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Those who read my weekly columns and pay attention to my introductions know that I am one of many analysts who don't understand why fantasy managers set games that matter in Week 18. Of the 19 leagues I am in this year, only one plays this week. That league is unique, as it involves keepers and a redraft in the NFL playoffs that determines the fantasy champion. However, even in that league, I would advocate for no fantasy matchups in Week 18.

The top NFL teams are the first and most obvious reason to avoid this week. San Francisco, Baltimore, and Cleveland each have their playoff seeding sewn up. Each has indicated they may rest players to some degree, with the 49ers and Ravens serving real threats to sit most of their starters entirely. Odds favor Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Roquan Smith playing one or two drives at most. That's why they fell down our rankings this week.

While San Fran and Baltimore are concerning, at least you know what their plans are. Teams like Dallas and Carolina are much harder to project. For example, Dallas should play everyone with the NFC East on the line… but if a blowout ensues, Micah Parsons will rest. Meanwhile, the Panthers could limit their stars for different reasons, namely health next year. That means we will place a premium on players in quality matchups with high stakes, like Miami vs. Buffalo.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

IDP Scoring System for Rankings:

6-points per Defensive Touchdown

4-points per Forced Turnover (FF/INT)

3-points per Sack

2- points per PD, FR, Safety

1-point Solo Tackle

0.5-points Assisted Tackle

Note: These rankings are also based on leagues that start one player at each defensive position (DL, LB, DB) and two DFLEX.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 T.J. Watt Steelers Ravens
2 Maxx Crosby Raiders Broncos
3 Micah Parsons Cowboys Commanders
4 Josh Allen Jaguars Titans
5 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Browns
6 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Bills
7 Haason Reddick Eagles Giants
8 Harold Landry III Titans Jaguars
9 Alex Highsmith Steelers Ravens
10 Khalil Mack Chargers Chiefs
11 Montez Sweat Bears Packers
12 Danielle Hunter Vikings Lions
13 Aidan Hutchinson Lions Vikings
14 Carl Granderson Saints Falcons
15 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Colts
16 Kayvon Thibodeaux Giants Eagles
17 Aaron Donald Rams 49ers
18 Jonathon Cooper Broncos Raiders
19 Brian Burns Panthers Buccaneers
20 Christian Wilkins Dolphins Bills
21 Cameron Heyward Steelers Ravens
22 Byron Young Rams 49ers
23 Kwity Paye Colts Texans
24 DeForest Buckner Colts Texans
25 Jonathan Allen Commanders Cowboys
26 Boye Mafe Seahawks Cardinals
27 Jonathan Greenard Texans Colts
28 Nick Bosa 49ers Rams
29 Myles Garrett Browns Bengals
30 Jalen Carter Eagles Giants
31 Dexter Lawrence Giants Eagles
32 Christian Barmore Patriots Jets
33 Rashan Gary Packers Bears
34 Chris Jones Chiefs Chargers
35 Harrison Phillips Vikings Lions
36 Quinnen Williams Jets Patriots
37 Justin Madubuike Ravens Steelers
38 Denico Autry Titans Jaguars
39 Leonard Floyd Bills Dolphins
40 Ed Oliver Bills Dolphins
41 Michael Hoecht Rams 49ers
42 Derrick Brown Panthers Buccaneers
43 Josh Sweat Eagles Giants
44 Zach Seiler Dolphins Bills
45 Vita Vea Buccaneers Panthers
46 Ya Ya Diaby Buccaneers Panthers
47 Preston Smith Packers Bears
48 Jermaine Johnson Jets Patriots
49 Shaquil Barrett (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
50 Bryce Huff Jets Patriots

 

DL Riser of the Week:

Christian Barmore, New England Patriots

The Patriots have nothing to play for, but their coach isn’t the type to rest healthy guys in situations like these. Plus, this could be the last game for Bill Belichick in New England, so odds are he and his players will want to win this one.

