When the NFL announced it was adding a seventh playoff team into the mix, I was originally skeptical. I worried we would likely get a mediocre team added to the playoffs almost every season.

But as we inch closer to Super Wild Card Weekend, I’ve changed my stance. More football is always a good thing, even if the extra games end up being duds.

From a DFS perspective, two extra games in the Wild Card round opens up more opportunities to find value in what’s obviously a smaller slate of games than we’re used to during the regular season.

I ended the regular season cashing, and now it’s time to start the playoffs right. Here’s my FanDuel lineup for Super Wild Card Weekend.

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Quarterback 

Lamar Jackson (BAL): $9,300
I have a feeling many DFS players will roll with Jackson or Josh Allen this week. While I normally love to zig while others zag, I can’t pass up Jackson’s upside in this matchup against Tennessee.

Jackson has been shaky, to say the least, in his first two playoff starts. He’s completed just 51% of his passes, thrown three interceptions, fumbled four times (losing two), and taken 11 sacks in two playoff losses, including last year’s loss in the Divisional Round to Tennessee.

This is a product of Jackson trying to do too much come playoff time when defenses are more prepared for his mobility and escapability from the pocket.

Tennessee has had Jackson’s number and held him to just 186 passing yards and 51 rushing yards in a Week 11 win over Baltimore earlier this season. However, the Titans defense enters this game in horrible form, while Baltimore’s offense is on a roll as of late.

I’m expecting a determined effort from Jackson and a more aggressive gameplan from offensive coordinator Greg Roman. If the Ravens are going to win this game, they’ll have to expose Tennessee’s horrendous secondary. I expect Baltimore to attack early and try to flip the game script on the Titans this time.

Running Backs 

Jonathan Taylor (IND): $8,800
Everyone seems to expect the Buffalo Bills to trounce the Indianapolis Colts this weekend. I don’t, and I expect Taylor to be a big factor in keeping Indy in the game.

Buffalo’s been a juggernaut as of late. But if there’s one area it’s susceptible; it’s against the run. Buffalo allows 4.6 yards per rush attempt and have surrendered at least 100 yards in half its games. That plays right into the Colts’ hands.

Many were concerned about Taylor’s NFL future after an uninspiring start to his career. But something clicked for the rookie out of Wisconsin in late November. Taylor has rushed for 741 yards and seven scores in his last six outings. The Colts offensive line pushes piles and controls the trenches, and I expect them to have similar success against Buffalo.

J.K. Dobbins (BAL): $6,800
That’s right. I’m counting on two rookies this weekend. Like Taylor, Dobbins has finished his rookie season on a hot streak. In his last nine games, he’s rushed for 651 yards and seven touchdowns. While I expect the Ravens to attack Tennessee’s secondary early, there should be plenty of opportunities for Dobbins to get involved. I like his chances of getting in the end zone at least once in what could be the highest-scoring matchup of Wild Card Weekend.

Wide Receivers 

Chris Godwin (TB): $7,800 
Maybe I’m just putting Chris Godwin in my lineup because I love him. He’s Tampa’s best receiver and is Tom Brady’s most trusted weapon. This game sets up for a lot of Godwin. Mike Evans avoided a serious knee injury, but he still could be limited if he suits up Saturday night. Plus, Tom Brady could be under plenty of duress against Washington’s vaunted pass rush. What’s all this mean? Brady will have to get the ball out quickly to Godwin out of the slot.

Diontae Johnson (PIT): $7,000
All of the Steelers receivers are pretty close to each other, but I give Johnson the edge this week because he’s garnered the most targets of Pittsburgh’s trio. The Browns have a ton of problems entering this game, most notably not having their head coach. But Cleveland’s secondary might struggle to keep up with Pittsburgh’s passing game.

Ben Roethlisberger loves to spread the ball around, but Johnson almost always gets his opportunities. He’s garnered at least seven targets in 11 games this season.

John Brown (BUF): $5,700 
Brown finally returned from injury last week and promptly got in the end zone. Indianapolis’s primary focus will be shutting down Stefon Diggs, which means Brown could be in store for a heavy volume of targets. Plus, we forget how much of a deep threat Brown can be when he’s at full strength. I love Brown at this value.

Tight End 

Jonnu Smith (TEN): $5,200 
Smith is tough to trust, but what tight end playing this weekend isn’t? I’m taking a flier on Smith at a reasonable price in a game that could feature a ton of points.

FLEX

Nyheim Hines (IND): $5,600
This is my way of covering myself in case things get out of hand in this game. At the very least, Hines offers a decent floor with his pass-catching ability. If Indianapolis gets down early, his value only goes up.

Defense / Special Teams 

Seattle Seahawks ($3,600) 
Seattle’s defense has actually been the strength of the team lately. The Rams and Seahawks always play tight, low-scoring games, and this game should be no different. Whether it’s John Wolford or Jared Goff under center, I expect Sean McVay to keep the gameplan conservative and rely on his running game. Seattle’s defense might not be elite, but it’ll be good enough for this price.

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