Sit or Start for Week 15

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Sit Baker Mayfield vs Chargers Mayfield completed 18 of 29 passes for 295 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions while adding two rushes for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also lost a fumble. Mayfield ultimately finished with an impressive yardage and touchdown total, but his road to those numbers was rocky at times. The veteran signal-caller took four sacks from an aggressive Raiders defense and tossed a pair of first-half interceptions following a fast start. Prior to the miscues, Mayfield had capped off the Buccaneers' first two drives with touchdown passes to Jalen McMillan (15 yards) and Rachaad White (five yards). He also came on late after Tampa Bay's first two second-half drives ended in punts, capping off a five-play game-sealing drive with a 29-yard scoring strike to McMillan. Mayfield does have four interceptions over his last two games, but he's also tossed four touchdowns in that span going into a Week 15 road matchup against the Chargers. A west coast trip against a top defense is not a recipe for fantasy success. Consider Baker only in 2QB and Superflex leagues this week.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 20 34 58.82 229 5 1 1

Sit RUSSELL WILSON vs Eagles The Eagles rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Wilson completed 15 of 26 passes for 158 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. He added six rushes for 17 yards. Wilson started the game slowly as he had just 46 yards on 16 attempts at halftime. However, he led the Steelers on an eight-play, 67-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 10-yard pass to Van Jefferson on the team's first offensive possession. One drive later, he took advantage of a short field and delivered a 20-yard score to Pat Freiermuth. This wasn't Wilson's most prolific performance, but he managed the offense well and threw for multiple scores for the fourth time in seven starts on the campaign.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 20 32 62.5 208 14 1 1

Risks...

DEREK CARR vs Commanders
-  The Commanders rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week.Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday that Carr (hand) is considered week-to-week due to his hand fracture and is not expected to be placed on IR, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. Rizzi also relayed that Carr is in the NFL's concussion protocol. Rizzi noted the fracture to Carr's left, non-throwing hand currently doesn't appear as though it will require surgery, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports. The interim head coach also said it's possible that Carr could start Sunday's game against the Commanders even if he's unable to practice this week, per Sean Fazende of Fox 8 New Orleans. It would be a tall task, though, for the veteran signal-caller to both clear the five-step concussion protocol fully and reach a level of comfort with his injured hand to handle full contact and play Week 15. If Carr isn't able to suit up versus Washington, starting duties will fall to one of Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler.

Will Levis vs Bengals
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Levis completed 19 of 32 passes for 168 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added one rush for three yards. Levis drew one of the best matchups in the league against a struggling Jaguars defense, but he managed to do little with the opportunity. Tennessee didn't find the end zone on the day, while Levis averaged only 5.3 yards per attempt. Most concerning was that he aggravated the AC joint sprain that cost him three games earlier in the season on a hard hit on the final play of the first half, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. That likely affected his performance in the final two quarters of the loss and casts doubt on his status moving forward.

Patrick Mahomes vs Browns
- Mahomes completed 24 of 37 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. He added four rushing attempts for 17 yards. Mahomes put the Chiefs up 13-0 with a nine-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in the final minute of the first half, but the Chargers scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. The two teams then exchanged go-ahead field goals in the fourth quarter before Mahomes converted a pair of third downs with passes of 14 yards to Xavier Worthy and nine yards to Travis Kelce to set up Matthew Wright's game-winning 31-yard field goal on the game's final play. It hasn't always been pretty offensively as Kansas City navigates subpar offensive line play with a depleted receiving corps, but Mahomes has led the Chiefs to a 12-1 record and an AFC West Division title heading into a Week 15 trip to Cleveland.

MATTHEW STAFFORD vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Stafford completed 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Bills. Despite the score and the stat line of Josh Allen, the Rams prioritized their running game. That limited Stafford's passing volume, but he made up for that by averaging 10.7 yards per attempt while completing four passes of more than 20 yards. He also found the end zone on passes of 17 and 19 yards to Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, respectively. Stafford now has multiple scores in four straight games with no interceptions, though this was his first 300-yard performance since Week 1.

Start Justin Herbert vs Buccaneers The Buccaneers rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Herbert said following Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Chiefs that he doesn't expect the leg contusion he sustained in the second quarter to affect him going forward, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Herbert said he "took a shot there and was in some pain, but felt good to go and went back in" during Sunday Night Football. The franchise quarterback could be seen walking with a visible limp after Sunday's contest, but it doesn't appear as though he expects to still be dealing with any restrictions versus Tampa Bay in Week 15. Herbert completed 21 of 30 pass attempts for 213 yards and one touchdown versus Kansas City, in addition to taking four carries for 12 yards.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 24 38 63.15 303 17 3 0

Start AARON RODGERS vs Jaguars The Jaguars rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Rodgers completed 27 of 39 passes for 339 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins. Rodgers not only surpassed 200 passing yards for the first time since Week 9, but he exceeded 300 for the first time as a member of the Jets. He found Garrett Wilson for a 35-yard gain to convert on fourth down in the second quarter, setting up Isaiah Davis' 17-yard touchdown run on the next play. Rodgers connected with Wilson again for a 42-yard pickup in the third quarter to set up Rodgers' only touchdown pass of the afternoon -- a three-yarder to Davante Adams. All told, Wilson and Adams combined for 223 of Rodgers' 339 passing yards, but the Jets never got a chance to possess the ball in overtime as Miami drove down the field to drop New York's record to 3-10. Barring an announcement to the contrary from the team, Rodgers will remain the starter in Week 15, when the Jets face the 3-10 Jaguars in a game with significant implications for the 2025 NFL Draft order.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 24 36 66.66 291 6 3 0

Rewards...

Josh Allen vs Lions
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Allen completed 22 of 37 passes for 342 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams. He added 10 rushes for 82 yards and three more scores. Allen had a prolific performance in the loss, accounting for all six of Buffalo's touchdowns on the day -- a pair of which came on 51- and 41-yard touchdown throws. He also completed a total of six passes that went for more than 20 yards, leading to his highest yardage total of the campaign and his second performance of more than 300 yards. Allen supplemented his work through the air by getting more aggressive with his legs, as his 82 yards on the ground were a season high. He also has at least one rushing score in four straight contests. All told, Allen became the first NFL player to account for three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a regular-season game in NFL history, per NFL.com.

Joe Burrow vs Titans
- Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Burrow completed 33 of 44 pass attempts for 369 yards, three touchdowns and one interception with a pair of kneel downs for a loss of two yards in Monday's 27-20 win over Dallas. Burrow was spectacular in front of a national audience Monday, but he actually came out victorious after dropping the Bengals last three games with similar performances. The soon-to-be 28-year-old only faltered on an errant pass to Ja'Marr Chase in the second half that was picked off by a Cowboys' defender. Burrow now carries gaudy season totals of 3,706 passing yards to go along with 33 touchdowns (six picks) through 13 games. The fantasy stud gets a soft matchup against the Titans on Sunday for what will likely be an important playoff matchup for his managers.

JARED GOFF vs Bills
- Goff completed 32 of 41 passes for 283 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night. He also rushed four times for seven yards. Goff got the Lions off and running with a crisp 11-play, 70-yard march that culminated in a David Montgomery three-yard walk-in rushing touchdown on the first possession of the contest. The veteran signal-caller would go on to struggle some during the rest of the first half, although he did get Detroit back in the end zone before halftime with a two-yard scoring toss to Jahmyr Gibbs. Goff would throw his one interception on a slant during Detroit's first drive of the second half, a pick that led to a Packers touchdown. Nevertheless, he would redeem himself with three- and one-yard scoring tosses to Tim Patrick, while recording a pair of clutch completions during the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. Goff's interception broke a three-game streak without a pick, but he still boasts a 9:1 TD:INT over his last four contests heading into a Week 15 home showdown against Josh Allen and the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Jalen Hurts vs Steelers
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Hurts completed 14 of 21 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns while adding 59 rushing yards and a TD on eight carries in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers. For the third straight game and the sixth time this season, Hurts failed to throw for 200 yards, with Sunday's total being his lowest of the year. He made up for it by producing three TDs, including a four-yard strike to Grant Calcaterra early in the fourth quarter for what proved to be the winning score. Hurts has 13 rushing touchdowns on the season, leaving him two short of tying the NFL quarterback record of 15 he shares with Josh Allen, a mark they both reached in 2023. Hurts faces a stingy secondary in Week 15 against the Steelers.