Barmore is on a tear lately, totaling 41 standard fantasy points over his past four games. Now, he gets a Jets team that grades as PFF's second-lowest squad in pass blocking this year. They have also allowed 129 interior pressures on the season, the fifth-worst in the NFL. This is a solid matchup for a streaking player in a week with few fantasy guarantees.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week:

Myles Garrett, DL, Cleveland Browns

You'll notice a theme with our disappointment picks this week. They are all from teams with nothing to play for, yet they could still be designated as “starters” in an attempt to keep rust from collecting. That means they may very well play, but they’ll likely be capped at a handful of snaps. Garrett fits nicely into this risky group.

Garrett is a superstar in IDP, so it’s hard to sit him if Cleveland says he will play. However, the odds he sits a majority of this week are very high. The Browns cannot risk their best defender getting hurt in a meaningless game just so he can collect stats. You cannot afford to stash him in your redraft leagues when the odds are good that he won’t play more than 12 snaps. He is droppable in shallow redrafts now.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars Titans
2 Zaire Franklin Colts Texans
3 Ernest Jones Rams 49ers
4 Alex Singleton Broncos Raiders
5 Bobby Wagner Seahawks Cardinals
6 Logan Wilson Bengals Browns
7 C.J. Mosley Jets Patriots
8 Lavonte David Buccaneers Panthers
9 Quay Walker Packers Bears
10 Terrel Bernard Bills Dolphins
11 Nick Bolton Chiefs Chargers
12 Jordyn Brooks (Q) Seahawks Cardinals
13 T.J. Edwards Bears Packers
14 Jordan Hicks Vikings Lions
15 Khaleke Hudson Commanders Cowboys
16 Bobby Okereke Giants Eagles
17 Eric Kendricks Chargers Chiefs
18 Azeez Al-Shaair Titans Jaguars
19 Cody Barton Commanders Cowboys
20 E.J. Speed Colts Texans
21 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Titans
22 Frankie Luvu Panthers Buccaneers
23 Ivan Pace Jr. Vikings Lions
24 T.J. Watt Steelers Ravens
25 Demario Davis Saints Falcons
26 Robert Spillane Raiders Broncos
27 Blake Cashman Texans Colts
28 Josey Jewell Broncos Raiders
29 Kaden Elliss Falcons Saints
30 Christian Harris Texans Colts
31 Tremaine Edmunds Bears Packers
33 Jahlani Tavai Patriots Jets
34 Quincy Williams Jets Patriots
35 Roquan Smith Ravens Steelers
36 Alex Anzalone Lions Vikings
37 Kenneth Murray Jr. (Q) Chargers Chiefs
38 Markquese Bell Cowboys Commanders
39 David Long Jr. Dolphins Bills
40 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Bills
41 Devin Bush Seahawks Cardinals
42 Micah Parsons Cowboys Commanders
43 Fred Warner 49ers Rams
44 Germaine Pratt Bengals Browns
45 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Bengals
46 Patrick Queen Ravens Steelers
47 Oren Burks 49ers Rams
48 Divine Deablo Raiders Broncos
49 Nate Landman Falcons Saints
50 Trenton Simpson Ravens Steelers

 

LB Riser of the Week:

David Long Jr., Miami Dolphins

Miami vs. Buffalo is the game with the most on the line for both teams. The winner of this matchup secures the AFC East and a home-field spot in the first round. The Bills have a particular interest in winning this one, as there is a scenario where they are eliminated from the playoffs if they lose.

In a week where more than a dozen teams have nothing to play for, and many teams with something on the line are facing off against bad teams with no investments in winning, this game holds some safety. It should be competitive to the end, and that's good for all starters involved. David Long Jr. is available in 92.1% of IDP leagues and is going up against the most run-heavy offense in the NFL over the past three weeks.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week:

Fred Warner & Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers

Are you noticing the theme yet?

