At this point in the season, at the start of the Fantasy playoffs in Week 15, I often think of a line from the movie Major League. Catcher Jake Taylor stands up in front of his team in the locker room and says, "I guess there's only one thing left to do. ... win the whole (bleeping) thing."
That's your goal now. Win the whole thing -- no matter what.
We're past the point of starting players just because you drafted them in a certain round. You may have advanced to the playoffs in spite of guys like Travis Etienne, Deebo Samuel and Kyle Pitts, among others, but you don't have to continue starting them if you have better options.
Play the matchups if it makes sense. Go with someone who has the hot hand (see Rico Dowdle, Adam Thielen and Zach Ertz) over someone who is stuck in a slump. Trust me, you aren't hurting anyone's feelings if you bench a star player on your Fantasy team.
This is about advancing to the next round and eventually winning a championship. That's it. So good luck in your matchups in Week 15, and I hope you're back here reading this column in Week 16 and beyond.
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Brian Robinson Jr. is in a great spot heading into Week 15 at New Orleans, and he should have fresh legs coming off a bye in Week 14. I expect him to have a dominant game against the Saints, and he's worth using as a No. 1 running back in all leagues.
Austin Ekeler (concussion) is on injured reserve, and Robinson has excelled in two games so far without Ekeler this season. Robinson scored 20.3 PPR points in Week 4 at Arizona, and he had 17.9 PPR points in Week 13 against Tennessee.
We'll see how the Commanders share touches with Robinson with either Jeremy McNichols or Chris Rodriguez Jr., but I expect Robinson to have 15-plus touches against New Orleans. And the Saints are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.
Four running backs in the past five games against New Orleans have scored at least 18.3 PPR points, including Kyren Williams and Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the past two weeks. And for the season, 10 running backs have scored at least 16.8 PPR points against the Saints.
Robinson has the chance to help Fantasy managers in a big way at the start of the playoffs. I'm excited to see what he does against the Saints in Week 15.
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Quarterbacks
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Darnold has scored at least 23.6 Fantasy points in four games in a row, including 25.1 points in Week 12 at Chicago. He passed for 330 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears, and Chicago has now allowed four quarterbacks in a row to score at least 20.9 Fantasy points. Darnold has top-five upside in this game at home, and it's great that he's involving Jordan Addison to a high degree, along with Justin Jefferson. Darnold has made the Vikings a serious playoff contender, and Fantasy managers in the playoffs should trust Darnold as well.
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The Bills have allowed three quarterbacks in their past five games to score at least 21.5 Fantasy points, and the two who failed to reach that total during that stretch were Joe Flacco in Week 10 and Brock Purdy in the snow in Week 13. Goff has scored at least 20.9 Fantasy points in five games in a row at home, including three outings with at least 28 points in Detroit. This game has the highest projected points of the week at 54.5, Goff and Josh Allen are MVP candidates and this could be a Super Bowl preview. I'm expecting plenty of scoring, and Goff should definitely do his part.
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Tagovailoa was great as the Start of the Week in Week 14 against the Jets with 27.5 Fantasy points, although he made me sweat because he needed a final touchdown in overtime to help his stats. Still, he's now scored at least 27.5 Fantasy points in four games in a row, and he passed for at least 317 yards in three of those outings. The Texans have allowed four quarterbacks in their past five games to score at least 18.4 Fantasy points, including Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Rush, Will Levis and Mac Jones. This should be another stellar outing for Tagovailoa in Week 15.
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I was nervous about Purdy in Week 14 against Chicago, and he proved me wrong with 26.1 Fantasy points. He scored 31.8 Fantasy points in Week 3 at the Rams without Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, but now Purdy is without Brandon Aiyuk (knee). It would be great if Samuel showed up Thursday night, but Purdy should be successful with Kittle, Jauan Jennings and potentially Patrick Taylor a new weapon out of the backfield with Isaac Guerendo (foot) banged up. The Rams have allowed two quarterbacks in their past four games to score at least 21.9 Fantasy points, including Josh Allen going for 57.9 Fantasy points in Week 14. Purdy has top-10 upside in Week 15.
