Fantasy Football: Week 18 Streamers To Consider
If your league plays its Fantasy Championship in Week 18, don’t let anyone tell you it’s wrong. Sure, it’s a tricky week to navigate, with many teams resting starters, but who can blame you for wanting to squeeze every possible week out of fantasy football?
You are not alone. Many leagues are still playing this week, and we’re here to help you improve your chances of finishing the season as a fantasy champion with the best possible streamers.
Streaming has proven to be a valuable strategy all year long. Every week, there have been QBs, Ks, DSTs, and TEs widely available who’ve finished among the top scorers, and we’ve been highlighting them here based on favorable matchups and other relevant factors. As always, be sure to check Andy, Mike, and Jason’s weekly rankings, and all the tools available in the Fantasy Footballers Ultimate Dashboard to compare these options with your current starters and make sure your lineup is championship-ready.
Let’s take one final dive into the streaming pool!
Quarterbacks
Bryce Young – Carolina Panthers (23% rostered)
Bryce Young might be the most frequently mentioned QB in this weekly article all season. The Panthers went from a team nobody expected much from to division leaders and even Super Bowl contenders according to some wild prophecy involving Jennifer Lopez’s divorce history. This week, they play what is essentially a playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to QBs this season. When he faced the Bucs two weeks ago, Young threw for 191 yards and two TDs, adding 20 rushing yards. If you want a QB with a favorable matchup who actually has something to play for, Young is your guy.
Jaxson Dart – New York Giants (75% rostered)
Last week, the Giants lost their shot at the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft because they crushed the Raiders. Jaxson Dart was on fire, completing 22 of 30 passes for 207 yards and rushing nine times for 48 yards and two TDs. This week, he faces the Cowboys, who have been the worst defense in the league against QBs. No other team allows more passing yards, passing TDs, AND rushing TDs to the position. With both teams playing only for divisional pride, this could easily turn into a shootout.
Caleb Williams – Chicago Bears (70% rostered)
After a dramatic loss in an exciting game against the 49ers, the Bears need to keep pushing for the best playoff seed possible. In that game, Caleb Williams threw for over 300 yards and two TDs. He now has two or more passing TDs in five of his last six games. This week, he faces the Lions, who are out of playoff contention and have allowed more than 20 fantasy points per game to QBs. Caleb is set up for a strong fantasy finish in Week 18.
Kickers
Andy Borregales – New England Patriots (22% rostered)
Borregales has been reliable most of the season. Ironically, he had a modest fantasy showing last week in a game where the Patriots crushed the Jets, mainly because he had only one field-goal attempt and he missed it. Considering how good he has been all season, this fantasy performance was an anomaly. This week, he faces the Dolphins, who have enough firepower to keep this game competitive and offer plenty of scoring chances. Borregales remains a solid streaming option.
Ryan Fitzgerald – Carolina Panthers (2% rostered)
This week’s Panthers-Buccaneers game essentially acts as a playoff for the final NFC spot. Carolina has been scoring more points than anyone expected, especially in favorable matchups. When these teams met two weeks ago, Fitzgerald hit all three field-goal attempts and both extra points. With the season on the line, he could once again put up double-digit fantasy points.
Ben Sauls – New York Giants (0% rostered)
Ben who? Sauls, the Giants’ newest kicker, has flown under the radar since taking over after Younghoe Koo was waived. But he’s been perfect so far, nailing all six kicks last week (two field goals and four extra points). This week, he faces Dallas in what could be a sneaky high-scoring shootout between two of the league’s most generous pass defenses, a stat often correlated with strong kicker production. If you need a widely available kicker, better call Sauls.
Defense & Special Teams
Kansas City Chiefs (45% rostered)
This one’s a no-brainer. The Raiders locked up the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after last week’s loss to the Giants, and they are not letting it go now. With Las Vegas in full tank mode and the Chiefs out of playoff contention, this game could be low-scoring and uneventful. That makes the Chiefs’ DST a safe and appealing streamer.
Green Bay Packers (51% rostered)
The Vikings have been a target-worthy matchup for D/STs all season, especially when J.J. McCarthy is out. Despite Minnesota’s surprising win over Detroit on Christmas Day, the Lions’ defense still managed a decent fantasy showing by sacking backup QB Max Brosmer seven times. Now it’s the Packers’ turn to benefit from the Vikings’ shaky offensive line.
Jacksonville Jaguars (58% rostered)
The Jaguars are closing out the season strong, and their defense has delivered solid fantasy performances in favorable matchups. This week, they face the Titans, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to DSTs. The last time they met in Week 13, the Jags sacked Cam Ward three times, recovered three fumbles, and logged their best fantasy outing of the year. Stream them with confidence this week.