Week 6 DFS Contrarian

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 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

Will Levis was on the injury report, but after coming off a bye week he's more recovered from the injury in Miami and will be starting on Sunday. Levis has more intrigue than the market and salary cost indicate. He's run for 36 or more yards in half of his games this season. Levis averaged 193 passing yards over the initial three games of the season while facing all top 12 pass defenses. The Colts'' defense ranks 29th in pass defense and they're allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing QBs. 

Jordan Love ranks fourth in the NFL in TD percentage, tied for 10th in yards per attempt and second in yards per completion. The Green Bay offense is designed around passing the football, and Love is the conductor. Romeo Doubs will return to the lineup in some capacity and Christian Watson is questionable to play. Both will only enhance Love's production from the past few weeks. He'll face a Cardinals defense ranked 23rd against the pass but ranks only 27th in generating pressure. Arizona allows the 11th most fantasy points to opposing QBs, and Love will play them in Green Bay.

The Saints' defense ranks ninth in pass defense and allows the fifth-least amount of fantasy points to QBs. Baker Mayfield ranks second in the NFL in TD %, third in completion %, and third in passer rating. He's rushed for two TDs and 107 yards as well. Mayfield has scored six total touchdowns in the last two games. The matchup appears to be strength against strength. However, the Saints will be without starting S Will Harris and LB Pete Werner, which gives the edge to a red-hot Mayfield in this matchup.