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Murray scored 21.9 Fantasy points in Week 14 against Seattle, but he's been struggling of late. He's scored more than 17.2 Fantasy points just twice since Week 8, and he has four touchdowns and five interceptions in his past five outings. He also has run for 19 yards or less in four of his past six contests. But I expect a quality outing from Murray in Week 15 at home against the Patriots. The past three quarterbacks against New England have scored at least 25.2 Fantasy points and five of the past six have scored at least 21.3 points. Murray gets the Patriots, Panthers and Rams in the Fantasy playoffs, and hopefully he can be a league-winning quarterback in the next three games.
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Richardson got great news Wednesday with Josh Downs (shoulder) returning to practice, and hopefully he's ready to play coming off the Week 14 bye. The Broncos also could still be without cornerback Riley Moss, and his absence was huge in Week 13 against Cleveland when Jameis Winston had 497 passing yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. Richardson has scored at least 25.2 Fantasy points in two of his past three games, and he has scored at least 6.1 Fantasy points with his legs in three outings in a row, with three rushing touchdowns. I'm going to trust Richardson as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in Week 15.
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Stafford has 4,381 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and seven interceptions in the past two seasons when Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams are on the field. Since Week 8, when Nacua and Kupp returned from injury, Stafford has scored at least 19.6 Fantasy points in six of seven games, including four outings with at least 23.2 Fantasy points over that span. He only scored 14.8 Fantasy points against the 49ers in Week 3, but Nacua and Kupp were out for that game. I'm expecting Stafford to perform better in the rematch since his trio of stars are healthy coming into Week 15.
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My only concern for Winston this week is if he gets off to a bad start, could he get benched? I doubt it, but you never know. Winston struggled in Week 14 at Pittsburgh but still managed to score 19.3 Fantasy points. He's now reached that total in four of six starts, including three outings with at least 29.6 points. Winston gets the Chiefs in Week 15, and four of the past six quarterbacks against Kansas City have scored at least 20.1 Fantasy points, making Winston a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Stroud has gone seven games in a row with fewer than 20 Fantasy points, but hopefully he's better coming off the Week 14 bye. That said, he's struggled in some great matchups recently against Dallas in Week 11 (10.9 Fantasy points), Tennessee in Week 12 (19.7 points) and Jacksonville in Week 13 (16.4 points). Since Week 6, Stroud has only five touchdowns and five interceptions, and the Dolphins have allowed just four quarterbacks all season to score at least 20 Fantasy points. I would only start Stroud in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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It was great to see Wilson score 20 Fantasy points in Week 14 against Cleveland with George Pickens (hamstring) out, and Wilson has scored at least 20 Fantasy points in three of his past five starts. But it doesn't seem like Pickens will play in Week 15 at Philadelphia, and it's tough to trust Wilson in this matchup without his best receiver. The Eagles have allowed just two quarterbacks to score at least 20 Fantasy points in their past nine games, and Wilson is only worth using in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 15.
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The Seahawks have won four games in a row, but Smith has been a mediocre Fantasy quarterback during that stretch, scoring 15.7 Fantasy points or less in each game. It will be hard to trust him in the Fantasy playoffs in Week 15 against Green Bay, and the Packers have allowed just three quarterbacks in their past nine games to score at least 20 Fantasy points. Smith is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 15.
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There have only been four quarterbacks to score at least 20 Fantasy points against Minnesota this season, and Williams was one of them in Week 12 when he scored 30.9 points. I'm not expecting him to have similar success in the rematch, and I would only start Williams in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. The Vikings should be prepared for Williams now, and this is Chicago's third game in a row on the road. This should be another letdown spot for Williams, who only scored 18.1 Fantasy points in Week 14 at San Francisco.
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Love has been hit or miss as a Fantasy quarterback of late, mostly because Josh Jacobs has been a star. In Love's past six games he has scored fewer than 20 Fantasy points four times, and he only has two games with multiple passing touchdowns over that span. Seattle has limited the past five opposing quarterbacks to 21.9 Fantasy points or less in matchups with Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray twice, and Murray averaged 16.1 Fantasy points in those two meetings with the Seahawks. I don't mind Love as a low-end starter in deeper leagues, but he's better off just starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues given the matchup.
