Welcome to the NFL DFS Playbook for the Divisional Round!

We are onto the next round of the NFL playoffs -- the Divisional Round -- and we've got four games over the next two days. Exciting, right? We're all feeling it. Both DraftKings and FanDuel are offering individual Saturday-only and Sunday-only slates, but we felt that there was enough money in prizes available for the full four-game slate that we are, once again, tailoring the NFL DFS Playbook to cover the full run. Obviously, we understand that strategies are different for the two-game slates, so in addition to this Playbook, you will also see a Saturday-Only Supplement and a Sunday-Only Supplement for those who want to play the shorter slates. Just like we did last week for the Wild Card Round. Sort of a spin on the DFS Dart Board, but more in-line with a short-slate Playbook. That's how we landed with Jalen Coker and Colston Loveland. And yes, just like last week, both will have Example Lineups as well.

 

 

NFL Divisional Round DFS Picks & Preview For DraftKings & FanDuel: Saturday-Sunday, 1/17-1/18

Something to keep in mind for Divisional Round DFS play – I am not playing any cash games. Strictly GPP tournaments. The problem with cash games, is the player overlap is just too great. 

When everyone is using the same high-floor guys, the pay-lines tend to go way up and make it very difficult to cash with any kind of consistency. Not that you can't try your hand at cash games, but my focus will be on GPP tournament lineups. 

Now, the player pool for the four-game slate is loaded with talent and we have plenty of strong, high-floor guys available to us. We'll figure out the best way to fit some of the big names in, but we are going to have to take some chances; dig deep for unusual plays. 

It's not that we're going to be throwing a bunch of darts haphazardly. But we cannot be afraid to get a little weird in our plays if we really want to differentiate ourselves from the rest of the herd.

Be sure to check in with all of the DFS content we are publishing as all of our coaches are all on the same path as I am right now, and they too are looking to uncover some strong matchups the rest of the world and the lineup optimizers aren't favoring.

 

 

NFL Weather: Divisional Round DFS Impact 

**courtesy of Kevin Roth

HOU/NE -- Temperatures should be around freezing, likely a degree or two above freezing by kickoff, slightly below freezing by the end of the game. A snow flurry or potential snow shower is possible, but nothing too impactful. Winds should stay fairly light, likely at or under 10mph sustained.

LAR/CHI -- Actual temperatures should be in the teens, with feels-like temperatures likely in the single digits. We should have sustained winds 10-15mph with gusts around 20-25mph, but models are bringing in much stronger winds post-game. Also a chance for snow flurries or even a snow shower.

 

 

NFL Injuries: What to Know for Divisional Round DFS

**To be updated following Friday practice reports

  • Sam Darnold, QB SEA – oblique (left Thursday's practice but expected to play)
  • Ty Johnson, RB BUF – ankle (listed as questionable)
  • Jawhar Jordan, RB HOU – ankle (limited practice Thursday)
  • Nico Collins, WR HOU -- concussion (DNP Friday – officially ruled out)
  • Rome Odunze, WR CHI – foot (limited practice Thursday)
  • DJ Moore, WR CHI – knee (limited practice Thursday)
  • Ricky Pearsall, WR SF – knee (listed as questionable)

Now let's get to the NFL DFS Playbook picks for the Divisional Round!

 

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