Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Jacoby Brissett is the Start of the Week
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The final week of the regular season is here for most Fantasy leagues, and many of you are playing for something meaningful in this scoring period, which is exciting. You might be fighting for that last playoff spot, or you could be trying to lock up a first-round bye.
There's a lot on the line, and what happens in Week 14 could determine your quest for a Fantasy championship. It stinks that we don't have players from San Francisco, New England, Carolina and the Giants since those four teams are on a bye. And, we're dealing with several injuries that could impact lineups, notably Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) and Aaron Jones (shoulder), along with several key players who have already been out.
You might be trying to fill several holes in your lineup. And you're looking for help, which is why you're here. You want some guidance to guarantee a win.
Now, as you know, there are no guarantees in this game, especially this season. And no one actually has the script of what will happen in Week 14. But we'll do our best to help, and there are plenty of interesting matchups this week.
So let's get started with the starts and sits you need to make those optimal lineups. And good luck in your matchups in Week 14.
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Start of the Week
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Obviously, when the season started, I never expected to have Jacoby Brissett as a Start of the Week. And even after he took over for Kyler Murray (foot) in Week 6, I didn't think he would become a solid Fantasy quarterback. But here we are in Week 14, and Brissett has scored at least 20.7 Fantasy points in seven games in a row, while averaging 24.4 Fantasy points per game over that span. And he should have another quality outing against the Rams. Now, I know what you're thinking, that this is a difficult matchup. After all, the Rams are No. 9 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. But on the road, the Rams have allowed four of six quarterbacks to score at least 19.6 Fantasy points, and the only two who failed to reach that mark were Cam Ward in Week 2 and the Ravens without Lamar Jackson in Week 6. And Mac Jones and Bryce Young each scored at least 29.1 Fantasy points against Los Angeles in the past two road games. While Brissett likely won't have Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), he has already excelled in tough matchups against Indianapolis (24.7 Fantasy points), Green Bay (23.8) and Seattle (23.4). Volume has been key with at least 40 pass attempts in four games in a row, and I expect that to continue in Week 14. I'm willing to trust Brissett as a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in this matchup.
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Quarterbacks
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Goff won't have two of his top weapons with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) not expected to play, as well as Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve. But I still like Goff as a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in this potential shootout with Dallas at home. Only one quarterback this season has failed to score at least 23.7 Fantasy points against the Cowboys, which was Geno Smith in Week 11, and Dallas is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Goff has scored at least 21.2 Fantasy points in three home games in a row, and he should be successful with Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa and Jahmyr Gibbs out of the backfield.
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Burrow had a successful return in Week 13 at Baltimore from his nine-game absence with a toe injury with 24-of-46 passing for 261 yards and two touchdowns, and he scored 23.2 Fantasy points. He doesn't have an easy matchup in Week 14 at Buffalo, but I still like Burrow as a top-10 Fantasy quarterback. The Bills are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and only Lamar Jackson in Week 1 has scored more than 20 Fantasy points against this defense, including matchups with Drake Maye, Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield. That said, this is more about having faith in Burrow, who should be throwing a lot. His player prop on FanDuel is 35.5 attempts, and in 13 games over the past two seasons with at least 36 attempts, he is averaging 29.8 Fantasy points, with only two games under 21.2 points over that span.
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Mayfield has scored 18.8 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row and five times in his past six outings, including Week 8 at New Orleans when he only scored 4.1 points. Four of those bad games were on the road, but Mayfield is averaging 22.3 Fantasy points at home this season. And prior to his dud against the Saints earlier this year, Mayfield scored at least 20.3 Fantasy points against New Orleans in four games in a row. Six quarterbacks this season have scored at least 21.5 Fantasy points against the Saints, and I'm counting on Mayfield to get back on track at home in this matchup.
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Love was awesome in Week 13 at Detroit with 18-of-30 passing for 234 yards and four touchdowns, and he's now scored at least 21.7 Fantasy points in two of his past three games. He should stay hot against the Bears in Week 14, and Chicago is No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Three of the past five quarterbacks against the Bears have scored at least 20.3 Fantasy points, and Love has scored at least 22.2 Fantasy points in three of four career starts against Chicago. Love should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues.
