Overview
- ClutchPoints released updated Week 18 quarterback and running back rankings that prioritize motivation, secure usage and real-time practice information.
- Josh Allen sits atop the QB list after negative postgame X-rays on a sore foot, though Buffalo’s locked-in Wild Card status creates uncertainty about his Week 18 workload.
- Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence are promoted as top starts due to Week 17 momentum and meaningful stakes, with New England’s seeding path and Jacksonville’s AFC South clinch scenario boosting their outlooks.
- Christian McCaffrey is the No. 1 RB with San Francisco pursuing the NFC’s top seed, while Bijan Robinson ranks No. 2 after a 195-yard rushing performance in Week 17.
- Managers are urged to track potential late scratches and injuries, with watch lists including Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Geno Smith, JJ McCarthy, Alvin Kamara, Javonte Williams and Josh Jacobs.