Running a little late this week, but the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner—so no time to waste! Skipping the Week 11 recap and diving straight into the names that matter most for your final playoff push.
🔁 Quarterbacks
🔥 Kirk Cousins (ATL)
With Michael Penix Jr. reportedly done for the season, Cousins is back in the saddle and should have full control of the Falcons offense down the stretch. He’s a legit QB1 candidate in the right matchups. Priority add in Superflex or even 1QB leagues if you’re dealing with injuries.
📈 Mason Rudolph (PIT)
With Aaron Rodgers now out for multiple weeks (if not the rest of the season), Rudolph steps into a serviceable role. Not as exciting as Cousins, but he’s a steady, low-ceiling starter for Superflex formats.
⚠️ Shedeur Sanders (CLE)
Dillon Gabriel is in concussion protocol, which opens the door for Shedeur. It wasn’t pretty last week, but he’s a starting QB in deep leagues. That’s worth something—especially with all the injuries.
🏃♂️Running Backs
🔥Sean Tucker (TBB)
Massive breakout—RB2 last week—and with Bucky Irving still out, Tucker is the hot hand in Tampa. His volume and production make him the top RB add this week, if he's still somehow available.
👀 Emmanuel Wilson (GBP)
Josh Jacobs exited with a knee injury, and Wilson appears to be next up. He could become a key late-season back, especially in an offense that’s heating up. Watch injury reports carefully.
💣 Kenneth Gainwell (PHI)
Out of nowhere, RB5 numbers this week. It’s been hard to trust any Philly back outside of Swift, but Gainwell has shown he can flash. If you're thin at RB, stash him and see if the usage sticks.
🎯 Wide Receivers
📈 Christian Watson (GBP)
He’s finally flashing the upside we saw in his breakout campaign before injuries derailed things. May already be rostered, but if not, this is likely your last chance to add him.
🔥Mack Hollins (NEP)
Still an up-and-down offense, but Hollins is seeing more consistent involvement with Drake Maye slinging it. He could be a sneaky flex play in deeper formats.
💥 Xavier Legette (CAR)
Bryce Young had a strong outing and Legette was part of the breakout. 80+ yards and a score put him in Flex consideration, especially if the Panthers' offense continues to progress.
✨ Tight Ends
🚨 AJ Barner (SEA)
Barner’s been quietly solid all year, and if he’s not already rostered, he’s a priority add. Consistent targets, red zone involvement, and a rising offense make him a plug-and-play TE going forward.
📢 Final Word
We’re entering the last three weeks of the fantasy regular season in most leagues. Every move matters. Whether you're patching holes or planning ahead, this is the time to solidify your roster and make that playoff run.
Good luck—go out there and win big. Back next week!
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