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Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip.
Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in one weekend. These are the start-all-your-guys fantasy games and ones with season-defining storylines.
Games you want to “stream” are like the shows you certainly watch start to finish, but perhaps you’re finishing it over time instead of one shot. While these games might not feature a ton of “must-starts,” we can pick and choose our spots, and the teams are likely to matter in the NFL playoff picture.
Lastly, the games you want to “skip” are like the shows you’re leaning toward passing on, but you might catch an episode here and there (or might stick to reading recaps online to stay up with the culture). There will be a non-obvious player or two who stands out in these games, but overall, they aren’t the best environment for fantasy football.
Let’s dive into my Week 14 Fantasy Football Viewer’s Guide.
BINGE
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
One of the most consequential games on the Week 14 schedule will be the Seahawks-Cardinals rematch. According to NFL.com, the Seahawks have a 75% chance of making the playoffs with a win and a 25% chance with a loss. The Cardinals jump to 61% with a win and plummet to 11% with a loss.
This one is big.
What fantasy football players might not want to hear is that this game could come down to which defense rules the day. Somewhat quietly, the Cardinals and Seahawks defenses have been among the most improved in the second half and top-10 in EPA per play allowed since Week 8.
Arizona is seventh and has really improved as a pass defense. The Cardinals have played man coverage at the highest rate in the NFL on third and fourth down. It’s been an interesting schematic…
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Publish date : 2024-12-06 16:35:00
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