Divisional Round Start ‘Em: Running Backs
Cam Akers at Packers (Sat. 4:35 p.m. ET, FOX): Akers went bananas last week, scoring a league-high 25.6 fantasy points among running backs. His supposed high ankle sprain wasn’t an issue, as Akers saw 30 touches and a ridiculous 55 percent touch share. The rookie should continue to be a bell cow in the Divisional Round, and Green Bay has struggled against runners. In fact, their defense allowed 19 total scores and the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs during the regular season. Look for Akers to be heavily involved again this week.
Kareem Hunt at Chiefs (Sun. 3:05 p.m. ET, CBS): Revenge! Hunt will get a shot to run roughshod over the team that released him in 2018, and his matchup versus the Chiefs is a favorable one. Their defense has allowed an average of nearly 155 scrimmage yards per game to opposing running backs, not to mention the eighth-most fantasy points to the position. Hunt, who is coming off a two-touchdown game in Pittsburgh, is an attractive choice in the Divisional Round.
DFS BargainsCam Akers at Packers (DraftKings: $5,700)Kareem Hunt at Chiefs (DraftKings: $4,800)
