One day of the 2026 NFL postseason is in the books, with two games completed. Three more matchups are set to kick off on Sunday. To get things started, the Bills will head to Jacksonville in a duel between two of the AFC’s best offenses. Later, the 49ers meet the Eagles in an old-school NFC clash. At night, Drake Maye and the Patriots host the Chargers in Foxborough.
The regular season might be over, but there’s still ample opportunity to set a few DFS lineups. For fantasy managers looking to cash in, finding some hidden gems could prove crucial. That’s easier said than done – which underpriced names can you trust? Here are three players to consider before Sunday’s NFL action gets underway.
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RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. BUF ($4,600)
Travis Etienne ($6,600) reminded everyone this season that he’s a difference maker when healthy. However, the former first round pick wasn’t the only running back garnering touches in Jacksonville. Fourth-round selection Bhayshul Tuten cemented himself as RB2 for the Jaguars. Despite some training camp hype, it was an up-and-down year for the rookie. Through 15 games, the Virginia Tech alum gained 386 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns.
That last statistic is promising, especially on a high-powered Jags offense. Head coach Liam Coen has no problem going with Tuten at the goal line instead of Etienne. That could come in handy this weekend in a potential shootout with the Bills. Buffalo’s defensive front is underwhelming, allowing the eighth-most points per game to opposing running backs. Tuten has reached 8.0 fantasy points in four of his previous six outings. That’s nothing to write home about, but he does have a safer floor than other running back options. For those looking to spend more elsewhere, the youngster offers significant upside.
WR Kyle Williams, New England Patriots vs. LAC ($3,800)
Kayshon Boutte’s status is questionable due to a hamstring injury. The third-year pro has served as a reliable second option in New England’s passing game. Should he miss time, the Patriots would be in need of a new WR2 behind Stefon Diggs ($6,300). With Drake Maye ($6,800) under center, someone else will need to chip in for the AFC’s #2 seed. On paper, it doesn’t seem like it would be Kyle Williams. The rookie only tallied ten receptions all year.
Season-long stats don’t tell the whole story when it comes to Williams. The Washington State alum garnered five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown between Weeks 16 and 17. Los Angeles’ defense is no pushover, allowing the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. However, the Bolts have allowed 7.4 yards per attempt over their last three games. That’s the NFL’s ninth-highest mark during that time. It’s also worth mentioning that the Patriots are quite thin at wideout behind Boutte and Diggs. The duo of DeMario Douglas ($3,500) and Efton Chism ($3,300) don’t inspire much confidence. As a cheap way to buy into this offense, you could do worse than Williams.
TE Oronde Gadsden, Los Angeles Chargers at NE ($3,400)
We’ll stay in Foxborough, where the Chargers will hope to pull off a major upset. Still, LA won 11 games for a reason. The health of Justin Herbert ($5,800) has been a major storyline over the past few weeks. Hopefully, sitting out last Sunday will give the Pro Bowler a boost this postseason. If the quarterback is at full speed, Los Angeles’ talented pass catchers all become more fantasy relevant. One name that stands to benefit is Oronde Gadsden. The tight end was a breakout star this season, hauling in 49 catches for 664 yards and three touchdowns.
Granted, it’s been a rough few weeks for Gadsden. The rookie has notched two or fewer receptions in four of his last six appearances. Still, he remains fully entrenched as TE1 for the Chargers. New England’s defense is one of the league’s better units. Still, this group can be beaten over the middle of the field. The Patriots have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. When Gadsden last played with Herbert, vs. Houston in Week 17, he tallied three catches (six targets) for 32 yards and a touchdown (12.2 FPTS). A similar showing on Sunday would make the Syracuse alum a steal at his current price.
