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DAL - TE Blake Jarwin bursts onto the scene
Source: NFL Network - Rich Eisen
Dallas Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin registered seven receptions for career highs of 119 yards and three touchdowns in Week 17 against the New York Giants on eight targets. Former TE Jason Witten never had three TDs in a game for the Cowboys.
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Jarwin will be a fashionable sleeper tight end next year on this performance alone. He's emerging for the right time as the Cowboys are looking make a run in the playoffs.
DAL - QB Dak Prescott tosses four touchdowns
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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 27-of-44 passes for 387 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the New York Giants.
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The Cowboys surprisingly played Prescott for the entire game, and he responded with a monster fantasy performance and last second victory. They'll need him at the top of his game against the Seahawks next week.
CAR - Ron Rivera will remain as head coach
Source: NFL Network - Michael Silver
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera will return to the team as head coach for the 2019 season, a source familiar with the situation said Sunday, Dec. 30.
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The Panthers had an epic collapse after starting the season 6-2 and then bad went to worse when Cam Newton's shoulder troubles surfaced again. The team basically had two seasons, one that pointed to better times ahead and one that pointed to a dark time for the franchise. Rivera will get another chance, but getting Newton's shoulder right will be the biggest story of the offseason.
TB - Dirk Koetter fired in Tampa Bay
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Dirk Koetter after the team's Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons, a source said Sunday, Dec. 30. The Bucs ended up 5-11 in the 2018 regular season.
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The Bucs appeared to be turning the corner two years ago and they've spent a lot of money to upgrade the team, without any better results. It's time for a change at head coach, although recent news makes it sound like they won't have a change at quarterback.
NO - RB Dwayne Washington hits triple digits
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New Orleans Saints RB Dwayne Washington rushed 11 times for 108 yards in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Washington got extended action with Alvin Kamara scratched and Mark Ingram rested for part of the game. His size/speed combination could earn him a larger role next year if the Saints let Ingram walk in free agency.
CAR - TE Ian Thomas scores in finale
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Carolina Panthers TE Ian Thomas posted five grabs for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints on seven targets.
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Thomas has shown that the Panthers are in good hands at tight end if Greg Olsen hangs up his cleats this offseason. He has been part of a rookie tight end class with some surprising early contributors.
CAR - Kyle Allen shows well in first NFL start
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Carolina Panthers QB Kyle Allen completed 16-of-27 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints in his first NFL start.
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Allen was forced into duty, but showed enough to have some potential as a backup down the line. Week 17 can be a career-maker for players on the fringe of a roster like Allen.
HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins has outstanding game
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins caught 12 passes for 147 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
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Hopkins has been playing hurt lately, but you wouldn't know it from his box scores. He'll be a candidate to be the first wide receiver off of the board and #1 pick in PPR fantasy drafts next year.
HOU - RB Lamar Miller reaches end zone
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans RB Lamar Miller rushed for 56 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
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Miller and the Texans running game continued to tread water heading into the playoffs. They could look to sign or draft a big name at the position next year.
GB - TE Jimmy Graham wraps up poor season
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Green Bay Packers TE Jimmy Graham registered three grabs for 21 yards on five targets in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, finishing with 55 grabs, 636 yards and only two scores.
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Graham was a free agent and fantasy bust for the Packers this year. They are on the hook for more dead cap than they would save if they release him, so he'll probably remain a Packer in 2019.
DET - Two scores for WR T.J. Jones
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Detroit Lions WR T.J. Jones finished with three grabs for 40 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Jones has hovered on the bottom of the depth chart for a while in Detroit and finally came through with an extended opportunity. He'll try to turn this performance into another contract as a free agent next year.
JAX - QB Blake Bortles struggles in season finale
Source: NFL.com
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles 15-for-28 for 107 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Houston Texans in Week 17. He also rushed for 15 yards on four carries during the game.
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Bortles will be a backup somewhere next year, and almost certainly not Jacksonville despite carrying 16.5 million dollars of dead cap in 2019.
DET - Brandon Powell erupts for 103 yards
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Detroit Lions WR Brandon Powell posted six grabs for a career-high 103 yards on nine targets in the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Powell was touted as Golden Tate's possible heir after the trade, in part due to Tate's recommendation. He'll be a player to monitor in the offseason for value growth in dynasty PPR leagues.
