It's not ideal to have six teams on bye in Week 14. This is the final week in most leagues before the Fantasy playoffs start, but instead of fielding our best lineups, we'll be without stars from Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, New England and Washington. And that stinks.
But don't panic. Most Fantasy managers in your league are dealing with similar lineup dilemmas. And some of you might have even prepared ahead for Week 14, so this isn't even a concern.
If you are scrambling for players to fill holes in your lineup then you came to the right place. We have some bye-week quarterbacks as recommended starts (Jameis Winston, Will Levis and Cooper Rush), running backs who are ready for bigger roles (all eyes are on Isaac Guerendo) and receivers ready to prove they can be Fantasy starters (Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Parker Washington and Brandin Cooks, among others).
We have you covered. Again, don't panic. Trust the process and find the right matchups to maximize your roster. Good luck, and I know we'll see you next week for the start of the playoffs.
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It's a fun time to be a Tua Tagovailoa Fantasy manager. He's hot coming into Week 14 against the Jets, and he should once again deliver a standout stat line. I like Tagovailoa as a top-five Fantasy quarterback this week.
Tagovailoa has scored at least 29.2 Fantasy points in three games in a row, and he has at least 21.5 points in four of his past five games. It hasn't always been pretty, and he needed garbage time in Week 13 at the Packers to get the bulk of his numbers, including a tipped touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill.
But I like his chances to keep it rolling against the Jets, who have allowed two of the past three opposing quarterbacks to score at least 30.1 Fantasy points. And four quarterbacks in the past seven games have scored at least 28.4 Fantasy points against the Jets.
Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is likely out in Week 14, which is even better for Tagovailoa. And he's doing a great job connecting with Tyreek Hill, Jonnu Smith and De'Von Achane during his hot streak. Maybe Jaylen Waddle will even join the party.
This should be another quality outing for Tagovailoa. And he should dismantle the Jets in Week 14.
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Quarterbacks
QBs to Start
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Mayfield struggled as the Start of the Week in Week 13 at Carolina with 12.2 Fantasy points, and he injured his leg during the overtime win. I expect him to bounce back in Week 14 against the Raiders at home, and he has top-five upside in this matchup. Four of the past five quarterbacks against Las Vegas have scored at least 22.2 Fantasy points, and Mayfield has scored at least 28.3 Fantasy points in four of six home games this season.
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Darnold continues to prove himself as a solid Fantasy quarterback on a weekly basis, and he scored at least 23.6 Fantasy points in three games in a row. I like him as a top-five Fantasy quarterback in this matchup with the Falcons, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Five of the past six quarterbacks against Atlanta have scored at least 21.8 Fantasy points, and Darnold should have the chance for another quality stat line in Week 14.
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Love struggled against Detroit in Week 9 at home in bad weather with 10.9 Fantasy points, but he has responded since, scoring at least 22.2 Fantasy points in two of his past three games. I'm expecting this game to be a shootout, and the projected total is 51.5 points, which is the highest of the week. The Lions are beat up defensively coming into this game, and Caleb Williams just scored 32.1 Fantasy points at Detroit in Week 13. Love should be considered a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in this NFC North showdown.
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Winston faced the Steelers in the snow in Week 12 and passed for 219 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception, and he added a rushing touchdown for 13.4 Fantasy points. This isn't an easy matchup, and Pittsburgh is No. 1 in the fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. But Winston is averaging 47.8 pass attempts per game in his four non-snow games, and he just passed for 497 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions at Denver in Week 13. Joe Burrow just had 25.3 Fantasy points against the Steelers in Week 13, and I like Winston as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues.
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Goff scored 20.9 Fantasy points at home in Week 13 against the Bears, and he now has four games in a row in Detroit with at least 20 Fantasy points. Goff only scored 11.6 Fantasy points at Green Bay in Week 9 in bad weather, but this game feels like a shootout with a projected total of 51.5 points, which is the highest of the week. The Packers just allowed Tua Tagovailoa to score 29.2 Fantasy points in Week 13, and Goff should be above 20 Fantasy points again in this Thursday night matchup.
