Fantasy football fans, it's Week 14. That means that your fantasy playoffs are likely starting next week. This is not the time to mess around with sleepers; start your studs. Because of this, I am choosing to leave out the sleeper section. I do not want to take any unnecessary dart throws this late in the season. If you are thin at the IDL and Edge positions, then this article can help you win that last week and clinch a playoff spot. Here are the top IDL and Edge streaming matchups for Week 14.
IDL and Edge Streaming Options
EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans
Matchup: New York Jets - Ranked 32nd in Matt Bitonti's Offensive Line Rankings
We may have placed heavy expectations on Anderson this year leading up to the season. Though he has been solid, with 42 tackles and five sacks, he has not been the absolute pass-rushing beast we all expected. Do not let that sway your decision to play him in Week 14. He is coming off his best game as a pro, where he lit up the Broncos for five tackles, two for a loss, two sacks, and a pass defended.
To make things better, Anderson is playing the Jets in Week 14. The Jets offensive line has been one of the worst groups in the NFL this season. They have allowed the third most sacks in the NFL with 51 and have not been much better as a run-blocking unit. Last week could have been a spark to Anderson's potential, and this matchup should keep that flame burning.
EDGE Emmanuel Ogbah, Miami Dolphins
Matchup: Tennessee Titans - Ranked 31st in Matt Bitonti's Offensive Line Rankings
Ogbah still seems to have plenty left in the tank to make an impact. After taking a back seat on the team since Jaelan Phillips arrived, Ogbah always seems to perform when given the opportunity. Just two weeks ago, Phillips went down with a season-ending Achilles injury. Since then, Ogbah has produced four tackles, two-and-a-half sacks, and a forced fumble. His snap percentages are still low, just 26.5%, which normally would push me off of starting a player. But he has been fantastic in the time he is on the field.
Over the past two weeks, he has 5 pressures, the two-and-a-half sacks mentioned earlier, and has averaged a 77.3 pass-rush grade per PFF. The Titans have allowed the fifth most sacks in the league with 42, making this another matchup that I am willing to play Ogbah.
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EDGE Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints
Matchup: Carolina Panthers - Ranked 23rd in Matt Bitonti's Offensive Line Rankings
I was huge on Carl Granderson going into this season, and though I wish his sack total spiked a bit more, he has not disappointed at all. He has already set a career-high in tackles with 58 and has tied his career-high in sacks with five-and-a-half. Granderson has taken the torch from the Saints defensive end ironman, Cameron Jordan, and is now the team's top edge rusher.
The matchup is a beauty for Granderson in Week 14. The Panthers have ceded the fourth most sacks in the league with 47 and, outside of Chuba Hubbard, seem to be a bit of a mess on offense. I am looking for Granderson to have a big Week 14; he is a viable streaming option.
IDL Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay Packers
Matchup: New York Giants - Ranked 17th in Matt Bitonti's Offensive Line Rankings
Wyatt has been a steady pass-rushing presence on the interior for the Packers this season. He has doubled his sack total from his rookie season with three so far and more than tripled the number of pressures produced with 30. PFF has graded Wyatt with a 76.6 pass-rushing grade on the season. For reference, stud interior defensive lineman Christian Wilkins holds a 71.0 pass-rushing grade. Needless to say, Wyatt has been solid.
His matchup in Week 14 is too good to look past. By a wide margin, the Giants have given up the most sacks in the NFL (69). With Tommy Devito starting this week for the Giants once again, I do not see things getting any better. Wyatt has a great opportunity to finish the season strong.
IDL Morgan Fox, Los Angeles Chargers
Matchup: Denver Broncos - Ranked 10th in Matt Bitonti's Offensive Line Rankings
Fox may not get the snaps you would hope for from somebody you want start (37%), but he is actually the most productive interior pass rusher for the Chargers. He has five-and-a-half sacks on the season to go along with 27 pressures. He played his highest snap share (41%) in Week 13 since Week 5. With Joey Bosa done for the season, Fox's pass-rushing presence will be needed.
He squares off with the Broncos in Week 14. The Broncos have allowed the sixth most sacks in the league with 36. Fox and Company will look to keep Russell Wilson scrambling and on the run. With Khalil Mack having a youthful resurgence on the edge, Wilson may be forced to climb the pocket more, which bodes well for Fox's production.
Final Thoughts
This is likely the last week of the fantasy football regualr season. Do not try to get crafty and start somebody you have not all season just because they may have a decent matchup. If you have studs on your team, start them. If you are thin at the position though, these are all great options to try and make a final push towards the fantasy football playoffs. Good luck in Week 14, and thanks again for reading.