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Building the Perfect NFL FanDuel Lineup For the Divisional Round

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After cashing in the Wild Card Round with a score of 120.76, let’s score even higher this weekend for the Divisional Round.

(QB) Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers - $8,700

(QB) Cam Newton - Carolina Panthers - $8,700 Getty Images
In his last game against the Seattle Seahawks, Cam Newton scored 21.76 fantasy points in a surprising road victory for the Carolina Panthers. Call me crazy, and I understand that Carson Palmer is a much safer play, but I feel that Newton can produce a similar number this weekend despite the tough matchup. He should be good for 20-plus.

In his last game against the Seattle Seahawks, Cam Newton scored 21.76 fantasy points in a surprising road victory for the Carolina Panthers. Call me crazy, and I understand that Carson Palmer is a much safer play, but I feel that Newton can produce a similar number this weekend despite the tough matchup. He should be good for 20-plus.

(RB) David Johnson - Arizona Cardinals - $8,500

(RB) David Johnson - Arizona Cardinals - $8,500 Getty Images
Unless you plan to get cute with your lineup, David Johnson is the obvious top choice at RB this weekend. He scored 20.2 fantasy points in his last game against the Green Bay Packers, and he gets to face them again today. Green Bay hasn't been very good against the run this season which should lead to 100-plus yards and at least one TD for Johnson.

Unless you plan to get cute with your lineup, David Johnson is the obvious top choice at RB this weekend. He scored 20.2 fantasy points in his last game against the Green Bay Packers, and he gets to face them again today. Green Bay hasn't been very good against the run this season which should lead to 100-plus yards and at least one TD for Johnson.

(RB) C.J. Anderson - Denver Broncos - $5,900

(RB) C.J. Anderson - Denver Broncos - $5,900 Getty Images
It has become very tricky over the past few weeks when it comes to selecting a running back from the Denver Broncos. Both Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson have been effective, but Anderson has been the better of the two. He will face a beaten-up Pittsburgh Steelers team and, despite them being good against the run, should be good for 15-plus.

It has become very tricky over the past few weeks when it comes to selecting a running back from the Denver Broncos. Both Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson have been effective, but Anderson has been the better of the two. He will face a beaten-up Pittsburgh Steelers team and, despite them being good against the run, should be good for 15-plus.

(WR) Doug Baldwin - Seattle Seahawks - $7,400

(WR) Doug Baldwin - Seattle Seahawks - $7,400 Getty Images
Although Doug Baldwin only scored 3.8 fantasy points in his last matchup against the Carolina Panthers, I'm expecting him to quadruple that output this weekend against them. He is easily the hottest WR in the playoffs right now and will see very little of elite CB Josh Norman in the slot. Baldwin should tally at least one TD and score 15-plus.

Although Doug Baldwin only scored 3.8 fantasy points in his last matchup against the Carolina Panthers, I'm expecting him to quadruple that output this weekend against them. He is easily the hottest WR in the playoffs right now and will see very little of elite CB Josh Norman in the slot. Baldwin should tally at least one TD and score 15-plus.

(WR) Michael Floyd - Arizona Cardinals - $6,500

(WR) Michael Floyd - Arizona Cardinals - $6,500 Getty Images
In his last game against the Green Bay Packers, Michael Floyd caught six passes for 111 receiving yards. The only negative was that he didn't score a TD, but I feel that he will score one this weekend. He presents the biggest mismatch for his defensive assignment, and it should lead to another game with 100-plus yards and at least one TD.

In his last game against the Green Bay Packers, Michael Floyd caught six passes for 111 receiving yards. The only negative was that he didn't score a TD, but I feel that he will score one this weekend. He presents the biggest mismatch for his defensive assignment, and it should lead to another game with 100-plus yards and at least one TD.

(WR) James Jones - Green Bay Packers - $6,500

(WR) James Jones - Green Bay Packers - $6,500 Getty Images
I recommended James Jones last week, and he finished with seven receptions for 81 yards. He probably would have finished with a higher output if the Packers fell behind and needed to throw more. I'm expecting the Packers to throw a bit more today which should lead to more success for Jones. It won't surprise me if he finishes with 16-plus.

I recommended James Jones last week, and he finished with seven receptions for 81 yards. He probably would have finished with a higher output if the Packers fell behind and needed to throw more. I'm expecting the Packers to throw a bit more today which should lead to more success for Jones. It won't surprise me if he finishes with 16-plus.

(TE) Greg Olsen - Carolina Panthers - $6,500

(TE) Greg Olsen - Carolina Panthers - $6,500 Getty Images
If there is one weakness that the Seattle Seahawks defense has, it's with the TE position. Over the course of the season, Seattle gave up the 11th-most fantasy points to TEs, and this bodes well for Greg Olsen. He is Cam Newton's favorite target, and he should see plenty of balls thrown his way. Olsen should finish with 90-plus yards and at least one TD.

If there is one weakness that the Seattle Seahawks defense has, it's with the TE position. Over the course of the season, Seattle gave up the 11th-most fantasy points to TEs, and this bodes well for Greg Olsen. He is Cam Newton's favorite target, and he should see plenty of balls thrown his way. Olsen should finish with 90-plus yards and at least one TD.

(K) Brandon McManus - Denver Broncos - $4,700

(K) Brandon McManus - Denver Broncos - $4,700 Getty Images
The game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers may get ugly. Pittsburgh will be without WR Antonio Brown and QB Ben Roethlisberger's throwing shoulder isn't 100 percent. Therefore, I expect Denver to take an early lead and run the ball more in the second half which will lead to extra FGAs for McManus. He should score 10-plus.

The game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers may get ugly. Pittsburgh will be without WR Antonio Brown and QB Ben Roethlisberger's throwing shoulder isn't 100 percent. Therefore, I expect Denver to take an early lead and run the ball more in the second half which will lead to extra FGAs for McManus. He should score 10-plus.

(D) Denver Broncos - $5,300

(D) Denver Broncos - $5,300 Getty Images
After suffering an upsetting loss in their last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, I fully expect the defense of the Denver Broncos to be fired up this weekend. They'll have an advantage with Antonio Brown being ruled out and Ben Roethlisberger likely to be limited with his throwing. Denver should be able to score at least 15.

After suffering an upsetting loss in their last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, I fully expect the defense of the Denver Broncos to be fired up this weekend. They'll have an advantage with Antonio Brown being ruled out and Ben Roethlisberger likely to be limited with his throwing. Denver should be able to score at least 15.

Roje Smith is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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