NFL DFS: FantasyDraft best plays for the divisional round

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 29: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) before an AFC West game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs on December 29, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NFL DFS FantasyDraft Best Plays - Minnesota Vikings defense

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 23: Defensive back Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after an interception in the second quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

NFL DFS – FantasyDraft Best Plays – D/ST

Core Plays

Green Bay Packers ($5.6k)

Aside from a Week 17 blunder, Green Bay’s defense has played at a high level down the stretch, allowing 15 or fewer points in four of their last five games (three games of 10-plus fantasy points). They’ll be well-rested for this one and get a home matchup against a Seattle team missing both of their top RBs. The Packers’ run-D still leaves much to be desired, but their secondary has ceded just 232.5 passing yards per game and is top-eight in the takeaway department.

Minnesota Vikings ($5.2k)

The 49ers’ biggest offensive strength also happens to be the Vikings’ biggest defensive strength – defending the run. This unit was a DFS darling last weekend and showed-out in route to a huge upset win over the Saints and their high-octane offense, so there’s reason to believe an encore performance could be in-store. Minnesota has scored at least eight fantasy points in each of their past five matchups.

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Value Plays

Houston Texans ($4.0k)

If you’re like me and tend to spend the lowest possible amount on a D/ST, there are underlying stats that suggest the Texans can hold their own for DFS purposes. With J.J. Watt back, their pass-rush gets a spark that translated to three sacks last week. The Chiefs have struggled mightily in pass-pro this season, yielding 58 sacks (T-most in the league). Houston might give up 500 yards of total offense, but if they can notch four or five sacks, they can keep your lineup afloat.