The fantasy football season may be over, but there’s still fun to be had with the playoffs. Here are some Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) picks and potential prop bets to consider for Wild Card weekend.
Players to Target
QB Jayden Daniels $35
Tampa Bay’s defense has struggled against the pass all season while being strong against the run. This sets up well for Daniels, a strong runner with 88 rushing yards in the September match between these teams. Expect another dynamic performance from him.
QB Bo Nix $25
Nix had a solid regular season with Denver, ranking sixth in pass rate over expected. His running stats have been up and down, but in his final four games, he was more aggressive as a runner. The weather in Buffalo is also expected to be mild, which could help Denver in this one-and-done format.
QB Sam Darnold $29
Darnold had a breakout season but struggled against the Lions in Week 18. Despite this, the Vikings already have game tape on the Rams, and with Kevin O’Connell as coach, I trust him to make the most of this matchup. The Rams’ defense is one of the weakest in the playoffs.
RB Bucky Irving $32
Irving isn’t cheap but is still $8 cheaper than Saquon Barkley. After the bye week, Tampa Bay made Irving their main back, and Washington has one of the worst run defenses in the playoffs, ranked 26th in DVOA.
WR Khalil Shakir $25
Buffalo has struggled to get consistent play from its outside receivers, and Shakir is likely to be the go-to option when Josh Allen needs a quick throw. He’s a reliable target and could see plenty of action in this matchup.
WR Olamide Zaccheaus $16
Zaccheaus is a solid low-cost option. His role grew as the season went on, with solid yardage in his last three games. He could be a valuable budget-friendly pick.
WR Jalen McMillan $27
With Mike Evans likely to face off against Marshon Lattimore, McMillan’s role should grow. The rookie receiver has been strong down the stretch, scoring seven touchdowns in his last five games.
TE Tucker Kraft $16
Kraft is a solid option at tight end for Green Bay. With a crowded wide receiver group, Kraft has been getting more opportunities and has a catch of 20 yards or longer in five consecutive weeks.
Daily Fantasy Suggestions
NFL $10 Quadruple Up – Win $40
Lamar Jackson (QB – PIT @ BAL) $39
Derrick Henry (RB – PIT @ BAL) $36
Isaiah Likely (TE) $11
Players to Fade
QB Russell Wilson $24
Though Wilson’s salary seems affordable, he’s been struggling lately with four straight losses and a low yards per attempt in his last two games. With Pittsburgh’s weak expected team total, this feels like a trap.
QB Matthew Stafford $22
Stafford, 37, has not been productive in recent weeks. He averaged just 153 yards per game in his final three weeks with only one touchdown. It’s been a tough season for veteran quarterbacks, and I’ll be avoiding Stafford in this matchup.
WR A.J. Brown $35
Brown’s targets have been modest, averaging just 7.46 per game. Philadelphia prefers to run the ball, and when they’re in close, Jalen Hurts is the one getting the touchdowns. At this price, Brown is a pass for my Sunday lineups.