Aidan O'Connell vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).O'Connell has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee following an MRI undergone Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. O'Connell was forced out of Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers with an air cast on his left leg, and he had to be carted off the field. All things considered, being diagnosed with only a bone bruise is a near best-case scenario for the second-year quarterback. Head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday he expects Desmond Ridder to start versus Atlanta on Monday Night Football, but it looks like O'Connell still could have a chance to start Week 15 if he can log a good week of practice.

Brock Purdy vs Rams
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.Purdy completed 20 of 25 pass attempts for 325 yards and a pair of touchdowns while rushing five times for 11 yards in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears. Purdy did suffer an injury scare in the fourth quarter on a roughing the passer penalty that saw the quarterback's body bend backward in an awkward fashion between two Chicago defenders. The star QB was writhing in pain on the ground following the hit, but he wound up missing just one play before returning to the field, as reported by 49ers' reporter Cam Inman. Aside from the brief injury scare, Purdy was firing on all cylinders against the scuttling Bears, which comes as a relief to fantasy managers following last week's dud against the Bills in the snow. Assuming that there are no lingering effects from getting clotheslined Sunday, Purdy could be in store for another high score in a potential shootout against the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 15.

Caleb Williams vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Williams completed 17 of 23 pass attempts for 134 yards and two touchdowns while rushing four times for 27 yards with a fumble in Sunday's 38-13 defeat to San Francisco. Williams and Chicago's offense were nearly invisible Sunday, netting just four yards over five drives (all of which ended in a punt) in the first half. The first-overall pick from this year's draft was able to pad his stats out of the break with a pair of touchdown throws that never threatened the 49ers' lead. On the bright side, Williams has now thrown seven touchdowns over his last three contests after failing to generate one over his previous four appearances. Things won't get any easier for the Bears as they prepare to visit the Vikings next Monday.

Sit Nick Chubb vs Chiefs The Chiefs rank #5 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Chubb rushed the ball 11 times for 48 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers. He did not record a reception on one target. Chubb was in an even split in the backfield with Jerome Ford for the entire day. While that limited his volume, Chubb did manage a 19-yard run -- his longest of the season. He's now gained between 48 and 59 yards on the ground in four of his seven games this season, though the ongoing split in the backfield will continue to limit his fantasy appeal.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 11 38 1 5 0

Sit Travis Etienne Jr. vs Jets Etienne rushed the ball four times for 20 yards in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Titans. He added four receptions on four targets for 50 yards. Etienne saw his rushing role diminish significantly in Tank Bigsby's second game back from an ankle injury, and he was out-touched 19-8. That will make Etienne tough to trust moving forward for fantasy purposes, though he did show promise as a receiver. He finished third on the team with four targets and second in yardage -- highlighted by a 21-yard catch and run late in the first quarter.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 12 45 2 10 0

Sit D'Andre Swift vs Vikings The Vikings rank #4 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Swift (quadriceps) took 14 carries for 38 yards and caught one of two targets for two receiving yards in Sunday's 38-13 loss to San Francisco. Swift dealt with a quadriceps injury during the practice week before ultimately being cleared for action Sunday. The 25-year-old dominated the backfield touches, but his 15 combined touches resulted in just 40 total yards. Swift has averaged well under four yards per carry in five of his last six contests with only one trip to the end zone over that span. Things won't get any easier for the Bears' offense as they prepare for a road tilt against Minnesota next Monday.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 11 38 2 9 0

Sit Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs Ravens The Ravens rank #2 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Tracy carried the ball 16 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught five of 10 targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the Saints. The rookie running back punched in a one-yard score late in the fourth quarter, giving Tracy his fifth rushing TD in the last eight games. Over that stretch, he's amassed 680 scrimmage yards while solidifying his spot at the top of the Giants' backfield depth chart. Tracy faces a tough matchup on the ground in Week 15 against the Ravens.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 12 44 2 5 0

Risks...

Saquon Barkley vs Steelers
- Barkley carried the ball 20 times for 124 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers. He also ran in a two-point conversion. The star running back reached 100 rushing yards for the fourth straight game and the 10th time this season, in the process setting a new Eagles record with 1,623 rushing yards on the year, topping LeSean McCoy's 1,607 yards from 2013. Barkley remains on track to top 2,000 yards on the season, and Eric Dickerson's NFL record of 2,105 yards is firmly in his sights. Barkley will look to keep rolling in Week 15 against the Steelers. The Steelers rank #1 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Obviously you are starting him, just don't be surprised if his ridiculous pace is curtailed a bit this week.

Gus Edwards vs Buccaneers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week.Edwards tallied 10 carries for 36 yards and a touchdown in the 19-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. The bruising running back scored just his second touchdown of the season. For a second consecutive week Edwards led the team in carries, but rookie Kimani Vidal was also a factor, tallying eight carries for 34 yards. The backfield breakdown is worth monitoring with J.K. Dobbins (knee) still on injured reserve for at minimum two more weeks, but it's becoming clear Los Angeles' rushing attack just doesn't have the same gusto it did when Dobbins was one of the bell cows.

Isaac Guerendo vs Rams
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week.Guerendo (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Guerendo's first career start Sunday against the Bears was fruitful until he exited in the fourth quarter due to a foot injury. Prior to his departure, he notched 128 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs on 17 touches. Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed the nature of the injury Monday, calling it a sprain and the running back day-to-day, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Shanahan also told Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site that the team will "evaluate him over the next few days and see if he's got a shot" to play Thursday against the Rams. If Guerendo ultimately isn't able to go Week 15, he'll pass off the backfield to Patrick Taylor, while Israel Abanikanda (inactive Week 14) and practice-squad member Ke'Shawn Vaughn (two carries for four yards Sunday) will be the reserve options.

Breece Hall vs Jaguars
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.The Jets aren't planning to shut down Hall (knee) for the season despite ruling him out for Sunday's game against Miami, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. New York has little reason to put any of its players at risk of worsening an injury given the team's 3-9 record heading into Sunday, but the organization doesn't appear to be viewing Hall's knee issue as something that should be season-ending. On Saturday, the third-year running back was downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but it's worth noting that earlier in the week, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich had expressed optimism about Hall's chances of suiting up. It's not yet clear what the likelihood is of Hall missing next Sunday's contest against Jacksonville, but while he is sidelined for at least one week, the Jets' backfield work will likely fall primarily to Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis.

Bucky Irving vs Chargers
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Irving (back) had his back tighten up during Sunday's 28-13 win against the Raiders, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Bowles said Irving's availability Week 15 against the Chargers will depend on whether his back loosens up in time for the road matchup. In the event that Irving isn't able to get right in time to suit up in Los Angeles, Rachaad White will be positioned to lead Tampa Bay's backfield, with Sean Tucker handling the No. 2 role.

