Week 17 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 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

Special Note for This Week

Some players in this article will have higher roster ownership because of the limited number of games on the main slate.

Contrarian Quarterbacks

Jordan Love hasn't accounted for more than two TDs in any of his last eight games. However, he threw three or more TDs in three of his initial five games this season. Love threw for 389 yards and four TDs against the Vikings earlier this season. The Vikings' run defense ranks second in the NFL with a +38.66 expected points contributed, while their pass defense ranks fourth with a -13.82 expected points contributed. Minnesota's priority will be stopping Josh Jacobs, and they are better suited to stop the run. Love having a big game could be the Packers' best chance to upset the Vikings at home.

The Jets have been letting Aaron Rodgers air out the football recently, which aids his fantasy numbers. Rodgers averaged 6.3 yards per attempt in his initial 12 games but is averaging 8.0 yards per attempt in the last three games. He's averaging 295 passing yards in the last three games versus 219 yards per game in the rest of the season. Rodgers threw for 294 yards and two TDs against Buffalo early this season. The Bills have allowed an average of 349 passing yards and 36 points in the last three games. 

Minnesota is battling for a division title, so they'll keep their foot on the accelerator. Sam Darnold has thrown nine TDs in his last three games and averaged 275 passing yards. Early this season, he threw for three TDs and 275 yards against the Packers on the road. Green Bay's defense is beaten up with injuries. They'll be without Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams, and Quay Walker, while Javon Bullard and Ty'Ron Hopper are questionable. Things are aligning for a favorable game for Darnold.

Mason Rudolph has averaged 231 passing yards and two TD passes over his last two games. Jacksonville has lost seven of their last eight games and allowed 28 points per game in those losses. The Jaguars defense allows the sixth-most fantasy points to QBs, and they'll be missing starting Safety Darnell Savage on Sunday. Jacksonville's only win in the last eight games was against the Titans, but it wasn't with Rudolph starting at QB. He's playing well and gets to play a soft pass defense.