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January 14, 2025 (Updated Every Monday)

Daniels, Jayden

Daniels was feeling soreness in his leg before leaving Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys at halftime, coach Dan Quinn revealed after the game, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. Daniels' exit was precautionary, and there has been no indication that his availability for the wild-card round against the Buccaneers is in question. Backup Marcus Mariota led the Commanders to their 12th win of the season to secure the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
19.51	4.22	-362.32

Love, Jordan

Love (elbow) said he lost feeling in his right throwing hand after falling on it early in the second quarter of Sunday's defeat to the Bears, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports. Love's comments come mere minutes after coach Matt LaFleur told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com that the quarterback was held out as a precaution after getting injured. Love also relayed that he isn't 100 percent postgame, but he feels confident about his odds to be available in the wild-card round at Philadelphia next weekend. Malik Willis stepped in for Love in Week 18, completing 10 of 13 passes for 136 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, notching a three-yard carry and losing his only fumble.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
14.13	2.76	-411.96

Darnold, Sam

Darnold completed just 18 of 41 pass attempts for 166 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers while rushing for 10 yards on three carries in Sunday's 31-9 loss to Detroit. Darnold picked the worst time to revert to his New York Jets form in Sunday's battle between juggernauts for both the NFC North crown and the No. 1 seed in the conference. His offensive line did him no favors while star wideout Justin Jefferson committed multiple drops, so the quarterback's horrid stat line can't be entirely placed on his shoulders. It is worth noting that Darnold had his ankle rolled up on by a teammate late in the contest, but he did not miss any game action after getting up gingerly. Minnesota's signal-caller will have to rally quickly to get his offense back to previous levels as the No. 5 seed Vikings prepare to visit the Rams in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Monday.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
17.98	7.64	-135.34

Maye, Drake

Maye (hand) failed to complete his only pass attempt before giving way to Joe Milton in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bills. The rookie QB was bothered by an issue with his throwing hand during practice this week, and with nothing on the line in Week 18, the Patriots pulled Maye after one series rather than risk further injury. The third overall pick in the 2024 Draft finishes his first NFL campaign with a 66.6 percent completion rate, 2,276 passing yards and a 15:10 TD:INT in 13 appearances, and improving his ball security as well as his production will be the focus for 2025. Maye will also be learning a new offense, as head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt were let go immediately after Sunday's game.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.21	0

GOFF, JARED

Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 31-9 win over the Vikings. Minnesota's buzzing defense made things difficult for Goff, but he maintained a high completion percentage and put Detroit's offense in manageable situations. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs led the way with four total touchdowns, including a 10-yard pass from Goff, and the defense stepped up to secure the top seed in the NFC for the Lions. Detroit will have a home game in the NFC divisional round following a bye. Goff finishes the regular season with 4,629 passing yards and a 37:12 TD:INT.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
17.97	9.74	-84.5

Burrow, Joe

Burrow completed 37 of 46 passes for 277 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed once for minus-1 yard in the Bengals' 19-17 win over the Steelers on Saturday night. He also fumbled once, but possession remained with Cincinnati. Burrow fought through a typical AFC North slugfest against the aggressive Steelers defense, which sacked him four times. One of those takedowns in the third quarter caused Burrow's helmet to be driven into the ground and led to a concussion check, but the star signal-caller did not miss any time. Burrow connected with eight different pass catchers overall on the night, and although he saw an eight-game streak of multiple touchdown passes snapped, he kept the Bengals' slim playoff hopes, which now hinge on a loss by the Broncos and a loss or tie by the Dolphins on Sunday, alive. Burrow finishes the 2024 regular season with a career-high 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns across 17 regular-season games.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
19.87	12.98	-53.08

Thompson-Robinson, Dorian

Thompson-Robinson (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Thompson-Robinson suffered the calf injury in the Browns' Week 16 loss to the Bengals, but after opening Week 17 prep with a pair of limited practices, he upgraded to full participation Friday before heading into last Sunday's game against the Dolphins without a designation. While making a second straight start in Cleveland's 20-3 loss to Miami, Thompson-Robinson struggled to move the offense, completing just 24 of 47 passes for 170 yards, no touchdowns and one interception to go with 10 yards and a lost fumble on four carries. The calf issue shouldn't prevent Thompson-Robinson from being available Saturday in Baltimore, though head coach Kevin Stefanski said earlier Tuesday that he's still deciding on a Week 18 starter and could end up using both Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe in the season finale, per Cabot.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.74	0.82	-600

Williams, Caleb

Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 148 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed three times for 10 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered. Williams' numbers were underwhelming in a vacuum, but the embattled No. 1 overall pick was still able to do just enough to put the Bears in position for a game-winning field goal by Cairo Santos. The rookie signal-caller had a narrow target pool that consisted of just five players, and he hit DJ Moore for a 32-yard touchdown reception on which the veteran wideout did the majority of the work with yards after the catch. Williams finished his first season by throwing for under 200 yards in four of his last five games, but he also tossed just one interception over the last 11 contests of the campaign.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15.54	10.92	-42.31

Stroud, C.J.