Alexander Mattison vs Falcons
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Mattison (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With Mattison and Zamir White (quadricep) set to miss their third consecutive games, the Raiders will turn to Ameer Abdullah and Sincere McCormick to pick up most of the snaps out of the backfield. Prior to missing time with the ankle injury, Mattison had been serving as the Raiders' lead back and had earned at least eight touches in each of his last six appearances, but it's unclear if he'll be in store for meaningful volume once he shakes off the ankle injury. Mattison is on an expiring contract, and after averaging just 3.3 yards per carry on the season, the non-contending Raiders may not be incentivized to give extensive work to a player who might not be part of the team heading into 2025.

Jonathan Taylor vs Broncos
-  The Broncos rank #3 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Taylor carried the ball 25 times for 96 yards and caught his only target for a seven-yard touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. The veteran RB just missed compiling 100 rushing yards for the fifth time in 10 appearances this season, and Taylor ended his four-game scoring drought with his first TD reception of the year late in the first quarter. Taylor heads into the Colts' Week 14 bye only 78 yards short of 1,000 scrimmage yards, a mark he reached in each of his first three NFL seasons before falling short in an injury-plagued 2023.

Kenneth Walker III vs Packers
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the Seahawks are getting tests done on Walker's calf injury and may know more about his status in the next few days, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. Macdonald added that Walker no longer is dealing with the ankle issue that, along with the calf concern, capped him to one limited session last week and kept him out of Sunday's win at Arizona. The Seahawks will post their first practice report of Week 15 prep Wednesday, at which point his activity level may be telling for his chances to return to action this coming Sunday against the Packers. In Walker's absence Week 14, Zach Charbonnet handled an 80 percent snap share and racked up 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs, while Kenny McIntosh earned 23 percent of snaps en route to nine touches for 45 total yards.

Start James Conner vs Patriots Conner rushed 18 times for 90 yards while catching all four of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks. Conner caught a two-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter on an underhand pass from Kyler Murray for the veteran running back's first receiving touchdown of the season. This was also Conner's highest rushing yardage total since Week 9, as he had only 109 yards on the ground in three games in between. Conner will look to build off this bounce-back effort in a favorable Week 15 matchup against the 3-10 Patriots.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 18 84 3 17 1

Start Chuba Hubbard vs Cowboys The Cowboys rank #31 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Hubbard has an unimpeded path to close out the 2024 campaign in a workhorse role out of the backfield for Carolina, with Jonathan Brooks (knee) having suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Hubbard has established himself as the clear No. 1 option leading the Panthers' rushing attack this season, and he rushed 26 times for 92 yards and one touchdown versus Philadelphia, but there had been an assumption that Brooks' involvement would ramp up down the stretch. With the rookie second-round pick having re-torn his right ACL, though, Carolina's roster no longer features anyone even resembling a threat to Hubbard's dominant share of reps. Raheem Blackshear (chest) is considered day-to-day, while veteran Miles Sanders (ankle) won't be eligible to come off IR until Week 16 against Arizona, at the earliest. Head coach Dave Canales said practice-squad player Mike Boone currently is in line to handle the No. 2 role behind Hubbard at practice and potentially Week 15 versus Dallas, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 18 92 2 9 1

Start Josh Jacobs vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #29 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Jacobs rushed 18 times for 66 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night. Jacobs had a fourth touchdown via a six-yard reception nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty on Christian Watson with just under five minutes remaining in the game. The standout back found the end zone on the ground from one, six and four yards out in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively, his second three-touchdown effort of the season. Jacobs also officially went without a catch for the third time overall in 2024, but his near complete domination of Green Bay's backfield and his massive red-zone usage keeps him as an elite option in a Week 15 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday night, Dec. 15.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 18 92 2 8 1

Start Tony Pollard vs Bengals Pollard rushed the ball 21 times for 102 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions on two targets for 22 yards. Pollard turned in a needed bounceback performance after managing only 35 yards on the ground in Week 13, and he delivered three rushes that went for a double-digit gain. He topped the century mark in rushing yards for the third time this season, all of which have come in his last six games. Pollard will remain an inconsistent option due to the poor Tennessee offense, but it's clear that he is a driving force for the unit.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 16 87 3 21 1

Rewards...

De'Von Achane vs Texans
- Achane rushed 14 times for 24 yards and a touchdown while catching six of seven targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. Achane finally opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run after mustering just one yard on three previous rushing attempts inside the 3-yard line. He later went to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit, per CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins, and Achane spent a significant chunk of the first half on the sideline before checking back in on Miami's final drive before halftime. He failed to find much running room but remained heavily involved as a pass catcher, as has been customary when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plays. Heading into a Week 15 trip to Houston, Achane has racked up at least six receptions in six of Tagovailoa's nine starts this season.

Chase Brown vs Titans
- Brown rushed 14 times for 58 yards while catching six of eight targets for 65 receiving yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-20 win over Dallas. Brown scored his ninth touchdown of the season off a lengthy reception Monday, but the play needed a successful challenge to overrule the referees marking the back out at the three-yard line. The 24-year-old got a highlight moment by leaping into the Salvation Army holiday pot at AT&T Stadium, paying homage to Ezekiel Elliott's touchdown celebration back in 2016. Brown has scored all nine of his touchdowns over the Bengals' last 10 games, making him a strong fantasy asset heading in to a soft matchup against the Titans on Sunday.

Zach Charbonnet vs Packers
- Charbonnet rushed 22 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns while corralling all seven of his targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over Arizona. Starter Kenneth Walker (ankle/calf) was unable to suit up for Sunday's crucial NFC West battle, opening the door for Charbonnet to make his third start of the campaign. The sophomore backup wound up setting new career highs in both rushing (134) and receiving yards (59) while punching in a pair of touchdowns. Five of Charbonnet's seven touchdown rushes have come in three spot-starts for Walker this season, highlighting the major fantasy value that can be unearthed in those scenarios. Fantasy managers who missed out on Sunday's point bonanza should monitor Walker's status for Week 15 before putting in large bids for Seattle's talented backup ahead of next Sunday's tilt against Green Bay.

Rico Dowdle vs Panthers
-  The Panthers rank #32 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Dowdle rushed 18 times for 131 yards and brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night. Dowdle consistently gashed the Bengals' lackluster run defense throughout the night, recording a game-long 27-yard run and finishing with a career-high rushing yardage total in the process. The 26-year-old now has back-to-back 100-yard performances and no fewer than 86 rushing yards in three straight games heading into a highly favorable Week 15 road matchup against the Panthers.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bills
- Gibbs rushed 15 times for 43 yards and secured all six targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night. Gibbs and backfield mate David Montgomery struggled to find consistent running room, and 20 of Gibbs' rushing yards actually came on one carry. However, the second-year back tied Tim Patrick for the lead in receptions and recorded his second receiving touchdown of the season on a two-yard catch just before halftime. Gibbs now has four total touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) over the last four games heading into a Week 15 home clash against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15.

DERRICK HENRY vs Giants
-  The Giants rank #30 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Henry rushed 19 times for 82 yards and brought in all three of his targets for 29 receiving yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Eagles. Henry didn't post a monstrous stat line like we have become accustomed to over the course of his storied career, but he still produced 111 yards from scrimmage without turning the ball over. The simple fact that this performance checked out as one of Henry's lowest fantasy scores of the season paints a picture of how dominant King Henry has been since aligning with Lamar Jackson in Baltimore this season. With the added rest from Baltimore's upcoming bye, Henry should be locked in for a strong finish to the campaign when the Ravens resume play against the Giants on Dec. 15.

Alvin Kamara vs Commanders
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.Kamara carried the ball 17 times for 44 yards and caught all five of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. The game was a slog for both offenses, and Kamara's 44 rushing yards was his lowest total since Week 7. The star running back did catch at least four passes for the 10th straight game however, and his 64 receptions on the season leads all RBs, just ahead of De'Von Achane (63). Kamara is just 73 scrimmage yards short of reaching 1,500 for the fourth time in his career and the first time since 2020, and he needs 62 more rushing yards to hit 1,000 for the first time. He'll take aim at both marks in Week 15 against the Commanders.

