NFL DFS Week 3 TNF Showdown: Browns vs Steelers
Thursday, October 1, 2026. DraftKings Showdown. PIT at CLE. Total 38.5. Steelers -2.5. Implied 20.5 / 18.
Rico Dowdle is out. Tylan Wallace is out. This is a low-scoring game. Take at least one kicker or defense.
Showdown rules: $48,000 salary floor. Do not captain a DST. If you captain Rodgers, attach two Steelers pass catchers. Prefer 3-3. Do not go 5-1.
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Captain
Jaylen Warren CPT, PIT — $14,400 | 19.9 proj | 68% own (Core)
Most popular captain, and that is reasonable. Dowdle is out. About 20 chances, plus 4 to 6 targets. Play him here or in FLEX.
Deshaun Watson CPT, CLE — $14,100 | 15.8 proj | 62% own (High)
Use him if you pair Fannin, Boston, or Concepcion. That is the Browns path.
Aaron Rodgers CPT, PIT — $14,700 | 15.4 proj | 58% own (High)
Alternative to Warren. One or two of his pass catchers need to hit. Attach Pittman, Metcalf, Freiermuth, or Roman Wilson.
Harold Fannin CPT, CLE — $11,100 | 14.4 proj | 40% own (Leverage)
End-zone tight end. Short depth of target. Captain if you want the Browns score without paying Watson.
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