As stated throughout this article, you cannot trust the starters for teams with predetermined playoff seeds this week. While the chance these studs could play real snaps to stay fresh keeps them in our rankings, the possibility they don't play more than a drive keeps them low. In redraft leagues, a smart move would be to dump Greenlaw and Warner for Khaleke Hudson or Ivan Pace Jr. if they are available on waivers.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Panthers
2 Derwin James Chargers Chiefs
3 Jessie Bates III Falcons Saints
4 Camryn Bynum Vikings Lions
5 Jaquan Brisker Bears Packers
6 Jevon Holland Dolphins Bills
7 Josh Metellus Vikings Lions
8 Julian Love Seahawks Cardinals
9 Xavier McKinney Giants Eagles
10 Jordan Battle Bengals Browns
11 Kamren Curl Commanders Cowboys
12 DaRon Bland Cowboys Commanders
13 Desmond King Texans Colts
14 Jalen Pitre Texans Colts
15 Reed Blankenship Eagles Giants
16 Kevin Byard Eagles Giants
17 Rayshawn Jenkins Jaguars Titans
18 Kyle Dugger Patriots Jets
19 Justin Reid Chiefs Chargers
20 L’Jarius Sneed Chiefs Chargers
21 Donovan Wilson Cowboys Commanders
22 Dax Hill Bengals Browns
23 Kenny Moore II (Q) Colts Texans
24 Taron Johnson Bills Dolphins
25 Kerby Joseph Lions Vikings
26 Devon Witherspoon Seahawks Cardinals
27 Jonathan Owens Packers Bears
28 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Seahawks
29 Zyon McCollum Buccaneers Panthers
30 Budda Baker Cardinals Seahawks
31 Geno Stone Ravens Steelers
32 Paulson Adebo Saints Falcons
33 Justin Simmons Broncos Raiders
34 Eric Rowe Steelers Ravens
35 Nate Hobbs Raiders Broncos
36 Jordan Whitehead Jets Patriots
37 Tyrann Mathieu Saints Falcons
38 Brian Branch Lions Vikings
39 Richie Grant Falcons Saints
40 Jordan Poyer Bills Dolphins
41 Roger McCreary Titans Jaguars
42 Patrick Surtain II Broncos Raiders
43 Jayron Kearse Cowboys Commanders
44 Rasul Douglas Bills Dolphins
45 Ambry Thomas 49ers Rams
46 Alohi Gilman Chargers Chiefs
47 Ji’Ayir Brown (Q) 49ers Rams
48 Derek Stingley Jr. Texans Colts
49 Cameron Sutton Lions Vikings
50 Charvarius Ward 49ers Rams

 

DB Riser of the Week:

Geno Stone, Baltimore Ravens

Let's break our rule here. Stone sits second in the NFL in interceptions, but is a third safety and part-time player for Baltimore. He has stepped in as a full-time starter when Kyle Hamilton or Marcus Williams are out, but otherwise, he plays between 60-80% of the defensive snaps. However, we are projecting both Hamilton and Williams to sit this week, which could boost Stone’s stock.

Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, and Kyle Hamilton are all dealing with injuries. So, I project them to sit in Week 18. Marcus Williams has also dealt with injuries recently and is likely to rest for part, if not all, of this game. If four or more defensive backs are out for Baltimore, it could be hard for them to rest Stone. Stone's usage could rise in a week when quality defenders are scarce.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week:

Baltimore Ravens DBs Not Named Geno Stone

The theme comes full circle. While this is redundant and may seem obvious, I have to hammer this home. NFL coaches may or may not play their starters even when there’s nothing on the line, but the probability of those starters seeing limited snaps is far too high to trust.

As stated above, I am projecting Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey, and Brandon Stephens to sit this week. They're dealing with injuries and have no incentive to play. I also project Marcus Williams to sit most of this game, if not all of it. That makes all of them too hard to roster in the last week of your redraft league’s playoffs.



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