As the NFL Regular Season heads into the final four weeks, the Fantasy Football playoff approaches us. With four weeks remaining, let’s take a look at how you can position yourself to be competitive at the end of the season and make a push for a championship.
QB:
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Miami Dolphins (5.8% rostered)
After two impressive fantasy performances, Fitzmagic is officially back. The veteran signal caller for the Dolphins has shown he still has the ability to move the ball with big plays downfield. After posting 23.1 and 26.8 points against the Browns and Eagles respectively, Fitzpatrick’s matchups don’t get much harder. In the next three weeks the Dolphins will match up with the Jets, Giants, and Bengals, all bottom tier defensive units. If Fitzpatrick and Devante Parker can continue their connection, Fitzpatrick is a viable starter for these three weeks of the fantasy playoffs.
RB:
Derrius Guice, RB, Washington Redskins (49.7% rostered)
Coming off of the best week of his young career, the 2nd year running back is still available in over half of ESPN standard leagues. Guice carved up the Panthers defense for over 120 yards and two TDs on only 10 carries. He is a major part of the Redskins offense as rookie QB Dwayne Haskins is still learning how to be a successful quarterback. Although there is risk involved, Guice is still an easy addition to any team looking for running back help heading into the playoffs.
Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks (41.4% rostered)
Chris Carson remains the lead back in Seattle’s backfield, but that doesn’t take away the value that Rashaad Penny still possesses. With back to back games with over 14 touches and 18 fantasy points, you could make the argument that both Carson and Penny are viable fantasy starters. Penny’s schedule isn’t a breeze the rest of the season, as he faces opponents such as the Rams and 49ers, but with the workload he is getting right now he should be rostered in all leagues, even if you don’t own Carson.
WR:
James Washington, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (23.6% rostered)
Coming off of two straight 17+ point fantasy games, Washington seems to be building quite the rapport with new starting QB Duck Hodges. As his favorite target, Washington has totaled 98 and 111 receiving yards and a touchdown in the last two weeks. In the next four weeks, the Steelers face two teams with elite secondaries and two with the opposite. Washington is deserving of a flex play in the matchups against Arizona and New York, but be wary of starting him against the Bills and Ravens.
Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers (44.1% rostered)
Rookie WR Deebo Samuel has really come on strong down the stretch of the 2019 regular season. He has four straight games of over 12 fantasy points, and his availability in over 50% of leagues is baffling. Samuel is a viable flex play for the rest of the season, and if you are looking for a third receiver, snag Samuel while you still can. The 49ers face a difficult remaining schedule, as three out of their four games come against opponents battling for a playoff spot. This should translate to more throwing of the ball, helping Samuel’s fantasy stock.
TE:
Jack Doyle, TE, Indianapolis Colts (50.7% rostered)
With the Colts other starting TE Eric Ebron recently being placed on injured reserve with ankle injuries, Jack Doyle is now the one man show for Indianapolis. Doyle proved his value with an impressive performance last week where he topped 80 yards and a touchdown. Look for this pattern to continue as Jacoby Brisset relies on his tight ends heavily, especially in the red zone. Somehow Doyle is still available in a little less than 50% of leagues, and if you need help at TE, Doyle is someone you can pick up and insert into your starting lineup right away.
Mike Gesicki, TE, Miami Dolphins (14.9% rostered)
In deeper leagues where Doyle may be rostered, another stream-able tight end for the fantasy playoffs is Dolphins Mike Gesicki. Gesicki’s value is highly correlated to that of Ryan Fitzpatrick, who have both seen success in the last two weeks. Gesicki has a touchdown in each of the last two contests, topping 10 fantasy points in both outings. Gesicki should continue to see good volume as the Dolphins have very favorable matchups in three of their last four games.
D/ST:
Philadelphia Eagles, D/ST (76.9% rostered)
Although the Eagles defense remains rostered in other 75% of leagues, there is a good chance someone in you league dropped them after last week’s pitiful performance in Miami. A game in which the Eagles surrendered over 30 points and ended with a score of -1 to the Dolphins may throw you off, but the Eagles remaining schedule is one of the easiest in the NFL. With two meetings with the Giants and a game against the Redskins, the Eagles defense is in a prime position to help their squad make a late season run at the NFC wildcard spot.
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