NFL Playoffs Scenario

Dec 21, 2010

The NFL's playoff field has been slow to develop this season with just four teams qualified through 15 weeks. But the tournament field could more than double this weekend when five teams can clinch a berth simply by winnings.

Among the teams that can punch their playoff teams simply with a win:

Baltimore Ravens (10-4)
New Orleans Saints (10-4)
New York Giants (9-5)
New York Jets (10-4)
Philadelphia Eagles (10-4, can also clinch NFC East with a win)

Fantasy Impact:

From a fantasy perspective, playing the players that are members of the above mentioned teams have more incentive to play well than players on teams out of the playoffs (i.e. Adrian Peterson)

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.