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Jones has come through in some tough matchups lately at Kansas City in Week 12 and against Houston in Week 13 with at least 20.1 Fantasy points in each outing. He's now topped 20 Fantasy points in six of his past eight games, and this is a great matchup at the Jaguars, who are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Seven of the past nine guys against Jacksonville have scored at least 20.6 Fantasy points, and I like Jones as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Lawrence is playing well coming into Week 14 with at least 23.1 Fantasy points in each of his past two games against Arizona and Tennessee, both on the road. This week, he has a potentially tough matchup against the Colts, who have held five quarterbacks in a row to 17.1 Fantasy points or less, including Patrick Mahomes in Week 12. But with Sauce Gardner (calf) out, Lawrence is worth trusting as a low-end starter in all leagues, and he has scored at least 21.7 Fantasy points in five of seven career games against Indianapolis. He also has scored at least 23.2 Fantasy points in two of past three games at home.
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Taylor was 19-of-33 passing for 172 yards and a touchdown, and he added eight carries for 44 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against Atlanta. He has now scored at least 20.7 Fantasy points in two of three starts this season, and he has the chance for another quality outing in Week 14 against Miami. The Dolphins are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and three of the past four guys against Miami have scored at least 21.4 points. I like Taylor as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Williams had a bad Fantasy performance in Week 13 at Philadelphia with 11.5 points, and this is now two poor outings in a row on the road after he scored 10.3 Fantasy points at Minnesota in Week 11. The Packers have held four of the past five quarterbacks to 14 Fantasy points or less, and Williams was held to 16.2 Fantasy points or less in each of his two games against Green Bay as a rookie in 2024. He's a better quarterback this season, but the Bears will likely lean on their ground game in this matchup. I would only start Williams in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Darnold hasn't gone rotten yet in reality, but he's struggling as a Fantasy quarterback heading into Week 14 at Atlanta. He's scored 6.9 Fantasy points or less in three of his past four games, and he has three touchdowns and eight turnovers (five interceptions) over that span. I'm not overly concerned about the matchup for Darnold, but it's more about his mistakes and potential lack of attempts. He's had more than 26 pass attempts just once since Week 7, and Seattle might not have to throw the ball much in this game to win. I would only start Darnold in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Prior to Week 11, I was planning to use Tagovailoa in several leagues as a potential sleeper given his schedule to close the season against Washington, New Orleans, the Jets, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Tampa Bay. Those are all plus matchups, but Tagovailoa has already had disappointing Fantasy outings against the Commanders (6.8 points) and Saints (4.7), which makes him tough to trust against the Jets. He's actually scored 14.8 Fantasy points or less in four games in a row and in six of his past seven outings, and the Jets have held three quarterbacks in a row to 17.4 Fantasy points or less, including matchups with Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson. Part of the reason for Tagovailoa's lowly stats is how well De'Von Achane is running the ball, and I expect Miami to continue to lean on Achane in this matchup. Tagovailoa is only worth using in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Stroud returned from his three-game absence with a concussion in Week 13 at Indianapolis and only scored 9.1 Fantasy points. It will be tough to trust him in one-quarterback leagues at Kansas City, and Stroud has scored 15.7 Fantasy points or less in four of five road starts this season. Now, Stroud did score 20.1 Fantasy points at the Chiefs in 2024 in Week 16, and Kansas City has allowed Daniel Jones and Dak Prescott to each score at least 20.8 Fantasy points in the past two games. But I'm not counting on Stroud to have a big performance Sunday night, and I would only start him in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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Herbert is expected to play in Week 14 after having surgery Monday to repair a broken left hand. If that doesn't make you nervous, consider that Herbert has scored 16.8 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row. Now, factor in that he's facing the Eagles, who have held Jordan Love, Jared Goff and Caleb Williams to 14.1 Fantasy points or less in three of the past four games. The offensive line for the Chargers is a mess, and Herbert has been sacked 16 times in his past four games. This has the potential to be ugly for Herbert, and he's only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Running Backs
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Harvey came through as the Start of the Week in Week 13 at Washington with 21.2 PPR points, but how he got there wasn't ideal. He had 13 carries for 35 yards and three catches for 27 yards on four targets, but thankfully he scored two touchdowns, including one in overtime. Harvey once again dominated playing time for the second game in a row without J.K. Dobbins (foot), and that should continue in Week 14 against the Raiders. And Las Vegas has allowed four running backs in the past two games against Cleveland and the Chargers to score at least 11.4 PPR points, with five touchdowns. I like Harvey as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues.