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Williams has been a standout Fantasy quarterback since Thomas Brown started calling plays for the Bears, and he comes into Week 14 with at least 30.9 Fantasy points in consecutive games against Minnesota and Detroit. The 49ers are beat up defensively and have allowed Jordan Love and Josh Allen to score at least 18.7 Fantasy points in their past two games. I like Williams as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues.
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Levis comes into Week 14 having scored at least 20.1 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, including two in a row on the road against Houston and Washington. He gets a great matchup at home against the Jaguars, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Eight quarterbacks this season have scored at least 20.6 Fantasy points against Jacksonville, and Levis is worth using as a streaming option in all leagues.
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In their past three games, the Bengals have allowed Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, and Russell Wilson to pass for 1,001 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception, and each quarterback scored at least 28.4 Fantasy points. Rush has scored at least 18.4 Fantasy points in two of his past three games, and he's worth using as a streaming option in all leagues, given the matchup on Monday night.
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Murray only scored 10.3 Fantasy points at Seattle in Week 12, and he's been held under 20 Fantasy points in three of his past four games. The Seahawks held Murray and Aaron Rodgers to a combined 28.3 Fantasy points in their past two games, and Seattle has allowed just eight passing touchdowns compared to seven interceptions in the past six outings against Kirk Cousins, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Murray, and Rodgers. I hope coming back home helps Murray, but he's a low-end starter at best, given the matchup in Week 14.
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Smith only scored 14.6 Fantasy points in Week 12 against Arizona, and he's been held to 15.7 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row against the 49ers, Cardinals, and Jets. For the season, Smith only has four games with more than 20 Fantasy points, and Arizona has allowed just four quarterbacks all season to score at least 20 Fantasy points as well. I would only start Smith in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Rodgers has actually scored at least 18 Fantasy points in four of his past five games, but he continues to struggle each week. He could potentially get benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor, and you can't start Rodgers with any confidence in Week 14 at Miami since the Dolphins are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. I would only consider starting Rodgers in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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I usually love revenge games, but it's hard to trust Cousins in his return to Minnesota in Week 14. Cousins hasn't thrown a touchdown since Week 9 and has six interceptions in his past three games against New Orleans, Denver, and the Chargers. If he continues to struggle, he could get benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., and the Vikings have allowed just one quarterback to score more than 17.2 Fantasy points in their past five games. Cousins is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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Purdy played at Buffalo in Week 13, but I hope the shoulder injury that kept him out of Week 12 is OK. I also hope that left tackle Trent Williams (ankle/personal) plays because the 49ers need him to anchor this offensive line. With Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) out, the offense should run through Purdy if he's 100 percent, but this is also a tough matchup against the Bears, who are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Only three quarterbacks have thrown multiple touchdowns against Chicago this season, and Purdy should be considered a low-end starter in all one-quarterback leagues in Week 14.
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Wide Receivers
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I made the wrong choice of Tampa Bay players as Start of the Week in Week 13 when I was deciding between Irving and Baker Mayfield, and Irving had a breakout performance at Carolina with 25 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 33 yards on three targets for 27.5 PPR points. He now has at least at least 15.4 PPR points in six of his past seven games, including three in a row, and he should stay hot against the Raiders in Week 14. Nine running backs have scored at least 15.5 PPR points against Las Vegas this season, and hopefully, Irving is fine with the hip injury he dealt with against the Panthers. If healthy, Irving has top-five upside in all leagues.
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Pollard only scored 8.8 PPR points in Week 13 at Washington, and he's been held to 10.3 PPR points or less in three of his past four games. I still trust him in Week 14 against Jacksonville as a must-start running back in all leagues based on the matchup. The Jaguars are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and in their past four games, Jacksonville has allowed 119 carries for 587 yards and five touchdowns and 16 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown to opposing backfields. Saquon Barkley, Aaron Jones, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Joe Mixon have all scored at least 12.1 PPR points against the Jaguars, and Pollard should follow suit in Week 14.
