Eric Polzin flagged Thomas Rosenmuller as a 250-to-1 outright flyer and an appealing 6-to-1 top-20 bet. Rosenmuller has made four straight cuts and ranks 2nd in ball-striking, top-10 in SG off the tee and top-30 in approach in the 9-to-5 metrics. Polzin recommends sprinkling him in large-field DFS tournaments and considering a top-20 wager to capitalize on the elite tee-to-green numbers.

Eric Polzin highlighted David Skinns as another viable sub-$7k punt. Skins has four consecutive made cuts and two top-10 finishes during that span. Polzin noted that at this salary all he needs is a made cut; Skinns’ past success at this event plus recent form give him a reasonable path, making him a solid value piece for stars-and-scrubs roster builds.

Eric Polzin called Beau Hossler an "interesting click" for large-field tournaments. Hossler’s course history includes finishes of 25th, 16th and 23rd plus a 73rd last year, and he has three top-15 results in his last four starts. Polzin cautioned that Hossler’s lone recent missed cut was ugly, underscoring the volatility, but sees enough upside to fire him up in GPPs.

Eric Polzin labeled Michael Thorbjornsen a high-ceiling GPP target. The youngster is an elite stat fit—near the top of the field in ball-striking categories—and already owns a T-5 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. At roughly 75-to-1 outright and a mid-7k salary, Thorbjornsen's upside outweighs his missed-cut risk for tournaments and betting cards alike.

Eric Polzin said Patrick Fishburn "stands out the most" among the mid-tier. Fishburn logged recent top-10s at the Wyndham and Isco Championships and finished 3rd at this course last year, helping him rank 14th overall in the 9-to-5 model. While his specialist metric is just 41st because of poor California results, Polzin believes the ceiling justifies rostering Fishburn in DFS and sprinkling top-20 exposure.

Eric Polzin slid Akshay Bhatia into his first-look lineup while warning that the pick is ‘a little bit risky.’ The risk comes from the extended time off most players have had, which increases week-to-week variance. Still, Polzin likes Bhatia’s upside and thinks he fits well in a fair-and-balanced roster construction that avoids dipping into the very bottom of the salary pool.

Eric Polzin argued that paying up for Scottie Scheffler is still worth it even though it forces a studs-and-duds build. He expects very few lineups (projected under 10%) to get all six golfers through the cut this week; 4-of-6 could be the norm. If Scheffler delivers the ‘high-likelihood’ top-5 finish Polzin pegs at roughly 2-to-1 odds, that alone can put those lineups ahead of balanced rosters that lack his ceiling.

Eric Polzin said David Lipsky is one of his two preferred sub-$7k DraftKings plays for the Procore Championship. Lipsky has made the cut in five straight starts and logged a strong finish at this same tournament last year, giving him above-average course history. Although the 9-to-5 model only labels him "decent" because the specialist metric drags his overall grade, Polzin still likes Lipsky as a reliable cut-maker who frees up salary in a week where 6-of-6 lineups will be scarce.

Eric Polzin identified Victor Perez as his favorite deep outright at 125-to-1 and a sneaky DFS play. Perez ranks top-10 in the 9-to-5 stat model and 12th in recent form, highlighted by a top-10 at the RBC Canadian Open. Polzin thinks the mini-off-season may have allowed Perez to fine-tune small weaknesses, making him a worthy longshot in an extremely weak field.

Eric Polzin trusts Andrew Putnam to provide a solid floor at his current DraftKings price. While Putnam’s ceiling is limited, Polzin believes his steady profile makes him an ideal inclusion for cash builds or single-entry contests that prioritize made cuts at the Pro Core Championship.

Eric Polzin expects Rico Hoey to rebound and loves him at 110-to-1 outright. Hoey ranks first in ball-striking, second in SG off the tee and top-10 in approach in the 9-to-5 stat blend. Despite pedestrian finishes of 67th (Wyndham) and 57th (3M) late in the season, Hoey flashed upside with an 8th at the Barracuda and profiles as a strong DFS and betting punt in this shallow field.

Eric Polzin noted that Mark Hubbard has made six straight cuts, ranks 15th in recent form and sits top-33 in every key statistic (birdie-to-bogey, ball-striking, SG off the tee, SG approach). That consistency makes Hubbard a safe mid-range option for cash games and balanced GPP builds at the Pro Core Championship.

