# Opportunistic managers need to start planning for fantasy football playoffs — and these QBs can be home runs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/opportunistic-managers-need-to-start-planning-for-fantasy-football-playoffs-and-these-qbs-can-be-home-runs/
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:04:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T14:41:52+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/opportunistic-managers-need-to-start-planning-for-fantasy-football-playoffs/
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Start preparing your fantasy roster for the playoffs early.
- Most fantasy playoffs run from Weeks 15 to 17.
- Week 18 can be affected by teams resting starters.

## Summary

Fantasy football managers are being urged to prepare their rosters for the playoffs now, rather than waiting until the postseason is close. The article argues that early planning can help managers secure useful players before rivals do.

Most leagues hold their playoffs in Weeks 15 to 17. The article cautions that leagues extending into Week 18 may be affected by NFL teams resting their starters, and suggests managers consider a different league format.

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