As fantasy playoffs kick off, savvy managers are scouring the waiver wire for potential sleepers. With bye weeks behind us, the focus shifts to maximizing matchups, especially for those dealing with injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey and Chris Godwin.

Cooper Rush of the Dallas Cowboys emerges as a streaming option against a generous Carolina Panthers defense, while Jaleel McLaughlin from the Denver Broncos shows promise despite a crowded backfield. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine of the Tennessee Titans offers boom-or-bust potential, and Joshua Palmer of the Los Angeles Chargers could step up if rookie Ladd McConkey remains sidelined.