"At QB, most lineups are going to land on a player who has something to play for. Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence is likely going to be the most popular since the Jags clinch the AFC South with a victory. Caleb Williams is similarly priced and can lock up the No. 2 seed to avoid playing an NFC West team in the first round. These are great cash game options."
"In tournaments, QBs like Tyler Shough and Jaxson Dart have nothing to play for except continued growth and proof that they are their franchise's quarterbacks of the future. This makes them a viable value for GPPs. Then we have the backups that are very cheap, but can you trust them? There are too many to mention here but most of them are priced at less than $5k. If you have a good feeling about one, it would allow for extraordinary lineup flexibility elsewhere."
Week 18 creates broad roster chaos with every player available, opening up abundant and creative lineup construction paths. Leaving significant salary unused can be a deliberate strategy to differentiate lineups. Cash-game strategy leans toward motivated starters with clear stakes, such as Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams, to secure a dependable floor. Tournament strategy can exploit developmental starters like Tyler Shough and Jaxson Dart for upside. Ultra-cheap backups priced under $5,000 provide extreme salary relief and flexibility, though they carry trust risk. The slate rewards builders who balance floor via motivated players and upside via low-cost or developmental options.
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