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Dylan Sampson (calf) missed practice Wednesday, and his absence could help Judkins' Fantasy outlook in Week 14 against the Titans. In Week 13 against San Francisco when Sampson was injured, Judkins had three catches for 18 yards on three targets, and it was his most receptions since Week 8 and most receiving yards since Week 5. He also added 23 carries for 91 yards, and Judkins has now scored at least 15.9 PPR points in each of his past two games against the Raiders and 49ers. Tennessee has allowed eight running backs this season to score at least 13.1 PPR points, and I like Judkins as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues.
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Swift had a dominant game in Week 13 at Philadelphia with 18 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 13 yards on two targets. He has now scored at least 14.8 PPR points in six of his past eight games, and he is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues against the Packers, who will be without defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (ankle) for the remainder of the year. Six running backs have scored at least 11.6 PPR points against Green Bay in the past five games, including a pair of teammates for the Giants in Week 11 (Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary) and the Lions in Week 13 (Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery), which bodes well for Swift and Kyle Monangai, who should be considered a sleeper. Monangai has scored a touchdown in four games in a row coming into Week 14.
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Walker is playing well coming into Week 14 at Atlanta, and he has three games in a row with at least 10.4 PPR points, including two outings with at least 13.1 PPR points. His involvement in the passing game lately has been great with nine catches for 92 yards on 11 targets in his past three games, and he has at least three targets in each outing. The Falcons are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and nine guys have scored at least 11.1 PPR points against Atlanta in the past seven games, including a pair of teammates for the Dolphins in Week 8 (De'Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II) and the Patriots in Week 9 (TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings), which bodes well for Walker and Zach Charbonnet, who should be considered a sleeper. Charbonnet has scored a touchdown in three of his past four games coming into Week 14.
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Warren didn't have a great game in Week 13 against Buffalo with 10 carries for 35 yards and two catches for 9 yards on four targets, but he scored a touchdown and finished with 12.4 PPR points. He's now scored a touchdown in two games in a row, and he has at least 11.1 PPR points in five of his past seven games coming into Week 14. The Ravens have allowed a running back to score at least 15.1 PPR points in six of their past seven games, and I like Warren as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues in this matchup.
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Aaron Jones (shoulder) could play in Week 14 against Washington, but if he's out then Mason should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues. In four starts for Jones earlier this season, Mason averaged 14.5 PPR points, and he scored four touchdowns over that span. The Commanders are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and nine guys this season have scored at least 13 PPR points against Washington, including three in a row. I might use Mason as a flex even if Jones is active since he'll be playing at less than 100 percent.
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Knight doesn't have an easy matchup in Week 14 against the Rams, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but I still like Knight as a flex option in all leagues if Trey Benson (knee) and Emari Demercado (ankle) remain out. Knight has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three games in a row, and he has at least 9.4 PPR points in six of eight outings since Benson was injured. In his past three games, Knight has 11 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets, and he has at least three targets in each outing. The Rams have also allowed four running backs to score at least 11. PPR points in their past four games.
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Neal didn't have a great game in Week 13 at Miami with Alvin Kamara (knee) out with 14 carries for 47 yards and three catches for 22 yards on three targets, but his workload was impressive since he played 82 percent of the snaps. I would use him as a flex option in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Five running backs have scored at least 11.4 PPR points against Tampa Bay in the past four games, and the Buccaneers have allowed 14 catches for 212 yards and three touchdowns on 15 targets to the backfields in Buffalo, the Rams and Arizona in the past three games. That bodes well for Neal, who has eight catches for 65 yards on 10 targets in his past two outings.
