Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers: It’s time to respect the rookie’s play. Purdy has seven touchdowns with just one turnover in three games as head coach Kyle Shanahan continues to find creative ways to get his playmakers the football. The Niners play the Commanders, Raiders and Cardinals to close out the season, so Purdy’s terrific start to his young NFL career should continue. Purdy absolutely needs to be owned in 2QB leagues. He is a borderline top-12 QB the rest of the way.
Zack Moss, RB, Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor left Sunday’s game after one touch and it was Moss who took on the majority of the workload. Deon Jackson scored the Colts’ lone touchdown, but Moss had 24 carries compared to 13 for Jackson. Moss looks to be the preferred option if Taylor misses extended time.
Jerick McKinnon, RB, Kansas City Chiefs: McKinnon continues to get more work each week and has back-to-back games with 30-plus points with Clyde Edwards-Helaire out. He has become a preferred option in the Chiefs’ passing game with 15 receptions the last two games, and a season-high 10 carries against the Texans on Sunday. McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco are both FLEX worthy players with the Seahawks up next.
K.J. Osborn, WR, Minnesota Vikings: Osborn saw a whopping 16 targets in the Vikings’ epic comeback, hauling in 10 receptions for 157 yards and a score. Justin Jefferson gets the majority of attention in the passing game, which opens up opportunities for Osborn to get one-on-one coverage. Minnesota was forced to throw a ton because they trailed for most of the game, but Osborn has played more than 70 percent of the snaps in all but four games this season.
Chris Moore, WR, Houston Texans: Ravens fans will remember his time in Baltimore as a role player who mostly contributed on special teams, but Moore has become the No. 1 option in Houston with Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins sidelined. He has 20 targets in the past two weeks, and as long as those two are out of the lineup, Moore is a FLEX play.
Chig Okonkwo, TE, Tennessee Titans: The rookie from Maryland has seen his playing time increase during the second half of the season and has become a focal point of the Titans’ pass offense. He led the team in targets in Week 15, and the Texans are up next on the schedule. He is one of the few tight ends who has been consistent in recent weeks, which makes him worthy of starting in the fantasy playoffs.