If you’re diving into NFL DFS on DraftKings for the Divisional Round slate, you’re in luck. We’re breaking down a streamlined lineup-building approach to help you create DraftKings NFL DFS competitive lineups, leveraging top-tier value plays and strategic roster construction. With multiple affordable options and plenty of flexibility across positions, the Divisional Round slate offers some exciting opportunities. Let’s jump into Stokastic’s Single-Lineup Simulator to construct a Divisional Round DraftKings lineup, with the help of Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections and NFL DFS ownership projections.
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Divisional Round DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup: Full Weekend Main Slate
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Building Around Lamar Jackson
We’ll start by locking in Lamar Jackson as our quarterback. His rushing upside is always enticing, and the only other quarterback even close is Josh Allen, so we’re making Jackson a core play on this slate. From there we can build some Ravens stacks, and though Isaiah Likely seems like a decent value, his projection isn’t strong enough to justify inclusion unless Zay Flowers is ruled out, so we’ll look for alternatives.
Targeting Running Backs: Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs
Let’s anchor the lineup with Saquon Barkley and Jahmyr Gibbs for the most running back upside possible. Barkley’s consistent workload and Gibbs’ explosiveness make them an ideal pair. Instead of Likely, adding Mark Andrews at tight end at only $4,500 has more steady stacking value with Jackson than Likely can offer. This setup is expensive, but we still have plenty of room to build around the foundational plays.
Defense and Value Plays
For defense, the Texans stand out as a cost-effective choice since it’s the second cheapest on the board and doesn’t go against any of the players we have locked in. With these savings, Khalil Shakir becomes a logical fit, providing affordable exposure to the Bills passing game with upside. This structure allows us to consider a cheaper tight end in the flex, further optimizing the lineup’s flexibility.
Balancing Chalk with Contrarian Options
To differentiate the build from the field, you could consider adding Dawson Knox. While his projection isn’t stellar at just 4.5 fantasy points, his low ownership (8%) on a small slate could provide leverage. Another option is Sam LaPorta, whose combination of ownership and projection makes him a strong play in a tight end-heavy slate. If Flowers is ruled out, Isaiah Likely also becomes a top consideration.
Exploring Wide Receiver Value
In the mid-range, Hollywood Brown ($4,200) is a standout value considering we have no Chiefs in this lineup at the moment. Since returning from a shoulder injury, he’s been heavily involved in the offense and feels underpriced for his role. Other affordable wide receiver options include Dyami Brown with his big-play upside and Olamide Zaccheaus, who has been increasingly involved in the Commanders offense.
Finalizing the Flex
Adding Puka Nacua to the mix elevates the lineup, but his salary forces us to make sacrifices elsewhere. Pairing him with Knox and Brown could work, though Knox’s low projection is a concern. Alternatively, swapping Knox for LaPorta in the Flex offers a more balanced approach while keeping Brown as a cost-efficient wideout.
When experimenting with different builds, swapping DeVonta Smith for Flowers is an intriguing option, though we really want to stick with Jackson at quarterback. While Smith projects slightly higher, the synergy between Jackson and Flowers could provide a ceiling game if things break right.
Here’s how our final is ultimately coming together — but keep in mind that we are rolling with Flowers as a wide receiver, and he is truly questionable:
- QB: Lamar Jackson
- RB: Saquon Barkley
- RB: Jahmyr Gibbs
- WR: Khalil Shakir
- WR: Hollywood Brown
- WR: Zay Flowers
- TE: Mark Andrews
- FLEX: Sam LaPorta
- DST: Texans
