Fantasy football rankings, 2024 AFC, NFC Championship picks: Model says start Jahmyr Gibbs, sit Jared Goff
SportsLine’s computer model provides its rankings, start-sit recommendations, and fantasy football projections for the 2024 NFL Conference Championship.
The NFL’s top three scoring defenses—the No. 1 Ravens, No. 2 Chiefs, and No. 3 49ers—will square off on Championship Sunday. This is something to consider when making your Championship Round fantasy football selections since you want to give preference to players who have a good possibility of reaching the end zone. Although players facing the Detroit Lions could be more advantageous to target, you should still consider starting guys like Travis Kelce, David Montgomery, or Gus Edwards in your Fantasy football teams because they are playing against elite defenses.
Though lesser-known 49ers should also be taken into consideration, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle are already two of the most sought-after Conference Championship Fantasy football options. With 61 receiving yards the previous week, Jauan Jennings might be one of Brock
If Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is limited, Purdy’s primary targets. Check out the NFL Conference Championship Weekend Fantasy football rankings from SportsLine’s reliable computer model before making your playoff fantasy football selections.
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The model has now released its fantasy football rankings for the Conference Championship Round of the 2024 NFL playoffs. The model simulates every NFL game 10,000 times. For the NFL Divisional Round Fantasy football rankings, visit SportsLine right now.
This week’s top player according to the model is Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The No. 12 overall choice, who gained 1,261 total yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season, is a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Over his previous 13 games, Gibbs has 13 touchdowns, averaging 91 scrimmage yards while scoring in each of his postseason appearances. As we approach the NFC Championship Game, he is getting higher while the Niners’ run defense is getting lower.
The 49ers have allowed 128.6 rushing yards over their last five games, after allowing just 78.3 rushing yards over their first 13 games. Last week against San Fran, Aaron Jones amassed 161 scrimmage yards, and the Niners are particularly vulnerable when it comes to passing.
With 13 touchdowns and an average of 91 scrimmage yards, Gibbs has scored in all 13 of his postseason games. He is rising while the Niners’ run defense is slipping as the NFC Championship Game draws near.
After allowing just 78.3 rushing yards during their first 13 games, the 49ers have given up 128.6 rushing yards over their last five games. Aaron Jones accumulated 161 scrimmage yards against San Fran last week, and the Niners are especially weak when it comes to passing.
The 49ers have allowed 128.6 rushing yards over their last five games, after allowing just 78.3 rushing yards over their first 13 games. Last week against San Fran, Aaron Jones amassed 161 scrimmage yards, and the Niners are particularly vulnerable in the passing game.
pass the try (5.9). After Jordan Love had thrown just one pick in his previous nine games, San Francisco held him to just 194 yards on 34 pass attempts last week. The Green Bay quarterback had previously only thrown one pick. See the remaining NFL Divisional Round Fantasy football rankings for additional start/sit recommendations.