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The finals are upon us, whether your league plays a two-week or a single-week championship format. Walt Aikens Jersey . So for those reading this column, the truth is your roster is almost assuredly in very good shape. Youve powered through the regular season and the early weeks of the postseason to come this far. Its not time to stir the pot dramatically and make sweeping changes. But for a variety of reasons, there may be some roster fine tuning this week, so lets look at a few options that can provide you with the finishing touch for your championship run.Dion Lewis, RB, New England Patriots (43.2 percent). Lewis played his largest role yet in a game for the Patriots since returning from injury; he led the team with 95 rushing yards in Week 15 and showed the type of elusiveness in the hole that made him such a key part of the offense in 2015. LeGarrette Blount is the drive finisher for this Patriots offense, but with a Week 16 matchup against the Jets, dont be surprised if Lewis stays busy.Ryan Griffin, TE, Houston Texans (2.8 percent). If C.J. Fiedorowicz sits out in Week 16 because of a concussion that prevented him from playing in Week 15, Griffin should be in line for another productive game. He had eight catches for 85 yards in Week 15, catching all of his targets. The Texans passing game got a lift when Tom Savage took over at quarterback against the Jaguars, and Griffin will be a usable tight end this week if Fiedorowicz is unable to suit up.Robby Anderson, WR, New York Jets (5.9 percent). Anderson has scored in double digits over each of his past three games, emerging as the most targeted Jets wide receiver, a role previously occupied by Brandon Marshall. Anderson is a speedy and tall rookie who has seemed to develop a rapport with Bryce Petty. With Ryan Fitzpatrick perhaps in line to start Saturday, the outlook for Anderson changes a bit, but if youre playing in a points-per-reception league with a need for a flex option, Anderson fits the bill.J.J. Nelson, WR, Arizona Cardinals (10.0 percent). Nelson is an exciting player who found the end zone for the fourth time in three games in Week 15. He also dropped another easy touchdown that wouldve gone for 50-plus yards. Hes a big play waiting to happen. While John Brown also got more involved in Week 15, theres an avenue for Nelson into your lineup: If youre concerned because youre facing a heavily favored opponent, Nelson offers the kind of swing-for-the-fences upside that you could need to pull the upset.San Diego Chargers D/ST (36.5 percent). The Seahawks and Ravens are regarded among the best defenses in the NFL, but the Chargers D/ST has done something that neither of them have in 2016: scored positive fantasy points in every game this season. But the reason to add the Chargers this week is not because of the floor, its because of the ceiling. San Diego plays the Browns in Week 16, and only the Rams allow more points to opposing D/ST on average. The Chargers are a wise streaming option. The Bolts lead the NFL with 17 interceptions in 2016.Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks (24.3 percent). Looking for an upside play in your flex for your PPR league? Lockett is trending in the right direction; he has at least six targets in four straight games and a score in two of those past four. Hes a unique talent who can take it the distance on any given play. The Seahawks didnt generate a ton of offense the last time they faced the Cardinals, but dont count on Lockett being quiet Saturday.Cameron Meredith, WR, Chicago Bears (23.9 percent). Weve seen fantasy relevance from Meredith this season; he had a hot, two-game stretch with 20 catches and over 100 yards in consecutive games on Oct. 9 and 16. Its hard to trust a Bears receiver not named Alshon Jeffery?from week to week, since several have gotten involved since Matt Barkley took over at quarterback (and kick-started this offense). But based on the largest sample size of production and the skill set that shows up when watching him, Meredith is the best option of other Bears wideouts if youre in need of a flex play in a good matchup against Washington.Mike Gillislee, RB, Buffalo Bills (28.9 percent). The Bills have the most productive rushing offense in the league, and while LeSean McCoy is the catalyst, Gillislee also figures heavily into the mix. Specifically, he gets plenty of work at or near the goal line, as highlighted by his 3-yard touchdown run in Week 15. He has scored a touchdown in four of his past six games and is a flex consideration at running back for a standard scoring league with 12 or more teams. In a 10-team league, you likely have a more reliable, volume-based running back option.Travaris Cadet, RB, New Orleans Saints (.3 percent). Have you found yourself in a major pickle at running back? If so, and if you play in a PPR league, I think Cadet is a super-deep league add who can provide enough value if youre in need of a pickup at the position. He has at least seven PPR points in his past three games, collecting 13 total catches and scoring in Week 15. In a high-volume passing offense, Cadet has emerged as a factor in recent weeks. Eric Rowe Jersey . It was just business as usual for the Thunder at home. Durant scored 32 points and the Thunder beat the Bulls 107-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win. Chandler Cox Jersey . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. http:///...ew-van-ginkel-jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida States Dwayne Bacon said a major focus of improvement during the offseason was working on refining his jump shot. The early results are encouraging judging by Saturdays opener.The sophomore guard scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Seminoles 88-67 win over Charleston Southern.It was pretty good. I didnt just settle for a lot of 3s. I feel like I took a lot but I got to the basket too and mixed it up a lot, said Bacon, who last season became the first freshman in school history to lead the team in scoring and rebounding,The 6-foot-7 guard struggled shooting from the perimeter last season, making only 28.1 percent from beyond the arc. On Saturday, he was 4 of 6 on 3-pointers, including one off a ball screen, and 7 of 14 from the field.Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton was not only pleased about Bacons shooting, but his all-around game.I thought his defense was good, his energy was excellent and his shot selection was great. He made good decisions with the ball, Hamilton said.The rest of the Seminoles also shot well, going 33 of 67 from the field. Xavier Rathan-Mayes scored 12 points and freshman Jonathan Isaac added 10 as FSU improved to 14-1 in openers under Hamilton.Charleston Southern was up 17-12 early in the first half on a Cortez Mitchell 3-pointer before the Seminoles took the lead for good with a 20-5 run. FSUs largest lead was 22 with under a minute remaining.Freshman guard Christian Keeling led the Buccaneers with 16 points while Mitchell added 14 and Jamar Martin 12. They struggled on 3-pointers, making just 7 of 25.I thought we did some good things defensively and held our own on the boards, Charleston Southern coach Barclay Radebaugh said. Charles Harris Jersey. BIG PICTURECharleston Southern: The Buccaneers have eight newcomers on their roster and are still trying to figure out how everyone fits.Florida State: The Seminoles shift to an up-tempo offense showed some growing pains. They scored 18 points on the fast break but also had 10 turnovers. They also controlled the paint with a decisive 48-28 edge.TURNING POINTFlorida State led 38-32 at halftime but was able to put it away with a 14-2 run to begin the second half. Rathan-Mayes and Isaac each had five points during the run but Isaac had the highlight play with an alley-oop dunk off a Terrance Mann assist to make it 45-32 with 17:41 remaining.HE SAID ITIf he shoots like that, it opens a whole new world for him. He puts the ball on the floor well. He has the ability to get to a spot and, with his size, jump up and make shots. To guard him on the line is significant even in the ACC. If he can do that then that gives you a whole other dimension. It will open driving angles and makes teams have to spread out a bit. -- Radebaugh on Bacon.UP NEXTCharleston Southern: Has its home opener on Tuesday against Columbia (South Carolina) International. 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