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Rodriguez will likely need a touchdown to boost his Fantasy value since he has one catch for 6 yards on two targets for the season. But he's scored a touchdown in three of his past four games, and the Vikings have allowed at least one rushing touchdown to a running back in six games in a row. Rodriguez also has at least 11 carries in three of his past four games, and he's become the primary running back for the Commanders ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols. But we need Rodriguez to find the end zone to be a quality flex option, so hopefully he gets another chance to score for Washington in this game.
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You can use Marks as a flex option in Week 14 at Kansas City, but I can't continue to trust him as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues. Even though he's taken over the Houston backfield ahead of Nick Chubb, Marks has scored 7.9 PPR points or less in three games in a row despite getting at least 17 total touches in each outing. His work in the passing game has disappeared with three catches for 5 yards on three targets in the past three weeks, and it doesn't help that the Chiefs are No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.
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Isiah Pacheco returned in Week 13 at Dallas from a three-game absence with a knee injury, but Hunt still led the Kansas City backfield with 14 carries for 58 yards and one catch for 22 yards on two targets. That said, he failed to score a touchdown for the first time since Week 7, and he only managed 9.0 PPR points against the Cowboys. Hunt should be considered a touchdown-dependent Fantasy running back when Pacheco is healthy, and the Texans have only allowed two running backs to score on the ground since Week 7. The Chiefs also have offensive line injuries with left tackle Josh Simmons (wrist) out, and left guard Trey Smith (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps) banged up. Hunt should be considered a flex option at best in most leagues.
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Omarion Hampton (ankle) appears on the verge of returning in Week 14 against the Eagles after being out for the past seven games, and we're probably looking at a timeshare for the Chargers, with Vidal likely in a secondary role. Even if Vidal remains the leader of this tandem for now -- he's played at least 52 percent of the snaps in every game that Hampton was out -- this isn't an ideal situation for him. Justin Herbert (hand) will either be limited or out after having surgery Monday, and the offensive line for the Chargers remains a mess. Additionally, Vidal has mostly been good in games where the Chargers have won by double digits, and the Eagles are favored in this matchup in Los Angeles. Vidal should be considered a low-end No. 2 running back if Hampton remains out, and he's a flex at best if Hampton returns.
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Montgomery had a solid Fantasy outing in Week 13 against Green Bay with 12.8 PPR points because he scored a touchdown for the first time since Week 9. He finished the game with eight carries for 32 yards and two catches for 16 yards on two targets, and hopefully he can build on that performance in Week 14 against Dallas. I would use him as a flex option at best since the Cowboys run defense has been tough since acquiring Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson via trade. In the past three games against Ashton Jeanty, Saquon Barkley and Kareem Hunt, that trio has combined for 30 carries for 87 yards and no touchdowns. And Dallas is actually No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to running backs over that span. Jahmyr Gibbs remains a must-start Fantasy running back because of his role in the passing game, but Montgomery could struggle if he fails to find the end zone.
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WRs to Start
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) isn't expected to play in Week 14 against Dallas, which makes Williams a must-start Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. St. Brown left Week 13 against Green Bay, and Williams took off with seven catches for 144 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He's now scored at least 16.6 PPR points in four of his past five games, and I would start him against the Cowboys even if St. Brown was healthy. Dallas is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 15 guys have scored at least 12 PPR points against the Cowboys this season. Isaac TeSlaa should be considered a sleeper with St. Brown injured, and TeSlaa scored a touchdown against the Packers after St. Brown left the game.
