This is the final week of the regular season for most fantasy football leagues. Remember to load your benches with as many injury-away running backs as possible. This is the time of year when undrafted guys are thrust into large backfield roles, turning the lotto tickets on your bench into weekly RB2 and flex options.

And check out today's episode of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, where Alfredo Brown and I discuss Isaac Guerendo, Sincere McCormick, and more!

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QB Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

The Bryce Young we've seen over the last couple of weeks is nothing like the player who struggled over the previous season and a half. By all measures, Young had a disastrous go as a rookie. And his sophomore campaign wasn't off to a better start. First-year head coach Dave Canales quickly benched him. Andy Dalton took over from Weeks 3 through 7. Young regained his job in Week 8, and after a few more bumpy starts, he has seemingly found his groove. His per-game yardage over the last two games is the second and third-best of his career. He's only thrown two touchdowns (and rushed one) but hasn't committed a single turnover. He's playing with a looseness and confidence that he hasn't displayed since Alabama. And the box score doesn't accurately depict his recent play. He had a big would-be touchdown called back on a questionable officiating decision. His receivers have struggled with drops. But he's playing high-level football. These games have come against good defenses, Kansas City and Tampa Bay. He's got a mixed bag of matchups down the stretch, facing off against Philadelphia, Dallas, Arizona, and Tampa Bay (again). But based on other streaming options available, he's worked his way into the weekly discussion.

RB Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers

Opportunity is often the driving force behind a running back's value in fantasy football. And the opportunity is there for Isaac Guerendo. Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason were placed on IR after Week 13's loss. Elijah Mitchell hit season-ending IR before Week 1. That leaves Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor Jr.. on the depth chart. Surely, the 49ers will bolster up this backfield with depth in free agency. But the team has already displayed some trust in Isaac Guerendo, giving him double-digit touches in two games this year. The rookie out of Louisville burst onto the scene at this year's Combine due to his off-the-charts athleticism. His post-Combine Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.99 ranked second among 1,745 running backs dating back to 1987. He's still a raw runner. Sloppy footwork often gets him tripped up in traffic. He doesn't excel as a pass catcher. But when given a crease, he can explode through it and rip off chunk plays. And Kyle Shanahan's run scheme is renowned for getting running backs out wide, allowing them to turn upfield and gash defenses. There may not be much long-term value with Guerendo, especially beyond this season. But the fresh legs and athleticism could cover up some of Isaac Guerendo's deficiencies through the final stretch of the fantasy playoffs. He has a brutal stretch of games against Chicago, LA Rams, Miami, and Detroit. Still, few players on the waiver wire have his upside. He's one of the best waiver wire targets of the year.

RB Sincere McCormick, Las Vegas Raiders

Every year, fantasy leagues are won by managers starting players you've never heard of. Don't feel bad if you're unfamiliar with Sincere McCormick. He's a third-year undrafted running back out of UTSA who spent his rookie season on IR and Year 2 on the practice squad. But in the wake of injuries to Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, McCormick finally logged his first offensive snap just two weeks ago. In Week 12, he was used sparingly. He logged just eight snaps but saw five carries. The next week, he garnered 26 snaps, 12 carries, and two targets. He was a clear second fiddle to Ameer Abdullah, but the difference in explosiveness couldn't be more apparent. Abdullah is a ten-year vet. McCormick is a 24-year-old getting his first taste of NFL play, hoping to secure a job. There's a reason McCormick went undrafted. He's undersized, played at a small school, and has underwhelming athleticism. But he plays with tenacity, which is evident every time he touches the ball. He also brings a big-play upside that none of the other running backs in Las Vegas have shown this year. Last season, we saw Antonio Pierce's willingness to ride an unproven Zamir White through the end of the season. It's not ridiculous to think he may do it again this year with McCormick.