Joe Mixon vs Dolphins
- Mixon rushed 20 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of six targets for 18 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Mixon managed to get over the 100-yard mark on the ground for the seventh time this season on his final carry of the day coming out of the two-minute warning, an eight-yard run that fittingly sealed the hard-fought win for Houston. The veteran back managed his 11th rushing touchdown of the campaign on a seven-yard run just before the halfway point of the third quarter, and he tied his second-highest reception total of the season as well. Mixon will head into a Week 14 bye just 113 rushing yards short of his fifth career 1,000-yard campaign, a milestone he'll look to hit at the expense of the Dolphins in a Week 15 home matchup on Sunday, Dec. 15.

David Montgomery vs Bills
- Montgomery rushed 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown and brought in all five targets for 33 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night. Montgomery capped off the opening possession of the game with a three-yard walk-in rushing touchdown, his fifth in the last five games. The veteran back generally found running room at a premium, but he set a new season high in receptions and targets. Montgomery has consistently complemented his work on the ground with solid production through the air of late, as he'll head into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with a 14-143-0 line on 14 targets in the last four contests.

Isiah Pacheco vs Browns
- Pacheco rushed 14 times for 55 yards while catching two of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. Pacheco returned to the clear-cut lead role in his second game back from a fractured fibula, as Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine combined for just eight touches. After posting 189 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in two games prior to the injury, Pacheco has 110 total yards without a score in two games since returning. Pacheco will look to pick up the pace in Week 15 against the Browns.

Bijan Robinson vs Raiders
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.Robinson rushed 22 times for 92 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for nine yards in the Falcons' 42-21 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. He also had a two-point conversion run. Facing a Vikings defense that had been one of the best in the league at stopping the run, Robinson put together a workman-like effort that saw him grind out 4.2 yards per tote with the second-highest carry total of his career. Robinson also recorded a rushing touchdown for the second consecutive game -- and fourth time in the last four contests -- on a 13-yard run late in the third quarter, and he's now eclipsed 90 rushing yards in three of his last four games as well. Robinson's workload pushed him over the 20-carry mark in consecutive games for the first time in his young career, affording him plenty of momentum as the fantasy playoffs begin and he heads into a favorable Week 15 road matchup against the Raiders on Monday night, Dec. 16.

Javonte Williams vs Colts
-  The Colts rank #28 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Williams rushed four times for one yard and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for three yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns Javonte played 30 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps Monday, ahead of both Jaleel McLaughlin (24) and Audric Estime (8). Despite seeing the most playing time of the group, Williams saw fewer touches than McLaughlin, who finished the game with 14 carries for 84 yards. A complete disaster was avoided when the 24-year-old Williams was able to score his fourth touchdown of the season on a two-yard run in the first quarter. It appears head coach Sean Payton is committed to using a hot-hand approach with Denver's backfield, so fantasy managers may want to avoid the entire situation down the stretch. The Broncos will host the Colts on Dec. 15 following their Week 14 bye.

Kyren Williams vs 49ers
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Williams rushed the ball 29 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Bills. He added two receptions on two targets for 10 yards. Williams saw a season-high 29 rushing attempts, his first time topping 20 carries since Week 9. He wasn't very efficient, as he averaged only 3.0 yards per carry with his longest run going for 12 yards. However, volume was enough to carry Williams' fantasy performance, and he also supplemented his yardage with three- and seven-yard rushing scores. He now has a touchdown in three straight contests and has at least 80 rushing yards in three of his last four games.

Sit Tank Dell vs Dolphins Dell brought in one of four targets for 23 yards and returned one punt for 14 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Dell recorded his sole catch early in the fourth quarter, a reflection of how unusually quiet the speedy second-year wideout's afternoon was. Dell's target total also tied a season low, and his yardage was his fewest since Week 8. The 2023 third-round pick will now have a Week 14 bye to rest up before resuming a quest to snap what is now a five-game touchdown drought at the expense of the Dolphins in a Week 15 home matchup Sunday, Dec. 15.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 38 0

Sit Michael Pittman Jr. vs Broncos Pittman caught five of seven targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. Second-year QB Anthony Richardson completed only half of his 24 attempts, and Pittman was by far the Colts' leader in catches and receiving yards as a result despite his modest numbers. Since missing a Week 10 contest with back trouble, Pittman has been his usual stalwart self, posting a 16-184-0 line on 22 targets over three contests, but his TD drought now sits at six games. He'll look to find paydirt again on the other side of the Colts' Week 14 bye, but that isn't a great bet with the Broncos secondary on tap.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 44 0

Sit Brian Thomas Jr. vs Jets The Jets rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Thomas recorded eight receptions on 12 targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Titans. Thomas was one of the few players to get going in an ugly offensive showing from both teams. He delivered splash plays of 31 and 21 yards on the Jaguars' only touchdown drive of the game, setting up a rushing score for Tank Bigsby. Despite otherwise being limited to short gains, Thomas has at least 75 receiving yards and four receptions in each of his last three games, but this matchup isn't ideal.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 49 0

Sit Christian Watson vs Seahawks Watson secured four of seven targets for 114 yards and lost a fumble in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night. Watson's night got off to an inconspicuous start when he lost a fumble after a 20-yard reception on the first play of the second quarter. While that mistake led to a Lions field goal, Watson came back to record a 59-yard catch on the Packers' second play of the second half, and he went on to add a 29-yard grab with just under eight minutes remaining in the contest. The game marked Watson's second over the 100-yard mark for the season, and he's recorded at least 67 receiving yards in three of the last four contests. Watson's production still is subject to some game-to-game volatility, but he could be in line for another solid role in a Week 15 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 15, but we expect Romeo Doubs back for this game which could limit his production.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 38 0

Risks...

Calvin Austin III vs Eagles
-  The Eagles rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Austin secured one of four targets for four yards during Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. Although the Steelers were without George Pickens (hamstring) during Sunday's matchup, Austin didn't see a significant uptick in playing time. The 25-year-old saw his highest number of targets since Week 10 against Washington, but he was held under 10 receiving yards for the second time in the last eight games, and he failed to score a touchdown after reaching the end zone in each of the prior two weeks. Austin has had some flashes of fantasy upside this year, but his output remains inconsistent.

Josh Downs vs Broncos
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Downs (shoulder) may not be ready to return after the Colts' Week 14 bye, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports. "I don't know yet," head coach Shane Steichen said Monday. "We'll get more updates as the week goes on and into next week, so we'll see. We'll see where it goes." Downs suffered a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of a Week 12 loss to Detroit, missing a Week 13 win at New England as a result. While he has the bye week to recover, it's not reassuring that Steichen wasn't immediately optimistic about Downs' quick return.

George Pickens vs Eagles
-  The Eagles rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Pickens (hamstring) is not expected to be available for Sunday's road matchup against the Eagles, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Pickens appears in line to miss a second consecutive contest due to what league sources informed Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com of on Monday is a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The Steelers haven't yet officially disclosed the severity of Pickens' injury or his presumed status for Week 15, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the team take a cautious approach with its No. 1 wideout's recovery. Pittsburgh's divisional road matchup against Baltimore in Week 16 could, tentatively, be a better target date for Pickens to retake the field. Tight end Pat Freiermuth and wide receivers Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin, Mike Williams, Ben Skowronek and Scotty Miller all will benefit from increased target opportunities as long as Pickens is unable to go.