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We're not expecting Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) to play in Week 14 against the Rams, which should allow Wilson the chance to play at a high level again, like we saw in the two games Harrison missed with an illness. In those two outings against San Francisco in Week 11 and Jacksonville in Week 12, Wilson combined for 33 targets for 25 catches and 303 yards, and he scored at least 21.8 PPR points in each contest. I'd lower expectations for him against the Rams, but they have allowed 11 receivers this season to score at least 12.3 PPR points, including at least one in four games in a row. Wilson should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all formats if Harrison is out, and Greg Dortch should be considered a sleeper. In two games without Harrison, Dortch had 12 catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns on 15 targets, and he scored at least 16.8 PPR points in each outing
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Sutton got back on track in Week 13 at Washington with five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown on six targets, and hopefully he can stay hot at Las Vegas in Week 14. He only had three catches for 24 yards on four targets in Week 10 against the Raiders, but Las Vegas is No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. For the season, 12 receivers have scored at least 13.9 PPR points against the Raiders, and Sutton had eight catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets at Las Vegas in Week 12 last year. He's worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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Watson has 17 targets in his past two games against Minnesota and Detroit, and he took off against the Lions with four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He's now scored at least 18.3 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he's worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues in Week 14 against Chicago. The Bears are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 14 guys have scored at least 12.2 PPR points against Chicago this season, including one in each of the past two games against Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. This game might have extra meaning for Watson since he tore his ACL against the Bears in Week 18 last year, and hopefully, he can have a memorable performance in this matchup.
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It seems like Meyers is starting to get comfortable in Jacksonville, with at least 11.4 PPR points in three games in a row, including his past two outings against the Cardinals and Titans with at least 15 PPR points. Parker Washington (hip) could miss this game against the Colts, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and won't have Sauce Gardner (calf) in this matchup. For the season, 12 receivers have scored at least 12.9 PPR points against Indianapolis, which could hopefully help Brian Thomas Jr. this week. Thomas returned from a three-game absence with an ankle injury in Week 13 at Tennessee and had two catches for 28 yards on three targets, and he only has two games this season with more than 10.6 PPR points. Despite the good matchup, Thomas is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Pierce had another solid game in Week 13 against Houston with four catches for 78 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he has now scored at least 17.5 PPR points in three of his past four games. The Texans matchup was tough, but the Jaguars matchup is easier since Jacksonville has allowed 11 receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this season. I like Michael Pittman as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues, and he has scored at least 13.7 PPR points in four of his past six games. But Pierce is also worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 14 as well, given the matchup.
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I wish we could call Flowers a must-start Fantasy option, but he should be considered a low-end starter at best in the majority of two-receiver leagues heading into Week 14 against Pittsburgh. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1, and he's been held to 11.9 PPR points or less in three games in a row, including 0.6 PPR points in Week 13 against Cincinnati. Now, he had a touchdown called back against the Bengals on a questionable offensive pass interference call, and this is a great matchup against the Steelers, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. For the season, 14 receivers have scored at least 12.5 PPR points against Pittsburgh, and I'm hopeful Flowers will get to that level of production in Week 14.
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Higgins should be considered a solid No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues in Week 14 at the Chiefs. He's scored at least 11.5 PPR points in four of his past six games, with two touchdowns over that span, and he has at least seven targets in three of his past four outings. Kansas City has allowed five receivers in the past three games to score at least 12.4 PPR points, including a pair of teammates from Denver in Week 11 (Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin) and Dallas in Week 13 (CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens). That bodes well for Higgins playing well opposite Nico Collins in Week 14.
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I'll take the chance on Mitchell as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues in Week 14 against Miami with the hope that his production in Week 13 against Atlanta is a sign of things to come. He had eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets against the Falcons, and he scored 24.2 PPR points. Mitchell now has 25 targets in three games with the Jets, but keep in mind that prior to facing Atlanta, Mitchell combined for three catches for 52 yards. The Dolphins have allowed six receivers to score at least 11.4 PPR points in their past four games, with five touchdowns over that span, and Mitchell will hopefully continue to see plenty of targets from Tyrod Taylor in this matchup.
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Vele is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues in Week 14 at Tampa Bay, with the hope that his production in Week 13 against Miami is a sign of things to come. He had eight catches for 93 yards and a touchdown on eight targets against the Dolphins, and he scored 23.3 PPR points. Vele now has 15 targets in his past two games, and he should continue to be a go-to option for Tyler Shough against the Buccaneers. For the season, Tampa Bay has allowed 16 receivers to score at least 12.9 PPR points, including a pair of teammates from Seattle in Week 5 (Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton), the Rams in Week 12 (Davante Adams and Puka Nacua), and even New Orleans in Week 10 (Rashid Shaheed and Chris Olave). This week, it will hopefully be Olave and Vele posting positive production against this defense.
