Tyler Tamboline expressed skepticism towards rostering Tommy Fleetwood this week due to his inflated DFS price ($9800), despite solid but unspectacular recent form. Tamboline highlighted Fleetwood's history of failing to secure PGA Tour wins, including a playoff loss to Nick Taylor. He noted Fleetwood’s relatively modest finishes (11th, 22nd, 21st, 5th recently; and a 35th last year at THE PLAYERS Championship) that do not justify his almost-10K price. Tamboline suggested the DFS community's perception of Fleetwood as a reliably 'safe' pick might be misguided, making Fleetwood potentially overpriced at this slate.

Tyler Tamboline named Brice Garnett as a viable, though inherently risky, punt play option with tournament-winning upside for DFS players opting to take risks in large-field MME contests. He stressed the importance of strategic exposure—aiming for 6% to 10% of lineups—rather than minimal exposure. Tamboline underscored the volatile nature of plays like Garnett but explained that smart and meaningful exposure could reap significant rewards if Garnett outperforms his pricing tier.

Tyler Tamboline recommended Chan Kim as an intriguing, albeit risky, low-priced option for those entering large-field DFS tournaments. He acknowledged the volatility of rostering players like Kim, especially down in the bargain price range, but advised including Kim in lineups at around a 6% to 10% exposure rate in a 150-lineup scenario. Tamboline emphasized that minimal exposure (one lineup) is insufficient for capturing upside, so DFS players should allocate enough lineups to meaningfully benefit if Kim performs well.

Tyler Tamboline pointed out Nick Taylor as a potentially overlooked DFS option offering positive leverage due to pricing bias. Although Taylor recently delivered strong results—including a win and consistent top-25 finishes—his DFS appeal tends to decrease whenever his price rises beyond the $6K range, leading to low ownership. Tamboline highlighted Taylor's solid recent form (win, 12th, 33rd, 25th, 9th, and 31st in recent starts) and specifically noted Taylor's playoff win over Tommy Fleetwood, as well as outperforming Fleetwood at last year's THE PLAYERS Championship, where Taylor finished 26th compared to Fleetwood’s 35th. With Fleetwood priced around $9800 and heavily targeted by DFS players, Taylor represents significant value and contrarian upside at just $7300.

Tyler Tamboline labeled Aaron Rai as one of the 'chalkloafs' in the 7K price range, suggesting a fade due to inflated ownership projections in DFS contests. Although Rai has been popular and playing well lately, Tamboline advised being careful because the rising ownership creates more risk compared to the potential reward, making Rai a less appealing play this week.

Tyler Tamboline recommended being cautious or fading Keegan Bradley this week due to potential ownership inflation. He noted Bradley's recent strong round-four performance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational would significantly drive ownership, especially given his low $7,700 DraftKings price. Tamboline expressed concern about Bradley becoming a popular 'chalk' play in DFS contests, calling him one of the 'chalkloafs' in the 7K range, which makes him a risky DFS play given how heavily owned he is likely to be.

Tyler Tamboline highlighted Alex Smalley as a strong pivot at just $5,400 on DraftKings, noting Smalley's impressive recent play. While public attention focuses on players like Doug Ghim around this salary range, Tamboline explained the optimizer was consistently projecting Smalley favorably. Due to this overlooked status and solid recent performances, Smalley presents a compelling pivot option for those looking to differentiate their lineups at minimal expense.

Tyler Tamboline advocated for Sungjae Im as a contrarian DFS play after discussing that Sungjae was mistakenly left out of initial pricing and added late at $9,700, causing him to be overlooked. Sungjae is positioned oddly between more popular golfers, creating an ownership squeeze. Tamboline recalled Sungjae’s strong history at correlated courses, specifically mentioning impressive finishes at the Wyndham Championship and previously at THE PLAYERS Championship. Tamboline humorously mentioned Sungjae's reported motivation due to pricing oversight, indicating he is highly confident in Sungjae's DFS potential this week.

Mike Petta strongly advocated fading Viktor Hovland, describing recent performances as extremely poor. His struggles are severe enough that Petta does not believe DFS players will select him frequently, despite relatively low ownership opportunities. He advises confidently fading him, comfortable accepting any financial loss if Hovland improbably rebounds.

