NFL DFS: OwnersBox Salary Cap Picks 

By Shawn Stewart

“The Divisional Round slate on OwnersBox features elite offenses, tough defensive matchups, and several underpriced value plays. Here are the top salary‑cap picks for today’s NFL DFS contests.”

Quarterback

Drake Maye — LAR vs HOU ($6,400)

Maye led the NFL in passer rating (113.5) and completion percentage (72%) during the 2025 regular season.

This week he faces the NFL’s top‑ranked total defense (275.0 yards allowed per game) and second‑ranked scoring defense (17.4 points allowed per game) in Houston. The Texans feature elite pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., along with a ball‑hawking secondary that paced the league with 23 interceptions.

The key to Maye’s success will be handling pressure and limiting turnovers, as he committed three in his previous matchup against Houston.

Running Back

Kyren Williams — LAR vs CHI ($6,500)

Williams has maintained a workhorse role even with backup Blake Corum mixing in. He logged a 63% snap rate in the Wild Card round and remains a central piece of the Rams’ top‑ranked scoring offense.

Chicago has allowed 12 different opposing running backs to score at least one rushing touchdown this season. Williams paced the Rams with 10 rushing scores in the regular season, reinforcing his red‑zone value.

The Bears’ defense ranks 27th against the run and has surrendered 100+ rushing yards to multiple backs this year. They also allow a high rate of yards before contact, a weakness that plays directly into Williams’ strengths as a decisive runner.

TreVeyon Henderson — NE vs HOU ($5,500)

Henderson continues to split touches with veteran Rhamondre Stevenson, who often holds the edge in snaps and passing‑game usage.

He fell short of his rushing yards prop total of 34.5 yards in nine of 17 games this season, and Houston’s defense is a major reason for concern. The Texans rank fourth against the run, allowing just 93.7 rushing yards per game in the regular season.

Even so, Henderson’s elite breakaway speed gives him the ability to turn limited opportunities into explosive gains—especially in potentially snowy conditions where defenders may struggle with footing. That makes him a risky but high‑upside DFS play.

WIDE RECEIVER

Xavier Hutchinson — HOU vs NE ($3,300)

Hutchinson recorded zero receptions and zero targets in his only career matchup against New England, which came during the 2024 season.

With Nico Collins sidelined, Hutchinson represents a high‑value, low‑cost option. He is expected to step into a primary role in the passing game and has recently led the Texans in target rate and yards per route run when Collins has been out.

The Patriots’ defense ranks ninth in the NFL against passing yards, presenting a tougher matchup. Hutchinson’s expanded role, however, gives him sneaky upside at a bargain salary.

Jayden Higgins — HOU vs NE ($4,400)

Higgins posted 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns during the regular season.

As a rookie second‑round pick, he has quickly emerged as one of C.J. Stroud’s top targets, finding the end zone in two of his last three games leading into the playoffs.

With Nico Collins sidelined by a concussion, Higgins is expected to see a significant boost in usage. His expanded role should increase both target volume and fantasy output, even against a Patriots defense that ranks ninth in the NFL against the pass.

TIGHT END

Hunter Henry — NE vs HOU ($4,500)

Henry has faced the Texans twice in his career. In his lone game as a Patriot against them in 2024, he recorded one catch for nine yards and a touchdown.

He leads New England in receiving touchdowns (seven in the regular season) and has scored in three of his last four games, including the Wild Card round.

While Houston’s defense is tough against passing yards overall, they’ve shown vulnerability to tight ends—allowing the seventh‑fewest yards but eight touchdowns to the position this season. Henry also leads the team in red‑zone targets, making him a high‑upside DFS option.

Flex

Puka Nacua — LAR at CHI ($8,600)

Over his last four games, including the Wild Card round, Nacua has consistently topped 100 receiving yards and scored five total touchdowns, showcasing elite upside.

He owns a 27.8% target share for the season and is projected for 11+ targets today, placing him in the 100th percentile among wide receivers for potential volume.

Chicago’s defense ranks 22nd against the pass and 27th in yards per pass attempt allowed, giving Nacua and the Rams’ top‑ranked scoring offense a clear matchup advantage.

Dalton Schultz — HOU vs NE ($4,000)

Schultz has totaled nine catches for 106 yards without a touchdown in three career games against New England.

With the Texans’ wide receiver corps thinned by injuries, he is expected to serve as a primary target in the AFC Divisional Playoff.

The Patriots’ pass defense is stout overall—ranking ninth in the NFL at 193.5 passing yards allowed per game—but they’ve been more vulnerable to tight ends, surrendering 971 yards to the position this season. That gives Schultz sneaky upside as a mid‑tier DFS option.

Superflex

Matthew Stafford — LAR vs CHI ($6,800)

Stafford owns a 12–10 career record in 22 games against Chicago, averaging 272 passing yards and 35 total touchdowns in those matchups.

He led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns during the 2025 regular season, reaffirming his elite production.

Cold, outdoor conditions have been a challenge, as Stafford holds a 1–9 record in his last 10 games played in rain or snow. His most recent trip to Chicago, in September 2024, ended with an interception and a loss.

This week he faces a Bears defense that led the league with 33 takeaways and 23 interceptions, but ranked poorly in other areas—22nd in passing yards allowed per game (227.2) and 28th in passing touchdowns allowed (32). That combination makes Stafford a volatile but high‑ceiling DFS option.

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