The common season is over, however Fantasy Soccer enjoyable for diehards stays. It’s a particular ability to draft in a Guillotine League from the 14 playoff groups. Be sure to take an equal variety of gamers from each conferences. On this battle of attrition, the perfect technique is to select gamers from groups you suppose will advance. I really feel strongly concerning the Chiefs, Payments, Ravens, Lions, and Eagles profitable their first video games and past, so stacking gamers from these rosters is sensible. In truth, draft as many Lions as you’ll be able to. I’ve much less confidence within the Texans, Broncos, and Rams.
CALL OF THE WILD!
QB Josh Allen (vs. Broncos) — In two must-win video games (Weeks 16 and 17), the Broncos misplaced each, giving up 696 yards and 6 whole TDs to QBs Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow. Allen will throw, run, and even crawl to get the Payments in the long run zone and advance their Tremendous Bowl hopes.
QB Lamar Jackson (vs. Steelers) — Pittsburgh limps into Baltimore as the largest underdog of the week (-9.5 factors). Jackson is simply 2-4 in playoff video games, however did throw three TDs towards the Steelers in Week 16.
RB Kyren Williams (vs. Vikings) — Jahmyr Gibbs tore by way of the Vikings for a mixed 170 yards and 4 TDs final Sunday. The Rams can be thrilled with half that manufacturing from Williams.
RB Saquan Barkley (vs. Packers) — The Eagles will lean closely on Saquon to maintain Jordan Love & Co. on the bench. Manner again in Week 1, Barkley had three TDs and 109 yards speeding towards the Pack.
WR Mike Evans (vs. Commanders) — Averaging over seven receptions a sport since Week 13, Baker Mayfield will proceed to depend on Evans. Commanders’ proficient CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) may miss the sport, making this an excellent higher spot for Evans.
WR Justin Jefferson (at Rams) — Jefferson was open all night time towards the Lions, however QB Sam Darnold performed just like the 2020 Jets model of himself (2 wins, 10 losses). Sam will pressure feed Justin for 100 yards and a TD towards the Rams.
WR Puka Nacua (vs. Vikings) — Nacua has been on hearth since coming back from harm in Week 8, when he exploded for 106 yards on seven receptions. He’s averaged over 100 yards per sport since. Who did Nacua play in Week 8? None apart from the Vikings.
TE Mark Andrews (vs. Steelers) — The studies of Andrews’ 2024 demise had been vastly exaggerated. He’s scored in 10 of his final 12 video games. With main WR Zay Flowers (knee-check standing) iffy, I see one other TD in Andrews’ future.
TE T.J. Hockenson (at Rams) — Los Angeles has been horrendous the final three weeks towards TEs, giving up over 10 receptions and 100 yards per sport.
D Chargers (vs. Texans) — Houston gave up double-digit Fantasy factors to opposing workforce defenses in seven of their final 11 video games.
WILD GOOSE CHASE!
QB Russell Wilson (at Ravens) — The Steelers are on a four-game dropping streak. Of the 14 QBs within the playoffs, I’ve Wilson ranked useless final. It doesn’t assist that his finest WR is George “Butterfingers” Pickens who had three essential drops final week towards the Bengals.
QB Jordan Love (at Eagles) — In his final 12 video games, Love scored greater than 20 Fantasy factors simply 4 instances. His issues are compounded by an injured elbow, a banged-up WR corps and dealing with a strong Eagles secondary on the highway.
RB J.Okay. Dobbins (vs. Texans) — Dobbins had a TD in 54% of his video games (7 for 13) this yr. If he doesn’t rating, you’re taking a look at 10 Fantasy factors or much less. Feeling fortunate?
RB Javonte Williams/Jaleel McLaughlin (at Payments) — Neither RB has had a great Fantasy season. Issues gained’t enhance in chilly Buffalo.
RB Brian Robinson Jr. (at Buccaneers) — If the Commanders are to drag out a victory towards the Bucs, it is going to be on the again of QB Jayden Daniels, not Robinson. RBs have scored simply seven instances on the bottom vs Tampa this season.
WR Courtland Sutton (at Payments) — Solely three rookie quarterbacks have gained a highway playoff sport in NFL historical past (the final was Russell Wilson in 2012 with Seattle). The Payments will take away Sutton, rookie QB Bo Nix’s finest WR.
WR Rashod Bateman (vs. Steelers) — In 5 lifetime video games towards Pittsburgh, Bateman has six catches for 74 yards and one TD. Even when main Raven WR Zay Flowers is out, I desire to look elsewhere.
TE Tucker Kraft (at Eagles) — The one TEs to place up greater than 10 factors towards Philly’s protection are Zach Ertz and Mark Andrews. Tucker solely will get about three catches per week. The chances are towards a profitable outing.
D Commanders (at Tampa) — Solely six groups have scored fewer Fantasy factors for defenses than the Commanders, who averaged lower than 5 factors per sport this yr.
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Invoice Reinhard is a member of the Fantasy Sports activities Writers Affiliation and a columnist for FantasyGuru.com.
