Temple piercings, soon to be all the rage (USAT)

Just because your season ended prematurely doesn't mean you can't continue to fuel the fantasy addiction. This week, millions of owners fielded postseason franchises, hoping their fortunes will reverse in the new year.

On this week's titillating program, Andy Behrens and Brad Evans provided their top tips for ensuring playoff league success and discuss their in-depth strategies from the Yahoo! 'Expert' Postseason Draft. Also on this week's show, we predicted where Mike Wallace will be catching passes next season, broke down the coaching bloodbath from Black Monday and recapped the season that was at QB.

Too busy getting your wife-in-Brady-Quinn-jersey inked on your inner thigh? No sweat. Listen to the replays below:

LISTEN TO HOUR 1 HERE

LISTEN TO HOUR 2 HERE

Gonzalez, in his 15th-year, absolutely balled out in 2012. (USAT)

For the first time in the fantasy era, a pair of tight ends were weighed by drafters at the Round 1 turn. In the eyes of millions, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham, off historic 2012 campaigns, were position titans equal to or better than some of the virtual game's most established wide receivers. Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistency hindered the duo in the follow-up. Overall, after a year of unprecedented production, the position as a whole slipped. Though still deep, only four TEs finished the season with at least 120 total points in traditional formats, the lowest total since 2008. Below is our recap of this season's TE flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the new.

Who is most deserving of MVP honors?

Andy – JASON WITTEN. Yeah, I realize the touchdown total is a little light, but the man now owns the single-season tight end reception record, plus he showed up in the fantasy playoffs. Tony Gonzalez could have claimed this award, but he was nearly shut out in the most important week of the season (one catch, nine yards in Championship Week).

Brad – TONY GONZALEZ. At an age (36) when most players are wielding Big Berthas, the position revolutionary continued to plug away. Though his near no show in Week 16 hurt many, he was a primary reason why supporters advanced to the second season. Gonzo's 9.1 per game average in standard formats was his highest output since leaving KC in 2008.

Brandon – TONY GONZALEZ. I admit that I was among those that felt that Gonzo was headed for the "career cliff" this season. Instead of hitting the wall, Gonzo crashed through it with two middle fingers held high. If there was a question as to who the greatest tight end of all-time was coming into this year (and there really wasn't), there's not much of an argument anymore.

Dalton – TONY GONZALEZ. He's the No. 1 fantasy tight end who was widely available in the middle rounds of drafts. Remarkable for a 36-year-old.

Scott – I'm still giving it to ROB GRONKOWSKI, no matter that he played in just 10 games. His points-per-game count is far ahead of the pack, so Gronk + any fill in put you in a good place.

Owners can't wait to smother Lombardi with smudges. (USAT)

For the 2.6-percent of masochists in attendance who have championship games in Week 17, our final show of 2012 is dedicated to you.

On this week's celebratory program, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston broke down what playoff clinched teams could rest its major players. We also unveiled our sleepers, busts and Shocker Specials from every Week 17 game, decided whether or not Adrian Peterson will make history versus Green Bay, explain what lessons we learned in 2012 and, of course, answered your pressing championship questions.

Still busy slugging back the eggnog? No problem. Listen to the replays below:

LISTEN TO HOUR 1 HERE

LISTEN TO HOUR 2 HERE

On some 2013 draftboards, Green will be No. 1.(USAT)

Many offensive coordinators had their head in the clouds again this season, evident in the pass-first mentality most teams portrayed. As a result, pass catchers, unsurprisingly identical to quarterbacks, experienced unprecedented fantasy success. In total, 19 wide receivers averaged at least 10.0 points per game in standard formats, up one from last year and four more than five years ago. The usual suspects dotted the landscape, but several newcomers (e.g. Randall Cobb and Eric Decker) made their mark as well. Below is our recap of this season's WR flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the new.

Who is most deserving of MVP honors?

Andy – DEZ BRYANT. Megatron may have the record, but no one dominated like Dez when it mattered most. He delivered 34.4 fantasy points in Championship Week, which is just silly. Bryant has made 10 house calls over the past seven weeks.

Brad – MEGATRON. The Madden Curse is

It's official, Peterson is not of this world. (USAT)

In a year where quarterbacks were consistently front page news, most rushing attacks took a back seat, further damaging the position's once sterling reputation. Though new points sources emerged (e.g. Alfred Morris, Doug Martin and Trent Richardson) and Adrian Peterson, less than a year from major reconstructive knee surgery, posted the greatest single season, regardless of position, in NFL history,  RBs collectively suffered yet again.  Just 12 rushers averaged 12.0 fantasy points or better, down from 16 in 2012 and 17 in 2011. Suffice it to say, with certified workhorses the lone exception, RB remains a position in transition. Below is our recap of this season's RB flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the new.

Who is most deserving of MVP honors?

Andy – ADRIAN PETERSON. C'mon, there's no case for anyone else.

Brad – ADRIAN PETERSON. After staying far away from him in drafts, I am now 100-percent convinced Skynet is self-aware. AD is a real-life 'Terminator.' Record or not, his 2012 campaign, given the circumstances, was the greatest in NFL history.

