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Week 14 is judgment week in countless fantasy football leagues. The final week of the regular season arrives with heightened stakes, complicated lineup decisions, and the added wrinkle of four teams on bye. With playoff berths and seeding on the line, managers need clarity at quarterback. Whether you’re fighting for a final postseason spot or holding on for a first-round bye, understanding this week’s QB landscape will give you the edge you need. Let’s dive into the top plays, the sneaky streamers, and the injury factors shaping the final stretch before the fantasy playoffs.
Below are the top quarterbacks for Week 14 and the sleepers who could swing your matchup at the margins.
Dak Prescott continues to play some of the best football of his career. He is carving up defenses with machine-like consistency. In Week 13, he shredded the Chiefs for 320 yards and two touchdowns. That marked his seventh multi-touchdown performance in his last nine outings. The Cowboys are relying heavily on Prescott’s arm, and it shows. He has been one of the most bankable QB1 options across formats this season.
Week 14 sets up beautifully as well. Detroit’s secondary remains one of the league’s most vulnerable units. With Dallas surging at the right time and Prescott enters the week as a top-three option with legitimate overall QB1 upside.
Joe Burrow picked the perfect time to deliver his most efficient outing of the year. Against Baltimore in Week 13, he completed 24 of 46 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. That marked his best performance since returning from lingering injury issues. Burrow’s ball placement and timing look sharper. Also, the Bengals offense appears to be stabilizing with its franchise QB finally resembling his old self.
The Week 14 matchup against Buffalo offers both challenge and opportunity. The Bills’ defense has been opportunistic but inconsistent. Cincinnati will likely need to throw early and often to keep pace. A fully engaged Burrow paired with an explosive receiving corps spells fantasy gold.
Lamar Jackson’s recent struggles continue to puzzle managers. Week 13 didn’t offer much relief. He posted just 246 yards with an interception. He also lost two fumbles in a frustrating loss to Cincinnati. Jackson hasn’t surpassed 250 passing yards in five straight games and has just one or fewer touchdowns in four of those outings.
Still, his rushing upside keeps him inside the top tier. The sheer unpredictability of his ceiling also cannot be ignored. Pittsburgh’s defense is physically imposing, but it also gives up chunk plays to mobile quarterbacks. Jackson’s dual-threat ability always leaves open the possibility of a slate-breaking performance when fantasy football managers need it most. He remains a risky-but-necessary QB1 in Week 14.
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