The Fantasy Football playoffs have officially started this week. For those of you who made it, congrats. If you didn't, then you should have followed this column more carefully. Once again, this will not feature obvious Fantasy Football starts like Ezekiel Elliot or Julio Jones. If you have any questions directly regarding your team, email us at netsportsnews1@gmail.com.
QUARTERBACKS
“Go’s”
Ben Roethlisberger @ OAK
Big Ben is coming off of a decent game against the Chargers, but should have no trouble against Oakland. He has been money to Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster of late, and should throw even more as James Conner is injured.
Lamar Jackson vs. KC
Lamar Jackson has now led the Ravens to three straight wins and secured the starting job for now. Put him in your lineups against a weak Chiefs defense 31st in the league, and who just surrendered 33 points to the Raiders.
Phillip Rivers vs. CIN
Rivers is in his December form already, after orchestrating a 16 point second half comeback against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He should have an easy time against the league-worst Bengals defense that has not been playing well at all.
Sleeper - Josh Rosen vs. DET
“No’s”
Marcus Mariota vs. JAX
The Jaguars defense just shutout a red-hot Colts offense led by Andrew Luck. They should play well against Mariota who has been an extremely risky player to start with his streakiness and injuries. Keep him benched this week.
Jared Goff vs. CHI
Though it might be tough to bench the MVP-candidate Goff, he is playing the Chicago defense. Not only do the Bears have a terrifying pass rush that out does the Rams offensive line, they also play even better at home. Avoid Goff if possible.
Carson Wentz vs. DAL
The Cowboys have proven themselves worthy of the NFC East, largely due to their defense. Last week, they held the highest scoring offense in football to a mere ten points. Wentz has also struggled getting back into his MVP form form last year, and will be terrorized by the pass rush.
Running Backs
“Go’s”
Sony Michel @ MIA Michel played in committee last game with Rex Burkhead coming back and James Develin scoring twice. However, he is playing the Dolphins D that he had 112 yards and a TD on the last time they met. Tom Brady also struggles to throw well in Miami, so MIchel could receive a lot of touches.
Phillip Lindsay @ SF
Lindsay has been on fire lately, scoring five touchdowns in the last three games. He should score lots of points with a mouthwatering matchup versus a Niners D that allows over 100 yards rushing per game. Lindsay has earned RB1 status this year.
Mark Ingram @ TB
Ingram has been disappointing for owners, but should reboud against the Buccaneers, who rank bottom ten in the league in run defense. Their defense also allows nearly thirty points per game, which could create goal-line opportunities for Ingram.
SLEEPER - Jaylen Samuels @ OAK
“No’s”
Peyton Barber vs. NO
Although Barber has scored in the past three games, he plays a surprisingly strong Saints defense that allows just 75 rushing yards per game. He will have trouble getting things going this week.
Jordan Howard vs. LAR
JoHo has completely faded out of the Bears system with Tarik Cohen receiving nearly all the action from the running back position. He is extremely touchdown dependent and won't get many against Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald.
Adrian Peterson vs. PHI
Peterson has been in a down slump this year despite receiving all the touches in the backfield. He will have trouble getting things going again as he will be the center of attention for the Philadelphia defense.
WIDE RECEIVERS
“Go’s”
Larry Fitzgerald vs. DET
Fitz has been streaky with rookie Josh Rosen under center, but willr eceive the bulk of the targets with Christian Kirk on injured reserve. The Lions secondary is also not very good outside of Darius Slay.
Cortland Sutton @ SF
Sutton is playing a Niners secondary that is number 29 in the league. Also, Denver's top two receivers are no longer available, as Emmanuel Sanders recently tore his achilles. Fire up Sutton as a WR2 this week.
Mike Williams vs. CIN
Williams has established a dangerous deep ball connection with Phillip Rivers. He might break one or two out against a very bad Cincy defense that will focus almost all of ist attention on Rivers and Keenan Allen.
SLEEPER - Antonio Callaway vs. CAR
“No’s”
Tyler Lockett vs. MIN
Lockett is coming off a 150 yard performance, but will have to play either Xavier Rhodes or Mackenzie Alexander, both of whom are shutdown corners. Also, Seattle has ad success running the ball, and might focus more on doing that against the Vikings,
Alshon Jeffery @ DAL
The Dallas secondary led by Chidobe Awuzie just limited Michael Thomas to 40 receiving yards last week. They should have no trouble stopping a slumping Jeffery who hasn't caught a touchdown in weeks.
Kenny Golladay
Golladay will have to face off against Patrick Peterson, one of the premier cornerbacks in the league. Also, Matt Staffor dha snot been playing well so the Lions migth run the ball more with Legarette Blount and Kerryon Jo
TIGHT ENDS
“Go’s”
Ben Watson vs. TB
Jimmy Graham vs. ATL
David Njoku vs. CAR
Sleeper - Gerald Everett @ CHI
“No’s”
Evan Engram
Cameron Brate
Zach Ertz @ DAL
DEFENSES
“Go’s”
PIT vs. OAK
It's the Raiders.
Denver vs. SF
DET vs. ARI
“No’s”
OAK vs. PIT
TB vs. NO
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