Divisional Round Fantasy Football: Players to Love & Fade

Divisional Round Fantasy Preview

• 🏈 The Divisional Round features four games: Bills vs. Broncos, 49ers vs. Seahawks, Texans vs. Patriots, and Rams vs. Bears.
• 🎯 This episode focuses on identifying players to include in fantasy and DFS lineups, as well as those to avoid.

Top Stacks and Matchups

• 💡 The Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams game is highlighted as a prime candidate for offensive stacks, despite potential weather concerns.
• 🚀 Matthew Stafford can be paired with his receivers like Puka Nacua or Cooper Kupp, or a cheaper option like Demarcus Robinson.
• 💰 Conversely, Caleb Williams and Cole Kmet are suggested as a stack for the Bears, with D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney as potential beneficiaries.
• 🏈 R.J. Harvey is recommended as a strong play against the Bills' run defense, especially given his involvement in the passing game.

Key Player Recommendations

• 🌟 Christian McCaffrey is considered a tough play due to Seattle's strong defense, while James Cook is seen as a better option against Denver.
• 🎯 Zack Charbonnet is a favored play against the 49ers' weak middle linebacker situation and run defense.
• 🏃 D'Andre Swift is noted for his role in the passing game and is a worthwhile consideration despite a tough matchup against Houston.
• 📈 Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) is recommended against San Francisco's beatable secondary.
• 🏈 Jake Tonges is highlighted as a potential value play on DraftKings, especially against the 49ers, due to Seattle's struggles defending tight ends.

Injury Impacts and Pivots

• ⚠️ The potential absence of Nico Collins for the Texans opens opportunities for Christian Kirk, John Metchie III, and Dalton Schultz.
• 💡 Christian Kirk is seen as a good pivot play, potentially benefiting from increased targets and favorable pricing due to the uncertainty around Nico Collins.
• 🏈 Stefon Diggs is mentioned as a player who could have a spotlight performance, possibly in his last game with the team.

Lineup Construction Guidance

• 🎯 Stacking Stafford with his receivers and pairing with Bears players like Cole Kmet or D'Andre Swift is a viable strategy.
• 🚀 For those seeking a contrarian approach, Sam Darnold can be stacked with JSN, with Jake Tonges and Christian McCaffrey as potential complements.
• 🏈 In the Bills-Broncos game, Josh Allen can be paired with Khalil Shakir, while Denver's receivers like Marvin Mims are also considered.
• 💰 D'Andre Stevenson is the primary recommendation for the Patriots, due to his significant involvement in the passing game.