Stroud completed all six of his pass attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans. The Texans entered Week 18 locked into the fourth seed in the AFC, so Stroud played for only one drive. He ended a disappointing season in strong fashion, completing four of his passes to Nico Collins -- including a two-yard touchdown. Stroud and the Texans will now await a home matchup against either the Steelers or Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.22	6	-70.33

WILSON, RUSSELL

Wilson completed 17 of 31 passes for 148 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals. He added four rushes for 16 yards. Wilson and the Steelers failed to get anything going in the first half, as he completed just four of eight passes for 45 yards. A desperate comeback in the final 10 minutes of game time led to a slightly improved line, highlighted by several long completions to Pat Freiermuth -- including a 19-yard touchdown. While Wilson managed to salvage his stat line to some degree, he's failed to reach 220 passing yards in each of his last five games while throwing for just six total touchdowns in that span. He and the Steelers enter the postseason on a four-game skid and will square off against either the Texans or Ravens.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
15.62	11.52	-35.59

Guerendo, Isaac

Guerendo (foot/hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Monday's game versus the Lions, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Guerendo managed limited practices Thursday and Friday due to foot and hamstring injuries that sidelined him last Sunday in Miami. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported Saturday afternoon that Guerendo was expected to play Week 17, which now is a formality following comments from coach Kyle Shanahan. Guerendo thus will pace the 49ers backfield Monday after doing so Weeks 14 and 15, when he combined for 37 touches for 203 total yards and two rushing TDs.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.62	0.5	-2024

Robinson Jr., Brian

Robinson took 13 carries for 60 yards while catching both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Falcons. Robinson turned in a middling performance as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels carried the team to victory Sunday. The 25-year-old Robinson did set a new career high in rushing yards (849) with Sunday's modest showing. Robinson may see less opportunities in next Sunday's season finale against the Cowboys if the Commanders, who have clinched a playoff spot but can rise no higher than the No. 6 seed in the NFC, elect to rest or reduce the workload of their starters.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.88	1.6	-517.5

Mixon, Joe

Mixon took nine carries for 26 yards and brought in two of three targets for 13 yards in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to Baltimore. Mixon's late-season struggles continued with another mediocre rushing line that featured no trips to the end zone. The first-year Texan is averaging a meager 35.3 rushing yards in three games since Houston's Week 14 bye. The 27-year-old currently sits just seven yards shy of recording the fifth 1,000-yard rushing season of his career, and Mixon should easily accomplish that feat in a favorable matchup against Tennessee in Week 18.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.82	2.8	-286.43

Warren, Jaylen

Warren rushed the ball six times for 21 yards in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals. He did not record a catch on one target. Warren had been chipping into the role of Najee Harris in recent weeks, though he was out-touched 15-6 by Harris in Saturday's loss. Warren's lack of volume was also the result of game script, as the Steelers' running backs accounted for only four total carries in the final two quarters of the contest as they played from behind. Warren will likely serve as the change-of-pace back in Pittsburgh's opening-round playoff matchup against the Ravens or Texans.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.02	2.1	-377.14

Corum, Blake

Corum fractured his forearm in Sunday's 30-25 loss to the Rams and will be sidelined for the entire postseason, coach Sean McVay said after the game, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports. The Rams secured the No. 4 seed in the NFC at 10-7, but Corum's rookie season comes to a close at the end of the regular season due to an injury that will keep him out at least through the playoffs. A more concrete recovery timeline will likely be established in the coming days. The 2024 third-round draft pick rushed 58 times for 207 yards and tacked on seven catches for 58 yards (on eight targets) as the backup to Kyren Williams. Ronnie Rivers is the top candidate to step into the second spot on the depth chart.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.59	2.2	-335.91

Etienne Jr., Travis

Etienne carried the ball 13 times for 31 yards and caught three of five targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Colts. The third-year back split the backfield workload nearly equally with Tank Bigsby, who turned 15 touches into 42 yards, but the latter also added a one-yard TD plunge to his ledger. Etienne saw a steep drop in his production in 2024 -- after topping 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first two NFL seasons, he managed only 558 yards on 150 totes for a 3.7 YPC while scoring a career-low two touchdowns. Etienne offers more than Bigsby as a receiver, catching 39 of 52 targets for 254 yards this season, and the duo will likely remain in a timeshare to begin 2025.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
12.28	6	-104.67

Singletary, Devin

Singletary rushed five times for 21 yards and caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 45-33 victory over Indianapolis. Singletary once again worked well behind rookie Tyrone Tracy, who out-touched the veteran back 22-6. Singletary was mostly bottled up on his five carries, with the exception being a 13-yard rush in the second quarter. The 27-year-old has logged 25 or fewer rushing yards in each of his past six contests, giving him a low ceiling heading into next weekend's season finale versus Philadelphia.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.38	1.7	-275.29