Mike Petta highlighted Xander Schauffele as an excellent leverage play because of his low expected ownership at the top pricing tiers. Petta explained that most DFS participants are likely skipping over Schauffele due to pricing concerns and perceived value elsewhere. He emphasized that Schauffele's upside and talent warrant consideration, especially given the potential ownership advantage and reduced competition at his price point.

Tyler Tamboline pointed to Doug Ghim as another golfer benefiting from inflated popularity due to optimizer-driven lineup construction. DFS projections are consistently pushing Ghim into many lineups as a cheap option. Tamboline expressed his doubts, suggesting actively limiting exposure to Ghim through roster-building restrictions or player pool caps, believing Ghim's rising ownership is outweighed by other equally viable, lower-owned options in this deep low-cost range.

Mike Petta noted Rory McIlroy as a potential leverage target due to projected ownership between just 15-20%. Petta believes this ownership estimation is reasonable but thinks there's a chance DFS players underestimate how easily rosters can accommodate higher-priced golfers like Scottie Scheffler with low-priced value golfers. This roster construction dynamic could keep McIlroy's ownership at moderate levels, offering leverage in tournaments if his lower-than-normal ownership holds true.

Mike Petta identified Chris Kirk as an appealing DFS pivot off chalkier Doug Ghim due to their identical price but likely divergent ownership levels. Petta noted Ghim as somebody expected to attract significant ownership, recommending Kirk as the contrarian alternative for large-field tournaments. He emphasized this decision as primarily ownership-driven rather than heavily statistics-based, making Kirk an attractive ownership-based pivot to differentiate tournament lineups.

Mike Petta recommended pivoting from the popular Michael Kim to Jake Knapp at the same price point, citing ownership leverage and Knapp's consistent recent form. Petta highlighted Knapp's solid finishes—6th, 25th, 17th, 44th, and 33rd in recent starts—suggesting stable, reliable golf. He admitted the risk that Knapp's strong performance might not translate perfectly to THE PLAYERS Championship, but emphasized that the significantly lower ownership relative to Kim creates optimal leverage for tournaments, making Knapp a sharp pivot option in DFS lineups.

Tyler Tamboline recommended Akshay Bhatia as a viable high-risk, high-reward GPP play in DFS due to volatility and upside. He acknowledged Bhatia's potential to deliver unexpected high finishes in elite events even though he's priced low at 7K. Tamboline expressed willingness to embrace volatility here and take a chance on Bhatia as an aggressive leverage play capable of differentiating lineups in large-field contests.

Mike Petta endorsed Justin Rose as an attractive, high-upside DFS play at a bargain price, particularly suited for tougher courses and strong fields. Petta cited Rose's recent eighth-place finish last week as indicative of his capacity to contend in challenging conditions. He emphasized Rose's ability to 'grind' effectively on difficult layouts and stated Rose is his favorite inexpensive choice, providing substantial upside at a price point of only 6,300 in DraftKings contests.

Tyler Tamboline highlighted Christiaan Bezuidenhout as an optimal pivot option in DFS, particularly if Aaron Rai's ownership climbs high. Tamboline explained Bezuidenhout thrives on difficult courses, a key consideration for THE PLAYERS Championship. Additionally, his excellent course history at this specific event reinforces Tamboline's stance. With Rai likely seeing substantial ownership, Tamboline views Bezuidenhout as a strong leverage play at a comparable price point.

Tyler Tamboline recommended Corey Conners for DFS following a promising recent performance. Tamboline noted Conners started this year slowly, mirroring last year's trajectory where he heated up as the season progressed. He emphasized Conners' recent finish last week, placing third, as evidence of returning form. Tamboline predicted Conners will avoid excessively high ownership considering other popular names nearby, making him a valuable DFS selection.

Tyler Tamboline emphasized fading Cameron Young, noting a steep and concerning decline in his recent form compared to last year. Tamboline pointed out that the betting odds now actually show Carson Young ahead of Cameron Young, suggesting the market perception has shifted dramatically. He recalled how last year at this event, Cam Young would have been priced significantly higher—around 9,500 or 9,600—in DraftKings contests, but is now viewed as a much riskier option due to poor recent performances.

