The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2024 NFL Black Friday game, scheduled for 3 p.m. ET as part of the Week 13 slate. This game offers a prime opportunity for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) players to make impactful picks, with standout players like Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight ends Travis Kelce and Brock Bowers. As the Chiefs look to extend their dominance, the Raiders will be led by Aidan O’Connell, activated off injured reserve to replace Gardner Minshew, who suffered a broken collarbone. O’Connell, who has averaged 201.8 passing yards per game over 12 career starts, will be tested against the Chiefs defense. This shift raises questions for DFS players on whether players like Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, and Tre Tucker can be valuable assets in the Black Friday game.
To help DFS players make informed decisions, Mike McClure, a professional DFS player with over $2 million in career winnings, provides expert advice, strategy, and stacks. McClure uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every snap of NFL action, factoring in matchups, statistical trends, and injuries. His expertise has led to multiple high-profile wins, including winning the DraftKings Millionaire Maker twice and the FanDuel Million once in 2023. This year, McClure has zeroed in on the Chiefs vs. Raiders matchup for Black Friday, offering his top DFS picks to SportsLine members.
Among McClure’s top picks is Patrick Mahomes, who had a slow start to the season but has since surged as one of the top quarterbacks in Fantasy football. Over the last five games, Mahomes has thrown for over 260 yards in four games, with 12 touchdowns and only three interceptions. He’s been particularly effective against the Raiders, averaging 293.4 passing yards per game since the 2020 season. In his first meeting with the Raiders this season, Mahomes threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, solidifying his place in DFS lineups despite his higher price.
McClure also recommends rostering Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who has been a consistent performer. Meyers posted 10 receptions for 121 yards on 15 targets in the previous game, and with the Raiders expected to trail, Meyers is likely to see a large share of the targets. He has averaged 9.7 targets in games without Davante Adams this season and could once again be a featured part of the Las Vegas game plan against Kansas City. Meyers had 52 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs earlier this season, and McClure anticipates another productive outing for the wide receiver.
Additionally, McClure highlights an undervalued player who could have a breakout performance, potentially making the difference between winning or losing in DFS tournaments and cash games. For full access to McClure’s optimal DFS lineup, rankings, and advice for the Black Friday game, SportsLine members can get exclusive picks and analysis.