BUF - WR Zay Jones finishes up strong
Source: NFL
Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones finished with six receptions, 93 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in the Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. He ended up with five touchdowns over his final five outings.
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Jones disappeared some weeks, but also looked like Josh Allen's favorite target against the Dolphins. He'll be a late round flier next year with some upside if Allen progresses in his first full offseason.
NE - WR Julian Edelman catches five passes
Source: NFL.com
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman caught five passes for 69 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 17.
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Edelman has emerged as the clear #1 in the New England passing game after Josh Gordon left with another suspension. He'll be a strong playoff fantasy commodity.
BUF - QB Josh Allen finishes 2018 up strong
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 17-of-26 passes for 224 yards, three touchdowns and an interceptions in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins and he rushed for 95 yards and a pair of scores.
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Allen displayed as a high a weekly fantasy ceiling as any quarterback during his best games, and saved his strongest game for last. He'll be a polarizing player in drafts next year, but one that carries week-winning potential.
NE - RB James White plays well in Week 17
Source: NFL.com
New England Patriots RB James White caught four passes for 39 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 17. He also rushed for 30 yards on four carries during the game.
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White had a fantasy breakout season for a stretch when injuries put more on his plate. He still showed he has flex value when all hands are on deck in this backfield and he's likely to have more value in playoff leagues than he showed in December.
MIA - Ugly finish for WR DeVante Parker
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Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker was blanked on three targets in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Here's hoping Parker stays healthy and finds a new team that wants to play him next year.
MIA - RB Kenyan Drake posts 95 total yards
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Miami Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake ran 11 times for 43 yards in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills and he added five grabs for 52 yards on five targets.
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Drake's usage was one of the most frustrating things in fantasy football this year, but he did give us an all-time memorable play. Hopefully the Dolphins have a new coach next year that uses Drake in a way more befitting of his talent.
MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill poor in season finale
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Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill completed 18-of-31 passes for 147 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills.
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The Dolphins should have a new quarterback and head coach next year. We'll see if the management decides to find a new direction after the Dolphins collapsed over the last three weeks.
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DAL - TE Blake Jarwin bursts onto the scene
Source: NFL Network - Rich Eisen
Dallas Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin registered seven receptions for career highs of 119 yards and three touchdowns in Week 17 against the New York Giants on eight targets. Former TE Jason Witten never had three TDs in a game for the Cowboys.
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Jarwin will be a fashionable sleeper tight end next year on this performance alone. He's emerging for the right time as the Cowboys are looking make a run in the playoffs.
DAL - QB Dak Prescott tosses four touchdowns
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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 27-of-44 passes for 387 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the New York Giants.
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The Cowboys surprisingly played Prescott for the entire game, and he responded with a monster fantasy performance and last second victory. They'll need him at the top of his game against the Seahawks next week.
CAR - Ron Rivera will remain as head coach
Source: NFL Network - Michael Silver
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera will return to the team as head coach for the 2019 season, a source familiar with the situation said Sunday, Dec. 30.
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The Panthers had an epic collapse after starting the season 6-2 and then bad went to worse when Cam Newton's shoulder troubles surfaced again. The team basically had two seasons, one that pointed to better times ahead and one that pointed to a dark time for the franchise. Rivera will get another chance, but getting Newton's shoulder right will be the biggest story of the offseason.
TB - Dirk Koetter fired in Tampa Bay
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Dirk Koetter after the team's Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons, a source said Sunday, Dec. 30. The Bucs ended up 5-11 in the 2018 regular season.
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The Bucs appeared to be turning the corner two years ago and they've spent a lot of money to upgrade the team, without any better results. It's time for a change at head coach, although recent news makes it sound like they won't have a change at quarterback.
NO - RB Dwayne Washington hits triple digits
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New Orleans Saints RB Dwayne Washington rushed 11 times for 108 yards in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Washington got extended action with Alvin Kamara scratched and Mark Ingram rested for part of the game. His size/speed combination could earn him a larger role next year if the Saints let Ingram walk in free agency.
CAR - TE Ian Thomas scores in finale
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Carolina Panthers TE Ian Thomas posted five grabs for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints on seven targets.
