This is the best time of the year for Fantasy Football. The finish line is in sight, but you can STILL improve your roster. Almost every league has “that team” that has been rolling through the year clobbering anyone in their path. This is where strategy comes in. If you are facing “That Team” either this week or next, you might want to throw in a few boom-or-bust players. Guys like Tyler Lockett might be consistent, but haven’t show the ability to “go off.” This is where sitting Lockett in favor of a guy like Will Fuller (I know he’s hurt, I’m making a point) might not be a bad idea. you’ve made it this far in your fantasy league, don’t be safe, and have a guy with 40+ points sitting on your bench. Best of luck this week!!!

• Adrian Peterson, RB WAS

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  Stop me if you've heard this before; Darrius Guice is hurt. That's a shame for him, but it creates an opportunity for AP to resume his role of Feature Back. Peterson faces the Eagles this week (not a great matchup), but week 16 the Redskins host the Giants (great matchup)!

• Patrick Laird, RB MIA

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  This is the 4th Dolphins Running Back to make an appearance this season (Drake, Ballage, and Walton). Once again, Laird is one of the only healthy backs left in Miami, and with matchups against the Giants and Bengals over the next two weeks, Laird might be a guy you can plug and play if a regular starter is a tough matchup.

• DeAndre Washington, RB OAK

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  Washington was solid last week as the feature back in Oakland carrying the ball 20 times for 96 yards and a touchdown. As long as Josh Jacobs is out, Washington is a borderline RB2/FLEX play.
• AJ Brown, WR TEN

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  AJ Brown has had 60+ receiving yards or a TD in 5 of Ryan tannehill's 7 starts. He's also hace 135+ receiving yards and at least a touchdown in 2 of his last 3 starts. He doesn't have great matchups the rest of the season, but if you're in need of a boom-or-bust player in the playoffs, Brown may be the guy to help you with the upset.

• Anthony Miller, WR CHI

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  he was on the list last week, and stays on it this week. Miller has great matchups the next 2 weeks against the Packers and the Chiefs. Another one of those high ceiling/ low floor guys who you might have to start if you're a big underdog.

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