McCaffrey, Okonkwo Lead McClure's 49ers-Commanders DFS Picks — SkimNews
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- Christian McCaffrey is one of McClure's top NFL DFS picks for Monday night, averaging 16 touches per game this season with at least 14 in every contest and five rushing touchdowns over the past four weeks.
- Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo, described as a 2026 free-agent addition, had four catches for 60 yards against the Giants last week after returning from a Week 1 injury that sidelined him for two games.
- The 49ers are favored by 7.5 points in Monday's matchup, with a 52-point over-under despite Washington facing the NFL's fourth-ranked defense in total yardage and scoring.
- Jayden Daniels and the Commanders travel cross-country to face the 49ers at 8:15 p.m. ET, closing out the Week 6 NFL schedule on Monday Night Football.
- Mike McClure, a professional DFS player with more than $2 million in career winnings, uses a model that simulates every snap and factors in matchups, statistical trends, and injuries; he touts an additional undervalued pick that is not named in the article.
- Okonkwo is positioned as a value play by McClure, with the Commanders dealing with injuries at other skill positions and potentially playing from behind against the favored 49ers.
Why it matters: For DFS players setting Monday lineups, McCaffrey offers a volume floor — 14 or more touches in every 2025 game — that few running backs can match, while Okonkwo provides a cheaper tight-end option with the Commanders' offense likely in passing mode behind a 7.5-point spread, giving players two publicly named plays with the rest of McClure's optimal lineup reserved for paying subscribers.
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