Fantasy Playoffs 2025: Two WRs to Target Now

The fantasy playoffs 2025 are coming fast… Two weeks from now, everything resets. Pressure spikes. Stars rise. Seasons break. And if you want to survive Weeks 15–17, you need difference-makers, not “safe” volume plays. This is the moment where managers separate themselves from the pack, steal leverage, and flip the league on its head.

You’re not just looking for good players. You’re looking for league winners.

And two wide receivers check every box: talent, opportunity, and pristine playoff matchups. Grab them now before your league-mates even realize what’s coming.

Let’s break down the wide receivers who can carry you straight to the championship.

1. Justin Jefferson: The Beast Waiting to Wake Up

Justin Jefferson hasn’t delivered the fireworks we expected in 2025. Inconsistent quarterback play has capped his ceiling, and outside of one 20-point PPR outing (Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh), he’s felt more like a WR2 than the alpha we drafted.

But here’s the twist: Jefferson’s playoff schedule is a cheat code.

Week 15: Cowboys (One of the Worst Defenses in Football)

Dallas has been shredded all year. The secondary has allowed top receivers to get whatever they want, deep shots, intermediate routes, red-zone separation, you name it. Jefferson’s route-running alone is a mismatch nightmare.

This is the type of game where he can flip a playoff matchup with one quarter.

Week 16: Giants (Still Bleeding Yards to WR1s)

New York has struggled against elite receivers all season. Look no further than Week 12, when Amon-Ra St. Brown torched them for 9/149/1 with ease. Jefferson thrives against secondaries that play soft underneath coverage and fail to bracket correctly… exactly what the Giants do.

Week 17: Lions (High-Scoring Dome Shootout Incoming)

We end in Detroit, inside a dome, against a defense that has been beaten up and burned repeatedly by top receivers.

A fully competitive Week 17 game between two aggressive offenses? You want Jefferson in that environment.

If you believe in buying elite talent before the blow-up… Jefferson is your move.

2. Ricky Pearsall: Your “How Did I Get This Guy So Cheap?” Playoff Hammer

Ricky Pearsall has been one of the most misunderstood fantasy assets in 2025. Yes, injuries slowed him down early. Yes, managers bailed too quickly. But when he’s healthy, his ceiling is undeniable. He opened the season with two 100-yard games in his first four.

Now here’s the fun part: His playoff schedule is one of the most favorable in all of fantasy football.

Week 15: Titans (A Defensive Disaster)

Tennessee is in full meltdown mode. They’ve given up chunk plays, blown coverages, and WR1 explosions weekly. Week 12 was the latest example, when a Seahawks receiver ripped them apart for 8/167/2 without breaking a sweat.

The 49ers’ offense is too explosive, and Pearsall is too talented, not to take advantage.

Week 16: Colts (Vulnerable to WR1s All Season)

The Indianapolis Colts can rush the passer, but they cannot stop consistent separation.

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice just went 8/141 on them in Week 12, proving once again their secondary can collapse if pressured vertically.

Expect the 49ers to scheme Pearsall open relentlessly.

Week 17: Bears (Bottom-Tier Pass Defense)

Chicago sits in the bottom 10 for passing yards allowed, giving up 225+ yards per game. They’ve been beaten by speed, size, and elite route runners, the exact traits Pearsall brings.

Three favorable matchups. One explosive offense. And a massively discounted price tag.

This is the kind of player who swings titles.

Other Wide Receivers With Favorable Playoff Paths

If you’re looking to stock more firepower: 

Jaylen Waddle: Steelers, Bengals, Buccaneers

All three defenses have given up big WR days. Waddle’s speed alone can tilt matchups.

A.J. Brown & DeVonta Smith: Raiders, Commanders, Bills

Every one of these secondaries has struggled with physical, top-tier receivers. Both Eagles WRs could feast.

These aren’t desperation adds, these are calculated playoff boosts.

BullRush Sports Conclusion: Go Win the Damn Thing

Playoff prep isn’t optional. It’s how you beat your league before the games even kick off. Managers who move early gain the biggest edge, and these two wide receivers are screaming “league winner” heading into Weeks 15–17.

You came for an advantage. Now go take the crown before someone else wakes up. Join BullRush Sports.

Fantasy Playoffs 2025: FAQs

Q: Who are the top WR targets for the 2025 fantasy playoffs?

Justin Jefferson and Ricky Pearsall are the prime league-winning picks thanks to elite talent and near-perfect playoff matchups.

Q: Is Justin Jefferson really trustworthy after a down season?

Yes. His playoff schedule is a gift: Cowboys, Giants, Lions. All three defenses bleed wide receiver production.

Q: Why should I trade for Ricky Pearsall now?

Because his value is still discounted, his Week 15–17 slate is one of the best in fantasy. Perfect upside play.

Q: Which other WRs have easy playoff schedules?

Jaylen Waddle, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith all have soft matchups and high ceilings.

Q: When should I start making playoff trades?

Right now. The earlier you move, the cheaper the assets, and the bigger your advantage.