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The Bengals were without linebacker Logan Wilson (knee) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness) in Week 13 against the Steelers, and it showed. Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and Cordarrelle Patterson combined for 22 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown and 13 catches for 146 yards on 13 targets. We'll see what Cincinnati's defense looks like for Monday's game against the Cowboys, but the Bengals have now allowed a running back to score at least 14.1 PPR points in three games in a row. Dowdle is coming off his best game of the season in Week 13 against the Giants with 22 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 11 yards on three targets. He's worth starting as a No. 2 running back in all leagues.
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Guerendo is the starting running back for the 49ers with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) out, and Guerendo is worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues in Week 14. Chicago has allowed 11 running backs to score at least 12.4 PPR points this season, including four in the past three games, and Guerendo scored 19.2 PPR points in his lone outing this season with at least 11 total touches, which was Week 8 against Dallas. We'll see who the 49ers use to share touches with Guerendo, but the runway is clear for him to have a strong finish to the season, starting with this game against the Bears.
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The concern for Tracy in Week 14 would be that he has only nine carries in each of his past two games against Tampa Bay and Dallas and 13 total touches or less in each outing. Fumbles have been an issue for him, and the Giants are still giving Devin Singletary a chance to share the backfield. That said, Tracy has still scored at least 14.5 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he has a favorable matchup this week against the Saints, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Since Week 5, eight running backs have scored at least 16.8 PPR points against New Orleans, and Tracy should be considered a solid No. 2 running back in all leagues in this matchup.
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Swift has struggled in the past two games against Minnesota and Detroit, scoring 9.5 PPR points or less in each outing. Those are two of the best run defenses in the NFL, and Swift had scored at least 14.2 PPR points in six of his previous seven games prior to facing the Vikings and Lions. This week, Swift is facing a 49ers defense that is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Six running backs in the past four games have scored at least 13.7 PPR points, and the backfields from Tampa Bay, Seattle, Green Bay, and Buffalo combined for 110 carries for 517 yards and seven touchdowns and 17 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown over that span. Swift should be considered a No. 2 running back in all leagues.
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I like Najee Harris as a No. 2 running back in all leagues in Week 14 against the Browns, but Harris is also worth using as at least a flex, especially in PPR. He scored at least 10.4 PPR points in three games in a row, and in Week 12 at Cleveland, he had his best game of the season with 15.4 PPR points. The Browns have allowed eight rushing touchdowns in their past four games, and three running backs over that span have scored at least 12.9 PPR points.
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This could be a big game for Abdullah catching the ball in Week 14 at Tampa Bay, especially if Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps) remain out. The Buccaneers are tied for second in most receptions allowed to running backs with 71, and 10 running backs this season have scored at least 7.4 PPR points against Tampa Bay with just their receiving totals alone. Abdullah has scored at least 10.7 PPR points in two of his past three games, with 10 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets over that span. He could be a solid flex option in PPR in Week 14.
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There are six teams on a bye in Week 14, and Fantasy managers could be desperate for running back help. I could see a scenario where Gainwell is getting the chance for some garbage time production if the Eagles, who are 12-point favorites at home against the Panthers, have a big lead and are resting Saquon Barkley. Prior to Week 13, Gainwell had at least five total touches in six games in a row, and he scored at least 7.7 PPR points in two of those outings. Carolina is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so maybe Gainwell could be an option in deeper leagues.
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Hubbard is more of a bust alert than a must-sit running back, but I don't like the setup for him in Week 14. He's on the road at Philadelphia, and the Eagles are 12-point favorites. Philadelphia is also No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and only four running backs have topped 12 PPR points against the Eagles in their past eight games, with four touchdowns allowed to the position all season. Hubbard also just had 12 carries for 43 yards and no targets in Week 13 against Tampa Bay, which is the second game he's played with Jonathon Brooks. It's the fewest total touches for Hubbard since Week 1, and this could be a sign of things to come. I would only use Hubbard as a flex option in the majority of leagues in Week 14.
