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This is the final week of the fantasy football season in many leagues. By this point of the season, you know who the must-starts are, but there are still many tough lineup calls to make, especially with four teams on bye weeks. In a week where your ultimate playoff fate might be decided, we help you make the right decisions when evaluating similarly valued players.

Treat this week's fantasy matchup like a playoff game. Don't overthink your lineup decisions. If your team is in position to make the playoffs, then stick with the same type of approach that has worked so far. Our lineup and waiver recommendations lean to PPR scoring formats.

NFL Week 14: Running Backs To Start

START RJ Harvey: We recommended Harvey as a starter last week, and he delivered two touchdown runs. He totaled 62 yards from scrimmage, and fantasy players are still waiting for the rookie to bust out with more yardage overall.

The Raiders rank 22nd in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs and their defense might spend a lot of time on the field this week. Harvey should be started again as an RB2/flex option, as he might flash true upside for the first time this season.

START Travis Etienne: The Jacksonville RB should deliver a rebound performance in Week 14. In the four games prior to Week 13, Etienne posted 15-plus PPR points in each outing. The Jaguars have a huge matchup with the Colts this week. The winner can seize control of the AFC South lead. Over the past four weeks, the Colts rank 22nd in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs.

Etienne will be a key part of the Jacksonville offense in a game with significant NFL playoff implications. He should remain in fantasy starting lineups.

START D'Andre Swift: In one of the most surprising stories of the 2025 NFL season, the Bears are tied for the top record in the NFC with the Seahawks and the Rams. After toppling the Eagles last week, Chicago now takes on Green Bay in a very important later-season matchup in the NFC North. Swift has rushed for 80-plus yards in three of his last four games.

While he shares work with rookie Kyle Monangai, Swift will be an essential offensive performer for the Bears this week. He can rip off a big play at any time and should provide a solid statistical floor. His fantasy totals have at least been adequate in most recent weeks.

START Kenneth Walker III: The Seahawks' ground game has become even more reliable and integral over the last four weeks. During that span, the offense has averaged 143 rushing yards per game. Walker has finished with 100-plus scrimmage yards in two of his past three games. He is getting more involved as a pass-catcher, with nine catches in the last three games.

Over the past four weeks, Atlanta ranks 21st in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs. If the Seahawks' defense can throttle yet another opponent and build a comfortable lead, the RBs could be quite busy in the second half.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 14 Running Backs

1. Chris Rodriguez Jr: He appears to be leading the Washington RB committee right now, and should be the preferred goal-line runner for the Commanders.

2. Jordan Mason: Keep a watch on Aaron Jones' shoulder injury, as it could lead to more work for Mason.

3. Devin Singletary: A decent add for some depth in the fantasy playoffs, he totaled 102 yards from scrimmage on Monday night.

4. Trey Benson: The Cardinals RB might return soon from an ankle injury to be the lead RB for Arizona. In some leagues, you may find Benson on the waiver wire. Someone may have cut him while he was on injured reserve.

5. Blake Corum: He is functioning as the top complementary RB to Kyren Williams and would be an instant fantasy starter if pressed into more action at any point.

NFL Week 14: Wide Receivers To Start

START Jameson Williams: This is another starter we recommended last week, and Williams posted his best numbers of the season. He finished with seven receptions for 144 yards and a TD against the Packers. With Amon-Ra St. Brown likely out due to his ankle injury, Williams is a must-start in what should be a high-scoring affair vs. Dallas.

START Chris Olave: Just a reminder here that Olave should be in your lineup from now through the fantasy playoffs. He has scored less than 14 PPR points just once in his last seven games played. Many fantasy players don't view Olave as an upside performer, but he has such a reliable statistical floor that he is a key part of winning lineups.

If your team makes a deep playoff run or wins a championship this season, Olave could be the solid and less hyped player that was an important performer all along. This week he faces the Buccaneers, who rank 29th in FFPG allowed to WRs over the past four weeks.

START Terry McLaurin: Washington's top WR returned last week, and in a challenging matchup against the Denver secondary, he caught seven passes for 98 yards and a TD. Minnesota's defense ranks third in FFPG allowed to WRs over the past four weeks, but keep McLaurin in your lineup.

McLaurin can post good numbers in any matchup, especially if and when Jayden Daniels returns. The Commanders star should also provide a dependable fantasy floor going forward.

START Zay Flowers: In a matchup that could prove to be decisive in the AFC North, the Ravens host the Steelers. Baltimore needs to re-energize its passing game after the offense didn't register a TD pass in the last three games. Pittsburgh allows the most FFPG to WRs among AFC teams, and the Ravens must take advantage of the defensive weakness in the passing game.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 14 Wide Receivers

1. Isaac TeSlaa: The Detroit rookie is the top waiver wire add of the week. With St. Brown out, TeSlaa has real big-play promise in a matchup with the Cowboys.

2. Adonai Mitchell: Busted out for eight receptions on 12 targets for 102 yards and a TD last week vs. Atlanta. Mitchell has an opportunity to display his talents often with the Jets after being lower on the depth chart with Indianapolis.

3. Jayden Reed: He should return soon from shoulder and foot injuries, and might resurface as a quality fantasy contributor during the playoffs. This is another player to check and see if he was cut while missing time

4. Kayshon Boutte: Drake Maye spreads the ball around a lot, but Boutte is a frequent downfield and TD option. Add Boutte during New England's bye week for WR depth during the fantasy playoffs.

5. Jayden Higgins: He has been targeted seven-plus times in three of the last four games and is emerging as the No. 2 WR for Houston.

6. John Metchie

7. Devaughn Vele

8. Jalen Coker

NFL Week 14: Quarterbacks To Start

START Jordan Love: He finished Week 13 as the No. 2 Fantasy QB overall, with a season-high four TD passes against Detroit. Love has big-game experience and will be ready for the marquee matchup against the Bears. Chicago ranks 24th in FFPG allowed to QBs. Love is a good option if you don't roster another must-start Fantasy QB.

START Sam Darnold: Atlanta ranks 28th in FFPG allowed to opposing QBs over the last four weeks, Consider starting Darnold if you need a streamer for Week 14. The Seahawks are likely well aware that they cannot overlook the Falcons before bigger matchups against the Colts and Rams.

Expect good offensive balance from the Seahawks this week, and Darnold should display his better fantasy form in a favorable matchup.

Waiver Wire Note: By this point of the season, it is well established as to which QB starters and their backups should be. Do try to carry two QBs during the fantasy football playoffs. In many leagues, there are no QBs to pull off the waiver wire that would start on most fantasy teams right now.

NFL Week 14: Tight Ends To Start

START Brenton Strange: Consult your free agent list to see if Strange is available. He has finished as a top 7 fantasy TE over the past two games and caught his first TD pass of the season last week. Now healthy, Strange is getting more involved in the Jacksonville passing game again. The Colts rank 28th in FFPG allowed to TEs.

START Juwan Johnson: He has finished as a top 12 fantasy TE in four of his last five games. Johnson has registered double-figure PPR totals in five of his past six. It is difficult to find a reliable statistical floor at TE, and Johnson should contribute well enough in any in any game script vs. Tampa Bay this week.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 14 Tight Ends

1. Brenton Strange
2. Darren Waller
3. Harold Fannin Jr.
4. Colston Loveland
5. AJ Barner
6. Dalton Schultz

Fantasy Football Week 14 Defenses To Stream: Cleveland Browns (vs. Tennessee), Miami Dolphins (vs. NY Jets), Tampa Bay (vs. New Orleans), Baltimore Ravens (vs. Pittsburgh).