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We don't know if Kenneth Walker III (calf) will play in Week 15 against Green Bay after he missed Week 14 at Arizona. With Walker out against the Cardinals, Charbonnet was a star with 38.3 PPR points, and he had 29 total touches (seven catches) for 193 total yards and two touchdowns. In three games without Walker this season, Charbonnet has scored at least 17.9 PPR points in each outing. The Packers have allowed five running backs to score at least 13.0 PPR points in their past five games, and I like Charbonnet as a top-10 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Hubbard had another standout game in Week 14 at Philadelphia with 20.7 PPR points, and the Panthers lost Jonathon Brooks (ACL) for the season against the Eagles. Hubbard will once again dominate touches heading into Week 15 at Dallas, and he has scored at least 15.0 PPR points in four of his past five games. The Cowboys have allowed three running backs to score at least 14.5 PPR points in their past four games, and I like Hubbard as a top-10 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Pollard had another solid outing in Week 14 against Jacksonville with 21 carries for 102 yards and two catches for 22 yards on two targets, and he's now scored at least 14.4 PPR points in all nine games where he got at least 19 total touches. He should have another big workload against the Bengals, who have allowed a running back to score at least 14.1 PPR points in four games in a row. And in the past two games without linebacker Logan Wilson (knee), Najee Harris and Rico Dowdle have combined for 40 PPR points.
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Bucky Irving (back) couldn't finish Week 14 against Las Vegas, and White had a dominant outing with 17 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 19 yards and a touchdown on three targets. We don't know if Irving will play in Week 15 at the Chargers, but if he's out then White has top-10 upside in all leagues. And if Irving plays then White should be considered at least a flex option since he scored at least 11.7 PPR points in five of his past six games prior to Week 14. Four running backs in the past four games have scored at least 14.0 PPR points against the Chargers, which bodes well for White to have another quality outing in Week 15.
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Finally, Dowdle is looking like a featured running back with three games in a row with at least 19 total touches, and he has at least 98 total yards in each outing against Washington, the Giants and Cincinnati. In his past two games, Dowdle has scored at least 15.1 PPR points in each contest, which includes consecutive games of at least 112 rushing yards. The Panthers are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and four running backs in their past five games have rushed for at least 103 yards. Those same four running backs (Alvin Kamara, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bucky Irving and Saquon Barkley) also scored at least 12.4 PPR points in each game.
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Taylor is either going to start for the 49ers on Thursday night or play a prominent role in tandem with an injured Isaac Guerendo (knee). If Taylor starts then he's a high-end flex option in all leagues, and he came on for Guerendo in Week 14 against Chicago and had seven carries for 25 yards and a touchdown and one catch for no yards on one target. The Rams have allowed a running back to score at least 12.9 PPR points in four games in a row, including Saquon Barkley and Alvin Kamara each rushing for at least 112 yards over that span.
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Warren is worth using as a flex option in Week 15 at Philadelphia since he has scored at least 9.2 PPR points in five games in a row. The Eagles run defense is tough, but five running backs in the past four games have scored at least 13.2 PPR points. And in the past five weeks, Philadelphia is No. 6 in most receptions allowed to running backs with 24, and four running backs over that span have at least 5.5 PPR points against the Eagles with just their receiving totals alone.
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If Breece Hall (knee) is out again in Week 15 at Jacksonville then Allen and Isaiah Davis will continue to share touches. And both will be worth using as flex options. It's a great matchup since the Jaguars are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and in the past five games, six running backs have scored at least 12.1 PPR points against Jacksonville. In Week 14 with Hall out at Miami, Allen had 11 carries for 43 yards and four catches for 38 yards on five targets, and Davis finished with 10 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown and had three catches for 27 yards on three targets. Both should have the chance to be productive again if Hall remains out.
