In a week full of excellent decision-making by the Nacuas, Puka decided to make the best one yet - put you into the fantasy finals. Sure, you might still find a way to blow it, but at least you’ll be riding high for the next two days. 

And we’d talk about Tua’s benching (and impeding release), but if you’re still playing at this time of the year, you’re not starting him anyway. Plus we can’t pile on - poor guy will be on the Jets or Browns next year.

All that, and more, in the Friday edition of Fantasy Loser Quick Hits.

While the reverse Loser of the Week jinx has not done much to help guys like A.J. Brown, Justin Jefferson, or Saquon Barkley this year, it sure gave a boost to the Seahawks duo. With a combined 6.0 PPR fantasy points last week, they kicked off Week 16 with a 42.8 PPR fantasy point effort. But alas, they did supremely suck last week, so they’re still Loser(s) of the Week. 17 carries for 48 yards will do that.

A handful of teams have already clinched and will soon talk about resting players. A handful are officially done and evaluating youth (read: tanking). But there’s a big middle class - teams right in that meaty part of the curve at 7–7, 8–6, or clinging to the final wild card spot. And those 16 teams are playing desperation football.

This week rewards managers who roster players whose NFL season is still alive - guys who have to play hard, have to win, and have to produce.