Christmas Day Fantasy Football: Championship Week Starts & Sits

Cowboys vs. Commanders Matchup Analysis

• 🎯 Dak Prescott is a strong start, with four quarterbacks scoring 26.4+ fantasy points against Washington on fewer than 30 attempts.
• 🚀 Javonte Williams is a recommended start, facing a Commanders defense described as "terrible," assuming he is healthy.
• 💡 Jake Ferguson is considered a low-upside play, with a favorable matchup but potential for limited targets due to other Dallas receiving options.
• ⚠️ Josh Johnson presents a risky starting option at quarterback for Washington due to his career statistics (3.5% TD rate, 5.1% INT rate), though Dallas has allowed 27+ points to four of their last five opposing quarterbacks.
• 📈 Terry McLaurin is a low-end WR2, with potential due to Dallas's struggles with deep balls, while Jahan Dotson is a desperation WR3.

Lions vs. Vikings Game Breakdown

• 🏈 Jared Goff is a borderline starter, despite Minnesota's strong recent pass defense, as they previously allowed him 23.4 fantasy points in Week 9.
• 🏃 Jahmyr Gibbs is a recommended start, though his first matchup against Minnesota yielded only 5.8 fantasy points, and the Vikings limit receiving yards for running backs.
• 🌟 Amon-Ra St. Brown is a must-start, with his high target volume and upside, despite the Vikings' strong pass defense.
• 🚀 Jameson Williams is a number two receiver, outperforming recent matchups, but faces a tough Vikings defense that limits pass attempts.
• 🏃 Aaron Jones is a number two running back, benefiting from Detroit's weak run defense, but his health and Minnesota's quarterback situation are concerns.
• 📈 Justin Jefferson is a must-start despite a tough matchup, with the Lions allowing the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers.

Broncos vs. Chiefs Matchup Insights

• 🎯 Russell Wilson is a low-end starter against Kansas City, with the Chiefs defense showing improvement, particularly their pass rush.
• 🚀 Javonte Williams is a top-10 player, with a favorable matchup against a Jaguars run defense that has been vulnerable, despite limited carries last week.
• 🌟 Courtland Sutton is a must-start, benefiting from Russell Wilson's recent high passing yardage, even without touchdowns.
• 💡 Troy Franklin is a desperation WR3, with potential due to Pat Mahomes's absence and the Chiefs' recent defensive struggles against receivers.
• 🏈 Travis Kelce is the only Chiefs player in consideration, but his involvement is uncertain with a third-string quarterback.
• 🏃 Isiah Pacheco dominated snaps and had six catches last week, but his involvement against a strong Denver defense is questionable.