Six teams — including all of the AFC East — are off this week. But besides the Patriots, no other team has essential fantasy starters to replace.
San Francisco's break forces you to fill in for running back Matt Breida and tight end George Kittle. Cleveland's only regular fantasy starters are Nick Chubb and Jarvis Landry. Still, you must deftly navigate the waiver wire for potential playoff contributors, especially with trade deadlines about to pass in most leagues.
JAYLEN SAMUELS, Steelers (Owned in 0.2 percent of leagues): Le'Veon Bell is no longer relevant in Pittsburgh, so now is the time to grab James Conner's handcuff.