Jayden Reed vs Seahawks
- Reed got one target and finished without a catch in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Lions. Reed played 50 percent of snaps, which ties for his lowest share this season but doesn't fall outside the normal range. It's the seventh time he's logged 50-59 percent of snaps, as he still doesn't get much playing time in formations with fewer than three wide receivers. Reed has just one game all year with more than six targets, making him highly dependent on touchdowns and big plays, especially relative to other WRs that primarily man the slot. He has 12 targets and 73 receiving yards over the past four games, but with three of his eight catches in that span going for touchdowns. Reed will be a high-risk, high-reward lineup option once again Week 15 at Seattle, facing a defense that often uses top cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the slot.

Cedric Tillman vs Chiefs
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Tillman remained in the concussion protocol as of Monday, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports. Tillman, who missed the last two games due to the concussion, will need to advance to full practice participation in addition to gaining clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance at playing in this Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Michael Woods has been seeing expanded snaps alongside starting receivers Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore thus far in Tillman's absence.

MARQUEZ VALDES-SCANTLING vs Commanders
-  The Commanders rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Valdes-Scantling caught four of seven targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants. The veteran wideout led the Saints in receiving yards, just nudging out Juwan Johnson's 50, but it was the tight end who caught Derek Carr's only TD. The QB left the game late in the fourth quarter to be checked out for a concussion and a hand injury, and while Valdes-Scantling has an 11-283-4 line on 17 targets over the last four games, he'll likely have trouble finding the same success in Week 15 against the Commanders if Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler is under center for the Saints instead of Carr.

Parker Washington vs Jets
-  The Jets rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Washington caught both his targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 10-6 win against the Titans. The 22-year-old played 44 of 59 offensive snaps Sunday but wasn't significantly involved in the passing game after breaking out with six catches for 103 yards and a touchdown Week 13 versus Houston. The recent waiver claim of Josh Reynolds brings more depth to Jacksonville's receiving corps, but Washington still should continue to work as the No. 2 wideout. However, Washington can't be relied upon as a consistent fantasy producer with Mac Jones under center for the Jaguars, as evidenced by the past two weeks.

Xavier Worthy vs Browns
- Worthy caught five of six targets for 41 yards and added a five-yard run in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. Worthy made one of the game's biggest plays down the stretch, converting on third-and-10 with a 14-yard catch to extend a drive that culminated in Matthew Wright's game-winning 31-yard field goal. The rookie speedster has exceeded 40 receiving yards in four consecutive games after reaching that threshold only twice in his first nine appearances. Worthy will look to extend that streak in Week 15 against the Browns.

Start DAVANTE ADAMS vs Jaguars The Jaguars rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Adams caught nine of 11 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins. After a quiet start, Adams came alive with four catches for 54 yards -- including a 34-yard reception -- on the Jets' final drive of the first half, which resulted in a go-ahead field goal. Adams kept rolling to begin the second half, catching a three-yard touchdown pass to restore the lead. Miami ultimately came back to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation and won it in overtime without giving the Jets a chance to possess the ball, but Adams still managed to post his highest yardage total as a member of the Jets. Adams has notched at least 11 targets in four of his past five games, so he's likely to play a significant role once again in Week 15 against a weak Jacksonville pass defense.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 8 103 1

Start Jordan Addison vs Bears Addison secured eight of 12 targets for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday. Addison led the Vikings across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, narrowly edging Justin Jefferson by one in the first two categories. The second-year wideout's season had been considered largely disappointing until three games ago, when Addison turned in an 8-162-1 line against the Bears at Soldier Field. Sunday's performance saw Addison establish a new single-game career high in touchdown catches with scoring receptions of 49, 11 and six yards, and it also featured a season-high-tying reception tally and a new high-water mark in targets. Given his recent body of work, Addison will head into a Week 15 divisional showdown against the Bears on Monday night, Dec. 16 with plenty of momentum.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 87 1

Start A.J. Brown vs Steelers Brown caught all four of his targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers. The fifth-year wideout tied for his lowest target volume of the season, but Brown still led the Eagles in receiving yards on a day in which Jalen Hurts threw for just 108 yards. With Saquon Barkley clearly the focal point of the Philly offense, it's become harder for Brown to make a big impact, and he's scored only one TD over the last seven games while posting a 32-512-1 line on 42 targets. He'll try to turn things around in Week 15 against the Steelers. Perhaps his sideline dissatisfaction will yield more targets and better results.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 8 109 1

Start Drake London vs Raiders London brought in five of 10 targets for 70 yards in the Falcons' 42-21 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. London had a solid but relatively unspectacular afternoon despite Kirk Cousins' 344-yard tally, finishing third in receiving yards behind Darnell Mooney and the surging Ray-Ray McCloud. The third-year wideout did finish second in targets, and he's now reached at least 70 receiving yards in three of the past four games while notching double-digit targets in each of those contests. London next takes aim at a vulnerable Raiders defense in a Week 15 road matchup on Monday night, Dec. 16.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 94 1

Start Jakobi Meyers vs Falcons The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Meyers secured seven of 10 targets for 67 yards in the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. Despite the disappointing team outcome and Aidan O'Connell's exit in the second half due to a knee injury, the ever-reliable Meyers turned in another productive effort that included a co-team-high reception total. The veteran wideout also set the pace in targets and finished just a yard short of drawing even with Michael Mayer for the team lead in receiving yards. Meyers has at least six catches in five of the last six contests heading into a Week 15 Monday night home matchup against the Falcons on Dec. 16.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 84 1.03

Rewards...

KEENAN ALLEN vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Allen (ankle) brought in three of five of targets for 30 receiving yards in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers. Allen overcame a minor ankle injury during the practice week in order to suit up for Sunday's eventual loss. The seasoned veteran posted vanilla numbers on the heels of his two most-productive games. Allen has underwhelmed in Chicago outside of the two aforementioned performances, averaging just 3.7 receptions and 34.7 yards in nine other games this season. Perhaps the 32-year-old has finally lost a step in his 12th year, or his down numbers could simply be the result of the Bears' overall ineptitude on offense. Whatever the case, Allen checks in as a middling fantasy option ahead of next Monday's road tilt against the Vikings.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Titans
-  The Titans rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Chase corralled 14 of his 18 targets for 177 yards and two touchdowns while taking his only rushing attempt for 14 yards in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys. Chase shined under the bright lights in Arlington, TX with a signature performance that helped lift his team back into the playoff race. The LSU product teamed up with his fellow alumni Joe Burrow to connect for two scores and 177 yards on season-high 14 connections, including the game-winning touchdown to put away the Cowboys on Monday. Chase carries a ridiculous 93-1,319-15 receiving line into Sunday's road tilt against Tennessee.

Nico Collins vs Dolphins
- Collins secured eight of 11 targets for 119 yards in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Collins found himself in the customary position of leading the Texans in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, posting his best numbers in those categories since Week 4 in the process. Collins has been on an upward trajectory since returning from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, as he's now upped all three components of his receiving line over that of the previous game in three consecutive contests. Collins will look to make inroads against a talented Dolphins secondary in a Week 15 home matchup on Sunday, Dec. 15 following a Week 14 bye.

TYREEK HILL vs Texans
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Hill caught 10 of 14 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for six yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. Hill and Jaylen Waddle posted identical first-half stat lines of five catches for 61 yards, and they ultimately accounted for 214 of Tua Tagovailoa's 331 passing yards as the Dolphins capitalized on the absence of star Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring). Hill's four-yard touchdown catch followed by a two-point conversion to Waddle helped Miami tie the game 23-23 with 9:04 to play in regulation. Despite playing through a wrist injury in recent weeks, Hill has been heating up. The speedster has scored in four of the past five games, and Hill has topped 80 receiving yards in each of his last two outings ahead of a Week 15 road game against the Texans after reaching that mark only twice through Week 12.

