It’s the fantasy playoffs, and we are playing a week-to-week game. Here are the players who might be worth using for this upcoming week.
QB:
Mason Rudolph, Titans
He looks so much better than Will Levis and plays Jacksonville in Week 17. FAAB: $5-10
Michael Penix, Jr., Falcons
He has a tough matchup against the commanders, but there’s a lot of upside there. FAAB: $15-20
Bryce Young, Panthers
Carolina plays Tampa, who struggles stopping quarterbacks. If there was ever a game that Young should have 240 yards passing this would be it. FAAB: $35-40
RB:
Kendre Miller, Saints
It’s doubtful that Alvin Kamara plays again this season so it’s likely that Miller is the RB1. FAAB: ALL IN
Trey Benson, Cardinals
James Conner hurt his knee seriously against Carolina. With the Cardinals out of playoff contention, I can’t imagine that they’re going to let him play again this season. Benson missed Week 16 with an injured ankle, but if he can go in Week 17, he will get most of the carries. FAAB: ALL IN, assuming he’s healthy.
Michael Carter, Cardinals
Carter will likely be the backup to whichever of Conner or Benson plays. FAAB: $10-15
Audric Estime, Broncos
Estime was the RB one against the Chargers and he should have a huge role this week against Cincinnati. FAAB: ALL IN
WR:
Cedric Tillman, Browns
He was close to returning in Week 16; he should be back in Week 17. FAAB: ALL IN if confirmed healthy
Jalen McMillan, Bucs
McMillan has been terrific since he returned from injury. FAAB: ALL IN
Diontae Johnson, Texans
Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Monday. There is a small chance he will play this week, but it’s more likely that he will play in Week 18 to get ready for the playoffs. FAAB: $5-10
Xavier Hutchinson, Texans
Tank Dell is out for the year, so expect Hutchinson to see the role of WR2 at least for Week 17 since he knows the plays better than Johnson. FAAB: $5-10
Jamison Crowder, Commanders
Washington desperately needs a second receiver to emerge with Noah brown out. Dyami Brown was also injured against Philadelphia, so it’s likely that Crowder is going to see even more targets in Week 17. FAAB: $10-15
TE:
Chig Okonkwo, Titans
He’s been Rudolph’s second-best receiver, and he excels against zone defense. FAAB: $5-10
Payne Durham, Bucs
I’m only listing Durham here in case Cate Otton is out one more week. Baker likes throwing to the tight end. FAAB: $3-5
Noah Gray, Chiefs
Gray is a solid pass catcher and runs good routes. If Kelce were to ever get hurt, he would easily be a difference maker. FAAB: $25-35
Defense:
Colts (vs. NYG)
Whether it’s Lock or DeVito, the Giants are an absolute mess right now. FAAB: $10-15
Jacksonville/Tennessee
These teams play each other and they both have been horrible offensively. Just pick the team that you think is going to win. FAAB: $5-10
