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5 Players to Avoid in the Fantasy Football Playoffs

These players, some of whom -- like Andrew Luck -- have been among the best at their position this season, have some brutal matchups over the next three weeks.

It's December, which means your fantasy football playoffs are about to start, perhaps even this week.

We are constantly looking for that edge to gain help us gain bragging rights and glory amongst our buddies.

Want to take that leap forward in 2016? Here are five players to avoid in the playoffs. Players will be highlighted using their Week 14 through Week 16 matchups, given the majority of leagues run their playoffs during this time frame.