Top NFL DFS plays for the Divisional Round

Sam Darnold, Seahawks (DK: $5,400 | FD: $7,300)

I know Darnld has an oblique injury, but that’s not going to faze me. I think this game has a great chance to be the highest-scoring game on the slate, and I expect Seattle to put up close to 30 points. I think his receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver on this late and I’m going to pair them up in a lot of lineups.

Drake Maye, Patriots (DK: $6,300 | FD: $8,000)

Maye scored 19 points last week against the Chargers in a defensive battle. I do expect a defensive battle, but I think he rushes for 50 yards for a touchdown. I think the defense will create turnovers, putting him in good spots.

Matt Stafford, Rams (DK: $6,600 | FD: $8,300)

I don’t expect the weather to affect the Rams at all. I think he can throw for 250 yards and three touchdowns.

Josh Allen, Bills (DK: $7,100 | FD: $9,000)

I am not as high on Allen as everybody else, but I can’t leave him out of the DFS article, especially on a short slate. He can put the team on his back and get it done with his legs and score a rushing touchdown. I can see a low-scoring playoff round, meaning he can make the winning lineups with 20+ points.

Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (DK: $8,800 | FD: $9,700)

I faded CMC last week, and it cost me, as he scored two 4th-quarter touchdowns. I know he was held in check the last time they met, but I think he’ll be much more involved in the passing game. Look for him to have six-plus catches and a touchdown for 20-plus points.

Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (DK: $5,300 | FD: $6,600)

I prefer Charbonnet over Walker because he is the goal-line back and has scored in 3 straight games. Plus, he has scored in 7 of the 8 home games they have played in. I like his chances of scoring again this week and getting 15+ points.

RJ Harvey, Broncos (DK: $6,200 | FD: $6,900)

The Bills run defense can be leaky, but I think Harvey may have several catches as the Bills defend against receivers fairly well. He should score 20 points if he gets in the end zone.

Kyren Williams, Rams (DK: $6,600 | FD: $7,800)

I have the Rams winning this game and would be shocked if they do not score a rushing touchdown. I prefer Williams over RB Blake Corum because he’s a veteran and has the better track record.

James Cook, Bills (DK: $7,300 | FD: $8,400)

Cook has to get the ball in this one if the Bills want to win. I think he gets a ton of volume in a low-scoring game.

Kenneth Walker, Seahawks (DK: $5,500 | FD: $6,400)

Walker comes at a low price, and he had 17 points the last time these teams met. I can see him breaking off a 20-yard touchdown run.

Wide Receivers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (DK: $8,500 | FD: $9,400)

I have JSN as the best receiving play on the board. I think he gets a ton of volume and scores a touchdown for 20 plus points.

Davante Adams, Rams (DK: $6,500 | FD: $7,800)

I prefer Adams over Nacua because I think Adams will be trusted in the red zone. Plus, I have seen Adams play in these types of games before and come up big.

Puka Nacua, Rams (DK: $9,000 | FD: $9,800)

I’m not going to totally dismiss Nacua, as he will be in plenty of my lineups. His volume alone can get him 20 plus points, and if he scores, he’s a must-play. I can see myself trying to him in lineups with both Adams and JSN.

Khalil Shakir, Bills (DK: $5,200 | FD: $6,500)

The Broncos are a very good pass defense, but Shakir will be moved around to give him the best chances to succeed. He should get a ton of volume, and a touchdown could make him a top on the slate at his price.

Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (DK: $3,500 | FD: $5,500)

The DFS Hero simulator projects that Kupp has a 40% chance to make the winning lineups. I like those odds at this price.

DJ Moore, Bears (DK: $5,200 | FD: $6,400)

Moore has been the better receiver for the past month. He’s had bigger games than the other receivers, and I think he might be the go-to guy here. Here’s the latest on his availability for the Divisional Round.

Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (DK: $4,200 | FD: $5,400)

Shaheed is my home run play that nobody will play. I think there’s a chance he gets a long touchdown, and if he gets a few catches, he can score 20 points at a low price and low ownership. Take note that he could score zero.

Tight End

Colston Loveland, Bears (DK: $5,500 | FD: $6,000)

Loveland is a beast, and he has been the man for the Bears. He is far and away the most talented tight end on the slate. At his price, he is almost a must-play on FanDuel.

Jake Tonges, 49ers (DK $3,400 | FD: $5,800)

Tonges has proven to be a solid replacement for TE George Kittle. I can see him having 5+ catches and a chance to make the winning lineups if he scores.

Dalton Schultz, Texans (DK: $4,200 | FD: $5,300)

I think Schultz becomes a huge play if WR Nico Collins is out. He would be the best option over their inexperienced receivers.

Colby Parkinson, Rams (DK: $3,700 | FD: $5,100)

Parkinson has double digits in three straight games, and I could see him scoring again here.

AJ Barner, Seahawks (DK: $3,600 | FD: $5,200)

Barner is a play, especially in my Darnold lineups, because I can stack him with JSN and hope he throws multiple touchdowns for the leverage play

Defenses

I think you can make a case for just about any defense, but these are the top four that I like.

New England Patriots (DK: $3,600 | FD: $4,700)

QB CJ Stroud was careless with the football on Monday night, and if that continues, the Patriots will turn him over several times. Look for a ton of pressure, and I think they have the best chance to score a defensive touchdown.

Los Angeles Rams (DK: $3,000 | FD: $4,000)

The Bears offense has started out flat in three straight games and has had to come back from behind. Unfortunately, they are playing a team that rushes the passer extremely well, and I could see the Rams forcing QB Caleb Williams into costly turnovers.

Seattle Seahawks (DK: $3,200 | FD: $4,200)

Seattle has been a great defense all year, and they will be stoked playing at home. They have the 12th man, and QB Brock Purdy will throw into coverage.

Buffalo Bills (DK: $2,600 | FD: $3,700)

If the Bills win, I suspect their defense will play a major role. QB Bo Nix can be erratic at times, plus he’s inexperienced. Their price point allows you to fit in better players.