The Vibe: The fantasy regular season is dead. Milton is "dead in the water" in half his leagues but still fighting for cash, trophies, and pride in three others—a lesson in karma after his early-season trash talk. Vivian, meanwhile, enjoys a luxurious 12-2 bye week.
Weekend Blitz:Â A week that reshaped playoff brackets and broke hearts.
Steelers 27, Ravens 22:Â Pittsburgh took control of the division, stunning Baltimore with a late comeback of their own.
Titans 31, Browns 29: Tony Pollard emerged from the shadows for a massive game, while Shedeur Sanders was named Cleveland's starter for the rest of the season.
Dolphins 34, Jets 10: De'Von Achane was electric, and Tua Tagovailoa finally won in the cold against a Jets team that is "THIS BAD."
SNF Disaster: Patrick Mahomes posted a 19.8 passer rating with 3 INTs in a shocking Chiefs loss.
MNF Fantasy Nightmare: Jalen Hurts lost 4 fantasy points on one play (INT + fumble recovery), possibly "the worst fantasy play of all time."
The News:Â Devastating injuries are ending seasons at the worst possible time.
Crushing Blows: Colts QB Daniel Jones (torn Achilles) is done for the year. Commanders TE Zach Ertz (torn ACL) is also out.
QB Carnage: Jayden Daniels re-aggravated his elbow. The Colts brought Philip Rivers in for a workout.
WR Woes: Tee Higgins is back in concussion protocol. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Drake London are all doubtful for Thursday.
Positive Signs: CeeDee Lamb is progressing through his protocol. Jayden Reed returned immediately to his slot role in Green Bay.
Off The Waivers:Â The last lifeline for your playoff run.
WR: Jayden Reed (GB - immediate slot role upon return)
RB: Blake Corum (LAR - lead back with 100+ yards, 2 TDs), understand the Dolphins' new RB split: Ollie Gordon (TD-dependent) vs. Jaylen Wright (Achane's role)
TE: Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE - leads NFL TEs in missed tackles forced)
QB: Marcus Mariota (WSH - safe floor if Daniels is out), Tyler Shough (NO - sneaky streamer with rushing upside)
Playoff D/ST Stashes: 49ers (vs. TEN, IND), Jaguars (vs. NYJ), Bears (vs. CLE)
First Look: A preview of Thursday Night Football: Falcons at Bucs (-4.5). Two battered NFC South teams fight for playoff life. With injuries decimating both receiving corps, the game may hinge on Bucky Irving (vs. ATL's 25th-ranked run D) and Emeka Egbuka stepping up as the Bucs' WR1.
Tune in for the full, desperate strategy to survive the first round of the playoffs. The stress is real, the stakes are high. And just like Daniel Jones's and Zach Ertz's seasons, we are DONE!
