I attended the ultimate recreation at Highmark Stadium final week, watching the Payments’ backups destroy what was left of the Jets’ starters in 18-degree climate. From my frozen vantage level within the stands, I stored pondering the Jets ought to change their identify to the Tanks. Shedding 35-8 to Buffalo’s second stringers, I’ve by no means seen an NFL staff rollover like that in my life.
The common season is over, however fantasy soccer enjoyable for diehards continues in Guillotine leagues. Be sure to draft an equal variety of gamers from each conferences. On this battle of attrition, the perfect technique is to select from groups you suppose will advance. I really feel strongly about (so as) the Rams, Eagles, Seahawks and Payments profitable their first video games and past, so stacking gamers from these rosters is sensible. Keep in mind that the No. 1 seeds, Seattle and Denver, have a bye this week. Good luck within the fantasy soccer’s “season after the season.”
CALL OF THE WILD!
QB Matthew Stafford at Panthers — Backing in with an 8-9 document, the Panthers made the playoffs by the pores and skin of their fangs and are rightfully the largest underdog of the week. Stafford ought to have 250 yards and a couple of TDs earlier than the night time is over.
QB Josh Allen at Jaguars — Since Week 14, the Jags beat up on lesser QBs Brandon Allen, Brady Prepare dinner, Leonard Riley, and the 100-year-old Philip Rivers, who all threw for a mixed 2 TD passes. However they had been tagged for a median of 310 yards and a couple of TDs by Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett, Geno Smith and Davis Mills. My cash’s on Allen to attain 3 times and put up over 275 whole yards.
RB Josh Jacobs at Bears — The Packers will play keep-away from Chicago by feeding Jacobs over 20 carries. It is sensible because the Bears give up virtually 5 yards per carry. Jacobs hit them up for 86 yards and a TD within the common season.
WR Puka Nacua at Panthers — The WR1 in fantasy this 12 months, Puka will get the simplest matchup of the week. Moreover, the Rams ought to advance, probably all the best way to the Tremendous Bowl, so Puka checks plenty of containers in Guillotine leagues.
WR Nico Collins at Steelers — The Pittsburgh secondary had quite a few psychological lapses permitting the Ravens’ WR Zay Flowers to slide behind them for 138 yards and a couple of TDs final week. Collins’ potential to complete the weekend as a Prime 4 WR could be very robust.
TE Dalton Kincaid at Jaguars — The Jags confronted simply three high quality TEs all season: McBride, Bowers, and Kelce. They mixed for 21 receptions, 267 yards, and 4 TDs. Kincaid ought to lead the Payments in receiving.
WILD BLUE YONDER!
QB Bryce Younger vs. Rams — Younger is with out query the lesser of all of the playoff QBs. He was held beneath 200 passing yards in 12 of his 17 video games. The Rams secondary may be had, however I feel Younger will get the fewest QB factors of the weekend.
QB Aaron Rodgers vs. Texans — Rodgers was thrilled when Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed the FG to propel the Steelers into the playoffs. He’ll rethink that feeling when he squares off in opposition to the ferocious Houston move rush on Monday night time.
RB Omarion Hampton at Patriots — The Pats’ run protection has been leaky of late, yielding 100-yard video games to RBs of their final three significant video games (James Prepare dinner, Derrick Henry, Breece Corridor). However coming off an ankle damage and in a timeshare with backfield mate Vidal limits Hampton’s attraction.
RB Kyle Monangai vs. Packers — The rookie RB will seem in his first playoff recreation. It stays to be seen if his already restricted taking part in time (about 45%) will get additional decreased in favor of veteran D’Andre Swift.
WR Khalil Shakir at Jaguars — Within the Payments’ “everyone eats” offense, Shakir is virtually ravenous, averaging lower than 10 fantasy factors in his final 5 video games.
WR Romeo Doubs at Bears — Romeo has one reception in his final two outings in opposition to da Bears. ‘Nuff stated.
TE Brenton Unusual vs. Payments — Unusual will get a Buffalo protection that gave up the fewest factors to TEs this 12 months. With WRs Meyers, Thomas Jr., and Washington at QB Trevor Lawrence’s disposal, Unusual will probably be an afterthought.
PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
Vrabel is 3-5 within the playoffs. The weekend’s largest upset. Chargers 26, Patriots 24
Allen will get it performed in Jacksonville. Payments 31, Jaguars 28
Rodgers’ final recreation? Texans 24, Steelers 20
Inexperienced Bay protection disappoints in prime time. Bears 31, Packers 28
Properly rested Philly wins the day. Eagles 30, 49ers 26
This recreation gained’t be shut. Rams 35, Panthers 17
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Invoice Reinhard is a member of the Fantasy Sports activities Writers Affiliation and a columnist for FantasyGuru.com.
