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

Contrarian Quarterbacks

Joe Burrow has been on fire in his last three games, averaging 345 passing yards and 4 TDs per contest. The Bengals’ defense has allowed an average of 33 points in each of the last four games, which helps create a negative game script for Burrow to throw the football more often. He’s a contrarian option because he’s facing the fourth-best defense in the NFL this week in the Pittsburgh Steelers. Something has to give between Burrow’s hot streak versus the Steeler's stout defense.

Jalen Hurts has accounted for 18 TDs in the Eagles’ seven games since the bye week, and that’s despite some missed time from DeVonta Smith, who is questionable to play, and Dallas Goedert. Hurts has averaged over 261 total yards in his last five games as well. He’ll face the 23rd overall-ranked Ravens defense, but they rank 31st against the pass.

C.J. Stroud has had an up-and-down sophomore season. He’s looked better recently with Nico Collins back in the lineup, and both of their numbers would improve if two TDs weren’t called back due to penalties. Stroud faces a Jacksonville defense ranked 32nd in the NFL against the pass and 31st in pressure %. Look for Stroud to have a bounce-back game on Sunday.

Will Levis has been a different QB since returning from an injury. He’s averaged over 272 yards per game with five passing TDs against two INTs and produced three of his top four games in yards per attempt. Washington’s defense has gone in reverse recently, as they’ve allowed an average of 28 points per game over their last four games, which include facing the Cowboys and Giants.