Draftkings Best CFL Showdown Picks: Argonauts vs. Stampeders 8/4/24

The CFL presents a matchup between the Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary Stampeders. Let’s take a look at this CFL game from a Draftkings perspective.

Prior to discussing my DFS picks for the Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary Stampeders Game, let’s review an important note regarding the rules and scoring for the single Game showdown contests.

For those readers who are not aware, the rules and scoring for DraftKings single game showdown contests are vastly different than the traditional classic contests offered by the platform.

If you need to review the specific rules for the single Game showdown contests feel free to check out the Draftkings website.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game CFL slate. Remember, once lineups lock on the Draftkings platform you cannot swap players.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this week’s Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders matchup.

Draftkings CFL Showdown Player Selections

Jake Maier, Quarterback, Calgary Stampeders $12,500

In my opinion, Calgary quarterback Jake Maier was the key to the Stampeders offense in the 2023 CFL regular season? Let’s review Jake Maier’s relevant key player Game data from the 2023 CFL regular season to shed light on my previous statement.

In the 18 Games that quarterback Jake Maier played for the Calgary Stampeders in the 2023 CFL regular season, Maier averaged a respectable 235.8 passing yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns a Game. It is noteworthy that Jake Maier was the only quarterback in the CFL to start all 18 regular season Games in 2023. Let us not forget the importance of availability on the field in DFS. Frankly, Jake Maier’s durability last year was exceptional.

Now that we have established how well Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier played in the 2023 CFL regular season, let’s shift our focus to how the veteran Calgary Stampeders signal caller is playing in 2024.

Through five games played in the 2024 CFL regular season, Calgary Stampeders starting quarterback Jake Maier has averaged 250.1 passing yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns a game.

More recently, in the Calgary Stampeders 25-24 victory over the BC Lions ten days ago, Calgary quarterback Jake Maier accumulated an impressive 307 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. Clearly, the Stampeders quarterback is playing at a high level entering this week’s contest with the Toronto Argonauts.

Reggie Begelton, Calgary Stampeders, $11,100

How important has Calgary wide receiver Reggie Begelton been to the Calgary Stampeders offense this season? In the seven games that Calgary wide receiver Reggie Begelton has played for the Stampeders in the 2024 CFL regular season, Reggie Begelton has accumulated 30 receptions, 276 passing yards, and three receiving touchdowns. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from players that I select for my CFL Draftkings lineups.

Marken Michel, Wide Receiver, Calgary Stampeders $8,500

Through seven Games played for the Calgary Stampeders in the 2024 CFL regular season, Stampeders wide receiver Marken Michel has accumulated a respectable 32 receptions, 318 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.

I fully expect Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Marken Michel to continue his quality play in Calgary on Sunday.

Makai Polk, Wide Receiver, Toronto Argonauts $2,500

Last week, the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 16-14. In that contest, talented Toronto wide receiver Makai Polk. accumulated three receptions and 49 receiving yards.

In my opinion, Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Makai Polk. has outstanding fantasy value at the low Draftkings price of only $2,500.

Additional flex plays I like to perform well this week (Draftkings price noted): Ka’Deem Carey, Running Back (Toronto Argonauts) $12,900: Nick Arbuckle, Quarterback (Toronto Argonauts) $10,200: Janarion Grant, Wide Receiver (Toronto Argonauts) $6,500.