{"id":263018,"date":"2026-01-17T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=263018"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:51:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:51:28","slug":"top-nfl-dfs-plays-divisional-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/01\/17\/top-nfl-dfs-plays-divisional-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Top NFL DFS plays for the Divisional Round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have a four-game divisional slate with very little room for error. Remember, the lineups you put in are yours, and if you really like a player that\u2019s not on my list, I suggest that you play him. These are the plays that I think can get us in the green. You can follow me on x @TrustinTrevor21<\/p>\n<h2>2026 NFL Playoffs: Top Divisional Round DFS Picks<\/h2>\n<h3>Quarterbacks<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-259459\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"size-large wp-image-259459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/USATSI_27818140_168419650_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-259459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Sam Darnold, Seahawks (DK: $5,400 | FD: $7,300)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I know Darnld has an oblique injury, but that\u2019s not going to faze me. I think this game has a great chance to be the highest-scoring game on the slate, and I expect <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle<\/a> to put up close to 30 points. I think his receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver on this late and I\u2019m going to pair them up in a lot of lineups.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Drake Maye, Patriots (DK: $6,300 | FD: $8,000)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Maye scored 19 points last week against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_self\">Chargers<\/a> in a defensive battle. I do expect a defensive battle, but I think he rushes for 50 yards for a touchdown. I think the defense will create turnovers, putting him in good spots.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Matt Stafford, Rams (DK: $6,600 | FD: $8,300)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I don\u2019t expect the weather to affect the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/rams\/\" target=\"_self\">Rams<\/a> at all. I think he can throw for 250 yards and three touchdowns.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Josh Allen, Bills (DK: $7,100 | FD: $9,000)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I am not as high on Allen as everybody else, but I can\u2019t leave him out of the DFS article, especially on a short slate. He can put the team on his back and get it done with his legs and score a rushing touchdown. I can see a low-scoring playoff round, meaning he can make the winning lineups with 20+ points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arena-poll-widget\" data-site-slug=\"lwos\"><\/div>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Running Backs<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256003\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256003\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"Divisional Round NFL DFS Picks\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" class=\"size-large wp-image-256003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27372406_168419650_lowres.jpg 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (DK: $8,800 | FD: $9,700)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I faded CMC last week, and it cost me, as he scored two 4th-quarter touchdowns. I know he was held in check the last time they met, but I think he\u2019ll be much more involved in the passing game. Look for him to have six-plus catches and a touchdown for 20-plus points.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (DK: $5,300 | FD: $6,600)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I prefer Charbonnet over Walker because he is the goal-line back and has scored in 3 straight games. Plus, he has scored in 7 of the 8 home games they have played in. I like his chances of scoring again this week and getting 15+ points.<\/p>\n<h4><b>RJ Harvey, Broncos (DK: $6,200 | FD: $6,900)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Bills<\/a>\u00a0run defense can be leaky, but I think Harvey may have several catches as the Bills defend against receivers fairly well. He should score 20 points if he gets in the end zone.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Kyren Williams, Rams (DK: $6,600 | FD: $7,800)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I have the Rams winning this game and would be shocked if they do not score a rushing touchdown. I prefer Williams over RB Blake Corum because he\u2019s a veteran and has the better track record.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>James Cook, Bills (DK: $7,300 | FD: $8,400)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Cook has to get the ball in this one if the Bills want to win. I think he gets a ton of volume in a low-scoring game.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Kenneth Walker, Seahawks (DK: $5,500 | FD: $6,400)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Walker comes at a low price, and he had 17 points the last time these teams met. I can see him breaking off a 20-yard touchdown run.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Wide Receivers<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254396\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"Week 17 NFC West Grades\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" class=\"size-large wp-image-254396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football-1536x1064.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Week-11-Wide-Receiver-Rankings-Fantasy-Football.jpg 1548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (DK: $8,500 | FD: $9,400)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I have JSN as the best receiving play on the board. I think he gets a ton of volume and scores a touchdown for 20 plus points.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Davante Adams, Rams (DK: $6,500 | FD: $7,800)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I prefer Adams over Nacua because I think Adams will be trusted in the red zone. Plus, I have seen Adams play in these types of games before and come up big.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Puka Nacua, Rams (DK: $9,000 | FD: $9,800)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019m not going to totally dismiss Nacua, as he will be in plenty of my lineups. His volume alone can get him 20 plus points, and if he scores, he\u2019s a must-play. I can see myself trying to him in lineups with both Adams and JSN.