Eric Polzin pegged Akshay Bhatia as one of the best outright bets on the board and a strong DFS play. Bhatia is 6th in the 9-to-5 model, top-10 in recent form and grades well in birdie-to-bogey, SG off the tee and approach. His lone course appearance yielded a top-10 four years ago, and Polzin downplayed a recent WD, noting the Pro Core field is significantly weaker than the Tour and BMW Championships where Bhatia finished 13th and 26th. He’s on Polzin’s card at roughly 35-to-1 and in his DFS core.

Eric Polzin advised fading Max Homa, calling his DraftKings tag "egregiously high" relative to recent results. Homa hasn’t produced the ceiling finishes required of a true stud, so Polzin will redirect salary to other elites or a balanced build instead of hoping Homa suddenly spikes.

Eric Polzin called Harris English’s salary "pretty darn interesting" for balanced DFS rosters. English sits 3rd in recent-form ranking, owns a top-10 finish in two career starts at this event, and is striking the ball well enough for Polzin to ignore last year’s missed cut. He views English as a steady mid-range anchor in lineups that fade the very top of the board.

Eric Polzin highlighted Ben Griffin as both a core DFS play and a value outright at 25-to-1. Griffin ranks 5th in recent form and 5th in overall stat grade in the 9-to-5 model, riding finishes of 11th, 9th, 12th and 10th since correcting an over-scheduling mistake that led to missed cuts at the John Deere and Open Championship. Polzin emphasized that Griffin is "a completely different player" than the one who struggled here two years ago and expects him to contend in this weak field.

Eric Polzin grouped Justin Thomas, Russell Henley and Sam Burns together among the non-Scheffler elites but said Burns will likely be his highest-owned because the salary discount is meaningful. Burns offers similar upside to the other stars while leaving more cap for mid-range plays, making him Polzin’s preferred pay-up target in DFS this week.

Eric Polzin said Scheffler is finally priced so aggressively on DraftKings that you actually have to debate paying up. Scheffler carries two-to-one outright odds and the highest salary in the field, so Polzin warned that the usual "lock him and move on" approach hurts roster construction this week. He would only play Scheffler if the rest of the lineup still grades well; otherwise a balanced build should outperform at the Pro Core Championship.

Eric Polzin is on the over 2.0 receptions for Tyrone Tracy in a matchup where Washington is favored by a touchdown. He projects a pass-heavy, catch-up script for the Giants that will funnel dump-offs to Tracy. Polzin said "two receptions is pretty low" for a back who should serve as Daniel Jones’s check-down option and noted that with Russell Wilson there could be even more short passes (his wording). Because PrizePicks does not list the prop, Polzin is attacking it on Underdog, calling it a low-risk Week 1 line while Vegas is still mis-pricing snap counts.

Eric Polzin said Trevor Lawrence profiles as an attractive Week 1 GPP quarterback because Jacksonville has doubled-down on him ("they clearly want Trevor Lawrence to be the thing") after adding another pass-catcher in Brown. Polzin noted his only concern is Lawrence’s rushing volume but argued even a modest uptick in designed runs would unlock a slate-breaking ceiling. He expects Carolina’s rebuilding defense to provide little resistance, making Lawrence a tournament pivot off higher-owned signal callers.

Eric Polzin’s favorite betting side is the Giants catching six points against Washington. He detailed the Commanders’ lack of offensive continuity—Terry McLaurin likely rusty, Zach Ertz yet to play, a newly formed committee backfield led by aging Austin Ekeler, and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels learning on the fly. By contrast, the Giants enter healthy and, in Polzin’s view, upgraded their leadership with Russell Wilson under center. With a 45.5-point total, he believes New York not only covers but has a real shot to win outright.

Eric Polzin tagged Tyrone Tracy Jr. as his preferred salary-saver for Week 1. Tracy flashed explosiveness on preseason tape and handled a goal-line carry after a Russell Wilson deep shot was ruled down at the 1-yard line. Polzin is unconcerned about Cam Scatabell but acknowledges Devin Singletary could steal touches. Given Tracy’s price, potential red-zone work, and Polzin’s bullish stance on the Giants outperforming expectations, he views Tracy as an ideal punt for large-field tournaments.

