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You know the drill, with DFS you’re crafting the very best daily lineup you can within the budget set by your book. With Daily Fantasy, every day’s another potential Super Bowl. There are plenty of mouthwatering matchups to chase the NFL’s best offensive players for Wild Card Weekend. As always we’re swinging for the fences with our weekly NFL DFS lineup.
NFL DFS Lineup Wild Card weekend
For the purpose of our weekly NFL DFS lineup, we’re playing the standard lineup of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, a TE, a Flex spot and D/ST within a $50,000 budget.
DFS Lineup Wild Card Weekend
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WR: Demarcus Robinson
$3,600
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WR:Jameson Williams
$3,000
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D/ST: Buffalo Bills
$3,500
Quarterback: Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Despite three turnovers, Allen demanded the football with the AFC East title on the line last week. As the engine that powers the Bills Super Bowl ambitions, he’ll do the same this week against a vulnerable Steelers defense missing their best player. Allen is an excellent bet to pop off against the Steelers with pass-rusher TJ Watt on the sidelines.
JOSH ALLEN IS HIM pic.twitter.com/XFXoEnLsuV
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) January 8, 2024
Allen finished as the QB1 in fantasy this season, averaging 24.2 points per game. He’s averaged 267 passing yards and two touchdowns per game in his career against Pittsburgh. The Wyoming product went off in his last matchup against the Steelers, throwing for 424 yards and four scores way back in 2022. He may not reach those heights on Sunday, but Allen’s legs can put your Wild Card Weekend DFS lineup over the top.
Running Back: Kyren Williams
Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions
A revelation in his first year as the lead back in LA, Kyren Williams has revilatilzed Sean McVay’s offense. He’s a huge part of why the Rams are a dangerous playoff team and will be featured heavily in Matthew Stafford’s return to Detroit. Williams has been the powerhouse of the Rams engine room all season. As evidenced by the teams’ 8-2 record when they rush for over 100 yards, and 2-5 when they do not.
The @RamsNFL presenting a clinic in Duo against the @Ravens in Week 14. The result? A 14-yard Kyren Williams run. pic.twitter.com/ojVJ5Xfj2K
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) January 11, 2024
Willaims finished as the RB2 in fantasy points per game this year, at a healthy 21.3 PPR points per game. He averaged 23 touches and 95.3 rushing yards per gamee while scoring 12 touchdowns in 12 games played. The Notre Dame alum is set to be a huge part of the Rams offensive attack on Sunday. Make sure he’s in your DFS lineup.
Running Back: Isiah Pacheco
Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins
Isiah Pacheco went off in two of his last three games played during the regular season. The last time we saw him, Pacheco took 18 carries for 130 yards, and added five catches for 21 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. In fact, he’s put up over 21 fantasy points in three of his past four games.
Pacheco finished as the RB14 in PPR points per game, and has a great matchup ahead against a banged up Miami Dolphins front seven. With edge rushers Bradley Chubb, and Jaelan Phillips set to be joined on the sidelines by Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel, the second level of the Phins defense has been decimated by injuries. You can bet that has Chiefs head coach Andy Reid salivating. Why take the risk with an unreliable pass-catching corps when Kansas City can just feed Pacheco? Expect the the sophomore back to be a huge part of the Chiefs gameplan, slot him into your DFS lineup.
Wide Receiver: Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs
Revenge is on Tyreek Hill’s mind as he takes the field against his former team for a second time.
More impressive Tyreek Hill TD catch or backflip?
Hill will finish this season as receiving yard champion: pic.twitter.com/g4SyAgGMG0
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 8, 2024
Hill will be desperate to prove his trade his one of the reasons for the Chiefs offensive struggles this season. And stick it to Kansas City once and for all. Hill’s outstanding season tapered off down the stretch, but he still finished as the WR2 in fantasy, despite missing a game and parts of two others with injury. He’s been limited in practice this week, but once game time creeps up, you can bet Cheetah will do everything he possibly can to destroy his former team.
Wide Receiver: Demarcus Robinson
Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions
Robinson’s quietly become a huge part of the Rams passing game success of late, catching a touchdown in four of his last five contests.
In fact, the veteran wideout has seen a hefty 29 targets over his past four games, and appears to be a favorite of Matthew Stafford – especially in the red zone. Robinson will feast on single coverage in a porous Detroit Lions secondary on Sunday night. The Lions 27th ranked passing-defense will do everything they can to limit Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, opening up plenty of opportunities for Demarcus Robinson. Slot Robinson into your DFS lineup at a bargain basement price of $3600.
Wide Receiver: Jameson Williams
Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams
On the flip side of the Lions-Rams matchup, speedster Jameson Williams has the opportunity to pop in front of the Detroit faithful.
With 16 targets in his last three games played, Williams is slowly becoming a larger part of the Lions offense. He managed to get on the end of a 63-yard bomb in a huge game against the Dallas Cowboys, and could be the beneficiary of an aggressive Jared Goff – as the former Rams quarterback seeks retribution against his former employers. Start Jameson Williams.
Tight End: David Njoku
Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans
David Njoku has become an top-tier tight end with the elite right arm of Joe Flacco slinging him the pigskin. The former Miami Hurricane has averaged 7 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown over his last four contests. He sits third in red zone targets and should be heavily involved against a Houston Texans secondary that has been vulnerable to tight ends. Njoku reeled in 6-of-9 targets for 44 yards and a score when these teams’ met on Christmas Eve. There’s no reason to believe he can’t repeat those numbers on Saturday. Demeco Ryans’ defense has allowed the third-most receptions and fifth-most receiving yards to the the position. Njoku needs to be in your DFS lineup on Wild Card Weekend.
FLEX: Tyler Higbee
Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions
Much like Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Higbee’s role in the Rams offense has expanded lately. The veteran tight end has seen 15 targets in his last three games, and hauled in six catches for 62 yards in Week 17 against the Giants.
Higbee is exactly the type of reliable vet who quarterbacks love in the playoffs. He’s a solid DFS play against a Lions defense allowing nearly 13 fantasy points per game to tight ends.
D/ST: Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Sean McDermott’s defense has dominated of late, allowing just 177 passing yards, 103 rushing yards, and 19 points per game over the past three weeks. They’ve also generated nine turnovers in that same span. Plus, the Bills ranked fourth in pass rush win rate this season at 51%.
Expect to see the Bills bring the heat against the inexperienced Mason Rudolph, and a less than stellar Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line. Start the Bills defense in DFS.