JONES SR., AARON

Jones (quad) does not seem to be dealing with a major injury and has a realistic chance of playing in Week 18 against Detroit, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The Vikings pulled the running back from a Week 17 win out of caution after going up 27-10 near the end of the third quarter, although the decision nearly backfired when the Packers scored the next 15 points. It would stand to reason that Jones will suit up in Week 18 if he's at all able to, as the Vikings have a lot to play for -- if they beat the Lions in the season finale, they'll secure the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC and get a first-round bye, while a loss would push them all the day down to the No. 5 seed.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
11.99	7.5	-59.87

Perine, Samaje

Perine rushed the ball one time for one yard in Sunday's 38-0 loss to the Broncos. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards. Perine drew both of his touches on one offensive possession in the second quarter, with Carson Steele otherwise handling the workload out of the backfield. Perine has served a minimal role in the Kansas City offense throughout the season, and that should continue during the team's postseason run.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.79	1.4	-313.57

Pollard, Tony

Pollard (ankle/illness) might play Sunday against Houston, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Pollard missed Sunday's loss to Jacksonville due to both an ankle injury and the flu. Tyjae Spears took over as the Titans' starting RB for the contest, but he suffered a concussion in the third quarter and is uncertain to be able to suit up in Week 18. Though Tennessee has long been eliminated from playoff contention, Pollard could return to action for the season finale. However, if both Pollard and Spears don't suit up, the Titans' backfield could be led by Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.43	6.2	-68.23

Addison, Jordan

Addison caught one of six targets for no gain in Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions. Minnesota's entire receiving corps had awful catch rates on a national stage, as Sam Darnold turned in his worst performance in a Minnesota uniform. Addison's horrid showing stands out after he failed to gain any yards while bringing in just 16 percent of his targets. It was an otherwise solid season from the budding sophomore, who provided fantasy managers with 63 receptions for 875 yards and 10 total touchdowns across 15 games. Addison and the No. 5 seed Vikings will regroup and travel to the West Coast to face the Rams next Monday in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.89	0

Pickens, George

Pickens recorded one catch on six targets for zero yards in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals. Pickens was uninvolved for much of the first half as Russell Wilson took to the air only eight times. However, even with more extensive looks in the final two quarters, Pickens failed to deliver. He had three drops and was also not on the same page with Wilson late in the fourth quarter when he was streaking down the right sideline after beating his defender to set up a potential game-winning field goal or touchdown. Pickens will remain a focal point of the Pittsburgh offense in the postseason, but both he and the entire unit had a lackluster effort in Saturday's loss.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.87	0

Jefferson, Justin

Jefferson was held to three receptions on nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 31-9 blowout loss to Detroit. Jefferson had an uncharacteristically poor game which featured several drops (one of which hit him in the hands in the end zone) en route to his worst catch rate of the season (33 percent). The superstar still finished with a stellar 103-1,533-10 stat line this regular season as Sam Darnold's emergence in 2024 helped lift his No. 1 wideout back to numbers fantasy managers were accustomed to during the Kirk Cousins era in Minnesota. Jefferson and the Vikings will have to lick their collective wounds from this ugly loss ahead of next Monday's road playoff tilt against the Rams.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
14.34	5.4	-165.56

Smith-Njigba, Jaxon

Smith-Njigba corralled four of five targets for nine yards while taking his only carry for four yards in Sunday's 30-25 win over the Rams. Smith-Njigba had an unusually quiet finale to what was a true breakout fantasy season in 2024. The 22-year-old still hit a milestone despite Sunday's paltry yardage total, reaching 100 receptions for the first time in just his second season in the NFL. The Ohio State product's 100-1,130-6 receiving line led all Seattle receivers, and he could be in store for even more in 2025 if impending UDFA DK Metcalf decides to part ways with his longtime club after falling into JSN's shadow. Whatever the case, Smith-Njigba is shaping up to make a huge jump in ADP next season after putting up WR1 numbers as a sophomore.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.22	1.3	-609.23

ALLEN, KEENAN

Allen brought in all three targets for 25 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also threw incomplete on one pass attempt. The veteran wideout nearly threw an interception on a trick play and finished a distant second in receiving yards for the Bears on the afternoon. Allen followed up a highly productive (15-223-2) two-game stretch in Week 15-16 with a modest eight receptions for 50 yards over the last pair of contests of his first Bears season, but he figures to once again serve as a critical target for Caleb Williams under a new offensive system in 2025.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.27	0.5	-1554

COOKS, BRANDIN

Cooks caught three of nine targets for 15 yards and rushed once for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Commanders. Cooks struggled to get on the same page with third-string quarterback Trey Lance, who started the season finale. The 31-year-old wideout had his campaign derailed by an IR stint due to a knee injury, finishing with just 26 catches for 259 yards and three touchdowns on 54 targets. Cooks will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.06	1	-706