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Isiah Pacheco returned in Week 13 against Las Vegas for the first time since suffering a broken leg in Week 2, and Hunt's production cratered. He had seven carries for 15 yards and two catches for no yards on four targets, and his nine total touches were the fewest he's had since returning to Kansas City in Week 4. The Chargers are No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so you can't trust Hunt in a reduced workload, and he's a flex option at best in deeper leagues. As for Pacheco, he's worth using as a low-end No. 2 running back. He had seven carries for 44 yards against the Raiders, with one catch for 5 yards on one target. He played less snaps than Hunt, but Pacheco's workload should increase in Week 14.
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Etienne has scored 8.8 PPR points or less in five games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 2. He also just went over 50 total yards in Week 13 against Houston for the first time since Week 5. I wish we could rely on his role in the passing game, but Etienne only has six catches for 18 yards on six targets in his past two games, and this isn't a good matchup against the Titans. While Washington had success against Tennessee in Week 13, with Brian Robinson Jr. and Chris Rodriguez Jr. both scoring at least 15.4 PPR points, the Titans shut down J.K. Dobbins, Aaron Jones, and Joe Mixon in the previous three games, holding that trio to 9.5 PPR points or less in each outing. Etienne is a flex option at best in most leagues in Week 14.
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Edwards did not take advantage of J.K. Dobbins (knee) being out in Week 13 at Atlanta with six carries for 32 yards and one catch for 1 yard on one target. He's yet to score more than 7.1 PPR points in any game this season, which includes scoring a touchdown in Week 12 against Baltimore and having two games with at least 12 total touches. I'd love to see the Chargers give rookie Kimani Vidal more work with Dobbins on injured reserve, but this is a bad matchup for both in Week 14 at the Chiefs. Kansas City is No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and only five running backs have scored more than 12 PPR points against the Chiefs this season. Edwards is a borderline flex option at best in most leagues in Week 14.
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The last time Chubb faced the Steelers in Week 12, he had 19 PPR points, which came on the strength of two rushing touchdowns. He had 20 carries for 59 yards, two touchdowns, and one catch for 1 yard on one target. Chubb also scored 12.5 PPR points in Week 13 at Denver with nine carries for 21 yards, two catches for 24 yards, and a touchdown on two targets. Since returning from his knee injury in Week 7, Chubb is averaging just 3.0 yards per carry, and the only games where he's scored more than 5.2 PPR points is when he found the end zone. The good news is the Steelers have allowed a running back to score in nine games in a row, but Chubb's production could be minimal if he doesn't score. I prefer Chubb as just a flex option in most leagues in Week 14.
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Wide Receivers
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Meyers comes into Week 14 having scored at least 15.7 PPR points in four of his past five games, including two in a row. He didn't slow down with Aidan O'Connell returning in Week 13 at Kansas City with six catches for 97 yards on 11 targets, and now he has a fantastic matchup in Week 14 at Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and seven receivers have scored at least 12.4 PPR points against Tampa Bay in the past five games. I'm viewing Meyers as a No. 1 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 14.
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It should be obvious at this point to start Jeudy, and hopefully this is the last time we'll mention him here. Let's hope he stays hot for the rest of the season after he just scored 40.5 PPR points in Week 13 at Denver. But he was also doing well prior to that and has scored at least 12.9 PPR points in all five starts with Jameis Winston, including Week 12 against Pittsburgh in the snow when he had six catches for 85 yards on six targets. The Steelers are No. 9 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas all had at least 12.5 PPR points against Pittsburgh in Week 13. I'm confident in Jeudy as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
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Moore and Keenan Allen are both worth using as No. 2 receivers in Week 14 at San Francisco, and hopefully both stay hot in this matchup. Moore has scored at least 13.7 PPR points since Thomas Brown started calling plays for the Bears, including his past two outings with at least 23.7 PPR points. He has 30 targets over that span for 22 catches, 265 yards and two touchdowns over that span. Allen also has taken off since Brown started calling plays, and Allen has 31 targets in his past three games for 18 catches, 200 yards and three touchdowns, with at least 23.6 PPR points in his past two outings against Minnesota and Detroit. San Francisco is No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but I'm still trusting Moore and Allen to each deliver a solid stat line on the road.