Polzin added that, salary permitting, he prefers spending up for the Denver Broncos DST. He framed Denver as a perennial high-floor unit worth the premium whenever value elsewhere in the lineup makes it affordable, implying Week 1 roster construction has enough cheap options to justify the move.

Eric Polzin recommended locking in the Steelers DST for Week 1 tournaments and cash builds. He argued New York is "intentionally trying to tank," highlighted Justin Fields’ poor camp and turnover-prone profile, and pointed out that Pittsburgh’s defense carries its usual talent edge. With Aaron Rodgers expected to manage the game on the other side and no bruising Jets run game to shorten drives, Polzin anticipates extra sack and takeaway opportunities for the Steelers at what should be a mid-tier salary.

Polzin is "buying into" a Trevor Lawrence bounce-back after Jacksonville aggressively upgraded the offense—Brian Thomas in 2024, Travis Hunter this year, plus holdovers Parker Washington and Hollywood Brown. He wants to see more designed runs but likes Lawrence’s tournament outlook against Carolina, comparing the potential leap to the renaissance Baker Mayfield enjoyed under Liam Cohen. The combination of added weapons, low ownership, and modest price makes Lawrence a prime GPP quarterback with double-stack options.

Polzin said that should Tyreek Hill miss Week 1, Malik Washington becomes the slate’s best value receiver and a natural low-owned stack with Tua Tagovailoa. Washington logged first-team preseason snaps, has manufactured touches baked in, and earned praise from Tua for his football IQ. Even if Hill plays, Polzin projects a 50 percent snap rate; without Hill, he expects Washington’s late-season workload from last year to "double," giving him an easy 3x pathway at $3K and change.

Polzin expects the "Tyler Higbee show" to start immediately now that the veteran is healthy and rookie tight end Ferguson has barely practiced. The Rams extended Higbee just before his injury, signaling financial commitment, and Polzin anticipates a full snap share similar to his pre-injury role. With a potential shootout against Houston and Higbee priced modestly, Polzin sees an overlooked path to double-digit DFS points at low ownership.

Calling him "this year’s Tucker Kraft," Polzin spotlighted Brenton Strange as a $3.3K punt who flashed more than Evan Engram down the stretch last season. Strange has shown rapport with Trevor Lawrence, and Polzin believes that’s one reason Jacksonville felt comfortable with Engram trade rumors. If Travis Hunter (currently banged up) misses Week 1, Strange’s route share would spike, giving him legitimate top-10 tight-end upside at a near-minimum salary.

Polzin “fully expects” Tucker Kraft to take a Year-2 leap and thinks DraftKings hasn’t adjusted, leaving Kraft too cheap. With multiple Green Bay receivers nursing injuries—Wicks is banged up and Jaden Reed is "probably" out—Kraft should command extra looks. Polzin reminded listeners he was pounding the table for Kraft all last season and sees Week 1 as another smash spot now that target competition is light and price remains depressed.

Polzin labeled Zach Ertz a strong mid-tier option at just under $4,000. Even though the Giants allowed limited tight-end production last year, he sees Ertz functioning as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels’ primary safety blanket. Ertz has practiced all camp, flashed chemistry with Daniels, and was “extremely productive” in this offense a season ago. Polzin expects reliable volume that can 2-3x salary in cash builds without punting the position.

Eric Polzin said the simplest Week 1 decision is to pay up for George Kittle. San Francisco’s pass-catcher room is "extremely thin," and Brock Purdy already funnels targets to Kittle when the depth chart is light—something we saw repeatedly last season when Christian McCaffrey battled injuries. Polzin argued the cap is soft enough to afford Kittle, and stacking him with Purdy is a clean leverage angle on teammates such as McCaffrey. The combination of volume, red-zone trust, and approachable salary makes Kittle his preferred spend-up tight end.

Polzin said the two best salary-relief receivers under $4K are led by Adani Mitchell, who has generated the most camp buzz of any Colt. With chemistry building between Mitchell and Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce’s role unchanged, Polzin would make Mitchell a core play if Josh Downs sits, calling the $3.4K tag "intriguing" even if Downs suits up.