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McCormick has run well in the past two games for the Raiders against the Chiefs and Buccaneers, and Las Vegas just placed Zamir White (quadriceps) on injured reserve prior to Week 15 against Atlanta. We'll see if Alexander Mattison (ankle) can return against the Falcons after missing the past three games, but McCormick should stay in the lead role. In his past two outings he has 27 carries for 142 yards and four catches for 12 yards on five targets. The Falcons are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but three guys in the past four games have scored at least 15.9 PPR points against Atlanta. I like McCormick has a high-end flex in all leagues.
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It's risky to trust a Broncos running back because on any given week we could see McLaughlin, Javonte Williams or Audric Estime lead the team in carries. But in Denver's last game in Week 13 against Cleveland, McLaughlin looked great with 14 carries for 84 yards and one catch for no yards on two targets. If he gets that amount of work again in Week 15 against Indianapolis then McLaughlin will be a solid flex option in all leagues. The Colts are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and five running backs in the past three games against Indianapolis have scored at least 12.2 PPR points.
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Swift already faced Minnesota in Week 12 and struggled with 13 carries for 30 yards and three catches for 35 yards on four targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 11, and he's been held to 9.5 PPR points or less in three games in a row against the Vikings, Lions and 49ers. Minnesota is No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Swift is only worth using as a flex option in most leagues for Week 15.
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Etienne scored 11.0 PPR points in Week 14 at Tennessee, which was the first time he scored more than 8.8 PPR points since Week 5. He had a season-high 50 receiving yards against the Titans, but his four carries were the fewest since Week 9. I would rather start Tank Bigsby if considering a Jaguars running back since he had 19 total touches against the Titans. But both Jaguars running backs are flex options at best against the Jets, who are No. 10 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.
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It's hard to score a touchdown and still not reach 10 PPR points, but Edwards has managed to do it twice in the past three games. He's yet to reach double digits in PPR this season, and I hope the Chargers start giving Kimani Vidal more work moving forward. This isn't a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers, but running backs who do well against them typically come from the passing game. Edwards only has two catches for 3 yards on three targets this season. I would only use Edwards as a flex option at best in non-PPR leagues.
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Chubb has played fewer snaps than Jerome Ford in three of the past four games, and Chubb has proven to be touchdown dependent to help his Fantasy value. He's averaging just 3.1 yards per carry since returning from his knee injury in Week 7, and the only time he's topped 5.2 PPR points were the three games where he scored a touchdown. The Chiefs are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and they have allowed just seven total touchdowns to the position all season. Chubb is a flex option at best in non-PPR leagues.
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Tracy is having an outstanding rookie season, especially with the Giants being such a bad team, and he has scored at least 14.5 PPR points in three games in a row heading into Week 15 against Baltimore. But this is a bad spot for Tracy, and I would consider him a flex option at best in the majority of leagues. The Ravens are No. 9 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and only Saquon Barkley in Week 13 had more than 63 rushing yards against Baltimore this season. Now, the Ravens are among the league leaders in receptions allowed to running backs with 65, and Tracy just had five catches for 38 yards on 10 targets against the Saints in Week 16. But the Giants are 14.5 underdogs at home, and the Ravens should be able to contain Tracy in this matchup. I'm not expecting Tracy to be a league-winning Fantasy option in Week 15.
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Fantasy managers were concerned about Wilson coming into Week 14 at Miami after he scored 9.1 PPR points or less in three games in a row against Arizona, Indianapolis and Seattle. But he reminded us all of his upside against the Dolphins with seven catches for 114 yards on 10 targets, and he should have another quality outing against Jacksonville in Week 15. The Jaguars are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and four receivers have scored at least 12.9 PPR points against Jacksonville in the past three games. Wilson and Davante Adams are both strong No. 2 Fantasy receivers in Week 15.
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There's a chance Aidan O'Connell (knee) can play Monday night against Atlanta, which is good news for Meyers. But even if Desmond Ridder starts then you should still start Meyers as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. He scored at least 13.7 PPR points in three games in a row against Denver, Kansas City and Tampa Bay, and he has 36 targets over that span. The Falcons are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and seven receivers have scored at least 13.3 PPR points against Atlanta in the past four games, with 10 touchdowns over that span.