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Metcalf had another disappointing game in Week 13 against Buffalo with three catches for 32 yards on five targets, and he's now scored 9.9 PPR points or less in four of his past five games. He's also gone four games in a row without a receiving touchdown, and he has fewer than 50 receiving yards in each game over that span. The Ravens are actually a favorable matchup since Baltimore is No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Metcalf is only worth using as a low-end starting option in three-receiver leagues.
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Johnston scored a touchdown in Week 13 against Las Vegas, but he finished with three catches for 23 yards on three targets. He's been held to fewer than 55 receiving yards in seven games in a row, and he has three targets or less in three of his past five outings. Justin Herbert (hand) is attempting to play in this game after having surgery Monday, and the Eagles defense will make things tough on this offensive line. I would only use Johnston as a low-end starting option in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Samuel had a respectable 11.1 PPR points in Week 13 against Denver with five catches for 64 yards on seven targets, but he was overshadowed by Terry McLaurin, who returned from his three-game absence with a quadriceps injury and had seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets for 22.6 PPR points. Samuel has now scored 11.1 PPR points or less in his past three games with McLaurin, and this is a tough matchup for both receivers in Week 14 against the Vikings, who are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Minnesota has not allowed a receiver to score double digits in PPR in three games in a row against Chicago, Green Bay, and Seattle, and no receiver has scored a touchdown against the Vikings in their past four games. I'll still use McLaurin as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues, but Samuel is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues.
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I thought Worthy had the chance to play well in Week 13 at Dallas, and he scored 11.4 PPR points. That was his best performance since Week 4, but clearly, it's tough to trust Worthy in the majority of leagues heading into Week 14 against Houston. The Texans are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only six guys have scored more than 12 PPR points against Houston this season. Worthy only has one touchdown on the year, and the Chiefs are dealing with several key injuries on their offensive line. Worthy is barely worth using in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Odunze is struggling heading into Week 14 at Green Bay, and he's only worth starting in three-receiver leagues. He has scored 8.3 PPR points or less in four of his past five games, including three in a row, and it's not for a lack of targets. Odunze has at least six targets in each of his past three games, but he's just not connecting with Caleb Williams. The run game has also been dominant for the Bears, and Odunze has a difficult matchup against the Packers, who have allowed just five touchdowns to receivers in their past six games. And only seven receivers have scored more than 12 PPR points against Green Bay this season. I still consider Odunze a low-end starter in two-receiver leagues, but it's hard to expect a dominant outing from him given his recent level of play.
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Strange comes into Week 14 against the Colts having scored at least 10.5 PPR points in his past four healthy games, and he has eight catches for 138 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in his past two outings against Arizona and Tennessee. The Colts are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and seven guys have scored at least 10 PPR points against Indianapolis this season. Parker Washington (hip) could also miss Week 14, which would be an added boost for Strange, and he's worth using as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in this game.
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Johnson had a down game in Week 13 at Miami with five catches for 39 yards, but he had nine targets. He has scored at least 10.6 PPR points in three of four starts with Tyler Shough, and Johnson had five catches for 53 yards on eight targets against Tampa Bay in Week 8. The Buccaneers have allowed their past two opposing tight ends in Colby Parkinson and Trey McBride to each score at least 14.1 PPR points, and Johnson should be considered a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 14.
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Pitts had a standout game in Week 13 at the Jets with seven catches for 82 yards on eight targets, and Drake London (knee) was out for that contest. London missed practice Wednesday and could be out again in Week 14, and Pitts has a great matchup against Seattle. The Seahawks are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and 10 guys have scored at least 10.1 PPR points against Seattle this season. As long as London is out, Pitts should be considered a must-start Fantasy tight end in all leagues.
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Ertz had a standout game against Denver in Week 13 with 10 catches for 106 yards on 13 targets, and he now has 21 targets in his past two games against the Dolphins and Broncos. He's also scored at least 8.2 PPR points in four games in a row, so he has a solid floor, and I like him as a low-end starter in all leagues against the Vikings. Minnesota has allowed six tight ends to score at least 10 PPR points this season, and Ertz should once again be a top target for Marcus Mariota in this matchup.