Flowers, Zay

Flowers is believed to have suffered a sprained knee in Saturday's 35-10 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Flowers will undergo an MRI on Sunday to confirm the injury and determine the extent of it, but Rapoport adds that there's a real chance the receiver misses the Ravens' wild-card playoff game next weekend. If Flowers is indeed unable to play next week, the Ravens could lean even more on the Derrick Henry-led ground attack, if Baltimore is able to hold down a lead for most of the day. Flowers carried once for nine yards and recorded one catch for 12 yards on two targets while playing just 14 snaps before exiting Saturday's contest.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9	2.1	-328.57

HILL, TYREEK

Hill (wrist/illness) caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 32-30 loss to the Jets. Hill finished the regular season on a sour note after Week 18's dismal output had the star receiver falling just short of the 1,000-yard mark in receiving yards for the first time since an injury-shortened 2019 season. The 30-year-old was truly questionable heading into this game after nursing both an elbow injury and an illness while missing all of the team's practices leading up to Sunday's defeat. After the game, Hill was noncommittal regarding his future in Miami, stating "I'm out, bruh. It was great playing here but at the end of the day, I have to do what's best for my career." according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. It's an interesting statement from the perennial All-Pro considering that his current contract runs through the 2026 season. That being said, the Dolphins could use the talented Hill as a big trade piece this offseason if the front office decides to move the receiver, if that is indeed what he wishes.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.77	2	-338.5

Melton, Bo

Melton caught three of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings. Melton played just 16 of the Packers' 63 offensive snaps Sunday, yet he saw a season-high four targets in the contest. The 25-year-old saw increased usage in the passing game against Minnesota with fellow wideout Christian Watson (ankle) inactive. Nonetheless, Melton remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Bears.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.92	0.1	-5820

Williams, Jameson

Williams caught six of eight targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 31-9 win over the Vikings. Williams didn't get free for any of his signature deep balls, but the speedster did just enough to reach the 1,000-yard threshold, finishing the regular season with 1,001 receiving yards in 15 games. He scored on seven of his 58 catches while supplying 61 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 rushing attempts. Williams and the Lions have a bye into the NFC divisional round as the top seed in the NFC Conference.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.79	4.4	-122.5

Hockenson, T.J.

Hockenson had two receptions on eight targets for nine yards in Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions. Horrible catch rates was the theme for the Vikings' receiving unit in Sunday's NFC North battle for the No. 1 seed in the conference. Hockenson, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison combined for just six receptions on 23 targets (26 percent catch rate) in quarterback Sam Darnold's worst game of an otherwise impressive season. The 28-year-old Hockenson finishes the regular season with 41 receptions, 455 yards and no touchdowns in an injury-shortened campaign. Minnesota's entire offense will try to get back on track ahead of next Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.72	0.9	-646.67

KITTLE, GEORGE

Kittle brought in two of three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 47-24 loss to the Cardinals. Kittle took a backseat to several teammates in a meaningless game to close out a disappointing year for San Francisco. The superstar tight end has little blame to place on himself after churning out another All-Pro worthy season for fantasy managers. He ranked third among tight ends in receiving yards (1,106) while finishing second in touchdowns (eight). The YAC monster also posted a healthy 14.2 average reception distance in an overall stellar campaign. Kittle will be entering the fifth and final year of his current contract as the 49ers look to bounce back from a 6-11 record in 2025.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.42	2.7	-211.85

Ferguson, Jake

Ferguson missed the first game against Washington in Week 12 with a concussion, but I'm not expecting much from him in the second game in Week 18. He's struggled with Cooper Rush and scored 6.2 PPR points or less in three of his past four games. Ferguson also hasn't scored a touchdown yet this season, and in the first game without CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) in Week 17 at Philadelphia, Ferguson only had three catches for 18 yards on five targets. He's not worth trusting in most leagues in Week 18.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.72	1.2	-460

Pitts, Kyle

I'll take a chance on Pitts as a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 18 against the Panthers, who are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Carolina has allowed four touchdowns to tight ends in the past six games, and five tight ends have scored at least 8.2 PPR points against the Panthers over that span. Pitts had three catches for 70 yards on five targets against Carolina in Week 6, and he just caught four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 17 at Washington.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.61	1.5	-274

Gray, Noah

Gray caught his only target for six yards in Wednesday's 29-10 win over the Steelers. Gray was the only player to catch exactly one pass from Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday while seven Chiefs recorded two or more receptions. After posting four consecutive four-catch performances in Weeks 11-14, Gray has added only four catches in Weeks 15-17 combined.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.29	-0.3	1196.67