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Addison has scored at least 15.1 PPR points in three of his past four games, including two outings with at least 30.2 PPR points over that span. One of those big performances was at Chicago in Week 12 when he had eight catches for 162 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He has 35 targets in his past four games, and he's worth starting in all leagues in the rematch with the Bears. Four receivers have scored at least 12.3 PPR points against Chicago in the past four games, and Addison is worth starting in all leagues.
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Mac Jones starting for Trevor Lawrence (concussion/shoulder) has actually been a positive move for Thomas. In the past three games with Jones, Thomas has at least seven targets in each outing against Detroit, Houston and Tennessee, and he scored at least 13.6 PPR points in each contest, including two with 16.6 PPR points. Thomas now has six games this season with at least seven targets, and he scored at least 13.6 PPR points in five of them. The Jets are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but five receivers in the past five games have scored at least 16.4 PPR points against this secondary. I trust Thomas as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
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Moore had a down game in Week 14 at San Francisco with six catches for 49 yards, but he still had eight targets. That's now four games in a row with at least seven targets, and he scored at least 13.7 PPR points in three of those outings. One of those games was against Minnesota in Week 12, and Moore had seven catches for 106 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. The Vikings are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Moore is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. I also consider Keenan Allen a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 15, and he scored 23.6 PPR points against Minnesota in Week 2. And Rome Odunze is a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver even though he just scored 20.2 PPR points at San Francisco in Week 14. Against the Vikings, Odunze had 8.9 PPR points, but he had 10 targets for five catches and 39 yards.
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I was hesitant to trust Thielen in Week 14 at Philadelphia, but he was awesome with nine catches for 102 yards on 11 targets. He now has 17 catches for 201 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets in his past two games against the Buccaneers and Eagles, and he's worth starting as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in Week 15 at Dallas. The Cowboys are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and the past three No. 1 receivers against Dallas -- Terry McLaurin in Week 12, Malik Nabers in Week 13 and Ja'Marr Chase in Week 14 -- all scored at least 15.3 PPR points.
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We'll see what happens with the Bills receivers now that Keon Coleman (wrist) is set to return in Week 15 at Detroit, but I expect Coleman to impact Amari Cooper more than Shakir. He has at least seven targets in seven games in a row, and he scored at least 13.5 PPR points in four of those outings. Detroit is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and six receivers in the past five games against the Lions have scored at least 13.6 PPR points. Coleman and Cooper have the potential to be No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 15 since the game could be a shootout, but I like Shakir as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver given his role for Josh Allen.
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Waddle has stepped up in the past three games, and it's time to consider him a potential starter in all leagues again. He scored at least 20.9 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he has two games over that span with at least nine targets. The Texans are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and nine receivers have scored at least 12.8 PPR points against Houston in the past five games. Waddle, who is from Houston, has faced the Texans twice in his career and scored at least 13.5 PPR points in each outing.
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Palmer is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues if Ladd McConkey (knee) is out in Week 15. McConkey missed Week 14 at Kansas City, and Palmer had six catches for 78 yards on nine targets. This week, the Chargers are facing a Tampa Bay defense that is No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Seven receivers in the past five games have scored at least 12.4 PPR points, and Palmer and Quentin Johnston would both benefit if McConkey remains out in Week 15.
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Downs returned to practice Wednesday after missing Week 13 with a shoulder injury, and hopefully he plays in Week 15 at Denver following the Colts' bye. Prior to getting hurt in Week 12 against Detroit, Downs had scored at least 12.0 PPR points in four games in a row and seven of his past eight games. The Broncos have a great secondary when healthy, but cornerback Riley Moss (knee) could be out for the second game in a row. Denver has allowed four receivers in the past two games against Las Vegas and Cleveland to score at least 15.2 PPR points, and Downs should be considered a borderline No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues if healthy.
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I hope Metcalf plays well in Week 15 against Green Bay, but he's been struggling lately after battling through shoulder and knee injuries. Metcalf has scored 10.6 PPR points or less in three games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown in his past four outings. The Packers are No. 9 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Green Bay has allowed just three touchdowns to receivers since Week 9. I'm starting Metcalf in three-receiver leagues, but like I said last week when he was a Bust Alert in this column, I'm worried about his production against the Packers.
