For 14 weeks, fantasy football managers have been constantly improving their roster, trying to make the right lineup decisions and hoping to win on a weekly basis. Now, the stakes are raised. And for those who made their league's playoffs, things may be only more stressful over the next few weeks.
The majority of leagues had a 14-week regular season this year, meaning Weeks 15-17 will constitute the playoffs. Some managers have nothing to worry about this week because they earned a first-round bye in their league. Others are hoping to begin their postseason journey with a win, but they'll need to optimize their lineups in order to do so.