- The first round of the NFL Playoffs wraps up with a divisional matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams
- Who should be in the Captain slot for your DFS team?
- Matt LaMarca breaks down the relevant DFS options using the FantasyLabs Tools, Projections, and Player Models.
The first round of the NFL Playoffs wraps up on Monday with a matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at 8:15 p.m. ET.
In this article, I’ll be using various FantasyLabs tools and other industry metrics to break down the slate.
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Studs
Cooper Kupp just turned in one of the most dominant seasons we’ve ever seen at the receiver position. He finished just shy of the single-season records for catches and yards, and he led the league in both categories by a wide margin. He also led the league in receiving touchdowns, giving him the “triple crown” at the position.
Unsurprisingly, that led to a ton of fantasy success. Kupp’s consistency was remarkable, scoring at least 20.5 DraftKings points in all but three games, and he had eight games with at least 29.6 DraftKings points.
There’s no reason to stop going to the well with Kupp during the postseason. He has a strong matchup vs. the Cardinals, resulting in a slate-high Opponent Plus/Minus of +2.6. The Cardinals managed to slow down Kupp in their first meeting this season – he racked up a season-low 11.4 DraftKings points on 13 targets – but he torched them in their second. He finished with 13 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown, resulting in 34.3 DraftKings points.
Overall, Pro Football Focus gives him a sizable edge in this matchup, and Kupp grades out exceptionally well in our NFL Models. He owns the top median, ceiling, and floor projections on DraftKings, and he also owns the top projected Plus/Minus.
