After which there have been 4. The Payments, Chiefs, Eagles and Commanders stay to battle one other day on their journey to the Tremendous Bowl in New Orleans. Right here’s a have a look at the Fantasy choices for the NFL convention championship video games.
CHAMPS!
QB Josh Allen (vs. Chiefs) — Buffalo was a thundering herd in opposition to Baltimore, operating the ball 36 occasions. Their season common was 29 makes an attempt, however the Payments have gone over 33 rushes of their final 4 video games. I’d be stunned in the event that they proceed that development. Allen has 802 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception in three playoff video games in opposition to the Chiefs.
QB Jayden Daniels (at Eagles) — Solely three rookie QBs have superior all the best way to the convention championship recreation (Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, Mark Sanchez). Daniels has thrown for 567 yards, 4 TDs and rushed for 87 yards thus far within the playoffs. The Eagles are a frightening job, however let’s hope for one more Daniels Command efficiency.
RB Brian Robinson Jr. (at Eagles) — In addition to Barkley, there aren’t any sure-fire RBs this weekend. Robinson has one of the best probability of any to attain a TD, having finished so 3 times in 5 video games in opposition to the Birds.
RB Saquon Barkley (vs. Commanders) — If the shocking Commanders have one main weak spot, it’s their incapability to cease the run, rating thirtieth within the NFL. Barkley smacked them for 296 yards and 4 TDs within the common season. Issues haven’t improved within the playoffs for Washington, as Detroit rushed for over 200 yards on them final week.
WR Khalil Shakir (vs. Chiefs) — Since Week 10, the Chiefs have given up at the very least 70 yards to their opponent’s prime WR. Shakir was a kind of wideouts (12 targets, 8 receptions, 70 yards). Buffalo’s main receiver will once more be closely focused in Ok.C.
WR Terry McLaurin (at Eagles) — McLaurin would like to play Philly each week. He has 64 catches for 917 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 video games in opposition to the Eagles in his profession. Terry must be scary on Sunday.
TE Travis Kelce (vs. Payments) — It’s all concerning the scores. The NFL needs Kelce to excel within the playoffs to allow them to present Taylor Swift cheering within the proprietor’s field.
CHUMPS!
QB Jalen Hurts (vs. Commanders) — A twisted left knee would possibly maintain the Eagles from their Tremendous Bowl aspirations. Whereas Hurts (examine standing) will definitely be capable of hand off to Barkley, it stays to be seen what limitations his damage will current.
QB Patrick Mahomes (vs. Payments) — You possibly can by no means write off the magnificent Mahomes, however of the 4 discipline generals within the video games this weekend, I’ve him ranked QB3, forward of solely the hobbled Hurts.
RB Isiah Pacheco (vs. Payments) — The Chiefs have been slowly working Pacheco into the lineup since his Week 13 return from a damaged leg. However then he bruised his ribs on Christmas day in opposition to the Steelers, and he solely noticed 5 carries (for 18 yards) in opposition to the Texans final week. Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy worth.
WR Dyami Brown (at Eagles) — A 3rd spherical decide in 2021 out of North Carolina, Brown had solely 308 yards all season. Issues have lastly clicked in two playoff video games, catching 11 passes for 187 yards and a TD. However in eight profession matches in opposition to Philly, he has simply 9 receptions.
WR DeAndre Hopkins (vs. Payments) — Go away humdrum Hopkins on the bench. Coming off a catchless recreation in opposition to the Texans final week doesn’t encourage any confidence. No manner by any means to place a shine on that sneaker.
WR Curtis Samuel (at Chiefs) — Eleanor Roosevelt as soon as stated, “Do one thing every day that scares you.” Samuel averages two receptions per recreation this season. Sorry, Mrs. Roosevelt. That’s too scary for me.
TE Dallas Goedert (vs. Commanders) — In his final three video games in opposition to Washington, Goedert averaged three receptions and 38 yards. That sounds nearly proper.
PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
Buffalo at Kansas Metropolis: The Payments Mafia has been whacked by Ok.C. of their final three playoff matchups. The Chiefs could have home-field benefit and extra frighteningly, the “referee advantage.” However the Payments and Josh Allen are a staff of future. Nobody gave them an opportunity in opposition to the Ravens. If the refs maintain their yellow hankies of their pockets, the Payments will safe a final second victory. Payments 28, Chiefs 26
Washington at Philadelphia: No rookie QB has ever led his staff to the Tremendous Bowl. Daniels did his harm within the playoffs beating up the Buccaneers (twenty ninth) and Lions (thirtieth) with their lower than stellar cross defenses. The Eagles rank first within the NFL in that division. It is going to be shut, however the Eagles will management the sport with Barkley, and Hurts will do exactly sufficient on one leg to get Philly again within the huge recreation. Eagles 31, Commanders 28
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Invoice Reinhard is a member of the Fantasy Sports activities Writers Affiliation and a columnist for FantasyGuru.com.