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We have a good revenge game here for Ridley, who spent 2023 with the Jaguars. He scored at least 12.3 PPR points in three of his past five games, and Jacksonville is No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Four receivers in the past four games have scored at least 18.7 PPR points against the Jaguars, and Ridley is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. I also like Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 14, and he scored a touchdown in seven of his past eight games, with eight touchdowns over that span. He also has at least 61 receiving yards in two of his past three games, and hopefully he can find the end zone again vs. Jacksonville.
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It would be more ideal for Thomas if Trevor Lawrence (concussion) was starting for the Jaguars, but Mac Jones has been good for Thomas in the past two games. Against Detroit and Houston, Thomas has combined for nine catches, 158 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets, and he scored at least 13.6 PPR points in each outing. Four receivers have scored at least 14.1 PPR points against Tennessee in the past three games, so Thomas is worth starting as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. I also like Parker Washington as a sleeper, and he just had six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets in Week 13 against Houston.
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Shakir had a quiet game in the snow in Week 13 against San Francisco with four catches for 30 yards on seven targets, and his 7.0 PPR points was his lowest total since Week 6. Prior to Week 13, Shakir had scored at least 11 PPR points in five games in a row, including three games with at least 13.5 PPR points over that span. I expect him to get back on track in Week 14 at the Rams, who have allowed seven touchdowns to receivers in their past five games and six receivers to score at least 11.6 PPR points over that span. Shakir is a must-start receiver in three-receiver leagues and a borderline starter in all formats.
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Addison only scored 9.4 PPR points in Week 13 against Arizona, but he still had six targets for four catches and 54 yards. That's now 23 targets in his past three games, and he scored at least 15.1 PPR points in previous two outings against Tennessee and Chicago. I expect him to get back on track in Week 14 against the Falcons, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Atlanta has allowed six touchdowns to receivers in the past four games, and six receivers have scored at least 13.3 PPR points against the Falcons over that span.
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Jayden Reed is a borderline starter in all leagues in Week 14, and he played well in Week 9 against the Lions with five catches for 113 yards on six targets. Watson had a quiet game in the rain with three catches for 37 yards, but he led the team with seven targets. I'm expecting a shootout Thursday night in Detroit, and Watson is worth a flier as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. The Lions have allowed six receivers to score at least 13.6 PPR points in their past five games, and Detroit is dealing with several injuries on defense. Watson is due for a big outing after scoring just 9.4 PPR points in his past two games.
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The Bengals are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Cooks is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues. He returned from his seven-game absence with a knee injury in Week 13 against the Giants and had three catches for 16 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. I hope he gets seven targets again because Cincinnati has allowed six touchdowns to receivers in the past four games, and six receivers have scored at least 12.8 PPR points over that span. This should be a fun game for Cooks and CeeDee Lamb given the matchup.
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Taysom Hill (knee) is now out for the season, and the Saints are running out of reliable pass catchers heading into Week 14 at the Giants. Enter Valdes-Scantling, who has done a nice job scoring touchdowns of late, but maybe he can do a little more in other areas. He has four touchdowns in his past three games with the Saints but had three touchdowns in two seasons (33 games) with the Chiefs. Now, he only has 10 targets in those three games with seven catches, but maybe Derek Carr will start to lean on him more in Week 14. The Giants are No. 11 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Valdes-Scantling is worth a flier in deeper formats with the chance of more targets coming his way.