Kmet, Cole

Kmet caught two passes for three yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. Kmet posted a career year in 2023, when he recorded 719 yards and six touchdowns. However, the tight end had been the No. 2 option in the team's passing attack. This year was much different. The Bears had three quality wide receivers, but they also had an inconsistent passing attack. As a result, the tight end was targeted 55 times, leading to 474 yards and four touchdowns. In terms of yardage, this was easily the worst season since Kmet's rookie campaign in 2020. The former Notre Dame player will need the Chicago passing attack to take a major step forward if he is going to return to being a solid fantasy option. Kmet is under contract with the Bears through 2027.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.33	0.3	-1010

LaPorta, Sam

LaPorta caught all seven of his targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 31-9 win over the Vikings. LaPorta tied his season high in catches, though he failed to score after producing four touchdowns in the previous five games. The second-year tight end rebounded from a slow start to finish the regular season with 60 catches for 726 yards and seven touchdowns on 83 targets. Those numbers are all down significantly from LaPorta's 86-catch, 10-touchdown rookie regular season, but all will be forgiven if LaPorta steps up in the postseason. The top-seeded Lions will open the playoffs with a bye before hosting a game in the NFC divisional round.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9	6.3	-42.86

Bellinger, Daniel

Bellinger caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-7 defeat against Atlanta. Giants quarterback Drew Lock took to the air 39 times in the loss, but 26 of those targets went to either Malik Nabers (14) or Wan'Dale Robinson (12). That left little opportunity for the rest of New York's pass catchers, and Bellinger finished with his fewest receptions, targets and receiving yards since taking over as the team's starter in place of the injured Theo Johnson (foot) in Week 14. The Giants have been playing from behind most games throughout the season, which often leads to pass-happy game scripts, but that doesn't guarantee substantial targets for Bellinger given the team's determination to get its wideouts -- especially Nabers -- the ball.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.11	0.9	-245.56

Granson, Kylen

Granson caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants. Granson had a relatively quiet game Sunday, though his 34 yards ranked him third among Colts pass catchers in the contest. The 26-year-old tight end has caught at least one pass in just eight of the 16 games he's appeared in this season, as he has split snaps with fellow tight ends Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox throughout the season. Nonetheless, Granson will look to finish the 2024 campaign on a high note in a favorable matchup against the Jaguars in Week 18.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2.6	0.7	-271.43

Schultz, Dalton

Schultz recorded three catches on three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans. Schultz played throughout the first half, well after most of the top Texans' skill-position players were rested. His longest catch went for 13 yards on Houston's first possession, and he concludes the season with 532 yards -- his lowest yardage total since 2019. However, Schultz has remained a consistent target earner, as he's topped 50 receptions in six straight campaigns, and he should retain a peripheral role in the Houston offense in a likely matchup with the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.77	2.9	-64.48

Butker, Harrison

Butker missed his only field-goal try and did not attempt a PAT in Sunday's 38-0 loss to the Broncos. Butker was blanked, just like the rest of his team, missing a 51-yard field goal late in the first half. The kicker will finish the regular season having gone 21-for-25 on field-goal tries while making 29 of 31 extra-point attempts over 13 games. We'll next see him out there in the divisional round, as the Chiefs earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.72	-1	972

Bass, Tyler

Bass made his only field-goal try and went 1-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Patriots. Bass was able to make a 49-yard field goal with less than five minutes remaining in the first half, finishing the regular season having gone 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts over the team's final three contests. Bass did miss an extra-point try in the third quarter, which was his fifth miss of the season on a PAT. The kicker finished the regular season 24-for-29 on field-goal attempts while connecting on 59 of 64 extra-point tries over 17 games.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.76	3	-192

FAIRBAIRN, KA'IMI

Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt and two of three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18. What had been a strong season for Fairbairn took a turn over the final stretch, partly due to Houston's sputtering offense. Week 18 marked the fourth consecutive game that Fairbairn finished with single-digit scoring. Through the first 13 games, he averaged 9.4 points per game but dropped to 5.0 per game over the final four contests. Houston's main skill players were limited Week 18, so it's not clear that the offense has cleaned up its act heading into next Saturday's home playoff game against the Chargers.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.12	5	-102.4

BOSWELL, CHRIS

Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 19-17 loss to Cincinnati. Pittsburgh's offense struggled to generate much production in Saturday's regular-season finale, but Boswell was perfect when called upon, including a 54-yard made field goal with 2:39 remaining in the matchup to bring the game within two points. The 33-year-old put together a career-best year in multiple areas during the regular season, including made field goals and makes from 50-plus yards. He made 41 of 44 field-goal attempts while converting all 35 of his extra-point tries this season.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.24	5	-84.8

