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9 Thoughts Worth Thinking As We Enter The Fantasy Playoffs
I like to follow stats, trends, matchups, and a little thing I like to call a hunch. These thoughts are based on those observations.
Can you count on Shedeur Sanders for the playoffs?
The Browns have been eliminated from the postseason, and they have indicated that Sanders will start for the rest of the season. Cleveland will need to determine its quarterback situation for 2026. How will Sanders fit into the equation with Deshaun Watson? The way he finishes the season may be a big factor in answering that question. Since Week 12 (his first start), he is QB6 with 722 yards passing, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in three starts. He also has a rushing touchdown. His next four opponents favor a strong passing game - at Chicago, vs Buffalo, vs Pittsburgh, and at Cincinnati. Schedule-wise, he couldn't ask for much better. Weather-wise, it could be a giant issue. With the remaining games all on the border of the Great Lakes, anything can happen. Expect at least one game where weather is a factor, and it could be all four. If Sanders is forced into your lineup, you likely don't have much of a choice. Perhaps he is your Daniel Jones replacement or your only other option in a superflex league. You can do worse than starting Sanders, but be mindful of the weather conditions.
Jakobi Meyers has three straight games with a touchdown.
Since Meyers was traded to Jacksonville in Week 10, he leads the team with 31 targets and has assumed the role of the top receiver for Trevor Lawrence. Before joining the Jaguars, Meyers was held scoreless this season with the Raiders. He also began his career with 134 receptions for 1,522 yards before scoring his first touchdown. Since Week 10, he is the WR11 in PPR scoring. The acquisition of Meyers is paying off for Jacksonville. Expect him to be a key contributor for the Jaguars in their quest for the AFC South division and postseason push.
Is Philip Rivers a viable pickup for teams in desperate need of a quarterback?
The Colts signed Philip Rivers to fill their glaring need at quarterback. It's crunch time, and you have no other options at quarterback for your superflex league. Philip Rivers is available. Do you make the move, acquire him and start him, or risk a non-quarterback at your superflex roster spot? This is the thought that many people will have in the next few hours, maybe days. What can we expect from Rivers at age 44? I see it this way: the Colts are 8-5 and on the outside looking in for an AFC Wildcard spot. They lost Daniel Jones (Achilles), they lost Riley Leonard (PCL injury), and they have no other option. They worked out Rivers, who apparently showed interest in the position. He is currently eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2026. If he takes one single snap this season, his five-year timeline for the Hall of Fame resets. He has weighed all of the options and has decided this could be his chance to finally reach Super Bowl glory playing on a team that is performing at a high level, which only needs a solution at quarterback. If he's healthy, fit, trim, and in game shape, it's a no-brainer. The Colts have their work cut out for them with all of their remaining games against teams vying for a playoff berth - at Seattle, vs San Francisco, and then home vs Jacksonville, and on the road at Houston for what could be a fate-deciding matchup. Welcome back to the NFL, Philip Rivers. Your team is capable of big things, and they are counting on you. Fantasy-wise, at best, he is the next version of Joe Flacco. All pass, no rush. At worst, he is better than any other option the Colts have. In his last game, Jan 9th, 2021, 1,795 days ago as of writing this, Rivers was 27-for-46 with 309 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort to Buffalo 24-27 in the Wildcard round.
Can James Cook be a league-winner?