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I'm hopeful Samuel will take on a bigger role in the backfield with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) out, but he only has 27 carries for 79 yards on the season with one touchdown, which came in Week 1. He's also caught one touchdown all year, which was in Week 6, and he's combined for nine catches for 63 yards on 16 targets in his past three games. The Bears are also No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, so it's tough to trust Samuel even in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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It was awesome to see Thielen dominate in Week 13 against Tampa Bay with eight catches for 99 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets, and he almost had a second touchdown against the Buccaneers that was ruled incomplete. This was his second game back from a seven-game absence with a hamstring injury, and the timing is right with Bryce Young heating up. But now Thielen and the Panthers have to face the Eagles, and Philadelphia is No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Since Week 4, only three receivers have scored a touchdown against the Eagles and only three have scored more than 10.1 PPR points. Thielen is only worth starting in deep, three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Johnston has struggled in the past two games, and it's tough to trust him heading into Week 14 at Kansas City. He has only nine targets in his past two outings against Baltimore and Atlanta, and he finished with two catches for 12 yards and no touchdowns over that span, including three drops against the Ravens. Prior to that, Johnston scored a touchdown in three games in a row, including at least 12.8 PPR points in two of those outings. But he had one catch for 9 yards on five targets in Week 4 against Kansas City, and I would only start him in deep, three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Cooper has five catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns on six targets in his past two games. One of those games was at Kansas City and the other was against San Francisco in the snow, so take that into account. But he hasn't been productive since joining the Bills with one game over 7.5 PPR points. And now Keon Coleman (wrist) could be coming back in Week 14. Cooper is only worth starting in deep, three-receiver leagues against the Rams.
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Metcalf banged up his knee in Week 13 at the Jets, and he's been dealing with a shoulder injury recently as well. It might explain his poor level of play since he's combined for eight catches for 125 yards and no touchdowns on 14 targets in his past two outings, and he scored 10.6 PPR points or less in each game. One of those games was against Arizona in Week 12 when he had four catches for 59 yards on five targets, and he doesn't have a good history against the Cardinals. In his past five games against Arizona, Metcalf has 17 catches for 198 yards and one touchdown, and he scored 10.8 PPR points or less in four of those games. The Cardinals have also allowed just one touchdown to a receiver in their past six games, and I would only start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Smith has become the most reliable and explosive pass catcher for the Dolphins over the past three games, and he has top-five upside in Week 14 against the Jets. Smith has scored at least 21.3 PPR points in three games in a row, and he has 30 targets over that span for 25 catches, 301 yards and three touchdowns. The Jets are No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, but three tight ends in the past five games have scored at least 9.4 PPR points. Smith should do better than that, and Tua Tagovailoa should continue to feature him in Week 14.
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Njoku has scored at least 19.1 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he had a dominant outing in Week 13 at Denver with nine catches for 52 yards and two touchdowns on 17 targets. He has at least seven targets in four of five starts with Jameis Winston, and he should continue to look for Njoku often at Pittsburgh in Week 14. Now, Njoku was awful against the Steelers in Week 12 in the snow with one catch for 9 yards on five targets, but I expect a better performance from him in the rematch. Three tight ends have scored at least 10.3 PPR points against Pittsburgh in the past six games.
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I'm sticking with Otton for another week despite his struggles in the past two games since Mike Evans returned from his hamstring injury. Over that span, Otton has just five catches for 50 yards on 10 targets, and he combined for only 10 PPR points against the Giants and Panthers. But I'm counting on Otton to deliver against the Raiders, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. In the past four games against Las Vegas, tight ends have combined for 34 catches for 413 yards and five touchdowns, with five guys scoring at least 9.8 PPR points. Otton should once again be a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues this week.
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I'm sticking with Otton for another week despite his struggles in the past two games since Mike Evans returned from his hamstring injury. Over that span, Otton has just five catches for 50 yards on 10 targets, and he combined for only 10 PPR points against the Giants and Panthers. But I'm counting on Otton to deliver against the Raiders, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. In the past four games against Las Vegas, tight ends have combined for 34 catches for 413 yards and five touchdowns, with five guys scoring at least 9.8 PPR points. Otton should once again be a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues this week.
