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Welcome to the fantasy playoffs! This is obviously where the waiver wire gets interesting. There is much more of a focus on one week fill-ins, handcuffs, and streamers and less focus on some high upside players who may break out. Lets go get you some players to help you get to your fantasy semi-finals!
First, check if some of these guys who are over 50% owned are available in your leagues:
BAL RB JK Dobbins (58.9% Owned)
KC RB Isiah Pacheco (73.8% Owned)
LAR RB Cam Akers (63.7% Owned)
TB RB Rachaad White (65.5% Owned)
DEN WR Jerry Jeudy (78.7% Owned)
PIT WR George Pickens (58.4% Owned)
SF QB Brock Purdy (4.9% Owned)
Purdy is one of the most unexpected starting QBs this season but he is out here absolutely balling so far. Purdy broke 20 points in week 14 after 14 in relief in week 13. Do not blindly add and start Purdy, he is on a short week this week and is receiving an MR for an injured oblique, but it is not considered serious and he did not miss a snap in week 14 because of it. Just keep an eye out on his status.
NYJ RB Zonovan “Bam” Knight (40.0% Owned)
This rookie didn’t get a touch for 11 weeks and then… BAM! 3 straight 10 point performances. Ok, sorry, awful joke. But Bam Knight is no joke anymore. I was skeptical about Bam last week with the return of Michael Carter, but he out touched Carter 19-8 and was again dominant. This guys could be a league winner if you have a need at RB or flex.
KC RB Jerrick McKinnon (15.7% Owned)
This is not a long term play in my opinion, but McKinnon has been doing a lot of damage in the passing game for KC as of late. He now has a matchup with Houston who is the worst defense against RBs, and follows it up with #31 Seattle. That kind of a schedule is gold in the fantasy playoffs. This also looks great if you are a Isiah Pacheco owner. Both could be fantasy studs down the stretch.
CLE WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (37.6% Owned)
We expected much better out of Deshaun Watson in his return from suspension, but these last 2 weeks have been… less than stellar. But. Donovan Peoples-Jones saw 12 targets and still caught 8 balls this past week despite the mediocre QB play. That volume makes him a flex play every week and his playoff schedule features a green matchup vs Baltimore, and 2 middle of the pack matchups vs New Orleans and Washington.
NYG WR Isaiah Hodgins (0.1% Owned)
The Giants are struggling as a team, but Hodgins has been one of the few bright spots on the team over the past 3-4 weeks. Hodgins now clocked in his 2nd straight game with a TD and is coming into a neutral matchup against Washington and then a positive matchup vs Minnesota. He could be a flex play in a pinch.
TEN TE Chigoziem Okonkwo (1.2% Owned)
I am 100% sure that all of the tight end waiver wire looks are going to go to Evan Engram. Engram had a crazy week, but I dont see it being replicated vs a tough Dallas defense. Chig, on the other hand, I can see him replicating his recent string of performance. Okonkwo saw 6 targets a week after receiving praise from the Titans coaching staff and he is becoming a very important safety net on a passing offense that is void of any reliable targets at the moment. Don’t chase the points on Engram, go after the rising star in Okonkwo.
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