Between the Covid-19 list, injuries and scheduling irregularities, fantasy managers who are advancing to their league's postseason have to navigate extremely choppy waters this week.
Even if you're lucky enough to have a fairly untouched starting roster, it's almost a guarantee that your bench isn't in great shape this late in the year. And if you're in a dynasty or keeper league, that gives you that many fewer slots to play with in terms of adding and dropping players at-will to dress a full roster for Week 15.
But never fear. If there's one thing the NFL delivers year after year, it's the surprising and delightful breakouts of several unexpected players.