Two weeks remain in standard league regular seasons, and trade deadlines are approaching quickly. You need to make a move for one last playoff push, but who should you go after?
Here are five players that will help your team down the stretch:
1. Arian Foster, RB, Houston Texans
We're going to lean on the optimistic side of things and assume Foster returns from a groin injury this week. When you're dealing with sub-30 degree temperatures in the Northeast right now, optimism is all you got left.
Arian the Barbarian's next two games are ideal for fantasy owners whose playoff hopes are coming down to the wire. Home games against the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans look more inviting than a friend's couch after a long night of partying. The Bengals have surrendered the fourth most fantasy points to opposing running backs, while the Titans just let Le'Veon Bell rack up a career high 204 yards on the ground.
If a down-and-out owner is dangling Foster, then you need to snatch him up immediately. Seriously, stop reading this article and go right now.
2. A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Green isn't exactly coming cheap. But he's also a little undervalued thanks to the injuries this season. He won't cost you a hand and a foot (if only Jaime Lannister could get in on this deal). He's got the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming up. That's like having a substitute teacher on a Friday afternoon: easy pickings.
No team in the NFL has given up more fantasy points to opposing wide receivers than the Houston Texans. Do you know who is third on that list? Yep, the Buccaneers.
Can you say "playoff push?"
3. Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys
There are question marks when it comes to Romo's fantasy value. Will his back hold up? How much will the Cowboys continue to rely on their running game?
But Romo has been surprisingly steady this season. He hasn't thrown an interception since Week 7. He's on pace to finish with the second highest completion percentage (68.8) and the highest passer rating (107.2) of his career.
Not bad for a guy who is used to being a punchline.
4. Odell Beckham, WR, New York Giants
Beckham has three straight games with at least 90 yards and 10 targets. His average receiving yards per reception is a ridiculous 16.8, which would rank ninth in the league if the season ended tomorrow. The guy has crazy talent and is quickly emerging as the No. 1 option in New York's passing attack.
The Giants have upcoming matchups against the Cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars' 29th ranked defense.
5. Denard Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
First of all, Robinson has the best nickname in the game right now: Shoelace. Perfection.
Second, he's got four straight double digit games since becoming the lead back in Jacksonville's backfield in Week 7.
Third, he's averaging 97.25 rushing yards and one touchdown a game in that span.
Fourth, he's playing the soft underbellies of the Indianapolis Colts and Giants' rushing defenses.
Robinson is the real deal Holyfield.