Moody, Jake

Moody missed both of his field-goal attempts while going 4-for-5 on point-after tries in Monday's 40-34 loss to the Lions. Moody's struggles in 2024 continued with another multi-miss outing in Week 17. In the 2023 third-round pick's defense, both of his misses on Monday Night Football came from 50-plus yards out. Still, Moody saw his season conversion rate on FGs drop to 72 percent in addition to missing his first PAT in a six-point loss for San Francisco. The 24-year-old may be in jeopardy of losing his starting job if he is unable to show some composure in Sunday's season-finale against Arizona.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.93	5	-78.6

TUCKER, JUSTIN

Tucker finished the season going 22-for-30 on field goals and 60-for-62 on extra points. 2024 was Tucker's toughest season to date by a wide margin. In 12 previous seasons, Tucker had never converted less than 82 percent of his field goal tries. This season, Tucker notched a 73.3 percent conversion rate, the second-worst figure among kickers with at least 30 attempts. He endured a particularly tough stretch in November when he went 4-for-8 on field goals and also missed two extra points. He turned things around down the stretch, making all three FGA (including two from 50+) and all 18 extra points in the final four games. A season like this means that Tucker is likely no longer the best kicker for fantasy but at age 35 with a contract that could run through 2027, he can still be a fantasy asset.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.38	6	-56.33

Bates, Jake

Bates made his only field-goal attempt while going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday night's 31-9 win over Minnesota. Bates connected on his only field-goal attempt as time expired in the first half, nailing a 48-yarder to give the Lions a 10-6 lead at the break. Additionally, the kicker got back on track when it comes to PATs, making all four of his tries in Week 18. Bates has now finished his rookie regular season having gone 26-for-29 on field-goal attempts while making 64 of 67 PATs over 17 games. He'll look to keep it up when Detroit returns to action in the NFC divisional round in two weeks.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
9.83	7	-40.43

HOPKINS, DUSTIN

Hopkins converted his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point kick in Saturday's 35-10 loss to Baltimore in Week 18. Hopkins buried a chip shot from 23 yards early in the second quarter before the game got away from the Browns, who were thinking only about touchdowns the rest of the way. The four points scored were the most for a Cleveland kicker since Week 12. After a very successful 2023 -- one that resulted in a three-year contract in the offseason -- Hopkins went the other way in 2024. Part of that is attributable to an offense that fell apart, but Hopkins made just 18 of 27 (67 percent) of his field-goal tries. That prompted the Browns to bring in kickers to challenge him, and head coach Kevin Stefanski made him inactive for Week 15. The offseason for the 3-14 Browns will bring change, which could include competition for Hopkins.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.51	4	-62.75

MYERS, JASON

Myers connected on both field-goal tries in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Bears. Myers hit field goals from 27 and 50 yards to put together a perfect day in this low-scoring affair. The veteran kicker has hit 25 of 29 field-goal attempts (86 percent), including eight of 11 from 50 yards and beyond (72 percent). Myers will enjoy a dome atmosphere in the Week 18 matchup versus the Rams.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.28	6	-38

SANTOS, CAIRO

Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. Santos posted six or fewer points in each of Chicago's last six games. In addition, the kicker recorded more than seven points in two of 17 games. Normally, Santos is one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL, but his 84.0 percent field-goal rate was easily the worst during his five years with the Bears. Unless Chicago is able to put together a much better offense next year, Santos may not be able to reach his potential for fantasy football. The veteran is under contract with the team through 2027.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.7	6	-28.33

Payne, Daron

Payne recorded two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans. Payne made a mark in the sack column for his third straight appearance in Week 15, and he batted down a pass for the first time this season. He projects to see a healthy dose of the run in Week 16 when Washington hosts the Eagles.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.31	1	-431

BUCKNER, DEFOREST

Buckner recorded seven tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England. Buckner's sack came on a third down in the red zone to hold the Patriots to a field goal on their first drive. He has been as efficient as ever as a pass rusher when healthy this season, keeping him on the IDP map for the fantasy playoffs in some formats.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.5	2	-175

Sweat, Montez

Sweat tallied three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Sweat has 4.5 sacks in 2024. However, the defensive end is averaging 2.1 tackles per contest, mostly rendering him a sack-dependent IDP.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.81	0.5	-662

Jones, D.J.

Jones (finger) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports. Jones upgraded from a limited practice session Tuesday to a full workload Wednesday, suggesting that he's moved past his finger injury in time to play Thursday night. The 29-year-old has recorded 36 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended over 14 appearances this season. He's expected to serve as the Broncos' top nose tackle in the Week 16 divisional matchup.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.62	0.5	-624

HEYWARD, CAMERON

Heyward recorded two sacks among his five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. The veteran defensive lineman is now up to eight sacks on the season, putting him in striking distance of matching the career-best 12 he tallied in 2017. The 35-year-old hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, as he's played in all 13 of the Steelers' games while logging at least 59 percent of the defensive snaps in each contest.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.41	0.5	-582

