Just three games left in the 2024/25 NFL season, and we have two bangers on deck for the Conference Championship games this week. All four teams know how to turn it on offensively, and there are plenty of great options this week in Draftstars. With far less players to choose from, finding a point of difference or two could prove crucial to your chances of finishing in the money this week. We’re here to help you find that edge.
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NFL 2024-25 Daily Fantasy Tips: Conference Championships
Quarterbacks
Josh Allen - $17,990
Allen is the obvious choice here in my opinion, despite being the most expensive one. Both these games have totals of 47.5, however I like the Chiefs/Bills game to have more points in it. Allen has by far the highest ceiling of these four QBs, and not selecting him could basically lose you any chance at cash. In my opinion, just Allen and Barkley have this ability this week. In the earlier meeting this season, Allen managed 25 points, throwing for 262 yards and a TD, plus running for 55 yards and another score.
Patrick Mahomes - $15,960
When the lights are the brightest, Mahomes manages to shine and get his team to the promised land. Whilst it has been a rough season statistically for Mahomes, he has been quite consistent. Whilst he doesn’t have the rushing upside of Hurts or Daniels, he scrambles well when he needs to. I’m higher on Mahomes through the air though, where I can see a 3 or 4 TD performance in a game that should be a great back and forth offensive battle.
Runnings Backs
Saquon Barkley - $21,990
Barkley is the most obvious choice in this slate. Unless he gets taken off early with an injury, it’s almost impossible to see Barkley struggling. In two games against the Commanders this season, Barkley has rushed for 296 yards and four touchdowns, whilst hauling in two passes for 52 yards. This averages out to 33.4 fantasy points per game. Just pick him and work out how to shoehorn everyone else into your squad.
Austin Ekeler - $9,560
Ekeler has been a nice, cheap pickup this season for the Commanders, and whilst the Eagles have been solid against the run for the most part this season, I like Ekeler to have a decent game here. He was heavily utilized in the passing game in the second meeting with the Eagles this year, hauling in 8 passes for 89 yards. He missed the other meeting, however I like Ekeler to have another decent game through the air here, as the Eagles will look to pressure rookie QB Daniels throughout.
Kareem Hunt - $8,720
With RB1 Isiah Pacheco struggling mightily since coming back from injury, Kareem Hunt has maintained a high enough usage to make him playable as your RB2 this week. The Bills were poor all season against the run, although they put a high emphasis on shutting down Derrick Henry last week. They did an ok job, but Henry definitely got going in the second half. Hunt isn’t going to get you a huge score through volume, however he still appears to be the goal-line back for the Chiefs, and a touchdown or two will be great for his output.
Wide Receivers
Terry McLaurin - $14,480
With how poorly A.J. Brown has been playing, I believe McLaurin has the highest upside of any wide receiver this week. With 8 scores of 20+ this season, Scary Terry is my main man for WR1 in this slate. With a game state that I believe will lend itself to the Commanders throwing the ball, Jayden Daniels will be looking for his stud receiver to pull the Commanders back into the game. Was relatively contained in the two earlier games against the Eagles this season, but this will be his time to shine.
Xavier Worthy - $10,500
Worthy has slowly but surely turned himself into the Chiefs number 1 wide receiver this season, despite veteran DeAndre Hopkins climbing aboard the Chiefs train, and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s return from injury. Doesn’t have the home run upside of a Terry McLaurin but had three straight scores around the 20 mark to end the season. Managed 17 points in the previous matchup with the Bills, and I have no doubt they will have some trick plays set up for Worthy near the goal line this week.
Marquise Brown - $8,020
Brown is a rocks or diamonds selection this week, but for just $8k, I think he’s worth it. There’s always the chance that the Chiefs just go to Kelce all day again, but I think the Bills will do their best to shut him down, much like they did last week with Henry. If Kelce is shut down, look for a perimeter receiver like Brown to get some targets, and with his deep ball catching ability, he doesn’t need the volume that many receivers do to score well. A touchdown would be lovely, and probably needed to justify a play here.
Tight Ends
Dalton Kincaid - $6,830
Kincaid has had a tough Sophomore season in the NFL, however this week he should be able to show the league again why he was so highly rated after his rookie campaign. The Chiefs have been woeful against tight ends this season, and with the Chiefs’ ability to shut down the run and wide receivers, I believe it will be Kincaid and/or Khalil Shakir who turn into Allen’s favourite target/s. Kincaid did not play in the previous meeting, which is good for his upside given the Chiefs haven’t faced him this season. Only two touchdowns all year, he is surely due, and if he can jag a score, Kincaid will be a tremendous pickup this week with minimal ownership.
Noah Gray - $5,000
Noah Gray is a massive rocks or diamonds selection here, and there is every chance he will score you a big fat zero, or close enough to. I am sticking with the prediction that the Bills will look to limit Kelce, and if they do, Gray could benefit. He has shown during big games in the past he can be the guy for Mahomes, and also showed earlier in the season he can do the job against the Bills, hauling in four passes for 23 yard and TWO touchdowns. A nice point of difference who won’t be owned, so is someone to consider in your squads.
D/ST
Philadelphia Eagles - $6,400
The Eagles defence is one of the top units in the league, and realistically should be the highest scoring D/ST this week. They get to take on a rookie quarterback, that whilst he has shown to already be a top quarterback in the NFL, he is still a rookie, and has never played in a game of this magnitude before. The Commanders gave up the 7th most sacks this season, and if their turnover luck goes away, this could be a great opportunity for the Eagles’ defence. The Eagles have a great floor, with their lowest score in the past six weeks 6 points.
Kansas City Chiefs - $5,980
The only reason the Chiefs aren’t my top pick this week is because they’re taking on an elite offense in the Bills. Otherwise, I think the Chiefs are the best bet this week, as their defence has been elite the past month. They have been getting to the quarterback at an elite level, causing turnovers, and they continue to concede minimal points. With an average of 14 over their past four games at full strength, the Chiefs have the best floor, and highest ceiling in this slate.
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