Contrarian means opposing or rejecting popular opinion, going against the current practice. Being a contrarian in fantasy football is difficult because you’re taking a risk, but it can be a winning strategy. Contrarian is where the big money is made within DFS, especially in large tournaments, because you’ll submit more unique lineups than your competitors.

Mix one or two of these players within a lineup to maximize individuality.

Do not create your entire lineup based on the contrarian picks below.

The key for charts:

• Player = recommended contrarian play
• Opponent = Home or away and the opponent
• FD Roster % = This week's FanDuel roster percentages
• FD Salary = FanDuel salary to roster the player
• DK Roster % = This week's DraftKings roster percentages
• DK Salary = DraftKings salary to roster the player

The Packers’ pass defense has looked solid against the Titans and Colts. However, they were vulnerable against teams with solid QBs the Eagles and Vikings. Matthew Stafford will be the best QB they’ve faced this season, but the Packers won’t be healthy. Jaire Alexander missed the last game and has been limited in practice this week along with Kenny Clark. Green Bay had two other starting defenders miss practice on Thursday, which could make them short-handed on Sunday. Stafford has looked more comfortable the last two games and played well against a good Bears defense last week. Playing at home against a beat-up Packers defense could be a script for a big game.

Joe Burrow has seven TD passes against one INT over the last three games. His PFF scores in the previous two games are perfect as well. Tee Higgins returning to the field has helped make this offense whole again as they’ve averaged 33 PPG over the last two games. They’ll play a Baltimore pass defense ranking EPA 24th and only average in getting pressure on opposing QBs.

Washington’s pass defense ranks 32nd in EPA, and opposing QBs average a QB rating of 123.3. Deshaun Watson plays Washington this week with all the fantasy football eyes on Jayden Daniels, which helps hide this great matchup for Watson. Cleveland’s offensive line has been in shambles this season, but the good news is both tackles practiced on Thursday and might play on Sunday. Watson earned an elite PFF passing grade last week, and more things will be in his favor on Sunday.

Caleb Williams has made large strides in his last six quarters of football. He faces a Panthers defense ranking 29th in EPA against the pass and 32nd in the NFL in pressure percentage. While things haven’t been fully clicking for the Chicago offense, they have the potential with Keenan Allen back fully healthy, Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Cole Kmet against this Panthers defense.