THE GREY REPORT: Divisional Playoff

Andrew Luck – – A great match-up and potential shootout should make him a very strong starting option once again.

Marlon Mack – – Coming off a big day as he continues his late season hot streak and should benefit from facing a Chiefs defense that has been susceptible to the run as well.

Nyheim Hines – – Still not touching the ball enough to feel good about his chances (In fact, he didnb’t get a tough against the Texans), so hard to trust Hines.

Jordan Wilkins – – Continues to see little action, so you should strongly consider other options.

T.Y. Hilton – – That ankle is getting closer to 100%, but still could be a bit of a factor. Though he should benefit from facing a struggling Chiefs pass defense in what should be a bard burner.

Dontrelle Inman – – Has seen more use late in the season and found the end zone against the Texans. A good match-up should make him worth a look to see if he can keep the good times rolling.

Chester Rogers – – Has his moments and maybe the match-up will allow him to surprise if you need to reach, but still hard to feel good about his chances.

Zach Pascal – – Has some upside thanks to a good match-up, but still hard to count on due to his usually limited role.

Ryan Grant – – Still too inconsistent to justify a start, even though he does have a great match-up.

Eric Ebron – – A great match-up and an expected high scoring affair should give him a ton of upside and make him a nice starting option once again.

Adam Vinatieri – – Should be busy in a potential shootout and on the road he could be forced to kick some field goals.

Indianapolis Colts – – The defense has been rolling, but will have their hands full on the road against the high-powered Chiefs. But this is Mahomes first playoff test, which could lead to some mistakes.

Patrick Mahomes – – While he faces a solid pass defense, one that has come on of late, he has been other worldly and is playing at home. Though who knows if the playoff pressure will get to him, but he remains a must start option.

Spencer Ware – – Still fighting that injured hamstring and even if he plays, who knows how he will be used. Probably best to play it safe with other options.

Damien Williams – – If Ware goes, that could cut into his action, but Damien Wiliams may be the safest of the Chiefs RBs if you need to utilize one. Still a risky play with potentially four RBs in the mix, but if I needed to start one, he would be my guy.

Charcandrick West – – Likely won’t be used enough to consider him much of a fantasy threat.

Darrel Williams – – The rookie got to finish the last game, but who knows if that carries over to the playoffs, so I’d continue to look elsewhere for fantasy help.

Tyreek Hill – – Coming off another big regular season and can light up the score board at any time, so continues to be a must start option.

Sammy Watkins – – Still battling that injured foot, but is looking like he could be ready return, at least in a limited fashion. He has the ability to get the job done in a potential shootout, so could be worth a roll of the dice if he plays, but still a risky play.

Chris Conley – – Continues to be very inconsistent, so he remains a tough option to rely on.

Kelvin Benjamin – – Who knows if they spent the last couple weeks getting him ready, so maybe he pays off. I’d still be hard pressed to look his way.

Demarcus Robinson – – Still not getting targeted enough to feel good about his fantasy chances.

Travis Kelce – – Expect him to be quite busy once again, so remains arguably the best fantasy tight end in the game.

Demetrius Harris – – May get an occasional bone thrown his way, but still not used enough to justify a shot.

Harrison Butker – – The offense should keep him plenty busy and maybe a Colts defense that has been playing will will force them to settle for some FG attempts.

Kansas City Chiefs – – The defense continues to struggle, though at home they have had some solid days. But still will have their hands full against a good Colts offense.

Dak Prescott – – Coming off a nice game, but will face an attacking defense that could give his some trouble. But he has the supporting cast to get the job done, so could help your cause.

Ezekiel Elliott – – Coming off a big game as the Cowboys got back to riding the running game, so expect more of the same. The Rams have had some issues against the run, which should help Elliott keep the good times rolling.

Rod Smith – – Still nothing but a handcuff to Zeke.

Amari Cooper – – Looks like they get back to leaning on him and could be forced to put up plenty of points, which should make Cooper worth a shot. The Rams defense is capable of giving the passing game some trouble, but they have had some issues as well.

Cole Beasley – – Dealing with an injured ankle and since he has been so inconsistent even when healthy, it will be hard to count on him at less than 100%.

Michael Gallup – – The rookie has made some plays, but more often than not he has struggled fantasy wise and faces a solid pass defense. Though injuries could lead to more action, so he does have a chance to surprise.

Tavon Austin – – Still fighting that injured groin and even if he plays, he likely will struggle to produce.

Allen Hurns – – Done for the year with a broken leg.

Blake Jarwin – – Battling an injured ankle that could force him to sit or be limited. Since he struggles more often than not when healthy, it would be wise to look at other options.

Rico Gathers – – A banged up Jarwin could help, but he still is nowhere near the fantasy radar.

Brett Maher – – A solid Rams defense could force the Cowboys to settle for FG attempts and lead to another big day for Maher.

Dallas Cowboys – – The defense will have its hands full, but it has come on and facing a young offense that will be feeling playoff pressure, so that could help their cause. Still will have to really bring it to slow a talented Rams offense.

Jared Goff – – After a slow stretch run, he went off in the finale and reminded us what he is capable of. He can go off at any time and should benefit from facing a defense that has had issues against the pass, as long as you can protect the QB, which the Rams usually do a good job of.

Todd Gurley – – Still battling that injured knee, but he is expected to go, though does face a good run defense. But when he is on, he can get it done against anyone, so still worth a shot. Though does carry more risk than usual.

C.J. Anderson – – Likely will get some touches to help keep Gurley fresh since he is still not 100%, but probably won’t do enough to justify a start, unless Gurley re-aggravates his knee.

John Kelly – – With Gurley expected back, likely won’t be used much, so move along.

Brandin Cooks – – Coming off a huge game and can go off at any time. Add in the favorable match-up and it should be a good week to look his way.

Robert Woods – – Coming off a quiet game, but he has been big much of the season and has a good match-up, so remains a worthy starting option.

Josh Reynolds – – Coming off a nice game as he has come on down the stretch and faces a defense that can be thrown on, so could be worth a roll of the dice.

JoJo Natson – – Still not a guy you want to be forced to rely on.

Gerald Everett – – His good times are quite rare, so continue to look elsewhere for TE help.

Tyler Higbee – – While he may flash potential at times, his role is still too small to feel good about his chances.

Greg Zuerlein – – A good Cowboys defense could force them to settle for FG attempts, which could lead to a big day for Legatron.

Los Angeles Rams – – The defense has been productive and face an offense that while playing well, has made their share of mistakes and the Rams can really pressure the QB.