A four-game slate can be difficult for DFS purposes--especially when those four games are made up of mostly good defensive squads, as is the case during the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs--but this weekend offers a handful of compelling lineup options. Seattle vs. Atlanta (over/under 51.5) and Green Bay vs. Dallas (over/under 51.5) both have tremendous shootout potential, while a game involving Pittsburgh's offense always has a good chance to turn into a high-scoring affair. The wildly large spread in the New England (-15) vs. Houston game could also create lots of garbage-time scoring opportunities. Overall, points aren't expected to be at a premium this weekend, which means plenty of bargain picks to be found and lots of different ways you can go with your lineup. With that in mind, you can click through the gallery for my ideal DraftKings lineup, or you can read here for more analysis and picks. (Getty)
QB: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
Price: $6,000
The Cowboys' run-first identity is what got them here, but passing the ball may prove to be more effective on Sunday, as the Packers have an injury-riddled secondary and finished the season dead last in yards per pass attempt allowed. Throw in Prescott's stark home/road splits (21.8 DraftKings points per game at home; 17.83 in seven full road games) and the high projected total, and the impressive rookie represents absolutely stellar value as the third-cheapest starting QB this weekend. (Getty)
RB: Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Opponent: at Kansas City Chiefs
Price: $10,500
All lineups this weekend will center around the decision on what to do with Bell. At $10,500, he'll cost you a whopping 21 percent of your DraftKings salary and make you save almost everywhere else, making him a potential fade candidate. At the same time, though, he offers a floor and ceiling unlike anyone else, as he has averaged an absurd 32.61 DraftKings points over his last eight games and hasn't really been affected by Ben Roethlisberger's terrible road numbers. As such, if you fade him, you're playing with fire. It's an interesting conundrum, but I just can't go against Bell. (Getty)
RB: Dion Lewis, New England Patriots
Opponent: vs. Houston Texans
Price: $3,900
A massive Patriots spread would suggest a heavy dose of LeGarrette Blount, especially after he ran all over Houston back in Week 3, but I like Lewis as a value pick. He has tallied double-digit carries in three straight weeks, he has piled up nine red-zone touches during that stretch, and he could see an even bigger workload if Blount is at all limited by the illness that held him out of Wednesday and Thursday's practices. (Getty)
WR: Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
Opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
Price: $6,600
Bryant, who is averaging 17.3 DraftKings points in seven home games this season, gets to go up against a depleted Packers secondary in what is expected to turn into a high-scoring game. Green Bay took away Odell Beckham last week by throwing double- and triple-teams at him, but that won't be such an easy proposition with Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys' running game to also worry about. Ultimately, Bryant should see a lot of favorable matchups, and at $6,600, he's a steal. (Getty)
WR: Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers
Opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
Price: $7,000
With Jordy Nelson ruled out, Adams steps in as Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 receiver on the outside. He racked up 12 targets, eight receptions and 125 yards with Nelson sidelined for most of last week, and he's staring at potentially massive volume in a game the Packers are expected to throw it a ton. Adams will likely be a pretty popular pick, but Randall Cobb's three-touchdown outburst and cheaper price should help keep Adams' ownership percentage relatively low, making him a fine play in any format. (Getty)
WR: Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs
Opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Price: $5,500
Players with Hill's skill set are often regarded as boom-or-bust options, but the dynamic rookie has shown some impressive consistency, tallying double-digit DraftKings points in eight straight games and 11 of the last 13. Moreover, his usage is on the rise. Since Jeremy Maclin returned to the lineup, Hill has averaged 5.25 targets and 2.75 carries per contest, even adding a couple of targets inside the 10-yard line during that stretch. In other words, his ability to take it to the house on any touch gives him a sky-high ceiling, but there's also a fairly steady floor here. (Getty)
TE: Jared Cook, Green Bay Packers
Opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
Price: $3,900
Cook has averaged 7.5 targets, 4.5 receptions and 56.5 yards over the last four games, and it's conceivable to think that he'll see a few extra looks with Jordy Nelson out for this one. After Travis Kelce ($6,100), there's no real safe option at the position, so I'm fine going with the guy with in an increasing role in a high-scoring game. (Getty)
FLEX: Mohamed Sanu, Atlanta Falcons
Opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Price: $4,000
Sanu is averaging a mere 3.67 targets, 3.3 receptions and 44.0 yards with a touchdown over the last three weeks, but he did tally five receptions, 47 yards and a score on a season-high 10 targets when these teams met back in Week 6. With Julio Jones having to do battle with Richard Sherman, I wouldn't be surprised if Sanu plays a similar role this week. The upside may not be massive, but the PPR format makes him a nice potential bargain at this price. (Getty)
DEF: Atlanta Falcons
Opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Price: $2,600
In eight games on the road this season, the Seahawks offense has averaged 14.88 points, 2.5 sacks and 1.38 turnovers. I'm not overly confident in a Falcons defense that has been very inconsistent this season, but at $2,600, they should be able to provide nice value and make some big plays against Seattle's shaky offensive line. (Getty)
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