The fantasy football playoffs are here! If you've reached this point, give yourself a pat on the back (I'll give you a minute, go ahead) … okay, now, it's time to get back to work! Part of that work is knowing which players you didn't draft as fantasy starters are now in a position to lead you to the promised land and should be in your lineups, even ahead of some "big names" who aren't producing big numbers lately.
With that said, here’s a list of 10 players, some of whom weren’t even on the fantasy radar a month ago, who have been highly productive in recent weeks and should be considered viable fantasy starters. Let’s go get that league title … together!
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars: Lawrence has been on fire, scoring 20-plus points in three of his last four games. During that time, the lone quarterback who has put up more fantasy points is Jalen Hurts. Lawrence’s postseason schedule isn’t great on paper, as he’ll face the Cowboys, Jets and Texans, but he’s a viable starter.
Jared Goff, QB, Lions: Goff has helped many fantasy fans make it to the playoffs, scoring a combined 65.3 points in his last three games. Since Week 12, he's put up the fifth-most points among quarterbacks, behind only Hurts, Lawrence, Josh Allen and Justin Herbert. Remember, though, that he's only trustworthy at Ford Field.
Zonovan Knight, RB, Jets: A month ago, Knight wasn't even on the fantasy radar. But he sure has made an immediate impact since being moved into a bigger role for the Jets. He's averaged 15.3 fantasy points since Week 12, and his 35.2% touch share is tops among Jets runners in that time. He's gone from a no-one to a viable flex.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs: The Chiefs appear to have found their top runner, as Pacheco has seen a 36.9% touch share in his last three games. During that time, he averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game. With plus matchups against the Texans and Seahawks in the fantasy playoffs, Pacheco will be a low No. 2 running back.
