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Chris’ Fantasies: Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 01: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown pass from a fake field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

The playoffs are finally here! Unlike real football, we get to continue to add to our roster's when the games really count. Start looking ahead to week 15 and week 16 matchups; having an under the radar player with favorable matchups is better than the big name guy going up against the league's best. Here are some guys with either favorable matchups, or insane opportunities as we hit the homestretch.

Darwin Thompson, RB KC

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Running back Darwin Thompson #34 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Running back Darwin Thompson #34 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)


Rashaad Penny, RB SEA

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Rashaad Penny #20 of the Seattle Seahawks breaks a tackle against Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Rashaad Penny #20 of the Seattle Seahawks breaks a tackle against Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)


Mike Gesicki, TE MIA

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins attempts to catch the pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Mike Gesicki #88 of the Miami Dolphins attempts to catch the pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)


Zach Pascal, WR IND

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Zach Pascal #14 of the Indianapolis Colts extends the ball as he is brought down by Kareem Orr #20 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee defeats Indianapolis 31-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Zach Pascal #14 of the Indianapolis Colts extends the ball as he is brought down by Kareem Orr #20 of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee defeats Indianapolis 31-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)


Anthony Miller, WR CHI

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on November 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on November 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


Darius Slayton, WR NYG

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being tackled by Tramon Williams #38 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of their game at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants runs the ball while being tackled by Tramon Williams #38 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of their game at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)


Jason Sanders, K MIA

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins kicks off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins kicks off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Chris has been on ESPN Soutwest Florida in one way or another dating back to 2010. As a Southwest Florida native, Chris understands what's important to the locals. He is a huge football fan; both professional and college. Although he has a special place for the Miami Dolphins and the entire SEC. He is also very into golf, both playing it locally and covering it on a global scale. Sports are supposed to be fun, and Chris likes to reflect that in the way he covers it. Chris writes about sports news and opinions.