Unlock the Path to Fantasy Playoff Victory
Easiest
Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR) has emerged as a fantasy darling, currently sitting at RB12 and potentially sneaking into the top 10 by season's end. His playoff schedule is relatively easy, with the sixth-easiest among running backs. This week, he faces Dallas, a team that has struggled against the ground game, allowing a 27th-ranked rushing success rate and giving up 12+ fantasy points to running backs in six of their last eight games.
Bo Nix (QB – DEN) started slowly but has shown significant improvement, with five top-10 finishes in his last nine games. This week, he takes on the Indianapolis team, which has allowed 20+ points in three of their last five games. After that, he faces the Chargers, against whom he finished as the QB9 in their previous matchup. And in the final game, he goes against Cincinnati, which is allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
Tony Pollard (RB – TEN) saw a significant increase in carries last week with 21 and logged his second 100+ rushing effort in the last three games. The Titans are likely to continue favoring him for the rest of the season. This week, he faces Cincinnati, which ranks 20th in points allowed to running backs. He also has two familiar foes in Indianapolis (14.8 fantasy points per game) and Jacksonville (12.4 fantasy points per game) in the upcoming weeks.
Toughest
The Steelers' backfield, with Najee Harris (RB – PIT) and Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT), has been a puzzle. In some weeks, Harris leads in carries, while in others, Warren takes the lead. A running back by committee situation is never ideal during the playoffs, as one wrong choice could end your season. The Steelers also have the toughest remaining schedule for running backs, facing Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Kansas City in the fantasy playoffs.
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAX) wasn't a highly touted rookie wide receiver initially, but he's tied with Malik Nabers at WR9 for the most fantasy points among rookie receivers. However, his schedule makes one nervous as he faces the Jets this week and then Tennessee. In his last matchup against the Titans, he scored just 8.6 fantasy points. Additionally, he will have backup Mac Jones throwing to him as Trevor Lawrence is likely out for the year.
Geno Smith (QB – SEA) has struggled to replicate his 2022 season when he finished as the QB5. Last year, he was QB19, and this year he's QB13. In his previous three games, he was QB21. The Seahawks have only passed on 55% of their plays in that span, down from their average of 62% this year. He has a brutal schedule against the tough NFC North, facing Green Bay, Minnesota, and Chicago. With a slight lead in the division, they will continue to rely on the running game.
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