Sunday’s NFL Divisional Round features two matchups to target in DraftKings and FanDuel DFS contests. It kicks off with an AFC Divisional Round matchup between the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots, followed by Sunday night’s NFC Divisional Round tilt between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears.
Oddsmakers are backing the Patriots at -3.0 point home favorites against Houston’s second-ranked scoring defense. Chicago remains a home underdog against the Los Angeles Rams and NFL MVP betting favorite, QB Matthew Stafford. Soldier Field carries an expected forecast of sub-freezing temperatures and wind gusts, likely leveling the playing field for the Bears as +3.5 point underdogs.
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Sunday’s NFL Divisional Round features two matchups to target in DraftKings and FanDuel DFS contests. It kicks off with an AFC Divisional Round matchup between the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots, followed by Sunday night’s NFC Divisional Round tilt between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears.
Oddsmakers are backing the Patriots at -3.0 point home favorites against Houston’s second-ranked scoring defense. Chicago remains a home underdog against the Los Angeles Rams and NFL MVP betting favorite, QB Matthew Stafford. Soldier Field carries an expected forecast of sub-freezing temperatures and wind gusts, likely leveling the playing field for the Bears as +3.5 point underdogs.
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NFL DFS Sunday Divisional Round: Best DFS Stacks
DraftKings Salary: $50,000 | FanDuel Salary: $60,000
Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots
| Player (Position) |
Team |
DK $ |
FD $ |
| Drake Maye (QB) |
New England Patriots |
$6,300 |
$8,100 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson (RB) |
New England Patriots |
$5,800 |
$6,800 |
| Hunter Henry (TE) |
New England Patriots |
$4,500 |
$6,100 |
| C.J. Stroud (QB) |
Houston Texans |
$5,200 |
$7,200 |
| Christian Kirk (WR) |
Houston Texans |
$4,100 |
$6,100 |
Drake Maye has developed into a top-tier quarterback during his second year in the league. Under OC Josh McDaniels and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, Maye climbed the NFL MVP odds race due to his accuracy and production through the air.
We’re going to stack Maye with Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson and TE Hunter Henry. Stevenson has been a dynamic playmaker since returning from injury, hauling in multiple receptions and scoring six touchdowns across his past three starts.
The Texans are going to disrupt Maye in the pocket with their intense pass rush. This will lead to quick dump offs and check downs to Stevenson, while Henry is also going to be a big target in the middle of the field.
Henry caught the lone touchdown during New England’s 16-3 Wild Card win over the Chargers. He’s gone over 10 fantasy points in five of his past six outings, offering a high-floor with the potential for an explosive ceiling game.
Houston’s offense has funneled its passing attack through WR Christian Kirk. C.J.. Stroud has built a nice rapport with Kirk, who just logged a season-high 27.4 fantasy points against Pittsburgh. Kirk went 8-144-1 on nine targets, dominating the Steelers’ secondary.
New England is a much better pass defense in comparison. However, at this price point, we’ll definitely stack Stroud with his top wideout on the road against the Patriots.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
| Player (Position) |
Team |
DK $ |
FD $ |
| Matthew Stafford (QB) |
Los Angeles Rams |
$6,600 |
$8,400 |
| Colby Parkinson (TE) |
Los Angeles Rams |
$3,700 |
$5,200 |
| Kyren Williams (RB) |
Los Angeles Rams |
$6,600 |
$7,900 |
| Caleb Williams (QB) |
Chicago Bears |
$6,100 |
$7,800 |
| Colston Loveland (TE) |
Chicago Bears |
$5,500 |
$6,000 |
The Bears and Rams have both been highly productive on offense down the stretch this season. The Rams offense has been dominant, so let’s start with them and pay up to acquire Matthew Stafford.
Stafford has thrown for two or more touchdowns in all but two starts this season. This includes a 26.2 fantasy point burst on the road against a stout Carolina pass defense in the Wild Card Round last weekend.
Chicago is a top-five fantasy quarterback matchup. The Bears are vulnerable in their secondary, so expect Stafford to remain productive even in a hostile environment with freezing temperatures.
We’ll pair Stafford with TE Colby Parkinson for a cheaper stack than his favorite target, WR Puka Nacua. Parkinson caught the game-winning touchdown against the Panthers in the Wild Card Round, while logging 11.4 fantasy points. He’s gone over 10 fantasy points in four of his final five regular season games as well.
Rams RB1 Kyren Williams is the other player we’ll stack with Stafford and Parkinson. Williams averaged over 15 fantasy points per game this season and finished the Wild Card with 15.5 fantasy points, hauling in a touchdown reception to get into double-digit production.
Chicago’s defense is capable of shutting down opponents but they typically give up explosives in the first half. The Rams are going to have plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy points in a plus matchup, so let’s pair Stafford with Williams and Parkinson for a high-floor triple stack.
Caleb Williams should also be capable of delivering fantasy production against a Rams secondary allowing explosive plays downfield during their last few outings. Williams has gone over 20 fantasy points in three of his past five starts, finishing with 361 passing yards and two touchdowns during the Bears’ comeback win over Green Bay in the Wild Card Round.
Williams favorite target lately has been rookie TE Colston Loveland. The Bears’ top-10 draft pick has been a huge boost to Ben Johnson‘s offense, logging over 20 fantasy points in three straight matchups.
Loveland is available at a cheaper salary than expected. Williams isn’t too expensive either, so let’s prioritize this Bears stack in a relatively favorable matchup against the Rams.
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