DraftKings, one of the most respected names in daily fantasy sports, recently announced that they are running back their Best Ball Week for the second time. This news sent shockwaves throughout the fantasy sports world because the DraftKings NFL Best Ball Headliner Contest will contain $15 million in prizes.
For a limited time, all DraftKings customers can Draft One, Get One! This means that once you enter a lineup for the $15 Million Best Ball Contest for only $20, you'll get a second Best Ball ticket to play for FREE! DFS players should jump on this new offer as soon as possible because it expires on September 4, 2025.
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18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
If you've never played an NFL Best Ball contest before, don't sweat it. It's one of the easiest ways to get involved in DFS. All you have to do is draft all of your favorite NFL players once, and you won't have to do anything the rest of the season. It's the perfect option for busy football fans who want some added skin in the game.
Keep in mind that this is a contest where $15 million is up for grabs. Because of this, there will be a high volume of entries, to say the least. Because of this, it pays to take big swings and plenty of risks with your lineup. To stay ahead of the curve, consider the following strategies.
While everybody and their mother is going to want to start a proven star like Justin Jefferson or Ja'Marr Chase, putting faith in a hotshot rookie or two isn't a bad idea.
Guys like Matthew Golden of the Green Bay Packers or Tet McMillan of the Carolina Panthers could be steals in the middle rounds. Neither of them are household names yet, but both have the ability to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
This is a common mistake that new DFS players make, especially in Best Ball contests. Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson are popular names that come off the board quickly, but the problem is that they'll be in the lineup for a high percentage of players.
One way to remedy this is to stack at least one QB-WR combination. For example, you could pair Bryce Young with Tet McMillan or Jordan Love with Matthew Golden. Stacking is risky, but the payoffs could be enormous.
With the DraftKings Best Ball contest, each reception is worth one point. This means that running backs who catch the ball out of the backfield often are highly coveted. This is where guys like Alvin Kamara or Breece Hall could really stand out.
We already mentioned that $15 million is the total prize pool, but let's get into the nitty-gritty of how that all shakes out. The overall winner will receive a whopping $2 million. Second place will be awarded $1 million.
Third place gets $715,600. The top 1,000 finishers will be guaranteed to take home a payout, so even folks who are well outside the Top 3 will have a reason to stay engaged all season long.