The fantasy football regular season has come to an end, and now the real battle for the championship kicks off. If you managed to secure a playoff spot in your league, you likely won't find many hidden gems on the waiver wire to boost your starting lineup this week. However, unexpected challenges often arise on the path to victory, so strengthening your bench for the weeks ahead is a prudent move.

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Fantasy Football Players to Add for Week 14

In the diverse world of fantasy football leagues and individual team requirements, the players listed here offer varying availability rates in Fantrax leagues. These rates might not align with other platforms, but they could be the key to your championship dreams.NFL STATS CENTRAL: Stay updated with the latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats, and more.

RB Sincere McCormick, Las Vegas Raiders (63% available)

Believe it or not, a player who just made his NFL debut three weeks ago could be a game-changer. McCormick showcased his potential by averaging over five yards per carry on Sunday. He racked up an impressive 78 yards rushing and an additional 11 yards through two receptions, powering through multiple defenders. The Raiders' quarterback situation is a mess, but after facing Atlanta this week, they have tough matchups against the Jaguars and Saints in the fantasy playoff semifinals and finals. He truly has the potential to lead you to victory.

TE Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints (52%)

Speaking of quarterback uncertainties, Derek Carr is dealing with a fracture in his non-throwing hand and is on the concussion protocol, with a week-to-week prognosis. Johnson had an outstanding game against the Giants, catching four passes for 50 yards and a touchdown, making him the TE3 for the week. If the Saints have to rely on Spencer Rattler under center this week against Washington, Johnson could see even more playing time. Additionally, his matchups against the Packers and Raiders in Weeks 16 and 17 look very promising.

WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (56%)

McMillan has been overshadowed by Mike Evans all season, but he had a breakout performance on Sunday. He caught four passes for 59 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, his first since Week 1. While he faces a tough matchup against the Chargers this week, he gets to take on Dallas and Carolina in Weeks 16 and 17, where he could be a valuable flex option.

RB Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (75%)

Injury updates are crucial. Bucky Irving left Sunday's game with back tightness, giving Rachaad White the majority of the snaps. White scored twice and was the week's third-ranked running back, but he's already a popular pick in every league. If Irving misses more time and the Bucs decide to share the workload, Tucker (who had 192 total yards and two touchdowns in Week 6 when White was out) could be a useful replacement, especially with that enticing schedule.

RB Patrick Taylor, San Francisco 49ers (80%)

We apologize to those who added potential "league-winning pickup" Isaac Guerendo last week. The Niners' backfield injury bug may have struck again. Guerendo exited in the fourth quarter with a foot injury that could keep him out of Thursday's game against the Rams. If that's the case, Taylor is likely to step up. He had seven carries for 25 yards and scored a touchdown in relief on Sunday.

RB Dalvin Cook, New York Jets (70%)

With Breece Hall sidelined by a knee injury, Davis and Braelon Allen have been splitting the backfield duties against the Dolphins. Once again, the less-known Davis has been the more productive player. He rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and added three catches for 27 yards. The Jets claim they aren't shutting Hall down completely, but it's hard to ignore the fact that they are giving Davis and Allen a significant amount of playing time.The USA TODAY app keeps you at the forefront of the news - fast. Download it for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper, and more.