NFL Underdog Fantasy Player Predictions for Wild Card Weekend
I’m here to share a few of my (free!) top picks for the Wild Card Weekend NFL slate on Underdog. These predictions are heavily based on our NFL projections, so I hope you take advantage of this little peek behind the curtain. Let’s find some winners!
The NFL playoffs kick off on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET. Below, I’ll detail how I’m handling things on Underdog for Wild Card Weekend.
First… Sign Up to Make NFL Underdog Fantasy Picks
If you want to play along but haven’t signed up yet, grab a special offer with our Underdog promo code “GRINDERS” to unlock up to $1000 Bonus Cash courtesy of a generous deposit match. Underdog Fantasy – one of the most popular DFS pick’em sites – provides player projections for NFL matchups each day. The ball is then in our court to decide whether a player will ultimately exceed or fall short of those projections in the games. With a huge roster of players available from which to choose, we just need to make a minimum of two picks to build an entry.
I’ll break down the board by looking at factors like usage, projected game flow, lines in the sports betting market, and of course, our RotoGrinders projections to forecast how NFL players might fare in categories like passing yards, rushing yards, and receiving yards. For even more insight when making your Underdog picks today, be sure to check out our fantasy pick’em tool.
Underdog Fantasy Top NFL Picks for Wild Card Weekend
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NFL picks on Underdog at a glance for Wild Card Weekend:
- Nelson Agholor Higher/Lower Than 22.5 Receiving Yards
- Cade Otton Higher/Lower Than 29.5 Receiving Yards
- Josh Jacobs Higher/Lower Than 24.5 Receiving Yards
Steelers vs. Ravens NFL Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Steelers vs. Ravens NFL Underdog Fantasy predictions:
Nelson Agholor Lower Than 22.5 Receiving Yards
This season, Agholor has averaged 16.5 receiving yards per game and has only surpassed 22.5 yards in 8 of 19 games (42.1%). His limited role in the offense and inconsistency in producing higher yardage totals make it unlikely he will exceed this mark. With these trends in mind, Agholor staying below 22.5 receiving yards is certainly within his range of outcomes.
Overall, Agholor has only played 14 games this season, sporting an abysmal 8% target share. Even though Zay Flowers (knee) is considered a long shot to play this weekend, it’s hard to imagine Agholor plays a significant role in a playoff game.
Our NFL projections show this pick with an 8.54% edge and 66.28% win rate.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers NFL Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Commanders vs. Buccaneers NFL Underdog Fantasy predictions:
Cade Otton Lower Than 29.5 Receiving Yards
While Otton has averaged 38 yards over his last three games, his production has been inconsistent, and he’s coming off an extended absence due to a knee injury, which may result in limited opportunities. Additionally, the Commanders defense has been effective against tight ends, as they’re the 9th-stingiest in yards allowed to tight ends. These factors suggest Otton could struggle to reach 29.5 receiving yards in this matchup.
Our NFL projections show this pick with a 7.56% edge and 65.3% win rate.
Packers vs. Eagles NFL Underdog Fantasy Predictions
Here are the Packers vs. Eagles NFL Underdog Fantasy predictions:
Josh Jacobs Lower Than 24.5 Receiving Yards
He has averaged 21.25 receiving yards per game this season, hitting higher than 24.5 in just 37.5% of his games. Facing the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFL’s top-ranked defense in DVOA, Jacobs is up against a unit that allows the fewest yards per game (278.4) and excels at limiting offensive production. Given his season-long inconsistency in surpassing this mark and the challenging matchup, Jacobs feels unlikely to exceed 24.5 receiving yards in this game.
Our NFL projections show this pick with a 6.98% edge and 64.72% win rate.
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