DEANDRE HOPKINS vs Browns
- Hopkins caught four of nine targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. Hopkins scored a nine-yard touchdown in the second quarter and got both hands on a deep ball just outside the end zone early in the fourth before having it knocked out by a jarring hit for an incomplete pass. He accounted for Kansas City's only touchdown of the game but finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Travis Kelce (45) and Xavier Worthy (41) despite pacing the team in targets. Hopkins has established himself as the No. 1 wide receiver in Kansas City heading into a Week 15 matchup with the Browns, notching nine targets in three of his last six games while scoring four touchdowns over that span.

Jauan Jennings vs Rams
- Jennings finished with seven receptions (on eight targets) for 90 yards and a pair of scores in Sunday's 38-13 rout over the Bears. George Kittle led the 49ers in receiving yards (151) Sunday while Jennings took top honors in catches, targets and receiving touchdowns. The 27-year-old wideout continues to excel in a starting role for a San Francisco team that has lost several key players over the course of the season. Jennings is having a breakout season with a career-best line of 57-774-6 through 11 contests. He will attempt to build on those numbers in a potential high-scoring affair against the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 15.

Jerry Jeudy vs Chiefs
- Jeudy recorded five receptions on six targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers. Jeudy couldn't match his Week 13 explosion, but he remained productive with Jameis Winston under center. He began his performance with a long 35-yard touchdown catch after splitting the defense down the seam. While the Browns' offense was stalled for much of the contest thereafter, Jeudy did manage to remain a reliable target. Jeudy has now topped 70 receiving yards and/or found the end zone in each of Winston's six starts.

CeeDee Lamb vs Panthers
- Lamb brought in six of seven targets for 93 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for one yard in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night. Lamb paced the Cowboys in receptions, receiving yards and targets while also recording a first-quarter 11-yard touchdown grab on fourth down. The star wideout continued to display solid chemistry with Cooper Rush, and Monday night's yardage total tied for Lamb's highest since Rush officially took over starting quarterback duties for Dak Prescott (IR-hamstring) in Week 10. Lamb heads into a favorable Week 15 road matchup against the Panthers with at least six catches in seven of the last eight contests, as well as double-digit targets on five occasions in that span.

Ladd McConkey vs Buccaneers
-  The Buccaneers rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).McConkey (knee/shoulder) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs. After being limited at practice Wednesday through Friday, McConkey was listed as questionable for the Chargers' Sunday evening tilt. With McConkey having been made inactive, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis and DJ Chark are in line to handle the team's Week 14 wideout duties. McConkey's next chance to see game action will arrive Dec. 15 versus the Buccaneers.

DJ Moore vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Moore (quadriceps) finished with six receptions on eight targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 38-13 loss to San Francisco. Moore overcame a quadriceps injury to suit up Sunday and led the Bears in all receiving categories except scoring. That honor went to rookie wideout Rome Odunze, who cashed in both of Caleb Williams' late touchdown strikes in the lopsided loss. Moore's production paled in comparison to his previous two contests in which he racked up 15 receptions for 203 yards and two scores. The durable receiver should remain a focal point of Chicago's passing attack when the team visits Minnesota next Monday.

Malik Nabers vs Ravens
-  The Ravens rank #31 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Nabers caught five of 10 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the Saints. While it wasn't an efficient performance, Nabers led the Giants in receiving yards and tied for the team lead in catches with Tyrone Tracy and Daniel Bellinger. Nabers hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 3, but the rookie wideout has caught at least five passes in six straight games despite the team's QB turmoil, posting a 41-392-0 line on 66 targets. Nabers will try to take advantage of an exploitable secondary in Week 15 against the Ravens.

Puka Nacua vs 49ers
- Despite the fact that the 49ers rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Nacua recorded 12 receptions on 14 targets for 162 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Bills. He added five rushes for 16 yards and an additional score. Nacua accounted for 14 targets on 30 passes, and he showed strong rapport with Matthew Stafford throughout the high-scoring win. His longest reception of the day went for 21 yards, though he also had a pair of 19-yard grabs -- one of which went for a score to clinch the win and the other on an impressive leaping toe-tapping catch along the sideline. Nacua was also used as a runner and racked up a season-high five attempts, highlighted by a four-yard score. In seven games since returning from injured reserve, he's topped 100 receiving yards on four occasions.

Joshua Palmer vs Buccaneers
-  The Buccaneers rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Palmer caught six of his nine targets for 78 yards in the 19-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. With Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) out, Palmer took over as the team's top option, although quarterback Justin Herbert did spread the ball around to eight separate targets in the contest. Palmer had been held to just 11 receptions for 243 yards in the last six games combined, so the evidence seems pretty clear the fourth-year wideout's significant bump ties directly to McConkey's status. That will be something to monitor next week given the Chargers take on the porous Buccaneers defense in what could be an offensive explosion.

Khalil Shakir vs Lions
- Shakir recorded five receptions on eight targets for 106 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams. Shakir was a non-factor in the first half, recording only 21 yards on two targets. He came alive as the offenses matched blows in the final two quarters, however, highlighted by a 51-yard touchdown grab, which came primarily after the catch as he bounced off defenders. On Buffalo's next possession, Shakir caught a 34-yard pass from Josh Allen that finished just one yard shy of another trip to the end zone. This was Shakir's second 100-yard performance of the season and his first touchdown since Week 3. A matchup against a banged up Lions defense could make him a sneaky play.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Packers
- Smith-Njigba brought in all five of his targets for 82 yards and a touchdown while adding four rushing yards on one attempt in Sunday's 30-18 win over Arizona. Smith-Njigba finished as the Seahawks' leading receiver despite finishing third in targets Sunday. The budding sophomore cashed in Seattle's lone passing touchdown while setting a new high in season scores (five). Smith-Njigba has been white-hot in the second half of the schedule, averaging yards 101.5 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns over his last six contests. Fantasy managers should feel confident starting JSN as the Seahawks prepare to face the Packers next Sunday.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bills
- St. Brown brought in five of six targets for 43 yards and rushed once for 10 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night. As had been the case in four of his previous five meetings with the Packers, St. Brown was held to under 57 receiving yards while furnishing his fourth-lowest yardage total of the campaign. However, he saved his most valuable contribution for his final catch, as he brought in a 16-yard dart from Jared Goff over the middle on second-and-17 with 1:42 remaining. Despite the modest numbers Thursday, St. Brown should be heavily involved in a Week 15 home matchup against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 that could serve as a Super Bowl preview.

Courtland Sutton vs Colts
- Sutton brought in six of nine targets for 102 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Sutton led the Broncos in both targets and receptions Monday, but he was second to Marvin Mims after the latter broke off a 93-yard touchdown in the high-scoring affair. The 29-year-old Sutton has posted three 100-plus-yard performances over the last six weeks, chipping in three touchdowns over that span as well. With Denver entering a bye week, Sutton will have to wait until Sunday, Dec. 15 against Indianapolis in order to continue his current tear.

ADAM THIELEN vs Cowboys
- Thielen caught nine of 11 targets for 102 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. It's the first time this season that Thielen has topped 100 yards, with his last such performance coming in Week 6 of the 2023 campaign. The veteran wideout has posted a 20-258-1 line on 25 targets over three games since returning from a hamstring injury, giving him significant momentum heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Cowboys. The return of Tre Diggs might limit him, but Thielen is the Panthers top target.

Jaylen Waddle vs Texans
- Waddle caught nine of 12 targets for 99 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. He also caught a two-point conversion. Waddle caught the game-tying two-point conversion with 9:04 left in the fourth quarter, and Miami tied the game again with a field goal in the final seconds before winning it in overtime. The Dolphins' passing game has heated up heading into a Week 15 trip to Houston. Tua Tagovailoa has topped 300 passing yards in each of his last three starts, with Waddle accounting for 296 receiving yards and a touchdown over that span.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine vs Bengals
- Westbrook-Ikhine recorded one reception on two targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. Westbrook-Ikhine has been reliant upon big plays all season, though he had been carving out a bigger role in the Tennessee offense by commanding at least five targets in three straight games. He took a step back in Sunday's loss, drawing his lowest target count since Week 6. Westbrook-Ikhine should have the chance to rebound in Week 15 against the Bengals, though the state of the Titans' offense will leave him as a boom-or-bust option down the stretch.

