Fantasy soccer rankings, NFL Playoffs: Rating beginning, backup WRs in Wild Card spherical with harm updates

The 2025 NFL Playoffs have arrived and this weekend brings the six matchups of the Wild Card spherical. The schedule opens on Saturday afternoon when the Texans host the Chargers and wraps on Monday night time when the Rams face the Vikings.

Playoff soccer brings with it a number of alternatives for extra fantasy soccer. There may be every day fantasy soccer with loads of recreation choices obtainable, and playoff fantasy soccer that feels a bit extra like conventional common season fantasy soccer.

The opening spherical will function some large names among the many vast receivers in motion. It’s been a record-setting 12 months for vast receivers, and lots of the largest names might be taking part in this weekend. Justin Jefferson was the highest scorer or proper behind amongst vast receivers in most fantasy leagues and he’ll open on the highway towards the Rams. Mike Evans is now second all-time with consecutive 1,000 yard seasons and can face the Commanders at dwelling in a possible shootout.

The weekend opens with a notable rookie getting the highlight as Ladd McConkey makes his playoff debut towards the Texans. Fellow rookie Keon Coleman will take the sphere on Sunday when the Payments host the Broncos. Rookie Xavier Worthy might be in motion subsequent week when the Chiefs come off their bye.

Accidents to observe

Quentin Johnston/Joshua Palmer, Chargers — Johnston was listed as restricted with a thigh harm on Tuesday, however then was downgraded to a DNP on Wednesday with an sickness including to the designation. He returned to restricted observe on Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday’s recreation. Palmer didn’t observe in any respect this week and has been dominated out. We gave Derius Davis a modest bump due to these accidents.

Zay Flowers, Ravens — Flowers sprained his knee in Week 18 and the crew has dominated him out for Week 18. He was a DNP in observe all week and Ian Rapoport had beforehand reported he was a “lengthy shot” to play within the Wild Card spherical.

Christian Watson, Packers — Watson injured his knee and head coach Matt LaFleur stated “it’s not good” when requested in regards to the harm. It’s reportedly no less than a torn ACL.

DFS worth performs

The Flowers harm opens the door for Rashod Bateman. Whereas Mark Andrews would have already got seen loads of work even when Flowers was wholesome, Bateman turns into an intriguing possibility towards the Steelers.

For Packers-Eagles, the Christian Watson harm means one among Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs or Dontayvion Wicks might be in line for a breakout recreation. Tight finish Tucker Kraft will see a number of DFS performs as a result of Watson harm, however you’ll be able to roll the cube with one among Reed, Doubs, or Wicks towards the Eagles. My wager could be on Doubs.

Amari Cooper has underwhelmed since becoming a member of the Payments, however he’s extremely gifted and is available in at an affordable worth this weekend.