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Start/Sit: Quarterbacks (Week 18)

December 31, 2025

START

Brock Purdy vs Seahawks

In the three weeks after the 49ers bye, Purdy is averaging 298 passing yards and over 3 passing touchdowns per game. He also rushed for two touchdowns last week, so he has upside there as well. This week he faces the Seahawks in a matchup where the winner will earn the Number One seed in the NFC playoffs. Last time he faced the Seahawks was in Week 1 and he had 277 yards and 2 touchdowns. Expect similar numbers with the roll this offense is on right now.

Tyler Shough at Falcons

The new betting favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year is on a tear in the last three weeks with a LOW of 272 yards. The Saints have won four in a row and would love to end their season on a high note and increase that streak to five. This week Shough will match up against a Falcons defense that ranks in the middle of the league against the pass. Alvin Kamara may miss his sixth straight game so the offense will run through Shough.

Bryce Young at Bucs

After quite the lackluster performance last week against the Seahawks BY finds himself in what is basically a winner takes the NFC South game this week against the Bucs. Just two weeks ago BY threw for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Bucs and their defense has not gotten any better. The Panthers are hungry to taste the playoffs and will rely on Young’s arm to take them there.

SIT

Malik Willis or Jordan Love at Vikings

Whichever QB ends up starting for the Packers will be facing a Vikings defense that has been on a roll while the Packers have nothing to play for. They are locked into the seventh seed and will be looking to get healthier for the playoffs. A lot of starters will sit this one out leaving the QB without weapons against an aggressive Vikings D.

Bo Nix vs Chargers

The Chargers have already announced that they will be sitting multiple starters this week against the Broncos. While the Broncos do need to win this game to secure the number one seed in the AFC, it should be an easy day for Bo Nix and company. Anything more than a modest fantasy output should not be expected.

Lamar Jackson at Steelers

Jackson is continuing to heal from a back injury, so he is currently TBD to play this week. But if he is cleared, not much should be expected from him on the ground. The Ravens will rely heavily on Derrick Henry to carry them to an AFC North title. In his last game against Pittsburgh, Lamar only threw for 219 yards and one touchdown but also threw an interception.

Cam, Fantasy Writer