Given its significance, selecting the right CPT becomes the foundation upon which the remainder of our lineup will be built.Īt least at the positional level, the field is making very few mistakes when selecting their CPT. On DraftKings, the Captain position scores 1.5x the standard fantasy-point value for each statistic but will also cost 1.5x more salary than if they’re rostered in the FLEX. The biggest differences between the traditional fantasy formats we’re all accustomed to and showdown are the introductions of complete positional flexibility and the addition of a Captain roster spot. Heading into the 2022 season, we can leverage this information to create more profitable tournament lineups.
Since the format’s inception, I’ve been compiling a database of every lineup entered in the DraftKings flagship GPP to get a better understanding of what our opponents are doing compared to what’s actually winning. DraftKings and FanDuel’s single-game showdown format has continued to grow rapidly after they were introduced a few seasons ago.