Mike Petta highlights Keegan Bradley as a likely DFS ownership magnet due to his recent excellent performance, which DFS players have noticed. Bradley comes into THE PLAYERS Championship on the strength of consistent high-level play, making him an appealing mid-priced option contributing to popular roster constructions. Petta expects Bradley's current form and attractive DFS salary to drive ample ownership numbers, making him a solid selection for building safer, high-floor DFS lineups. However, DFS players looking for leverage might consider pivot options if Bradley's ownership becomes overly concentrated.

Mike Petta identifies Aaron Rai as a highly popular DFS pick for THE PLAYERS Championship slate. Rai is priced attractively at just $7,100 and appears to fit comfortably into nearly every lineup construction strategy discussed—both balanced and stars-and-scrubs. Due to the structure of the salary ranges and the limited number of attractive golfers in the lower pricing tiers, Petta expects Rai to carry significant ownership. Despite anticipated chalk status, Rai represents strong DFS value at this relatively affordable price in this field's context.

Tyler Tamboline warns against using Patrick Cantlay this week at THE PLAYERS Championship due to recent announcements regarding pace of play enforcement coming soon from the PGA Tour. Cantlay, known as a slow and deliberate player, may feel pressure to speed up his play in advance of the PGA Tour publicly releasing pace-of-play stats starting in April. Tamboline believes this adjustment could disrupt Cantlay's normally meticulous on-course routine, potentially affecting his performance. While Cantlay isn't expected to be a popular DFS selection given his high price, Tamboline emphasizes this as an additional reason to steer clear.

Tyler Tamboline sees significant DFS leverage available this week from playing Xander Schauffele, who he predicts will be single-digit owned. Tamboline believes DFS players may shy away from Schauffele following his recent health uncertainty and priced relatively high along with others like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. As a result, Tamboline views Schauffele as an intriguing tournament pivot, suggesting exposure could provide substantial benefit if Schauffele returns to form this week given his elite talent and upside.

Tyler Tamboline expressed concerns regarding Michael Kim's chalk status at a bargain price of 5900, despite elite recent form. Tamboline emphasized that THE PLAYERS Championship historically has been an event where highly-owned lower-priced players struggle, pointing out the extremely deep and playable 5K-6K range this week. Due to numerous appealing alternatives like Doug Ghim, Alex Smalley, and Andrew Putnam, Tamboline believes Kim's ownership could come down slightly by the start time as players pivot elsewhere. He suggested DFS players considering Kim should strategically differentiate their lineups in other roster spots to mitigate chalk risk.

Mike Petta believes Collin Morikawa could approach or even match Scottie Scheffler in DFS ownership at THE PLAYERS Championship this week. He points out Morikawa's significantly cheaper price point compared to Scheffler makes him appealing to most roster constructions, providing lineup flexibility and comfort. He also noted there seems to be rising public sentiment toward Morikawa and mentioned that discussions already happening in DFS circles support this increase in expected ownership. Overall, Petta sees Morikawa becoming potentially chalky, but a cornerstone of many DFS lineups due to affordability and positional flexibility.

Mike Petta predicted Scottie Scheffler's ownership will be lower than many anticipate due to his aggressive 12,800 DraftKings price tag at THE PLAYERS Championship. Petta reasoned people will opt for balanced lineups featuring two golfers from the 10K range (like Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg), rather than paying all the way up for Scheffler, because team constructions with two slightly cheaper elite players appear safer. As a result, he foresees Scheffler ownership being suppressed, making it an excellent week to get exposure above the field on Scheffler, providing significant leverage in tournaments.

Tyler Tamboline highlighted Carl Phillips as a particularly intriguing DFS value option this week, referencing his recent win overseas combined with outstanding course history at TPC Sawgrass. According to Tamboline, Phillips is coming off a win on the world tour, backed by an impressive track record of five consecutive top-10 finishes at the junior Players event specifically played at this venue. Tamboline emphasized that course familiarity and recent form could drive significant upside given Phillips' likely low ownership, making him an ideal risk-reward tournament play.