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Even though I like Josh Downs as a sleeper against the Broncos, I'm still worried about Pittman. With Downs back, Pittman can now expect to see more of Patrick Surtain II, which is a bad matchup for him. And Pittman has just four games all season with double digits in PPR, including once in his past six outings. Now, he does have at least seven targets in three games in a row, but Surtain won't allow Pittman much room to make plays. Pittman is just a No. 4 Fantasy receiver at best in the majority of leagues.
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I like that Samuel is upset about his role, and hopefully there's a squeaky wheel game coming in Week 15 against the Rams. With more injuries at running back, Samuel could get some additional carries, and he had five carries for only 13 yards in Week 14 against Chicago. Samuel has one receiving and one rushing touchdown this season, and he hasn't scored since Week 6. He also has five targets or less in three games in a row, and he's been held to 22 receiving yards or less in four consecutive outings. I would only consider using Samuel in three-receiver leagues in Week 15.
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We'll see if the bye in Week 14 helped Dell, but he was struggling to produce at a high level prior to the week off. He went into the bye with four games in a row with 10.2 PPR points or less, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 8. He's also combined for just nine targets in his past two games against Tennessee and Jacksonville, and C.J. Stroud has just five touchdown passes in his past seven games. Miami is No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Nico Collins is the only Houston receiver to trust in the majority of leagues in Week 15.
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The last time I had Reed in this spot it backfired in Week 13 against Miami when he had 19.7 PPR points. Reed scored two touchdowns against the Dolphins, but he had three catches for 24 yards on six targets. He's been held to three catches or less and 26 yards or less in four games in a row, and he has 12 total targets in his past four outings. He's capable of big games at any moment as we've seen, especially finding the end zone, but the targets haven't been there recently. Christian Watson is becoming a more utilized weapon, and Romeo Doubs (concussion) could return in Week 15. The Packers are also doing a great job running the ball. Along with that, Seattle's defense has been tough on opposing receivers lately, holding Deebo Samuel, Marvin Harrison Jr. twice and Garrett Wilson to 9.1 PPR points or less in the past four games. I would only start Reed in three-receiver leagues in Week 15.
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It was a little dicey with Smith in Week 14 against the Jets. He went four quarters with no catches on one target, but thankfully the game went to overtime. In the extra period, Smith had three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, and he has now scored at least 13.4 PPR points in four games in a row. This week, he's facing a Texans defense that has allowed a tight end to score at least 11.1 PPR points in four games in a row. Smith remains a top-five Fantasy tight end in all leagues.
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Ertz was rolling prior to his bye in Week 14, and hopefully he stays hot in Week 15 at New Orleans. He scored at least 12.5 PPR points in three games in a row prior to Week 14, with a touchdown in each outing. But he also has four games in a row with at least six targets, and he should be locked in as the No. 2 option in the passing game behind Terry McLaurin now that Noah Brown (kidney) is out. The Saints have allowed four tight ends in their past five games to score at least 9.5 PPR points, and Ertz should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 15.
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I'm overlooking the matchup here for Henry since Arizona is No. 7 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends and trusting the player. Henry has been great since Drake Maye took over as the starting quarterback for the Patriots, and hopefully he stays hot in Week 15. He went into his Week 14 bye with at least eight targets in four of his past five games, including three in a row, and he scored at least 12.3 PPR points in three of those outings. Also, only four tight ends have at least six targets against the Cardinals this season, and two of them scored at least 16.1 PPR points. It would be a surprise if Henry didn't get at least six targets in this matchup.
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I was hoping for more from Ferguson in Week 14 against Cincinnati, but he only had three catches for 32 yards on six targets after missing the previous two games with a concussion. That said, I'm going right back to him in Week 15 against Carolina given the matchup. The Panthers are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and seven tight ends have scored at least 10.0 PPR points against Carolina in the past eight games, with eight touchdowns scored over that span. Ferguson has top-10 upside in Week 15.
