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DFS Picks of the Week: Our top Underdog plays for NFL Wildcard Playoffs
By Adam Spencer
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The NFL postseason is here, and that means it’s a great time to get in on the daily fantasy sports (DFS) fun. There are some great matchups on the slate this weekend.
On Saturday, we have Chargers-Texans and Steelers-Ravens. On Sunday, we get Bills-Broncos, Packers-Eagles and Buccaneers-Commanders. Then, on Monday night, we’ll see the Rams face the Vikings to wrap up the weekend.
Our DFS experts, Andrew Olson and Adam Spencer, have combed through the Underdog pick’em options and selected their 3 favorite picks for this weekend’s wildcard schedule. Keep reading below to see who they like.
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Our NFL Wildcard Round Picks
Andrew Olson
Joe Mixon, Houston Texans RB: Lower than 99.5 rush+receiving yards
Mixon fantasy owners had a rough end to the regular season as the Houston back had a miserable slump in his final 3 outings. I don’t see him snapping out of it against a Chargers defense that has been better against the run on the road.
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens RB: Higher than 0.5 rush+receiving TDs
King Henry seems to be heating up at the perfect time for Baltimore to make a deep playoff run. Henry has 3 touchdowns over the last 2 games. I like him to make it a 3-game scoring streak.
James Cook, Buffalo Bills RB: Higher than 71.5 rush+receiving yards
We all know Denver has a strong defense, but this is Buffalo playing a home playoff game. I like Cook to get his. The rush+receiving yards total appeals with Cook’s ability to turn a short pass into a big play.
Adam Spencer
Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers WR: Higher than 5.5 receptions
McConkey wasted no time becoming Justin Herbert’s go-to guy. As a rookie, McConkey already has 6 games with 6+ receptions. In an important playoff game, he should see even more targets than normal. I think he’s good for 6+ catches again. He’ll need to be at his best if the Chargers are going to move the ball effectively.
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos QB: Higher than 26.5 rush yards
Nix has been using his legs more effectively lately, posting 27+ rush yards in each of his last 2 games. Buffalo’s run defense isn’t the best, so look for Nix to escape the pocket and make a couple of big plays as a runner.
AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles WR: Higher than 5.5 receptions
Jalen Hurts seems to be trending toward playing after suffering a concussion a couple of weeks ago. That’s good news for Brown. Green Bay’s top cornerback, Jaire Alexander, likely won’t play in this game, either. That all should lead to a big afternoon for Brown. I’ll take him to have 6+ catches.
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Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
