LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 16: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
With the fantasy football playoffs upon us, here are 10 players who could help you win your fantasy league.
Jerome Ford, CLE, RB
HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 13: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the field during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Ford put up over 100 scrimmage yards and a score in the Browns’ Week 15 loss to Kansas City. And with Nick Chubb out for the year with a broken foot, the backfield is all his.
Brenton Strange, JAX, TE
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 06: Brenton Strange #85 of the Jacksonville Jaguars makes a catch for touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 6, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
The Jags lost starting tight end Evan Engram for the year, and Strange has been a solid replacement. He caught 11 balls for 73 yards last week against the Jets.
Kendre Miller, NO, RB
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 08: Kendre Miller #25 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
It appears that Miller has finally escaped the doghouse. And with Alvin Kamara limited, it could be Miller Time in New Orleans.
Jalen McMillan, TB, WR
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown catch with Jalen McMillan #15 during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The rookie found the end zone twice in the Bucs’ rout over the Chargers. As the No. 2 option in a productive passing game, McMillan has league-winning potential.
Michael Penix, ATL, QB
DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons interacts with wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Penix is the new starter in Atlanta following Kirk Cousins’ benching. He’s a big unknown, but his potential is sky-high.
Tyjae Spears, TEN, RB
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 15: Tyjae Spears #2 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball in the fourth quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Somehow, the productive Spears is still on waivers in over 50% of fantasy leagues. But with Tony Pollard banged up, Spears could get the lion’s share of touches.
Craig Reynolds, DET, RB
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 5: Craig Reynolds #13 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 5, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
David Montgomery is out for the season. So it will be Reynolds bringing the thunder to Jahmyr Gibbs’ lightning in the Lions backfield.
Marquise Brown, KC, WR
JACKSONVILLE, FL – AUGUST 10: Wide Receiver Hollywood Brown #5 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars defeated the Chiefs 26 to 13. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
A lot of talk about Patrick Mahomes’ health overshadowed Brown’s return to practice last Friday. His big-play ability could prove a huge boom for the Chiefs.
Jalen Coker, CAR, WR
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 15: Jalen Coker #18 of the Carolina Panthers runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Coker’s big-play ability helped him rack up 110 yards and a score against Dallas. And with Xavier Legette injured, Coker is a top target for Bryce Young.
Kenneth Gainwell, PHI, RB
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 24: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a touchdown during the first half in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Last week, Gainwell took advantage of a Saquon Barkley injury and racked up 60 total yards. If Barkley misses any more time, Gainwell could explode.
