Best NFL Divisional Round PrizePicks Plays - Sunday
The American and National Football Conference Championship Games will go down Sunday, and we have four NFL PrizePicks plays to pore over.
Best PrizePicks Picks current as of 7:45 AM ET Sunday.
Drake Maye 29.5 Rushing Yards (MORE)
Maye posted his lowest rushing total since Week 13 in the Divisional Round, falling under the 20-yard mark for the first time in a while . It's hard to fault him given how disciplined Houston's defense is, especially when it comes to containing mobile quarterbacks. I think we see him get back to using his legs a bit more Sunday. He's obviously not Josh Allen or Trey Lance, but both racked up at least 65 yards against Denver's defense, and Maye at least has somewhat of the similar ability to get loose. We could even see him take a few designed runs Sunday.
Jarrett Stidham O 209.5 Passing Yards (MORE)
This is a bet on game script, head coach Sean Payton's willingness to open things up even with a backup quarterback and Payton's ability to scheme receivers into space for yards after the catch. I don't think Denver will have much of a choice but to let Stidham rip it, especially late. I could easily see 100 yards or more coming in garbage time during the fourth quarter. And if this game is somehow competitive late, it's probably because Stidham was able to move the ball through the air. I don't see the Patriots allowing Denver to beat them on the ground with a backup making his first start in two seasons.
Matthew Stafford 0.5 Interceptions (MORE)
Realistically, the Bears had four chances to pick off Stafford last week and failed to capitalize. I can't shake the feeling that his thumb is bothering him a bit, as I noticed a few uncharacteristic throws from the veteran. This feels like a spot where Stafford may be forced to push the ball more than usual. Even though Seattle didn't force a Stafford turnover in their two matchups earlier this season, I think Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald dials up enough pressure to finally get one here.
Colby Parkinson 6.5 Fantasy Score (MORE)
I won't sugarcoat it -- we ran pretty hot last week with Tyler Higbee easily hitting his number despite playing only 10 percent of the snaps. In the same contest, it was Parkinson who once again led the tight end room in snap share (68 percent) and targets (7). I think things eventually balance out, but it's hard to ignore this kind of consistent usage. It really looks like Parkinson has solidified his spot as the top tight end for the Rams, and Seattle has shown some vulnerability over the middle against players at his position.
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