Douglas has been Drake Maye’s "security blanket" two camps in a row, and Polzin said that if Stefon Diggs misses Week 1 the $3.3K price is "likely to 2x, potentially even 3x." The Patriots scheme quick hitters that suit Douglas’ explosiveness, making him an elite punt wideout contingent on Diggs’ status.

Polzin wants heavy exposure to Nick Chubb, calling him a mis-priced DFS workhorse. DraftKings never adjusted after Houston moved on from Joe Mixon, leaving Chubb several hundred dollars too cheap. Pre-season tape showed he still has enough burst—comparable to last year’s J.K. Dobbins—to handle 15 carries and the Texans’ best goal-line looks. Polzin admitted Chubb will cede most passing downs to Dare Ogunbowale, but if Texans-Rams stays within one score he sees a clear path to 80-plus yards and a touchdown at low ownership.

Polzin explained that should New York keep the game close or even jump ahead, Austin Ekeler immediately becomes the ceiling play over Washington’s cheaper backs. From Weeks 1-11 last season Ekeler fell below double-digits just twice (4.0 and 7.8 DK points) thanks to elite target volume. With Terry still sidelined and “Devo Samuel” easing in, Polzin expects Sam Howell to lean on the veteran he trusts in the two-minute drill and check-down game. That passing usage plus early-season freshness makes Ekeler, at a discounted Week-1 salary, an ideal leverage play against presumed Commanders chalk.

Eric Polzin called Tony Pollard "one of the most boring, safe plays" for Week 1 DFS. With Tyjae Spears ruled out, Pollard should handle roughly 20 touches, including passing-game work. The Titans, however, are 7.5-point underdogs on the road against a Denver team with Super Bowl aspirations and will be starting a rookie quarterback, factors that could force a negative script and limit rushing volume. Pollard’s receiving role cushions the downside, but Polzin highlighted game flow as the primary concern.

Eric Polzin named Kenneth Walker his favorite Week 1 GPP play despite Walker’s preseason absence and spotty camp workload. He praised Seattle’s offensive line, noting backs weren’t touched until three to four yards downfield during exhibition games, and forecast about 15 touches for Walker in a run scheme perfectly suited to his style. With the 49ers undermanned, Polzin thinks the game will stay competitive—maybe even swing Seattle’s way—giving the explosive Walker slate-breaking potential at low ownership.

Eric Polzin kept Alvin Kamara in his player pool because a likely negative script against Arizona should funnel roughly five targets to Kamara, mirroring last season’s receiving usage. The cheap salary offsets concerns about poor quarterback play (he cited Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shaw possibly starting) and the chance the Saints get blown out. Polzin concluded Kamara still projects for enough passing-game points to justify exposure in tournaments.

Eric Polzin locked James Conner into his initial build, highlighting that the Cardinals are 6.5-point favorites in a game that is not projected to be low-scoring. Preseason film showed Conner still has plenty of burst, and single-game durability concerns are irrelevant in DFS. With Arizona expected to play from ahead, Polzin anticipates a full workload at a price lower than Alvin Kamara’s, calling Conner "a very solid play" for Week 1 tournaments and cash alike.

Eric Polzin said Jonathan Taylor is one of the strongest Week 1 DFS running-back plays at just $6.8k. He expects Indianapolis to control the pace against a Miami offense that may miss its top two backs, its best receiver, and last year’s starting tight end. With Anthony Richardson bringing more stability to the offense and Josh Downs still banged up, Polzin projected roughly 23 touches for Taylor in a potential blow-out victory. The combination of projected volume, positive game script and depressed salary makes Taylor a core cash-game option.

Eric Polzin called Christian McCaffrey ‘one of the hardest clicks’ on the slate. San Francisco’s pass-catcher room is ravaged—Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, DeMarcus Robinson and multiple depth receivers are all questionable or out—so McCaffrey could soak up both carries and check-downs. Polzin will, however, set a lineup rule that prevents McCaffrey from appearing alongside both George Kittle and rookie Ricky Pearsall (and vice-versa), reasoning that Seattle will key on one focal point. He also cautioned that newly signed Brian Robinson Jr. may steal short-yardage work and that camp clips haven’t shown McCaffrey’s usual burst. Even with those caveats, the projected touch share keeps him in Polzin’s core player pool.

