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I WANT YOUR FLEX - Week 18 Position Rankings, Hot Plays & More!
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Key takeaways
- Week 18 is critical for fantasy lineup decisions, with many players possibly resting or being benched.
- Understanding team motivations is crucial when setting your fantasy football lineups.
- The hosts suggest players to avoid (cold sores) and recommend lesser-known players (hot plays and ninjas) to consider.
- Dan's survivor picks rely on team matchups and stakes in the final week of the regular season.
- The podcast provides insights on maximizing points through strategic player selections.
Summary
Week 18 Position Rankings
In this segment, Dan Beyer and Mike Harmon discuss their top five quarterbacks (QBs), wide receivers (WRs), and running backs (RBs) for Week 18 of the NFL season. The analysis includes key matchups, performance trends, and the implications of teams' motivations as some games are playoff-sensitive while others are not. The hosts emphasize flexibility in fantasy line-ups due to the uncertainty surrounding player availability this late in the season.
Hot Plays, Cold Sores, and Fantasy Ninjas
Mike shares his hot plays (underrated players likely to perform well) and cold sores (players to avoid) for the week. The hosts also highlight 'fantasy ninjas,' team players that could make a significant impact unexpectedly. With playoff berths on the line, attention is given to up-and-coming stars and established players who may not be performing to their peak.
Pointsapalooza and Survivor Picks
Dan covers his pointsapalooza segment, offering insights and predictions on high-scoring games. He reveals his survivor picks for Week 18, providing listeners with strategies on which teams to back as the season wraps up. The discussion emphasizes the importance of playing the matchups correctly and factoring in each team's current form and stakes.
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Show notes
Happy New Year! It's Fox Sports Radio's official fantasy football podcast! Dan Beyer and Mike Harmon give you their Week 18 position rankings, running through the top five QBs, WRs and RBs for a tough-to-navigate slate of games. Then Mike shares this week's hot plays and cold sores, along with a few fantasy ninjas to potentially sneak into your lineup in a pinch. Finally, Dan gives you his pointsapalooza and survivor picks for this final week of the regular season!
Hosts: Dan Beyer, Mike Harmon
Producers: Ian Roddy, Beau Benson
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