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Khalil Shakir, Bills (DK: $5,200 | FD: $6,500)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Broncos<\/a> are a very good pass defense, but Shakir will be moved around to give him the best chances to succeed. He should get a ton of volume, and a touchdown could make him a top on the slate at his price.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Cooper Kupp, Seahawks (DK: $3,500 | FD: $5,500)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The DFS Hero simulator projects that Kupp has a 40% chance to make the winning lineups. I like those odds at this price.<\/p>\n<h4><b>DJ Moore, Bears (DK: $5,200 | FD: $6,400)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Moore has been the better receiver for the past month. He\u2019s had bigger games than the other receivers, and I think he might be the go-to guy here. Here&#8217;s the latest on his <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/01\/16\/dj-moore-injury-update-star-wrs-status-revealed-for-bears-rams\/\" target=\"_self\">availability for the Divisional Round<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (DK: $4,200 | FD: $5,400)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Shaheed is my home run play that nobody will play. I think there\u2019s a chance he gets a long touchdown, and if he gets a few catches, he can score 20 points at a low price and low ownership. Take note that he could score zero.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Tight End<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_257370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257370\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Colston Loveland\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"size-large wp-image-257370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/Colston-Loveland-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Colston Loveland, Bears (DK: $5,500 | FD: $6,000)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Loveland is a beast, and he has been the man for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Bears<\/a>. He is far and away the most talented tight end on the slate. At his price, he is almost a must-play on FanDuel.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Jake Tonges, 49ers (DK $3,400 | FD: $5,800)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Tonges has proven to be a solid replacement for TE George Kittle. I can see him having 5+ catches and a chance to make the winning lineups if he scores.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Dalton Schultz, Texans (DK: $4,200 | FD: $5,300)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>I think Schultz becomes a huge play if WR Nico Collins is out. He would be the best option over their inexperienced receivers.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Colby Parkinson, Rams (DK: $3,700 | FD: $5,100)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Parkinson has double digits in three straight games, and I could see him scoring again here.<\/p>\n<h4><b>AJ Barner, Seahawks (DK: $3,600 | FD: $5,200)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Barner is a play, especially in my Darnold lineups, because I can stack him with JSN and hope he throws multiple touchdowns for the leverage play<br \/>\n<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>Defenses<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_256102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-256102\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"431\" class=\"size-large wp-image-256102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres-1536x1035.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27663644_168419650_lowres.jpg 1910w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-256102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I think you can make a case for just about any defense, but these are the top four that I like.<\/p>\n<h4><b>New England Patriots (DK: $3,600 | FD: $4,700)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>QB CJ Stroud was careless with the football on Monday night, and if that continues, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">Patriots<\/a> will turn him over several times. Look for a ton of pressure, and I think they have the best chance to score a defensive touchdown.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Los Angeles Rams (DK: $3,000 | FD: $4,000)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The Bears offense has started out flat in three straight games and has had to come back from behind. Unfortunately, they are playing a team that rushes the passer extremely well, and I could see the Rams forcing QB Caleb Williams into costly turnovers.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Seattle Seahawks (DK: $3,200 | FD: $4,200)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Seattle has been a great defense all year, and they will be stoked playing at home. They have the 12th man, and QB Brock Purdy will throw into coverage.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Buffalo Bills (DK: $2,600 | FD: $3,700)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>If the Bills win, I suspect their defense will play a major role. QB Bo Nix can be erratic at times, plus he\u2019s inexperienced. Their price point allows you to fit in better players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have a four-game divisional slate with very little room for error. Remember, the lineups you put in are yours, and if you really like a player that\u2019s not on my list, I suggest that you play him. These are the plays that I think can get us in the green. You can follow me [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5637,"featured_media":256003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[59,32632],"tags":[3471,970],"class_list":["post-263018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fantasy","category-dfs","tag-divisional-round","tag-nfl-playoffs"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5637"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=263018"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":263075,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263018\/revisions\/263075"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/256003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=263018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=263018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}