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One player to own in fantasy football for each team in the Divisional Round

Fantasy advice, whether you want it or not.

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Just like last week, we're giving you a smooth blend of quality and terrible advice for your daily fantasy lineups and playoff fantasy leagues (if those exist), so buckle up with our recommendations for each team.

Panthers: QB Cam Newton

Obviously. Newton is the biggest threat on the Carolina offense, and he can hurt Seattle with his feet and with his arm. Start him with confidence.

Seahawks: QB Russell Wilson

He turned in a dismal performance against the Vikings, but that was on the road in sub-zero temperatures. He's faced Carolina once already this year and should bounce back in a major way. If you have to choose between the two, I'd go with Newton, because I think he'll have a better game, even though I think the Seahawks will win.

Cardinals: WR John Brown

The Cardinals can hurt the Packers so many ways it's tough to choose just one player. My money's on Brown having a big game featuring a couple of long, highlight-reel grabs and a score, and if you're willing to roll the dice I think he'll pay off in a major way.

Packers: RB Eddie Lacy

Lacy's been the butt of fat jokes all season, but he started to round (!) into form late in the year, and the Packers should be running against a banged-up Cardinals defensive front. He'll have a nice game.

Patriots: TE Rob Gronkowski

Monitor his status, as he missed practice on Wednesday, but the best tight end in football is also the best bet to have a big game out of anyone on the Patriots or Chiefs.

Chiefs: WR Jeremy Maclin

In an effective but unsexy Chiefs offense, Maclin is the best bet for fantasy value, even if he's likely to be listed as questionable. Again, monitor his status, but if he's playing I'd highly recommend him.

Broncos: RB C.J. Anderson

The Steelers' defense is not great, Anderson caught fire over the last two weeks of the season, and the Broncos will need to give Peyton Manning a strong ground game to work with.

Steelers: WR Antonio Brown

The easiest call on the list, because Brown is one of the NFL's three best receivers at the moment and could absolutely erupt at any time.

Who are you going to start this weekend?