NFL Pro: Top Christmas Fantasy Mismatches
As the NFL regular season winds down and the fantasy football playoffs heat up, the Christmas Day matchups offer some intriguing mismatches that could have a major impact on your fantasy teams.
Quarterbacks
Russell Wilson (DEN) vs. Los Angeles Rams
Wilson has been a disappointment for fantasy owners this season, but he could be in for a big day against the Rams’ struggling defense. Los Angeles has allowed the most passing yards and touchdowns in the NFL this season, and Wilson has the weapons to exploit that weakness with receivers like Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.
Aaron Rodgers (GB) vs. Miami Dolphins
Rodgers is another quarterback who has struggled this season, but he has a favorable matchup against the Dolphins. Miami has allowed the third-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, and Rodgers should be able to put up big numbers with his talented receiving corps.
Running Backs
Alvin Kamara (NO) vs. Cleveland Browns
Kamara is one of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL, and he should have a big day against the Browns. Cleveland has allowed the most rushing yards and touchdowns to running backs this season, and Kamara is coming off a 21-carry, 120-yard performance last week.
Travis Etienne (JAX) vs. Houston Texans
Etienne has emerged as the Jaguars’ lead running back in recent weeks, and he has a great matchup against the Texans. Houston has allowed the second-most rushing yards to running backs this season, and Etienne is coming off a 15-carry, 109-yard performance last week.
Wide Receivers
Davante Adams (LV) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Adams is the best wide receiver in the NFL, and he should have a big day against the Steelers. Pittsburgh has allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and Adams is coming off a 10-catch, 141-yard performance last week.
Justin Jefferson (MIN) vs. New York Giants
Jefferson is another elite wide receiver, and he has a favorable matchup against the Giants. New York has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and Jefferson is coming off a 9-catch, 133-yard performance last week.
Tight Ends
Travis Kelce (KC) vs. Seattle Seahawks
Kelce is the best tight end in the NFL, and he should have a big day against the Seahawks. Seattle has allowed the third-most fantasy points to tight ends this season, and Kelce is coming off a 10-catch, 112-yard performance last week.
Mark Andrews (BAL) vs. Atlanta Falcons
Andrews is another elite tight end, and he has a favorable matchup against the Falcons. Atlanta has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season, and Andrews is coming off a 9-catch, 108-yard performance last week.
Defense/Special Teams
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles have been one of the best defenses in the NFL this season, and they have a great matchup against the Cowboys. Dallas has allowed the most fantasy points to defenses this season, and the Eagles are coming off a 5-sack, 2-interception performance last week.
Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears
The Bills have another top defense in the NFL, and they have a favorable matchup against the Bears. Chicago has allowed the second-most fantasy points to defenses this season, and the Bills are coming off a 4-sack, 3-interception performance last week.