It’s Championship Week! All of the finding out, draft prep, waiver acquisitions, trades, prayers, and curses have led to this penultimate second. (Congrats to my son Billy and his staff PickNRoll, who simply knocked my Buffalo Troopers out of the playoffs to advance to his first Championship recreation). Pay shut consideration to the climate with video games in wintery cities. It’s just like the NFL is begging for snow video games! Likewise, beware the funky schedule with video games Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I ponder what number of household Christmas dinners had been interrupted by Mahomes, Lamar, Najee or Stroud? My Uncle Charlie had one eye on the Chiefs-Steelers recreation and the opposite on the mashed potatoes. He managed to duck when Aunt Carolyn threw a dinner roll at him. A contented and wholesome vacation to all, and hopefully a championship.
JINGLE BELL ROCK!
QB Jalen Hurts (vs. Cowboys) — The one late afternoon recreation on Sunday is a traditional, harkening again to the times of Troy Aikman vs. Randall Cunningham. Jalen (head, examine standing) vs. Cooper Rush is a tad completely different. Hurts put up 36 Fantasy factors in Dallas final day trip.
QB Jayden Daniels (vs. Falcons) — Santa gave Daniels house owners the very best current ever, a visit to Atlanta and their lame secondary. Even Drew Lock and Desmond Ridder threw TDs towards them. Jingle all the best way.
RB Bucky Irving (vs. Panthers) — Panther defensive linemen should have whiplash from watching RBs zip previous them. Final time towards Carolina, Bucky was a ache within the neck to the tune of 152 yards and a TD.
RB Jonathan Taylor (at Giants) — In the event you made the playoffs with the oft-injured Taylor in your lineup, you’re within the minority. However with 421 speeding yards in his final three video games, J.T. may lead you to a championship vs the G-Males.
WR Terry McLaurin (vs. Falcons) — Terry has shone as brightly as Rudolph’s nostril on a foggy evening, with 12 TDs on the season. With another TD catch, he’ll go down in historical past, breaking Washington’s single season WR document.
WR Jauan Jennings (vs. Lions) — Do you hear what I hear? The final two video games for Jennings had been disappointing however the Lions have one of many worst secondaries within the league. Jauan will carry us goodness and light-weight.
TE Trey McBride (at Rams) — Trey melted like Frosty the Snowman in a heatwave final week. Begin him Saturday evening and also you’ll be a jolly, joyful soul. Thumpity-thump-thump take a look at McBride go!
BAH HUMBUG!
QB Jared Goff (at 49ers) — The 49ers have been like Scrooge to opposing QBs, permitting below 200 yards and one TD cross per week.
QB Geno Smith (at Bears) — Outdated Jacob Marley got here again to earth to warn Scrooge to alter his methods. Likewise, I’m warning you to steer clear of Smith, lest ye be boiled in pudding and buried with a stake of holly by your coronary heart.
RB Rico Dowdle (at Eagles) — Uncle Rico was dynamite padding his stats down the stretch towards the worst run defenses within the NFL: Giants, Bengals, Panthers. However towards the massive boys (Eagles, Ravens, Lions), he’s performed like his nephew Napoleon.
All 49ers RBs (vs. Lions) — It’s a dart throw guessing who to begin within the San Fran backfield, particularly since WR Deebo Samuel had 5 carries final week. Even when Isaac Guerendo is wholesome, (hamstring, examine standing), it’s too dangerous.
WR Amari Cooper (vs. Jets) — Duck decoys have been in use since 400 B.C., luring waterfowl near arrows and spears. Don’t be lured by Cooper’s pedigree. This man is the largest decoy within the NFL.
WR Cooper Kupp (vs. Cardinals) — It’s not Kupp’s fault he will get three targets whereas Puka Nacua will get 9 each week. Rumor has it that Stafford gave Nacua a brand new Lexus for Christmas. Kupp acquired a fruitcake.
TE Brenton Unusual (vs. Titans) — You higher be careful. You higher not cry. Higher not pout. I’m telling you why. Brenton Unusual gained’t win you a crown.
Thursday Evening Particular: The Seahawks fly to the Windy Metropolis for a must-win snoozer on Thursday evening. The Bears preserve getting roughed up within the NFC North however are higher than their 4-11 document. Seahawks 24, Bears 21
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Invoice Reinhard is a member of the Fantasy Sports activities Writers Affiliation and a columnist for FantasyGuru.com. Catch Invoice each Wednesday evening at 6:45 on “This Week in Pro Football” on YouTube TV.