Brandon – ADRIAN PATERSON. He barely slid into the second round, on average, in Yahoo! drafts on ACL concerns. Sure, that's a legit concern for a mere mortal, but it now seems abundantly clear that the name Adrian Peterson translates as "Kal-El" in the language of Krypton.

Dalton – ADRIAN PETERSON. He might become just the sixth RB in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards despite coming off a torn ACL and playing alongside a QB who's gotten 5.9 YPA this season. AD's 3.9 YPC after contact is tied for the most since the stat has been recorded. He's been the closest thing you'll see to a non-QB being a real life NFL MVP.

Scott – ADRIAN PETERSON is the obvious winner for all the reasons my colleagues listed. And I'm giving MARSHAWN LYNCH the No. 2 slot; he was far and away the second-leading fantasy back over the last seven weeks, leading many of his owners to championships. We appreciate you, Beast Mode.

Griffin's cannonball splash sent ripples through the fantasy community. (USAT)

Expect the unexpected. For those that followed the timeless phrase and invested in a rookie quarterback in 2012, chances are they, at the very least, punched a playoff ticket. Carrying on the work started by Cam Newton and Andy Dalton last year, RGIII, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson continued to erase negative stigmas attached to first-year passers. Their success speaks to the position's overall depth and scope. In terms of yards per game (232.8), 2012 was the most prolific passing season in NFL history. No surprise, 15 signal callers averaged at least 20 fantasy points per game, a new century-high. Below is our recap of this season's QB flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the new.

Who is most deserving of MVP honors?

Andy – CAM NEWTON. For me, the fantasy MVP question isn't simply about the numbers, but when you delivered 'em. Cam was a monster down the stretch, in the most important weeks of the fantasy season. Check the scoring leaders from Weeks 12-14; he finished first, second, then first again

Brad – CAM NEWTON. Everyone raked him over the coals after a brief midseason downturn, but the disdain was only temporary. His 30.5 points per game output in traditional formats blazed a trail to the trophy for his fortunate owners.

Brandon – ROBERT GRIFFIN III. RG3 has to be the MVP given his ROI (No. 12 QB drafted, No. 1 in fantasy PPG through Week 15), but it was tough for me to award a QB MVP to a player that missed Week 15 with injury and had two of his lowest scoring weeks leading up to that.

Dalton – ROBERT GRIFFIN III. Comparing his value to his draft day price tag, this seems like close to a no-brainer. RG3 missed the crucial Week 15 due to injury, but he carried many of his fantasy owners that far. Factoring in his rushing stats, his passing production was equivalent to 4,604 yards and 29 touchdowns - in 14 games. He also had a 66.4 completion percentage while getting 8.3 YPA as a rookie, but he was MVP regardless of tenure.

Scott – I'm not getting swayed by the late Newton run; he was outscored (slightly) by other quarterbacks in all of my leagues, and he certainly wasn't as consistent as other brand names. What good is a monster playoff run if your team doesn't make the tournament to begin with? I'll go with AARON RODGERS on the hardware, but if you prefer a Brady, Brees or Manning (no need to ask which one), I will not quibble. I am not a quibbler.

TOYOTA TUNDRA – PICKUPS OF THE WEEK

This week, Yahoo! Sports fantasy expert Brad Evans looks at eight intriguing fantasy football players, and a defense, likely to be available on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.

Solid Buy (12-teams plus) Drink up all the Hennessy you got on your shelf

Chad Henne (QB) Jacksonville Jaguars
If the Jags do the unthinkable and bring aboard Tim Tebow this offseason, Henne's well-deserved gig as the starter could be in jeopardy. After all, Shad Kahn needs to put butts in the seats. But with a game remaining, Henne gets one last shot to impress ownership. As the starter, he's averaged a commendable 243.4 yards per game, totaling five touchdowns. His Week 17 opponent, Tennessee, is one of the league's sketchiest pass defenses. Ten quarterbacks in total have logged multi-TD efforts against the Titans. If you're in dire need of a QB, bag this Jag.

• ATT/CMP 141/267
• CMP% 52.8
• YDS 198.4
• TDs 9
• INTs 8
• Y% 9
• FAAB $6

Strong Buy (12-teams

Awww, what a cute couple. Only in Seattle. (USAT)

So it all comes down to this.

After weeks of blood, sweat, tears and timely waiver wire moves, you improbably made the championship game. Will you hoist a virtual trophy?

On this week's Super Bowl edition of the Freak Show, Andy Behrens and Brad Evans discussed their impending skirmish in the Red Grange Invitational, unveiled their sleepers, busts and Shocker Specials from each remaining Week 16 game, decided what ascending quarterback, Russell Wilson or Colin Kaepernick, will shine brightest in the Battle in Seattle and explained why LeSean McCoy isn't must-start material in his return to the starting lineup. And an old friend, Yukon Cornelius, stopped by and detailed his latest North Pole escapades.

Too busy shopping for stocking stuffers? No sweat. Listen to the replays below:

LISTEN TO HOUR 1 HERE

LISTEN TO HOUR 2 HERE