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The final week of the regular season isn’t about hope—it’s about leverage. We break down exactly how to clinch your spot and shape your bracket with smart seeding choices, sharp streams, and matchup-driven pivots that squeeze points out of every slot. From quarterbacks you can trust to defenses you should stash now, we map your path through Week 14 and into a playoff schedule that favors disciplined managers.

We start with what the leaderboard really means: surprises like Matthew Stafford supporting two top-7 receivers, JSN’s surge, and Trey McBride’s historic tight end pace. Then we translate it into action. Need a quarterback? Jacoby Brissett’s schedule is gold, Brock Purdy’s post-bye slate is friendly, and Washington’s QB—whether Jayden Daniels or Mariota—brings a rushing floor you can win with. At running back, prioritize pass-catching profiles; TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, and contingency stashes like Tyler Allgeier and Blake Corum can flip a matchup if injuries hit.

Wide receivers and tight ends reward concentrated offenses. Juwan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall have quietly strong paths after the bye, while A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith enter a stretch that begs for aggressive starts. If you missed on McBride, Jake Ferguson’s role remains sticky and Isaiah Likely is a savvy add before another date with Cincinnati’s TE funnel. And don’t sleep on team defense: Houston (Weeks 15–16), New Orleans (bold but viable for 16–17), and Tampa Bay (15–16) can anchor a title run if you grab them early.

We close with a rapid-fire guide to Thursday night’s Cowboys–Lions game, injury watch-lists you must track, and the waiver priorities that matter most when byes and nerves collide. Subscribe, share with your league mates, and drop your boldest playoff start in the comments—then come back Friday for our matchup updates and final calls.

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