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Dissly had a donut in Week 13 at Atlanta when he had no catches on one target, which snapped a three-game streak of him scoring at least 8.0 PPR points. I expect him to get back on track against the Chiefs, who are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Three tight ends have scored at least 8.0 PPR points against Kansas City in the past five games, and Dissly should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 14.
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Freiermuth comes into Week 14 on his best stretch of Fantasy production this season. He has scored at least 9.9 PPR points in three of his past four games, including two in a row, and he had four catches for 59 yards on four targets in Week 12 at Cleveland. The Browns have allowed three tight ends to score at least 8.0 PPR points in their past three games, and Freiermuth should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 14.
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Pitts is struggling coming into Week 14 at Minnesota, and he's not worth trusting in the majority of leagues. He has scored 9.5 PPR points or less in four games in a row and has five targets in his past two outings with one catch for 9 yards. The Vikings have not allowed a tight end to score a touchdown since Week 4, and Pitts only has two games with a touchdown this season, including none since Week 8. Pitts is only worth starting in the deepest of leagues.
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Kmet is struggling coming into Week 14 at San Francisco, and he's not worth trusting in the majority of leagues. He has scored 7.2 PPR points or less in five of his past six games and hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 6. The 49ers have allowed one touchdown to a tight end since Week 5, and only four tight ends have scored double digits in PPR against San Francisco this season. Kmet is only worth starting in the deepest of leagues.
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Gesicki was a nice surprise with his production in Week 13 against Pittsburgh with five catches for 53 yards on five targets, but he typically struggles when Tee Higgins is healthy. That's the first time all season that Gesicki has scored double digits in PPR with Higgins on the field. I'm expecting Gesicki to regress in Week 14 at Dallas, and he's only worth starting in deep leagues as long as Higgins is healthy.
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Kraft has scored at least 10.6 PPR points in two games in a row, and I like his outlook better in Week 14 with Romeo Doubs (concussion) out. He had six catches for 78 yards on seven targets in Week 13 against Miami with Doubs out. But this matchup against the Lions isn't easy, and Kraft had four catches for 34 yards on six targets against Detroit in Week 9. That game was in the rain, but the Lions are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Only one tight end has scored against Detroit all season, which was A.J. Barner in Week 4, and he's the lone tight end with double digits in PPR points. Kraft is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 14.
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DST
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Saints (at NYG)
Drew Lock will start again for the Giants in Week 14, and that's good news for the Saints defense. Lock was sacked six times in his first start in Week 13 against Dallas, and he lost a fumble and threw a pick-six. The Giants have lost a fumble in five games in a row and have allowed at least four sacks in four of their past six games. The Giants have also scored 20 points or less in six of their past seven games. The Saints DST is tough to trust most weeks, but given the matchup, the unit is a good streaming option in Week 14.
Sleepers
- Dolphins (vs. NYJ)
- Cardinals (vs. SEA)
- Buccaneers (vs. LV)
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Chargers (at KC)
In Week 4, the Chargers held the Chiefs to 17 points and had three sacks and two turnovers. While the sacks might happen again -- Patrick Mahomes has been sacked 10 times in the past two games -- I expect the Chiefs to score more points and eliminate the turnovers. Kansas City hasn't turned the ball over in the past two games, and the Chiefs have scored at least 21 points in six of their past eight games. This isn't a good week to trust the Chargers DST in the majority of leagues.
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KICKERS
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I'm trying to find the kicker against the Raiders every week, and in Week 14 it's McLaughlin's turn. The Raiders are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers, and Will Lutz and Matthew Wright combined for nine field goals and three PATs against Las Vegas in the past two games. For the season, nine kickers have scored at least 10 Fantasy points against the Raiders, including four in a row. And McLaughlin just made 4-of-5 field goals and two PATs in Week 13 against Carolina, so he's hot coming into this dream matchup.
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The Vikings are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers, and Koo is struggling coming into Week 14. He's missed four field goals in his past three games, and he hasn't scored double digits in Fantasy points since Week 6. I would try to find another kicker instead of Koo in Week 14.
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