Eric Polzin labeled Jonathan Taylor the premier running-back play for Week 1. He views Daniel Jones as a clear quarterback upgrade for Indianapolis, eliminating the volatility Anthony Richardson introduced and creating more consistent, drive-sustaining offense. Taylor faces a Dolphins team that could be without its top two running backs and possibly Tyreek Hill, circumstances that should keep Miami’s scoring in check and let Indy feed its bell-cow. Polzin is building lineups around Taylor’s expected workload and ceiling in this matchup.

Polzin acknowledged that Bucky Irving would see a full workload if Rachaad White is ruled out and reminded listeners Irving ‘looked like a stud’ down the 2024 stretch. Even so, he plans to stay underweight because he expects defenses to keep Irving in front of them while double-teaming Mike Evans, essentially daring rookie Emeka Egbuka to win outside. That alignment would funnel attention to Irving and cap his efficiency, especially with stronger running-back plays available at similar price points. Polzin called Irving a trap value unless updated projections make him unavoidable.

Eric Polzin said Bijan Robinson is the premier spend-up running back for Week 1. Robinson logged 10.7 DK points in his first 2024 meeting with Tampa but erupted for 23 in the rematch, a split Polzin tied directly to Drake London’s target dominance in the low game and absence in the spike week. He advised setting a lineup-builder rule that blocks London whenever Robinson is rostered to avoid negative correlation. Polzin expects Atlanta to lean on the ground game because first-year starter Michael Penix Jr. will be seeing a division foe that had an off-season to scheme him, while Tampa will be without Chris Godwin and rookie Jalen McMillan and lost play-caller Dave Canales—factors that should keep the pace down and favor a Robinson-centric script.

Polzin dubbed Joe Burrow the simplest quarterback plug-in for Week 1, especially if stacking with Ja'Marr Chase. Unlike last season’s no-camp ramp-up that led to a slow start, Burrow logged preseason reps and should be in rhythm for the opener in Cleveland. Polzin noted Burrow still managed 22 DK points in the rematch last year and believes a healthier launch means a safer ceiling-plus-floor combo for both cash and single-entry lineups.

Eric Polzin called Giants +215 on the money-line (or +6 against the spread) his “bold” Week 1 bet. He reminded listeners that New York covered both meetings with Washington last season and believes Brian Daboll’s group has "gotten a little bit better" while the Commanders could start slowly. The matchup familiarity plus a full touchdown in hand—or more than 2-to-1 odds straight up—makes the G-Men his favorite long-shot ticket.

Polzin is laying the 1.5 points with Indianapolis because Miami’s injury list is long. Reports suggest De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill ‘should’ play, but nothing is confirmed. Until they are officially cleared he’s treating the Dolphins offense as short-handed. On the Colts side he believes sticking with Daniel Jones, who quietly graded out better down the stretch last season, maximizes their win equity while Anthony Richardson continues to develop. Given the uncertain Miami skill-position availability, Polzin expects Indy to control the game and cover the small number.

Eric Polzin recommended taking Raiders +3, arguing that Las Vegas owns the superior offense while New England is getting inflated because of Drake May’s preseason buzz. He noted Jakobi Meyers stayed despite trade rumors, Geno Smith provides veteran stability, and first-round back Ashton Jeanty should add balance. By comparison, Polzin questioned the Patriots’ pass-catcher depth, pointing out that Kayshon Boutte flashing in camp "is not a good thing" and that Stefon Diggs may not be fully healthy for Week 1. With coaching and defense “a toss-up,” he thinks the full three points are too generous to pass up.

Polzin prefers Atlanta +2 / +2.5 and even the +114 moneyline because Tampa Bay’s offense is limping in. The Bucs just lost yet another pass catcher in camp, will open without Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan, and no longer have OC Liam Coen. He expects Baker Mayfield to regress off last season’s career year. Atlanta is down Darnell Mooney and still has Kyle Pitts question marks, but Drake London and Bijan Robinson give Michael Penix enough weapons for what Polzin projects as a potential shoot-out in the dome. With home-field edge and a healthier skill group, he believes the wrong team is favored.