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We made it, everyone. In many leagues (but not yet all), the fantasy football playoffs are upon us. Also, we are finally finished with the byes — and good riddance to those.
Unfortunately, things do not actually become easier in mid-December, because we happen to have entered the can’t-lose portion of the schedule. From this point forward, the opponents just get tougher each week.
Let’s review the top potential pickups who remain available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues, for those in need of a roster boost. Add these guys either to fill glaring holes in your own lineups, or to keep them away from rivals. It’s winning time, people.
Quarterbacks
Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns (34% rostered)
Recommended FAB offer (assuming $100 budget): $7
Winston’s extreme pass volume and recklessly aggressive nature makes him a viable fantasy starter pretty much every week, almost without regard to the opponent. He was in a tough spot at Pittsburgh on Sunday and managed to deliver 212 passing yards, two scores and two picks. His upcoming matchup with Kansas City carries a high degree of difficulty, but we’re scooping him up with an eye toward Week 16, when the Winston fantasy carnival rolls into Cincinnati. That’s a game with almost unlimited fantasy potential.
At this point in the season, you shouldn’t need us to tell you that the Bengals defense has displayed a few vulnerabilities. Cincy has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing QBs this season, with eight multi-touchdown games included. They are just one week removed from giving up a 414-yard, 3-TD performance to Russell Wilson. It shouldn’t surprise anyone if Winston delivers a top-five positional finish in the fantasy semi-finals. Add him this week, ahead of the rush.
Additional QB options:
Drake Maye returns from the bye to a date with an inconsistent Arizona defense that just allowed 30 points to Seattle in a home loss. Every week, Maye gives us some wild, scrambly highlight that…
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Publish date : 2024-12-09 16:22:00
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