Byes are over, the fantasy playoffs are here, and 14 games tomorrow will make-or-break a lot of managers. As always, let's walk through the biggest fantasy storyline for each team.
Browns -- Similar to last week, will Jerome Ford out-perform Nick Chubb these next few weeks?
Chiefs -- The 35-year-old Travis Kelce is enduring career-lows in yards-per-game, yards-per-reception, yards-after-the-catch, and touchdowns. K.C. could realistically lock down the AFC's #1 seed in eight days (essentially if Buffalo falls to Detroit this weekend). Will Kelce be startable when it matters most?
Titans -- Tyjae Spears earned seven touches in Week 14. Is he back to being a deep-league streamer?
Bengals -- Should WR-needy managers consider snagging Andrei Iosivas? In his last three games -- even with both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the field -- he's collected a touchdown and averaged a half-decent 3.3 catches for 41 yards.
Saints -- As always, Kendre Miller: he's auditioning for, at minimum, a meaningful 1B role in 2025.
Commanders -- How will the backfield shake out behind Brian Robinson? Chris Rodriguez and Jeremy McNichols have both played well enough to merit more touches.
Giants -- With Theo Johnson on injured reserve, Daniel Bellinger stepped up last weekend. Is Bellinger worthy of a fantasy roster spot?
Ravens -- As always, which receiver(s) can we trust? Watch for Zay Flowers to step up after a relatively quiet month.
Panthers -- There is an outside chance that Bryce Young is a dynasty bargain. These next few weeks probably will seal his fate for 2025.
Cowboys -- Is Cooper Rush a must-start in deep Superflex leagues?
Jaguars -- Travis Etienne vs. Tank Bigsby, as always.
Jets -- Braelon Allen suddenly isn't "the guy" behind Breece Hall. How will this rookie-heavy backfield shake out with this team going nowhere?
Texans -- Last season, C.J. Stroud had a 113.7 QB rating when targeting Tank Dell. This year it's 75.2. Facing a tough late-season schedule (including Miami, Kansas City, and Baltimore), will these two get on the same page?
Dolphins -- Speaking of Miami, I would sell high on De'Von Achane in dynasty with zero hesitation. His advanced metrics (yards after first contact, broken-tackle rate, etc.) have plummeted since last year's breakout, and he plays on a team with a negative cap balance in 2025 and the lowest cap balance in 2026 (i.e. a win-now franchise). Despite the incredible fantasy numbers, Achane has been a liability on the ground (i.e. a sub-par rusher) in more than half his games this season.
Broncos -- Will any Denver RBs be trustworthy in the fantasy playoffs?
Colts -- Is Anthony Richardson better than his lesser performances, or worse than his better performances?
Lions -- Is Jameson Williams officially closing the gap with Amon-Ra St. Brown, or will St. Brown re-assert himself as the clear-cut alpha?
Bills -- After seeing only 13 targets in his first four games with Buffalo, Amari Cooper had 14 last week. A sign of things to come, or will he return to the 3-to-5-target range?
Eagles -- Can we trust A.J. Brown and/or DeVonta Smith?
Steelers -- Is the formerly "washed up" (my words, in fairness) Russell Wilson a regression candidate?
Cardinals -- Marvin Harrison Jr. didn't have more than seven targets in a game since Week 3. Then he earned 12 and 8 in the last two weeks. Is Kyler Murray finally committed to him as the WR1?
Patriots -- Are any receivers comfortably startable in deep leagues?
Chargers -- When, if ever, will Quentin Johnston's realistic floor rise above three points?
Buccaneers -- A fascinating backfield all season, and nothing has changed.
Seahawks -- Once again, can Zach Charbonnet establish himself as a co-RB1 alongside Kenneth Walker when Walker is healthy?
Packers -- Is Jayden Reed too risky to start in any league?
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