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Thomas has shown that the Panthers are in good hands at tight end if Greg Olsen hangs up his cleats this offseason. He has been part of a rookie tight end class with some surprising early contributors.
CAR - Kyle Allen shows well in first NFL start
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Carolina Panthers QB Kyle Allen completed 16-of-27 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints in his first NFL start.
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Allen was forced into duty, but showed enough to have some potential as a backup down the line. Week 17 can be a career-maker for players on the fringe of a roster like Allen.
HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins has outstanding game
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins caught 12 passes for 147 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
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Hopkins has been playing hurt lately, but you wouldn't know it from his box scores. He'll be a candidate to be the first wide receiver off of the board and #1 pick in PPR fantasy drafts next year.
HOU - RB Lamar Miller reaches end zone
Source: NFL.com
Houston Texans RB Lamar Miller rushed for 56 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
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Miller and the Texans running game continued to tread water heading into the playoffs. They could look to sign or draft a big name at the position next year.
GB - TE Jimmy Graham wraps up poor season
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Green Bay Packers TE Jimmy Graham registered three grabs for 21 yards on five targets in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, finishing with 55 grabs, 636 yards and only two scores.
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Graham was a free agent and fantasy bust for the Packers this year. They are on the hook for more dead cap than they would save if they release him, so he'll probably remain a Packer in 2019.
DET - Two scores for WR T.J. Jones
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Detroit Lions WR T.J. Jones finished with three grabs for 40 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Jones has hovered on the bottom of the depth chart for a while in Detroit and finally came through with an extended opportunity. He'll try to turn this performance into another contract as a free agent next year.
JAX - QB Blake Bortles struggles in season finale
Source: NFL.com
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles 15-for-28 for 107 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Houston Texans in Week 17. He also rushed for 15 yards on four carries during the game.
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Bortles will be a backup somewhere next year, and almost certainly not Jacksonville despite carrying 16.5 million dollars of dead cap in 2019.
DET - Brandon Powell erupts for 103 yards
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Detroit Lions WR Brandon Powell posted six grabs for a career-high 103 yards on nine targets in the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Powell was touted as Golden Tate's possible heir after the trade, in part due to Tate's recommendation. He'll be a player to monitor in the offseason for value growth in dynasty PPR leagues.
BUF - WR Zay Jones finishes up strong
Source: NFL
Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones finished with six receptions, 93 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets in the Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. He ended up with five touchdowns over his final five outings.
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Jones disappeared some weeks, but also looked like Josh Allen's favorite target against the Dolphins. He'll be a late round flier next year with some upside if Allen progresses in his first full offseason.
NE - WR Julian Edelman catches five passes
Source: NFL.com
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman caught five passes for 69 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 17.
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Edelman has emerged as the clear #1 in the New England passing game after Josh Gordon left with another suspension. He'll be a strong playoff fantasy commodity.
BUF - QB Josh Allen finishes 2018 up strong
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 17-of-26 passes for 224 yards, three touchdowns and an interceptions in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins and he rushed for 95 yards and a pair of scores.
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Allen displayed as a high a weekly fantasy ceiling as any quarterback during his best games, and saved his strongest game for last. He'll be a polarizing player in drafts next year, but one that carries week-winning potential.
NE - RB James White plays well in Week 17
Source: NFL.com
New England Patriots RB James White caught four passes for 39 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 17. He also rushed for 30 yards on four carries during the game.
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White had a fantasy breakout season for a stretch when injuries put more on his plate. He still showed he has flex value when all hands are on deck in this backfield and he's likely to have more value in playoff leagues than he showed in December.
MIA - Ugly finish for WR DeVante Parker
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Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker was blanked on three targets in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Here's hoping Parker stays healthy and finds a new team that wants to play him next year.
MIA - RB Kenyan Drake posts 95 total yards
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Miami Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake ran 11 times for 43 yards in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills and he added five grabs for 52 yards on five targets.
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Drake's usage was one of the most frustrating things in fantasy football this year, but he did give us an all-time memorable play. Hopefully the Dolphins have a new coach next year that uses Drake in a way more befitting of his talent.
MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill poor in season finale
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Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill completed 18-of-31 passes for 147 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills.
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The Dolphins should have a new quarterback and head coach next year. We'll see if the management decides to find a new direction after the Dolphins collapsed over the last three weeks.
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