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Divisional Round Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Divisional Round Start ’Em: DefensesStart of the Week
Ravens defense vs. Houston Texans (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Ravens defense is particularly tough at home, allowing fewer than 18 points per game while ranking first in sacks recorded among home teams. Also, while C.J. Stroud is playing at a high level, he’s still a rookie in the first road playoff game of his career.
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Start ’Em
49ers defense vs. Green Bay Packers (Sat. 8:15 p.m. ET, Fox): The Niners are fresh off a bye and should be more than formidable at home, where their defense has allowed just 290.1 total yards per game. The recent success of Jordan Love is a concern, but I’m still taking the NFC’s top seed to produce on both sides of the ball.
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Lions defense vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($3,300)
Bills defense vs. Kansas City Chiefs ($2,800)
Divisional Round Sit ‘Em: DefensesSit of the Week
Packers defense at San Francisco 49ers (Sat. 8:15 p.m. ET, Fox): The Packers defense was solid against the Dallas Cowboys last week from a fantasy standpoint, but I’m not chasing the points against the 49ers. Their offense has averaged 424.1 total yards at home, and it committed just 18 giveaways overall on the season.
Sit ‘Em
Texans defense at Baltimore Ravens (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Texans defense was profitable in fantasy leagues last week, but I’d fade this unit when it faces Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Their offense has averaged over 30 points and 391.3 total yards at home this season, so Houston could have a problem.
DFS Fades (DraftKings)
Texans defense at Ravens ($2,900)
Packers defense at 49ers ($2,600)