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Fannin has scored at least 8.4 PPR points in four of his past five games, so he's given you a safe floor with his production, but he also has two outings over that span with at least 11.3 PPR points. One of those games was in Week 13 against San Francisco when he had three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he will hopefully stay hot in Week 14 against Tennessee. The Titans have allowed three tight ends in the past four games to score at least 11.1 PPR points, and I like Fannin as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Kincaid has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, but he was limited in practice Wednesday and will hopefully be cleared for Sunday. If healthy, Kincaid is worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues given the matchup with the Bengals. Cincinnati is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and 11 guys have scored at least 10.7 PPR points against the Bengals this year. Kincaid scored at least 14.8 PPR points in four of his first seven games, and we would love for him to be active in this matchup.
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Goedert is struggling going into this matchup against the Chargers in Week 14, and he's not worth starting in the majority of leagues. Goedert has scored 4.7 PPR points or less in three games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 8. The Chargers are also No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and only four guys have scored double digits in PPR against Los Angeles this season.
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Hockenson had a solid game in Week 13 at Seattle with six catches for 59 yards on six targets, but that was his first game with double digits in PPR since Week 7 and only the third time he's reached that mark this season. Hockenson had Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks, but Hockenson has struggled with J.J. McCarthy, who is back in Week 14. Hockenson has played six games with McCarthy and has four targets or less in five of those outings, with 39 receiving yards his best performance. There's little reason to trust Hockenson as a starter in the majority of leagues against Washington.
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Loveland had a down game in Week 13 at Philadelphia with three catches for 28 yards on six targets, and he's now scored 7.0 PPR points or less in two of his past three outings. This is a tough matchup against the Packers in Week 14, and Green Bay has gone six games in a row without allowing a tight end to reach double digits in PPR, including matchups with Dallas Goedert, Theo Johnson and T.J. Hockenson. I would only use Loveland in deeper leagues in this matchup on the road.
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Engram had a standout game in Week 13 at Washington with six catches for 79 yards on nine targets, but keep in mind that was his first game with more than 7.6 PPR points since Week 7. He already faced the Raiders once in Week 10 and finished with two catches for 12 yards on five targets. And Las Vegas is No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and only four guys have scored double digits in PPR against the Raiders this season, with just one since Week 6. It was great to see Engram perform at a high level against Washington, but don't chase those points from him in Week 14 against Las Vegas.
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Buccaneers (vs. NO)
Tampa Bay's defense was amazing in Week 8 at New Orleans with five sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and just three points allowed, along with a touchdown. That bodes well for the rematch at home, and the Saints have given up a fumble in seven games in a row. New Orleans also has allowed nine sacks in the past two games against Atlanta and Miami, and Tyler Shough also has an interception in each of his past two outings. The Buccaneers DST has top-five upside in Week 14.
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Ravens (vs. PIT)
Dolphins (at NYJ)
Commanders (at MIN)
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Chargers (vs. PHI)
The Chargers DST was solid in Week 13 against Las Vegas with five sacks, an interception and just 14 points allowed, but this is a bad matchup against the Eagles in Week 14. Jalen Hurts has only been sacked twice in his past four games, and Philadelphia only has eight turnovers on the season (two interceptions). I would not trust the Chargers DST in this matchup.
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Keep an eye on the weather in Buffalo in Week 14, but McPherson will hopefully stay hot in this matchup with the Bills. In his past two games against New England and Baltimore, McPherson has combined for eight field goals, including three from 50-plus yards, and four PATs, with no missed kicks. He's also scored at least eight Fantasy points in six games in a row, and two of the past three kickers against Buffalo have made multiple field goals. McPherson has top-five upside in Week 14.
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The Texans are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers, and kickers are only making 65 percent of field goals against Houston this year. The Texans have also allowed the second fewest amount of PATs this season (17) behind only the Broncos (15). Butker also has one game since Week 4 with more than eight Fantasy points, and he has two games in his past five outings without attempting a field goal. Butker is not worth starting in most leagues in Week 14.
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