As fantasy football playoffs loom, managers will need to make tough calls on their rosters. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jauan Jennings, Jonathan Taylor, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jordan Addison and Terry McLaurin have emerged as consistently dependable producers. These young leaders are shaking things up in the game! All three of these athletes have proven themselves to be game changers and fantasy difference makers, making them must haves to make a playoff run.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is another player that fantasy managers should feel comfortable firing up. He played through the pain of a badly sprained ankle. He managed to surpass 90 receiving yards and score 15 fantasy points in his most recent game, despite the injury. What is impressive about his play is the consistency, averaging 18 fantasy points per game this season. Finally, it’s St. Brown’s ability to produce even while dealing with injury that underscores the value he will bring to any fantasy roster.
Jauan Jennings has drawn national attention for his jaw-dropping grabs and highlight-reel plays. He posted four or more receptions in seven straight games, showing his dependability as a pass catcher. In his limited work, Jennings has carved out a role as a sneaky end zone producer. Over the past five contests combined, he’s earned seven red zone chances! Consequently, he is going to give dynasty managers a nice WR2 floor in the starting lineup.
Taylor continues to be an important part of the Indianapolis Colts’ offense. Since the team’s Week 11 bye, he’s averaging a robust 11.7 FP/gm. His output increases dramatically in wins, where he averaged more than 31 fantasy points per game. In losses, Taylor’s stats plummet to barely double digit scoring at a measly 11.5 points per game. This stark contrast underlines his potential as a game-changer for fantasy managers who can capitalize on matchups favoring the Colts.
After a recent performance against Florida, Chris Rodriguez Jr. has emerged as one of the biggest names on the running back landscape. He’s been over 40% snap rate in every one of his last three games. This signified his growing vitality in the team’s tactic. Rodriguez comes in as a flex-worthy play, RB25-RB28 range for contenders looking for a deep play in their lineups.
Jordan Addison has consistently become a high-quality target, notching flex-worthy consideration. In particular, it’s been impressive that he has outperformed superstar teammate Justin Jefferson in recent weeks. This is an indicator of his increasing influence and impact on the pitch. Addison’s potential to make a big impact right away could give him an advantage to managers looking to fill holes on their roster.
After his first 11-game stretch as a pro, some questions emerged about this offense and this playmaker’s overall impact going forward. His Week 13 performance was predictably extra painful for fantasy managers, raising worries heading into Week 14. The volatility with McLaurin’s play would certainly complicate float decisions for teams trying to lock up playoff berths.
“Someone has to catch the ball on the perimeter for that team.” – Matt Bowen
With the playoffs just around the corner, these players provide managers with a range of interesting options to bolster their lineups. With the right strategic decisions based on each player’s recent performances and overall potential, fantasy managers can set themselves up for success in the critical weeks ahead.
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