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Building the Perfect NFL FanDuel Lineup for the Wild Card Round

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Let’s kick off the NFL postseason by building the perfect NFL FanDuel lineup for the wild card round.

(QB) Kirk Cousins - Cincinnati Bengals - $8,000

(QB) Kirk Cousins - Cincinnati Bengals - $8,000 Getty Images
Although Green Bay has been good against opposing QBs, Cousins has the weapons to pick apart the Packers' overrated defense. He should score 20-plus.

Although Green Bay has been good against opposing QBs, Cousins has the weapons to pick apart the Packers' overrated defense. He should score 20-plus.

(RB) Alfred Morris - Washington Redskins - $5,500

(RB) Alfred Morris - Washington Redskins - $5,500 Getty Images
Green Bay's run defense has struggled over the last three weeks, and I expect it to continue this weekend. That bodes well for Morris, who rushed for 100-plus last week. He should score around 15.

Green Bay's run defense has struggled over the last three weeks, and I expect it to continue this weekend. That bodes well for Morris, who rushed for 100-plus last week. He should score around 15.

(RB) Eddie Lacy - Green Bay Packers - $6,000

(RB) Eddie Lacy - Green Bay Packers - $6,000 Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
If the Marshawn Lynch selection didn't scare anyone, then the selection of Eddie Lacy as my RB2 should. Lacy has been an utter disappointment this season, but I feel that he will turn it around against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins gave up the seventh-most rushing yards this year and I feel this will lead to Lacy scoring 16-plus.

If the Marshawn Lynch selection didn't scare anyone, then the selection of Eddie Lacy as my RB2 should. Lacy has been an utter disappointment this season, but I feel that he will turn it around against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins gave up the seventh-most rushing yards this year and I feel this will lead to Lacy scoring 16-plus.

(WR) Antonio Brown - Pittsburgh Steelers - $9,500

(WR) Antonio Brown - Pittsburgh Steelers - $9,500 Getty Images
Antonio Brown has proven to be the most explosive player in the league, and he presents a mismatch for all Cincy cornerbacks. He should be good for 20-plus.

Antonio Brown has proven to be the most explosive player in the league, and he presents a mismatch for all Cincy cornerbacks. He should be good for 20-plus.

(WR) A.J. Green - Cincinnati Bengals - $8,300

(WR) A.J. Green - Cincinnati Bengals - $8,300 Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Certain players tend to play their best when facing certain teams and this is definitely the case with A.J. Green against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his last four games against them, Green averages nine catches for 139 yards and a 75 percent chance to score a TD. Pittsburgh is awful against WRs and it should lead to Green scoring 25-plus.

Certain players tend to play their best when facing certain teams and this is definitely the case with A.J. Green against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Over his last four games against them, Green averages nine catches for 139 yards and a 75 percent chance to score a TD. Pittsburgh is awful against WRs and it should lead to Green scoring 25-plus.

(WR) James Jones - Green Bay Packers - $5,700

(WR) James Jones - Green Bay Packers - $5,700 Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I feel that the struggling Green Bay Packers will break out of their slump and defeat the Washington Redskins. In order for this to happen, the Packers will need to exploit Washington's defense that gave up the sixth-most points to WRs this season. Therefore, James Jones is my third WR and I like him for 15-plus.

Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I feel that the struggling Green Bay Packers will break out of their slump and defeat the Washington Redskins. In order for this to happen, the Packers will need to exploit Washington's defense that gave up the sixth-most points to WRs this season. Therefore, James Jones is my third WR and I like him for 15-plus.

(TE) Jordan Reed - Washington Redskins - $7,400

(TE) Jordan Reed - Washington Redskins - $7,400 Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
This may be a popular pick with high ownership, but it won't deter me from selecting Jordan Reed as my TE. He is easily the hottest TE entering the postseason and he gets to face a Green Bay Packers defense that's been average against the position. This should lead to Reed receiving a good number of targets and he should finish with at least 17 points.

This may be a popular pick with high ownership, but it won't deter me from selecting Jordan Reed as my TE. He is easily the hottest TE entering the postseason and he gets to face a Green Bay Packers defense that's been average against the position. This should lead to Reed receiving a good number of targets and he should finish with at least 17 points.

(K) Mason Crosby - Green Bay Packers - $4,500

(K) Mason Crosby - Green Bay Packers - $4,500 Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
If I believe that the Green Bay Packers will defeat the Washington Redskins this weekend, then it means that I expect some success for their kicking game. Therefore, Mason Crosby is the kicker of choice. I expect Green Bay to be able to move the ball and it should lead to a few FGAs for him. Crosby should finish with at least 10 points.

If I believe that the Green Bay Packers will defeat the Washington Redskins this weekend, then it means that I expect some success for their kicking game. Therefore, Mason Crosby is the kicker of choice. I expect Green Bay to be able to move the ball and it should lead to a few FGAs for him. Crosby should finish with at least 10 points.

(D) Seattle Seahawks - $5,100

(D) Seattle Seahawks - $5,100 Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
In a game that has a total points projection of 39.5, it's clear that a lot of scoring isn't expected for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings. I believe that Seattle will be victorious in this contest and a lot of it will be due to their outstanding defense. They should be able to score at least 15 after recording a few sacks and turnovers.

In a game that has a total points projection of 39.5, it's clear that a lot of scoring isn't expected for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings. I believe that Seattle will be victorious in this contest and a lot of it will be due to their outstanding defense. They should be able to score at least 15 after recording a few sacks and turnovers.

Roje Smith is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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