Garrett Wilson vs Jaguars
-  The Jaguars rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Wilson caught seven of 10 targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins. Wilson beat Jalen Ramsey for a 35-yard catch on fourth down in the second quarter, and Isaiah Davis scored a 17-yard rushing touchdown on the very next play. The star wide receiver tacked on a 42-yard catch on the second play of the second half and ultimately finished with five more receiving yards than Davante Adams to lead the team. This was a welcome turnaround for Wilson, who had just 100 receiving yards over his previous three games combined. Wilson will have a nice opportunity to build on this performance in Week 15 against the beatable Jacksonville secondary.

Sit Mike Gesicki vs Titans The Titans rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Gesicki brought in all three of his targets for 24 yards in Monday's 27-20 win over Dallas. Gesicki has caught all eight of his targets since the Bengals Week 12 bye, resulting in 77 receiving yards. Those numbers scratch the surface for those in deeper formats, but leave much to be desired as a standard-league tight end. Gesicki and the Bengals have road tilt scheduled against the Titans in Week 15.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 2 24 0

Sit Cole Kmet vs Vikings The Vikings rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. 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.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 31 0

Sit Kyle Pitts vs Raiders Pitts caught one of six targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. Pitts was a respectable play during the first half of the season, posting 34 receptions (on 49 targets) for 485 yards and three touchdowns across his first 10 appearances. However, over the past four games, Pitts has two receptions (on 11 targets) for 23 yards. During that stretch, QB Kirk Cousins had some solid yardage totals, but he threw eight INTs and zero TDs. Despite that horrid stretch, the Falcons aren't planning on making a change at QB, even though rookie Michael Penix has looked good in limited action.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 34 0

Risks...

Pat Freiermuth vs Eagles
-  The Eagles rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Freiermuth recorded three receptions on three targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. Russell Wilson took to the air only 26 times, leading to limited volume for all of Pittsburgh's pass catchers. Freiermuth made the most of his chances, highlighted by long gains of 21 and 20 yards -- the latter of which went for a touchdown. He has now found the end zone in three of his last five games and has at least 45 receiving yards in three straight contests after reaching that mark just once in his first 10 matchups.

Dalton Kincaid vs Lions
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision).Kincaid (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. Kincaid, who last played in Week 10, was deemed questionable for the contest after practicing in limited fashion Wednesday through Friday. With the 2023 first-rounder sidelined once again Sunday, Dawson Knox is on track to continue see added opportunities as the Bills' top pass-catching tight end option, while Zach Davidson is on hand to provide depth at the position in Week 14.

Isaiah Likely vs Giants
- Likely had five receptions (on eight targets) for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens 24-19 loss to Philadelphia. Likely responded well from his zero-catch outing against the Chargers last week, posting his fourth touchdown reception of the season against the Eagles on Sunday. Starter Mark Andrews produced the finer fantasy line (6-67-1), though Likely still helped managers who stuck with him following the aforementioned dud against Los Angeles. Likely should be a viable fantasy option in deeper formats when the Ravens return from the upcoming bye to face the Giants on Dec. 15.

Dalton Schultz vs Dolphins
- Schultz secured five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 23-20 win over the Jaguars last time out. Despite missing time in the second half to be evaluated for a shoulder injury, Schultz was able to record his first touchdown since January's wild-card win over the Browns, finding the end zone on a 22-yard grab early in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon for the Texans, and his catch total matched a season high as well. Schultz now has a pair of five-reception totals in the last three games heading into a Week 14 bye.

Tommy Tremble vs Cowboys
- Tremble caught one of his two targets for three yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. Tremble's lone catch in Sunday's loss was a touchdown, as he hauled in a pass from Bryce Young to give the Panthers a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The Notre Dame product posted a modest yardage total but still led Carolina's tight-end corps in yards and catches. Meanwhile, rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders returned from a neck injury in Week 14 and failed to haul in his only target. Tremble's performances have been inconsistent throughout the season, and he and Sanders will likely continue to split opportunities as the Panthers' top receiving tight ends moving forward.

Start Jake Ferguson vs Panthers Ferguson brought in three of six targets for 32 yards in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Monday night. Making his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion, Ferguson finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets for the Cowboys on the night. Cooper Rush only threw for 183 yards overall, so Ferguson's production was serviceable if unspectacular in that context. The promising tight end draws a favorable matchup in a Week 15 road clash with the Panthers.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 61 1

Start Tucker Kraft vs Seahawks Kraft brought in three of five targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night. Kraft was second in receptions, tied for second in targets and was third in receiving yards for the Packers on a night when Jordan Love only completed 12 passes. The versatile tight end has demonstrated a knack for rattling off chunk plays throughout the season, and he recorded his sixth catch of 20-plus yards Thursday with a 21-yard grab. Kraft also tallied his career-high seventh touchdown on a 12-yard catch that capped off Green Bay's first second-half drive, and he should have opportunities to make an impact again during a Week 15 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday night, Dec. 15.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 52 1

Start David Njoku vs Chiefs Njoku recorded seven receptions on 13 targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers. Njoku led the Browns in targets and receptions, though he was held to short yardage for much of the game. He broke that trend with a leaping 15-yard touchdown grab midway through the fourth quarter, and he now has three touchdowns across his last two games. Njoku has also emerged as a clear favorite target of Jameis Winston, combining to command 30 targets in that same two-contest span while seeing at least nine opportunities in three of his last four contests.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 69 1

Rewards...

Mark Andrews vs Giants
- Andrews corralled six of seven targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Eagles. Andrews continued his midseason surge with his seventh touchdown over his last eight appearances. Fellow tight end Isaiah Likely (5-38-1) also hit pay dirt, as the two teammates continue to establish themselves as best one-two punch at the position. Andrews will enter the upcoming bye week with 43 receptions, 490 yards and seven scores before returning to face the Giants on Dec. 15.

Brock Bowers vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.Bowers brought in three of five targets for 49 yards in the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed once for three yards. Bowers came into the game with a pair of 100-yard tallies in the previous three contests and was facing a defense that had been vulnerable to tight ends all season. However, Bowers was largely contained by the Buccaneers, with fellow tight end Michael Mayer doing the majority of the damage at the position with a 7-68 line on nine targets. Bowers did turn in a 25-yard catch, and his final reception of the day, a 12-yard grab with 27 seconds remaining, vaulted him into the record books for most receptions by a rookie tight end (87). Bowers next takes aim at the vulnerable Falcons defense in a Week 15 home matchup Monday night, Dec. 16.

EVAN ENGRAM vs Jets
-  The Jets rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Engram recorded four receptions on six targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Titans. Engram's six targets were good for second on the team and also marked his fifth straight game with at least that many opportunities. However, his longest catch went for just 11 yards as the Jacksonville offense struggled to generate explosive plays. Engram has now been held below 40 yards in half of his last eight games.

ZACH ERTZ vs Saints
- Ertz caught three of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-19 win over the Titans. Ertz extended Washington's lead to 35-13 with a four-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. He has scored in three consecutive games after recording only one touchdown through 10 games with the Commanders. Ertz will look to extend his touchdown streak in Week 15 against the Saints after a Week 14 bye.

