Sunday Wild Card DraftKings NFL picks: D/ST
The highest-priced defense of the week is that of the New Orleans Saints ($3,800) and they may well be worth it. They’re one of the best in the league and they get to match up with Trubisky. However, I might skip the Steelers ($3,600) just below them out of fear of how well the Browns offense has played, even with their COVID issues right now.
Beyond the top two teams, my favorite play is actually the aforementioned Browns ($2,500). With how sporadic Big Ben has been this season and the ineffectiveness of the Pittsburgh rushing attack, Cleveland could make enough plays and hold the Steelers offense quiet enough to pay off their modest price.
DraftKings NFL DFS lineup for Sunday Wild Card slate
- QB: Lamar Jackson, $7,800
- RB: Derrick Henry, $9,200
- RB: Alvin Kamara, $8,500
- WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster, $5,500
- WR: Marquise Brown, $5,400
- WR: Corey Davis, $4,800
- TE: Cole Kmet, $3,000
- FLEX: Donovan Peoples-Jones, $3,200
- DST: Cleveland Browns, $2,500
We’re spending up at quarterack and running back due to the value to be had at wide receiver. Yes, that leaves us banking on DPJ to do anything at his cheap price on DraftKings but he’s been flashy at times this season. If he and the punts at tight end and defense can come through while our expensive picks hit, this could be a home-run lineup.