NFL DFS Divisional Round: Top Picks, Strategies, and Expert Breakdown
RotoBraden January 16, 2026
NFL DFS Divisional Round is finally here. In this breakdown, we’ll highlight the top DFS picks for Wild Card Weekend, explore the best value plays, and offer crucial tips to help you gain an edge over the competition. From high-performing stars to under-the-radar sleepers, this article will set you up for success as you navigate the fast-paced world of NFL DFS Divisional Round.
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Here are the Positional Rankings from FantasyTeamAdvisors.com for your NFL DFS Divisional Round
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend QB Rankings:
QB Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | OPP |
| 1 | Josh Allen | BUF | DEN |
| 2 | Matthew Stafford | LAR | CHI |
| 3 | Drake Maye | NE | HOU |
| 4 | Caleb Williams | CHI | LAR |
| 5 | Bo Nix | DEN | BUF |
| 6 | Sam Darnold Q | SEA | SF |
| 7 | Brock Purdy | SF | SEA |
| 8 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | NE |
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend RB Rankings:
RB Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | OPP |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | SEA |
| 2 | James Cook III | BUF | DEN |
| 3 | RJ Harvey | DEN | BUF |
| 4 | Kyren Williams | LAR | CHI |
| 5 | Woody Marks | HOU | NE |
| 6 | D'Andre Swift | CHI | LAR |
| 7 | Kenneth Walker III | SEA | SF |
| 8 | Zach Charbonnet | SEA | SF |
| 9 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | HOU |
| 10 | TreVeyon Henderson | NE | HOU |
| 11 | Kyle Monangai | CHI | LAR |
| 12 | Blake Corum | LAR | CHI |
| 13 | Ty Johnson Q | BUF | DEN |
| 14 | Jaleel McLaughlin | DEN | BUF |
| 15 | Kyle Juszczyk | SF | SEA |
| 16 | Nick Chubb | HOU | NE |
| 17 | Ray Davis | BUF | DEN |
| 18 | Brian Robinson Jr. | SF | SEA |
| 19 | Tyler Badie | DEN | BUF |
| 20 | Jawhar Jordan Q | HOU | NE |
| 21 | Adam Prentice | DEN | BUF |
| 22 | Dare Ogunbowale | HOU | NE |
| 23 | Jack Westover | NE | HOU |
| 24 | Robbie Ouzts | SEA | SF |
| 25 | D'Ernest Johnson | NE | HOU |
| 26 | Travis Homer | CHI | LAR |
| 27 | Reggie Gilliam | BUF | DEN |
| 28 | British Brooks | HOU | NE |
| 29 | Cam Akers | SEA | SF |
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend WR Rankings:
WR Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | OPP |
| 1 | Puka Nacua | LAR | CHI |
| 2 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | SF |
| 3 | Davante Adams | LAR | CHI |
| 4 | Stefon Diggs | NE | HOU |
| 5 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | BUF |
| 6 | Khalil Shakir | BUF | DEN |
| 7 | Jauan Jennings | SF | SEA |
| 8 | Jayden Higgins | HOU | NE |
| 9 | Christian Kirk | HOU | NE |
| 10 | Luther Burden III | CHI | LAR |
| 11 | Rome Odunze Q | CHI | LAR |
| 12 | Pat Bryant | DEN | BUF |
| 13 | Cooper Kupp | SEA | SF |
| 14 | DJ Moore Q | CHI | LAR |
| 15 | Kayshon Boutte | NE | HOU |
| 16 | Ricky Pearsall Q | SF | SEA |
| 17 | Demarcus Robinson | SF | SEA |
| 18 | Rashid Shaheed | SEA | SF |
| 19 | Xavier Hutchinson | HOU | NE |
| 20 | Troy Franklin | DEN | BUF |
| 21 | Brandin Cooks | BUF | DEN |
| 22 | Keon Coleman | BUF | DEN |
| 23 | DeMario Douglas | NE | HOU |
| 24 | Marvin Mims Jr. | DEN | BUF |
| 25 | Jaylin Noel | HOU | NE |
| 26 | Kendrick Bourne | SF | SEA |
| 27 | Xavier Smith | LAR | CHI |
| 28 | Curtis Samuel Q | BUF | DEN |
| 29 | Kyle Williams | NE | HOU |
| 30 | Olamide Zaccheaus | CHI | LAR |
| 31 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | DEN | BUF |
| 32 | Tutu Atwell | LAR | CHI |
| 33 | Konata Mumpfield | LAR | CHI |
| 34 | Efton Chism III | NE | HOU |
| 35 | Jake Bobo | SEA | SF |
| 36 | Skyy Moore | SF | SEA |
| 37 | Dareke Young | SEA | SF |
| 38 | Devin Duvernay | CHI | LAR |
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend TE Rankings:
TE Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | OPP |
| 1 | Colston Loveland | CHI | LAR |
| 2 | Hunter Henry | NE | HOU |
| 3 | Dalton Schultz | HOU | NE |
| 4 | Jake Tonges | SF | SEA |
| 5 | AJ Barner | SEA | SF |
| 6 | Dalton Kincaid | BUF | DEN |
| 7 | Colby Parkinson | LAR | CHI |
| 8 | Tyler Higbee | LAR | CHI |
| 9 | Evan Engram | DEN | BUF |
| 10 | Dawson Knox | BUF | DEN |
| 11 | Cole Kmet | CHI | LAR |
| 12 | Austin Hooper | NE | HOU |
| 13 | Cade Stover | HOU | NE |
| 14 | Adam Trautman | DEN | BUF |
| 15 | Elijah Arroyo Q | SEA | SF |
| 16 | Terrance Ferguson | LAR | CHI |
| 17 | Davis Allen | LAR | CHI |
| 18 | Jackson Hawes | BUF | DEN |
| 19 | Luke Farrell | SF | SEA |
| 20 | Eric Saubert | SEA | SF |
| 21 | Nate Adkins | DEN | BUF |
| 22 | Durham Smythe | CHI | LAR |
NFL DFS Wild Card Weekend DST Rankings:
DEF Rankings
| RK | PLAYER NAME | TEAM | OPP |
| 1 | Seahawks | SEA | SF |
| 2 | Patriots | NE | HOU |
| 3 | Texans | HOU | NE |
| 4 | Rams | LAR | CHI |
| 5 | Bills | BUF | DEN |
| 6 | 49ers | SF | SEA |
| 7 | Broncos | DEN | BUF |
| 8 | Bears | CHI | LAR |
Value Picks at Each Position:
QB:
RB:
WR:
TE:
Lineup Strategy:
Key strategies for NFL DFS include:
- Correlation: Stack players from the same team (e.g., QB and WR) to maximize scoring potential when a passing game thrives.
- Game Stacking: Stack players from both sides of a high-scoring game. If the game turns into a shootout, several of your players can rack up points simultaneously.
- Value Plays: Identify underpriced players who have the potential to outperform their salaries, allowing you to pay up for star players.
- Matchups: Target favorable matchups, such as RBs against weak run defenses or QBs against injury-riddled secondaries.
NFL DFS requires a balance of research, strategy, and game theory. Understanding team dynamics, injuries, and game scripts helps build a competitive lineup capable of succeeding in the various contest types.
NFL DFS LINEUP
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REMEMBER: These are lineups we use but feel free to pick and choose plays and make your own lineups. Don’t ALWAYS follow these as they don’t hit 100% of the time. We do use these but sometimes late scratches happen and it’s too late to update the lineup. Good luck and bring home the bacon.

