In theory, the NFL's top stars always show up big in important games.
Unfortunately for fantasy football owners, league playoff games in Week 15 don't exactly fall under the umbrella.
It sure didn't last week. A stud like New York Giants wideout Odell Beckham Jr. went off for 28 points, sure, but other stars underachieved—like Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who fell on his face with just four points.
With how to apply stars more important than ever in elimination games, here's a look at value comparisons and some of the most difficult calls pertaining to top stars.