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It's Week 14. And because all of our fantasy teams are super powerful, we are likely already looking to the fantasy playoffs.
Right?
Or maybe all we need to do is limp into the playoffs and let our team go on that magic run.
It's not magic if you plan it out. Using the Footballguys Strength of Schedule, here's a look at the receivers with the best matchups in this year's fantasy playoffs.
WRs With the Best Playoff Matchups
Minnesota Vikings - DAL | NYG | DET
This is exactly what you expected in early September: Taking the quarterback-proof Justin Jefferson in Round 1 and watching him explode during your fantasy playoffs. What could go wrong?
Well, that quarterback-proof part wasn't aware of J.J. McCarthy and, somehow worse, Max Brosmer. Is it the offensive line? Or is everything simply offensive?
Regardless, we are where we are. We bet on the talent in September, and if there's a schedule that will let us cash that ticket, it's Minnesota's.
San Francisco 49ers - TEN | IND | CHI
Just like seemingly every season in the last billion years, the San Francisco wide receivers have battled injuries in 2025. If you've held strong to Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall, you are about to be rewarded.
They have a bye in Week 14 to get healthier (fingers crossed), and they have a great schedule for your championship run.
Cleveland Browns - CHI | BUF | PIT
On one hand, this schedule sets up great for Cleveland receivers. It's too bad that hand doesn't have any fingers, because the other one is holding the 2025 version of Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, Cedric Tillman, and Malachi Corley. If you've been relying on those guys, you probably aren't reading this because your team was eliminated from the playoffs before Halloween.
I mean, stranger things have happened in fantasy football, but even with this schedule, you aren't going to be relying on a Browns receiver to bring home a title.
Miami Dolphins - PIT | CIN | TB
There are two pieces of good news around the Miami passing game. First, the wide receiver targets are concentrated between Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington. Second, the fantasy playoff schedule is the sweetness!
If you've been following along this season, though, there is also bad news: There isn't much of a passing game in Miami.
Taking everything into account, it looks like Waddle will help you during the fantasy playoffs. The schedule is simply that good.
Washington Commanders - NYG | PHI | DAL
As mentioned in the Quarterbacks edition of this series, things are looking up in Washington. Terry McLaurin is back and should have fresh legs for your championship run. If Jayden Daniels returns, the passing game could explode down the stretch. The Eagles game doesn't look good on paper, but divisional games have a way of going way off script.