunday’s main slate only
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