Allen, Zach

Allen logged seven tackles (two solo), including 3.5 sacks, during the Broncos' 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday. Allen had a hand in five of the Broncos' seven sacks on quarterback Joe Burrow on Saturday, including back-to-back sacks during the Bengals' opening drive of overtime. Allen is now up to a career-best 8.5 sacks through 15 regular-season games, and he has a chance at reaching double digits for the first time in his NFL career against the Chiefs in Week 18.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.18	0.5	-536

Lopez, Roy

Lopez (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. The defensive tackle was a limited participant in practice Thursday and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. Lopez has 23 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 12 games this season.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
3.03	0.5	-506

Madubuike, Nnamdi

Madubuike (illness) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Browns. Madubuike was unable to practice Tuesday due to an illness, but he was able to avoid an injury tag for Saturday's regular-season finale after logging a full practice Thursday. The 2020 third-round pick has logged 11 tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the three games since the Ravens' Week 14 bye.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.73	2.5	-89.2

Collins, Maliek

Collins (hip) didn't practice Tuesday. Collins missed Week 17 but was able to play in last weekend's win over the Colts, playing 52 percent of the defensive snaps. Tuesday was likely more of a rest day for the veteran. Collins finished the regular season with 41 tackles (19 solo), 18 quarterback hits and 5.0 sacks.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
2	0.5	-300

Simmons, Jeffery

Simmons recorded eight total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Colts. The All-Pro interior defensive lineman tied Harold Landry as Tennessee's second-leading tackler while also being the only Titan to sack Anthony Richardson in Sunday's loss. Simmons has appeared in 14 games this season, recording 66 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles. He's expected to remain one of the focal points of Tennessee's defense during the team's final two regular-season games.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4	2.5	-60

Barton, Cody

Barton finished this past Thursday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers with seven tackles (five solo). Barton was the Broncos' second-leading tackler for Week 16 behind Brandon Jones (10). Barton didn't see much playing time in the first three games of the regular season, but he has played at least 60 defensive snaps in nine of 12 games since, which coincides with Alex Singleton's season-ending ACL tear. Barton is up to 97 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, and he is on the brink of cracking the century mark for the third straight year. He'll look to do just that in the Broncos' Week 17 clash against the Bengals on Saturday.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.25	2	-412.5

Pratt, Germaine

Pratt recorded seven tackles (five solo) and an interception during Saturday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos. Pratt's interception came late in the fourth quarter on a third-down pass intended for Courtland Sutton, and it set up a go-ahead Cincinnati touchdown inside of the two-minute warning. He'll be looking to keep building on his career year in Week 18 at Pittsburgh.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.29	3.5	-194

Baker, Jerome

Baker (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday versus Cincinnati. Baker missed last Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a neck issue but logged three full practices this week. He didn't have an injury designation going into the weekend, but the veteran linebacker nonetheless won't return for Sunday's Week 15 matchup. Cedric Gray or James Williams will likely step into a starting role in Baker's stead.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.54	1	-654

Oluokun, Foyesade

Oluokun recorded 11 tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-13 win versus the Titans. Oluokun played all 64 of Jacksonville's defensive snaps in Week 17, and he reached double digits in the tackle category for the fourth time this season. He's just two tackles away from achieving his fifth straight 100-tackle season going into Week 18 at Indianapolis.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.78	6	-79.67

McDuffie, Isaiah

McDuffie registered 10 tackles (seven solo) and forced a fumble Thursday in a 30-17 win against Miami. McDuffie's tackle total tied for the Packers' lead and marked the first time this season he's totaled double-digit stops in a game. The linebacker's 89 percent defensive-snap share was his highest since Week 2. McDuffie is up to 71 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through 12 contests on the campaign.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.22	1.5	-314.67

Tavai, Jahlani

Tavai finished Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers with 10 tackles (five solo). It was a rough game defensively for the Patriots on Saturday, who allowed the Chargers to score on eight of 10 offensive drives while maintaining possession of the ball for over 40 minutes. The Patriots logged 85 combined tackles compared to the Chargers' 49, and Tavai led New England with 10 tackles of his own, which is the third time he's reached that total this season. His effort in Week 17 puts him at 111 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, which surpassed his career high from 2023 (110 through 17 regular-season games). Tavai will look to finish the 2024 campaign on a high note against the Bills on Sunday.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.4	2	-220

Edwards, T.J.

