"It's playoff time in fantasy football. And now that we're here, it's about one thing and one thing only: scoring the most points in your head-to-head matchup each week. That's it. You might be thinking, "Isn't that what we were trying to do every week during the regular season, too?" Of course, but we all know this means more. It's win-or-go-home time."
"With 14 million people playing fantasy football at ESPN this year, it's impossible for me to account for all league types. So, this column is mostly centered on 10- and 12-team leagues. If you're in deeper or shallower setups, you may need to make slight adjustments to the advice below, but rest assured there is something for everyone in here."
Playoff fantasy football requires a singular focus on outscoring the opponent each week in head-to-head matchups. Strategy matters more than rankings or projections during this win-or-go-home stretch. Advice centers on common 10- and 12-team league formats while allowing adjustments for deeper or shallower setups. Key tactics include rostering multiple quarterbacks for reliability, using waiver-wire tricks, carrying insurance running backs, and streaming defenses when appropriate. Roster flexibility and freeing up space matter for in-season moves. Aggressive, advancement-first decisions take priority over politeness to league mates during the playoff push.
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