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We'll see if Romeo Doubs (concussion) returns in Week 15 against Seattle after missing the past two games, and Kraft has benefitted with Doubs out. Kraft has 12 targets in his past two games against Miami and Detroit for nine catches, 119 yards and a touchdown, and he scored at least 13.1 PPR points in each outing. He's actually scored at least 10.6 PPR points in three games in a row, and the Seahawks have allowed two tight ends in the past three games to score at least 14.0 PPR points. Kraft should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues.
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Schultz comes into Week 15 against Miami having scored at least 8.3 PPR points in three of his past four games. That includes his best game of the season in Week 13 at Jacksonville with five catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on seven targets for 17.1 PPR points. It's good timing for Schultz to face the Dolphins, who have allowed four tight ends in their past four games to score at least 9.4 PPR points. Schultz is worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 15.
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Otton scored 10.0 PPR points in Week 14 against Las Vegas, but he's been struggling lately since Mike Evans returned from his three-game absence with a hamstring injury. Prior to Week 14, Otton combined for 10 PPR points against the Giants and Panthers, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 9. The Chargers are No. 10 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and only one tight end has scored a touchdown against the Chargers all season. Otton is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 15.
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Kincaid is expected to return in Week 15 at Detroit after missing the past three games with a knee injury. I would give him a game if you can before starting him since this is a brutal matchup. The Lions are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and only two tight ends have scored touchdowns against Detroit this season. Kincaid only has two touchdowns on the season, and he's scored at least 10 PPR points just three times. He's only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 15.
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Kmet had a solid outing against Minnesota in Week 12 with seven catches for 64 yards on 10 targets. In two games since then against Detroit and San Francisco, Kmet combined for three catches for 26 yards on three targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 6, and his 13.4 PPR points against the Vikings is only the third time this season he scored double digits in PPR. I'm not expecting a positive performance for Kmet in the rematch with Minnesota, and I would avoid starting him in most leagues in Week 15.
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Engram has at least six targets in five games in a row, and he scored at least 10.0 PPR points in three games over that span. But he's struggled in the past three games with Mac Jones at quarterback, and Engram has been held to 7.8 PPR points in two of those outings. He also hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 8. This week, Engram is facing a Jets defense that has been tough on opposing tight ends and nearly shut out Jonnu Smith in Week 14 before he caught all three of his passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in overtime. The Jets have allowed just three tight ends to score touchdowns this season and three guys to score double digits in PPR. Engram is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 15.
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DST
DST to Start
Commanders (at NO)
As of Wednesday, we don't know if Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback for the Saints in place of Derek Carr (hand), but either one is a downgrade for the New Orleans offense. The last time Carr was out from Weeks 6-8, the Saints had two games with 10 points or less and allowed 16 sacks. New Orleans has also scored just 14 points in each of the past two games against the Rams and Giants, and the Commanders are coming off a solid outing against Tennessee in Week 13 with two sacks, two fumble recoveries and just 19 points allowed. The Commanders DST should be great in Week 15.
Sleepers
- Cardinals (vs. NE)
- Cowboys (vs. CAR)
- Falcons (at LAR)
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Bills (at DET)
The Bills defense fell apart in Week 14 at the Rams with no sacks or turnovers, and Los Angeles scored 38 points with 457 total yards. This week, the Bills defense should have another poor outing at Detroit, especially since this game should be a shootout. Jared Goff has been sacked just seven times in his past six games, and the Lions only have two turnovers in their past four outings. Detroit also averages 32.1 points per game, and the Bills DST is not worth starting in most leagues.
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The last time Koo scored double digits in Fantasy points was Week 6, so he's due for a big game. And it could happen this week against the Raiders, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers. Four kickers in the past five games have scored at least 10 Fantasy points, and nine kickers for the season have scored 10 points. This could be one of Koo's best games of the season.
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Grupe is coming off a rough game in Week 14 at the Giants with two missed field goals and just two extra points, but prior to that he scored 10 Fantasy points in Week 13 against the Rams. But with Derek Carr (hand) out in Week 15 against Washington, the Saints offense could struggle to move the ball, and Grupe is not worth using in most leagues. Along with that, the Commanders are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers, and only three kickers have scored at least 10 Fantasy points against Washington this year.
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