Edwards collected eight tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Edwards has tallied at least eight stops in four of Chicago's last five games, and he remains a solid IDP with a consistent scoring floor with occasional upside.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
10.34	6	-72.33

Muma, Chad

Muma registered eight tackles (three solo) Sunday in a loss to the Texans. Muma got the opportunity to start with both Devin Lloyd (knee) and Foyesade Oluokun (foot) missing the contest. Muma was on the field for all but four of Jacksonville's defensive snaps and finished tied for second on the team in stops. Oluokun is on IR and Lloyd isn't certain to return Week 5 against the Colts, so Muma could be in for another big workload this Sunday.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.81	0.5	-862

KENDRICKS, ERIC

Kendricks registered nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 41-7 loss to the Eagles. Kendricks returned from a one-game absence due to a calf injury and co-led the Cowboys in tackling with Malik Hooker during Sunday's blowout loss. Kendricks has logged at least eight combined tackles in 13 of 14 regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 133 tackles (68 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses (including two interceptions), three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. The 2015 second-round pick will look to surpass his career-best tackling output from 2021 with the Vikings (143 combined tackles across 15 regular-season games) in Week 18 against the Commanders.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8	4	-100

MACK, KHALIL

Mack (groin) is active for Monday's battle against Baltimore. A groin injury kept Mack out of last Sunday's win over the Bengals and held him to a trio of limited practices this week, but the veteran pass rusher will be able to suit up Monday despite the issue. He'll have a challenging task ahead of him against Lamar Jackson and a Ravens defense that hasn't given up many sacks this season. Mack ranks third on the Chargers with 4.5 sacks on the season.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.83	1	-383

Pinnock, Jason

Pinnock notched 10 tackles (seven solo) Sunday in a 45-33 Week 17 win over the Colts. Pinnock ranked second on New York in tackles behind Ty Summers (11). The fourth-year safety's 10 stops were a season-high mark. Pinnock has been productive with 18 tackles over the past two weeks.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.8	1.5	-420

Jones, Brandon

Jones tallied 13 tackles (nine solo) during the Broncos' 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday. Jones played a season-high 78 snaps on defense Saturday, and he finished as the Broncos' second-leading tackler behind cornerback Riley Moss (14). Jones signed a three-year, $20 million contract with the Broncos in March to serve as the starting strong safety due to the departure of All-Pro veteran Justin Simmons. Through 16 regular-season games, Jones has tallied career highs across most defensive statistical categories and is up to 114 tackles (79 solo), 10 pass defenses (including three interceptions), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.66	0.5	-1232

JENKINS, RAYSHAWN

Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Friday that Jenkins (hand) is expected to play again this season, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. The 30-year-old underwent hand surgery on Oct. 11 and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but Macdonald's comments Friday indicate that Jenkins will likely return at some point this season. The veteran safety will be forced to miss Seattle's next four games after going on IR, with his earlier possible returning coming in Week 12 against the Cardinals. Expect K'Von Wallace to continue serving as the Seahawks' top strong safety until Jenkins returns.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.67	0.5	-1034

Douglas, Rasul

Douglas (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets. Douglas appears poised to return following a two-game absence. It'll be a boost for Buffalo's defense over the final two weeks of the regular season and into the playoffs. In 13 games this season, Douglas has recorded 55 tackles (40 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble as one of the Bills' starting cornerbacks.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.16	1	-516

Hamilton, Kyle

Hamilton registered two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Wednesday's 31-2 Week 17 win over the Texans. Hamilton's two stops were his fewest of the campaign, but he also made an impact with a third-quarter pickoff of C.J. Stroud. That was Hamilton's first interception of the season. The third year safety has already established a new career high with 104 total tackles on the campaign.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
7.55	3	-151.67

Dugger, Kyle

Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills. Like he's done for most of the season, Dugger will play Sunday through multiple lower-body injuries and will start at safety alongside Marte Mapu. Dugger has logged 27 tackles (18 solo) in the three games since the Patriots' Week 14 bye.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.49	2	-224.5

Grant, Richie

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
5.46	1	-446

Banks, Deonte

Banks (ribs) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Banks missed the Giants' past three contests due to an injury to his ribs, but he was limited in practice all week and will be able to return to game action Sunday. The second-year defender will look to slow down a Falcons passing attack led by rookie Michael Penix, who will make his first NFL start. Banks has been a near every-down player for New York when healthy this season.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
4.72	0.5	-844

Bates III, Jessie

Bates recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders. Bates led Atlanta's defense in total tackles while tying his season high in stops in a single game during Sunday's overtime loss. The Wake Forest product has seen a decrease in production from his first to his second year in Atlanta, having now recorded 97 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four passes defended and four forced fumbles while appearing in all 16 of the Falcons' regular-season games thus far. Expect Bates to continue starting alongside Justin Simmons as part of the Falcons' top safety duo in the Week 18 matchup against the Panthers.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
8.39	4.5	-86.44

Fitzpatrick, Minkah

Fitzpatrick recorded seven total tackles (six solo) in the Steelers' 29-10 loss to the Chiefs on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick tied Patrick Queen as Pittsburgh's leading tackler in Wednesday's Christmas Day loss, bringing his season total to 93. The Alabama product has also accumulated four passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble while appearing in all 16 of the Steelers' games this season. He's expected to remain one of Pittsburgh's defensive leaders and top playmakers when the Steelers face the Bengals in Week 18.

Week 18 Output
Proj Points	Actual Points	Point Diff
6.31	2.5	-152.4

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