NFL Divisional Round DraftKings Breakdown!

Divisional Round! We have a good four game slate on our hands for the playoffs!

Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos

• The Broncos are 1.5-point favorites

• The over/under is coming in at 46.5 points.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

• The Seahawks are 7.5-point favorites

• The over/under is coming in at 45.5 points.

Houston Texans at New England Patriots

• The Patriots are 3-point favorites

• The over/under is coming in at 40.5 points.

Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears

• The Rams are 3.5-point favorites

• The over/under is coming in at 50.5 points.

 Quarterback Breakdown

The quarterback spot is tough due to the playoffs ramping up. Josh Allen is the highest-priced option and is coming into this game banged up. His running ability will make or break his fantasy production. Matthew Stafford is next up and is also dealing with a hand injury. He has the best matchup across the board, but the hand injury is concerning. Drake Maye against the Texans' defense is a fade for me. Bo Nix has been subpar recently and in play, but I much rather get to Caleb Williams priced next to him on DraftKings. The Rams' defense has been vulnerable recently, and Caleb Williams can certainly hit value. I don’t trust Brock Purdy against the Seahawks. Last but not least, Sam Darnold and CJ Stroud. If I am going to the bottom of the barrel, I am leaning on Sam Darnold. I know it’s ugly, but the price tag on DraftKings makes him intriguing.

Running Back Breakdown

The running back spot features Christian McCaffrey. He is going to be the lead option on the team with George Kittle out. James Cook is the interesting option. The matchup isn’t ideal, but he will be an ownership play simply. Kyren Williams has been consistent recently and could be leaned on regarding Matthew Stafford’s injury. RJ Harvey is a nice play due to the pass-catching ability and the run funnel of the Bills' defense. D’Andre Swift is a player I can’t seem to get right on slates! He is a super boom or bust option, but I do like him on this slate as an option to be different. Woody Marks had a great game, but it is hard to say that it will happen in this matchup. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are priced right next to each other, which makes sense due to the production recently.

Wide Receiver Breakdown

On the Wide Receivers, we will go team by team. On the Bills, Khalil Shakir will have the hefty workload due to injuries on the team. Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman will have to pick up the slack in a huge way. I do like both as value plays on this slate. On the Broncos, Courtland Sutton is boom or bust. Troy Franklin is interesting due to his production being lackluster recently. Marvin Mims and Pat Bryant can certainly score, but hitting value is slim. The 49ers are interesting due to George Kittle being out and Ricky Pearsall being questionable. Jauan Jennings will be an option to be different on the slate, but hard to trust in this matchup. Demarcus Robinson had the pop game last game and will be owned on this slate. He is still a good price tag on DraftKings. On the Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be one of the highest-owned on the slate receivers. He is well worth it, and I like him if you pair him with Sam Darnold. Rashid Shaheed has been disappointing rather recently, and I would much rather go to Cooper Kupp at a low price tag on DraftKings. On the Texans, Nico Collins is questionable with a concussion. Jayden Higgins could be wide receiver one on the slate, but don’t count out Christian Kirk once again, who had an amazing game last game. On the Patriots, Stefon Diggs was disappointing, and I don’t like this matchup for him at all. Kayshon Boutte is underpriced for his role. Kyle Williams is always in play for a deep ball. On the Rams, you have two options in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Despite the injury, you need one of them, and of course, my lean is Puka Nacua, who is matchup proof. On the Bears, DJ Moore had the bigger game than Rome Odunze in the last game. I would lean toward Rome Odunze due to the down game in the last game. Luther Burden is interesting due to the targets he has been receiving.

Tight End Breakdown

The tight end spot is now wide open due to the George Kittle injury. The guy up top is Colston Loveland, and he has been a monster and matchup-proof. Hunter Henry had the touchdown last game, but I'd rather go up to Colston Loveland. Dalton Kincaid is questionable, and this could lead to Dawson Knox as a value. I am not high on Dalton Schultz. The Rams' tight ends are tough due to the snaps being spread out. Evan Engram is another option I am not looking at on this slate. Last but not least, Jake Tonges will be highly owned and should be. He is going to be chalky and will receive production filling in for George Kittle.

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