NFL DFS Conference Championship Preview: Lineups, Picks & Strategy

Conference Championship DFS Strategy

• 🎯 On a short slate like the Conference Championships, it's crucial to tell a story with each lineup and embrace strong stands.
• 💡 Don't be afraid of negative correlation, such as playing defenses against your own quarterback or top receiver.
• 💰 Consider leaving salary on the table as a way to differentiate your lineups from opponents.
• 🚀 The hosts discuss the potential for two-game slates to adopt a showdown format in the future, allowing for more flexible roster construction.

Patriots vs. Broncos Game Analysis

• quarterback Drake May is highlighted as a strong play, with potential to stack him with Randre Stevenson and pass-catchers like Hunter Henry, Stefon Diggs, or K. Boutte.
• 🏈 Randre Stevenson is considered a clear RB1 on the slate, with strong potential for both rushing and receiving yards.
• 🧠 Jared Stidham is seen as a low-owned, cheap option, offering salary-saving potential, especially if paired with pass-catchers like Sutton or Mims.
• ⚠️ JK Dobbins' potential return complicates the Denver backfield, making RJ Harvey a potential fade if Dobbins plays.

Rams vs. Seahawks Game Analysis

• 🎯 Jalen Ramsey and Cooper Kupp are identified as key plays, with Kupp being a near must-play due to volume potential.
• 🏃 Kenneth Walker is a highly recommended 'chalk' play due to increased usage with Zack Charbonnet out.
• 🧠 Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN) and Puka Nacua are considered essential plays for most lineups on this slate.
• 💰 Matthew Stafford stacks with Puka Nacua and potentially Cooper Kupp or a tight end like Hunter Henry are favored over Sam Darnold stacks.
• 🏈 Kyler Williams is seen as a potential fade due to high ownership and competition from other top running backs.

Key Player Picks and Fades

• 💡 Favorite Stacks: Drake May with R. Stevenson (and potentially Diggs/Henry); Matthew Stafford with Puka Nacua (and potentially Kupp/tight end).
• 🎯 Chalk Buys: Kenneth Walker, JSN, Puka Nacua, R. Stevenson.
• 🚫 Chalk Fades: R.J. Harvey (regardless of Dobbins' status), Kenneth Walker (Mike's underweight stance).
• 🚀 Contrarian Plays: Kobe Parkinson, Terrence Ferguson.
• 💰 Value Plays: Marvin Mims, Lil Jordan Humphrey, Cooper Kupp.