John Elway and Dan Marino were still starting quarterbacks, Tom Brady was a little-known college player at Michigan and at least six starting quarterbacks for potential 2025 playoffs teams weren't even alive the last time the NFL had a postseason like this.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in Kansas City’s 16-13 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Mahomes will miss the remainder of the season, and following this loss, the Chiefs have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 15 was a brutal start to the fantasy playoffs for a handful of shining stars. These are the waiver pickups who can replace them (kinda).