data-mm-id=”_atkz0tkic”>The fantasy football playoffs are creeping closer. Here are five players who could give you that extra boost you need to secure a crucial win as everyone battles for a playoff spot. (All stats via ESPN standard PPR leagues)1. Ryan Griffin, TE, New York Jets (Available in 98 percent of ESPN Leagues)Dallas Cowboys v New York Jets / Al Pereira/Getty ImagesThe Jets have seen a bit of a resurgence from their offense over the last few weeks, even if it was against weak competition. Griffin has been one of the main beneficiaries of this resurgence, especially this past week, in which he caught five passes for 109 yards and a touchdown to total 21.9 fantasy points. Sam Darnold likes targeting his tight ends, and will be going up against another average unit in Oakland this week. Griffin will work in a pinch and has some upside. 2. Jeff Driskel, QB, Detroit Lions (Available in 95 percent of ESPN Leagues)Dallas Cowboys v Detroit Lions / Rey Del Rio/Getty ImagesIt is definitely unusual to see a backup QB in a list like this, but then again, we live in strange times. Driskel mustered no fewer than 27.5 fantasy points this past week, good for fifth among all QBs. He's athletic enough to gain some yards on the ground and proved this week he understands the offense to the point where he can make the open throws. Most importantly, Detroit is playing the paltry Washington defense this week. If you're looking at a bye in a league where teams hoard QBs, this is the best available option on waivers. 3. Falcons Defense (Available in 98 percent of ESPN LeaguesAtlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers / Jacob Kupferman/Getty ImagesThe Falcons' defense was one of the worst in the league heading into their Week 9 bye. Then something happened, and now they're playing as well as any defense in the league. They shut down Drew Brees in New Orleans before making Kyle Allen's day downright miserable in Carolina, racking up 23 fantasy points in the process. The reason you should grab them this week? They're going up against the Buccaneers and Jameis Winston, who threw four interceptions last week. Banking on Atlanta's ability to keep up their level of play is risky, but Tampa Bay represents an opportunity for far more production from a defense than normal. 4. Jakeem Grant, WR, Miami Dolphins (Available in 98 percent of ESPN Leagues)Buffalo Bills v Miami Dolphins / Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesGiven the fact that they no longer have any semblance of a run game without Kenyan Drake, the Dolphins have to air it out if they want to stay in the game. DeVante Parker remains the de facto No. 1 option, but Grant has a weekly opportunity to make a big play or two and put up some decent fantasy numbers. This past week, he had three catches for 32 yards along with one carry for seven yards and a TD. Not eye-popping numbers, but he's clearly involved in the offense, and Miami goes up against a reeling Browns team who just lost their best individual player on the defensive side of the ball. The biggest boom-or-bust prospect for this week. 5. Ross Dwelley, TE, San Francisco 49ers (Available in 89 percent of ESPN Leagues)Arizona Cardinals v San Francisco 49ers / Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesThis pickup hinges entirely on George Kittle's health; he's missed the last two games with a variety of injuries and hopes to return this week, but if he doesn't, Dwelley is the man to nab. He had two touchdowns on four catches on Sunday afternoon and put up 17.4 fantasy points. San Francisco's matchup with Green Bay this week will be much tougher than Arizona, but Kyle Shanahan likes to spread the ball around. Dwelley is a good flex/low-end TE option should Kittle miss one more game.
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