Players who made (or broke) your 2024 fantasy football season

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Ben Baby is a journalist covering the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN, having joined in 2019 after working for Texas newspapers. He offers daily Bengals coverage on ESPN.com and appears on various ESPN platforms. In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bengals secured a crucial win to stay in the playoff race, led by quarterback Joe Burrow's standout performance and a strong defensive effort that marked a turnaround from their previous meeting. Full Article

In Week 17 of Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football, Jayden Daniels shined with a remarkable performance, throwing for 258 yards, 5 TDs, and 2 INTs against the Eagles. His unexpected success led fantasy managers to victory in the semifinals, with a season-high 36.42 fantasy points. Daniels faces the Falcons next, a team that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing QBs this season, making him a strong option for the championship week. Full Article

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Kevin Seifert is an ESPN staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience in sports journalism. In preparation for the NFC North matchup against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings purchased 1,900 tickets near the visitor's bench at Ford Field, costing nearly $2 million, and offered them to stakeholders at a discounted rate. The winner of the game will secure the NFC North title and the No. 1 playoff...

Week 18 of the NFL season features a Saturday doubleheader in the AFC North. The Ravens can secure the division and a home playoff game with a win over the Browns, led by Lamar Jackson's impressive performance. The Bengals must win against the Steelers to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Updates during the game include injuries to Mike Hall Jr. and Zay Flowers, as well as key plays by Lamar Jackson and the Browns...