Hey!
If you’re still alive in your fantasy playoffs, that means one thing, you’re close. Now it’s all about blocking upside, managing risk, and attacking matchups.
Here’s exactly how to win your fantasy playoffs starting this week:
1. Handcuff Your Elite RBs
These are the stashes that can literally save your season in one injury:
Tier 1 – Priority Handcuffs
Emanuel Wilson → Josh Jacobs
Brian Robinson → Christian McCaffrey
Tyler Allgeier → Bijan Robinson
Blake Corum → Kyren Williams
If you roster the starter above and don’t have the handcuff, fix that immediately.
Tier 2 – Strong Handcuffs
Jaylen Wright → De’Von Achane
Bhayshul Tuten → Travis Etienne
Tank Bigsby → Saquon Barkley
Malik Davis → Javonte Williams
Samaje Perine → Chase Brown
These are not luxury stashes. These are league-winners if an injury hits.
2. Stash Defenses NOW
You don’t want to be fighting for these after waivers clear.
Week 15
49ers DST vs TEN
Jags DST vs NYJ
Bears DST vs CLE
Week 16
Cowboys DST vs LAC
Vikings DST vs NYG
Week 17
Lions DST vs MIN
Patriots DST vs NYJ
Titans DST vs NO
If you have a bench spot, use it on future matchups, not lottery-ticket WR5s.
3. Stream QBs and TEs by Matchup
You don’t need stars right now. You need good spots.
Quarterback Streamers
Trevor Lawrence
J.J. McCarthy
Bryce Young
Tight End Streamers
Darren Waller
Colston Loveland
Mike Gesicki
These are matchup-driven plug-and-play options for teams navigating injuries and byes.
4. Drop “Grenades” Your Opponents Might Start
These are volatile players who can either win a matchup or absolutely bury whoever starts them:
Jordan Addison
Xavier Worthy
Romeo Doubs
Ricky Pearsall
Troy Franklin
Jerry Jeudy
DJ Moore
If these players are on your bench and you don’t plan on starting them, remove them from the player pool. This is playoff defense.
Do this and you’ll greatly increase your chances of winning your league
— Sal
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