TRAVIS KELCE vs Browns
- Kelce caught five of six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. Kelce became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards, doing so in his 172nd regular-season game. Tony Gonzalez had the previous record at 210 games. Kelce's team-high 45 receiving yards included a nine-yard catch on third-and-7 coming out of the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, which allowed Kansas City to run the clock down to one second before Matthew Wright kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal. Heading into a Week 15 road game against the Browns, Kelce has 80 catches for 682 yards and two touchdowns this season.

GEORGE KITTLE vs Rams
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Kittle had six receptions on as many targets for 151 yards in Sunday's 38-13 win over Chicago. Kittle played like a man possessed against the Bears after recording just one reception for seven yards the week prior. Weather played a huge role in the road stinker against Buffalo, so Sunday's sunny conditions allowed the star tight end to feast on Chicago's defense. Kittle upped his season line to 56-800-8 in the much-needed win, confirming the tight end's upper-echelon status in fantasy ahead of Thursday's primetime tilt against the Rams.

Sam LaPorta vs Bills
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. LaPorta brought in five of seven targets for 54 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night. LaPorta tied multiple teammates for second in receptions and finished as the runner-up in receiving yards to Jameson Williams on the night. The talented tight end also matched Tim Patrick for second in targets during what was one of LaPorta's busiest games yet this season. The catch total was LaPorta's second highest of 2024, and the targets qualified as a new season high, sending him into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with plenty of momentum.

Trey McBride vs Patriots
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week.McBride caught seven of 14 targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks After producing 12 catches in each of his previous two games, including in Week 12 against Seattle, McBride was blanked on three first-half targets. He returned to his productive ways in the second half to finish with the team lead in targets, catches and receiving yards. McBride has secured his second consecutive 80-catch season with 80 receptions for 851 yards heading into a Week 15 home game against the Patriots.

Cade Otton vs Chargers
- Otton brought in three of four targets for 70 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday. The third-year tight end finished with a team-high receiving yardage figure and ranked second in receptions as well. The highlight of Otton's afternoon was a 44-yard reception in the fourth quarter that helped set up the Buccaneers' final touchdown of the game, and Sunday marked his most productive showing since a Week 9, 77-yard effort against the Chiefs. Otton should continue to be an integral part of the Buccaneers' shorthanded passing attack in a Week 15 road matchup against the Chargers.

Stone Smartt vs Buccaneers
- Smartt (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. Smartt was sidelined for each of the Chargers' last two games due to an ankle injury likely sustained in Week 8's win over the Saints. However, he practiced in full Friday and is now in line to return to the field Sunday. Expect Smartt to serve as a depth piece in the Chargers' tight end room in Week 11, playing behind both Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly, but with both dinged up Smartt could play a bigger role.

Jonnu Smith vs Texans
- Smith caught three of four targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. Smith stepped up in overtime after being blanked in regulation. He caught consecutive screen passes for gains of 20 and 14 yards, then scored the game-winning touchdown on a 10-yard catch five plays later. This was Smith's lowest yardage total since Week 8, but the surging tight end has 345 receiving yards and four touchdowns in his last four games. He'll look to stay hot in Week 15 against the Texans.

Sit Jake Elliott vs Steelers Elliott has a tough matchup as the Steelers have allowed the fewest fantasy ppg to opposing kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 0 1 3

Sit Chase McLaughlin vs Chargers Last week we were trying to find the kicker against the Raiders every week, and in Week 14 it was McLaughlin's turn. This week McLaughlin faces the Chargers who rank 2nd against fantasy kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 0 0 3

Risks...

CHRIS BOSWELL vs Eagles
- Boswell made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts in a 27-14 win over the Browns on Sunday. Boswell opened the scoring with a 30-yard make in the first quarter, then made a 54-yard field goal to give the Steelers a 13-7 lead going into halftime. The veteran kicker is now 36-for-39 on FGAs this season and remains a perfect 29-for-29 on PATs. However, this week he faces an Eagles defense that ranks 4th against fantasy kickers.

BRANDON MCMANUS vs Seahawks
- McManus made a 32-yard field goal and all four extra points he attempted in Thursday's 34-31 loss to the Lions. McManus made every kick he attempted for the fourth time in as many chances and for the sixth time in seven appearances with the Packers. He and Green Bay will next face a Seattle team that allowed opponents to convert just six field goals over the five games leading up to its Week 14 matchup with the Cardinals. Being that the Cardinals rank 5th against kickers, McManus isn't a great bet this week.

CAIRO SANTOS vs Vikings
- Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Santos attempted one extra point in the blowout loss. There have only been two occasions all season in which the kicker has scored seven points, making him a low-upside fantasy option.

JUSTIN TUCKER vs Giants
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Tucker went 2-of-4 on field-goal attempts and 1-of-2 on extra-point tries during Baltimore's loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Tucker struggled once again Sunday, missing field goals from 47 and 53 yards, and he has converted on just 70.4 percent of his field-goal attempts this season. The 35-year-old has now missed two field goals in a game twice in the past three weeks, a feat he previously hadn't accomplished since 2022.

Start KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN vs Dolphins Fairbairn converted three of three field-goal attempts and two of two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13. One week after missing a field goal that cost the Texans, Fairbairn was back to his normal self. He twice bailed out the offense, which scored one touchdown in three red-zone trips. Fairbairn also added another one from long distance, a 53-yarder early in the second quarter to open the game's scoring. He ranks second in the league among kickers with 122 points behind the Steelers' Chris Boswell (128). This week he faces a Dolphins D that has allowed the third most fantasy points to opposing kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 3

Start WIL LUTZ vs Colts Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts while also converting all five of his extra-point tries in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Lutz remained perfect Monday, connecting on field goals from 27 and 36 yards out against Cleveland. With the Broncos able to find the end zone five times in the contest, the veteran kicker matched a season high in extra-point tries, making all five of his attempts. After another solid performance, Lutz has now made 89.7 percent of his field goals this season. The 30-year-old will look to extend his three-game streak of 20 consecutive made kicks when the Broncos return from their Week 14 bye to square off against the Colts on Dec. 15. The Colts have allowed the 12th most fantasy points to kickers so far.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 3

Rewards...

Brandon Aubrey vs Panthers
- Aubrey has a good matchup against a Panthers defense that has allowed the 6th most fantasy points to kickers.

YOUNGHOE KOO vs Raiders
- The Raiders have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing kickers.

Jake Moody vs Rams
- Moody nailed his only field-goal attempt from 23 yards out while going 5-for-5 on point-after tries in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears. Moody had a much smoother experience at home in sunny Santa Clara, CA compared to last week's two-miss game on the road against Buffalo. The sophomore leg has now gone 20-for-26 on field-goal attempts while hitting 100 percent of his PATs in 10 active games this season. Moody and the 49ers remain at home on a short week for a pivotal NFC West matchup against the Rams on Thursday.

Sit New York Giants vs Ravens Burns posted four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble Sunday in a loss to New Orleans. Burns got to New Orleans QB Derek Carr (hand/head) late in the second quarter, sacking the signal-caller and forcing a fumble, though the ball was recovered by the Saints. The takedown brought Burns to 7.0 sacks through 13 games, leaving him one sack shy of the 8.0 he totaled over 16 regular-season games with the Panthers last year. Burns also has 56 total tackles in his first year with New York, and he's within reach of the career-best mark of 63 he established in 2022.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Sit Detroit Lions vs Bills The Lions are holding out hope they get some injured players back this week, but the injury bug hasn't been kind to them. Look for their fantasy DST to take another step back, especially against Josh Allen and company who have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points per game.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Risks...

Buffalo Bills vs Lions
- The Lions offense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to DSTs.

New Orleans Saints vs Commanders
- The Commanders have allowed the 4th fewest fantasy points to DSTs.

Seattle Seahawks vs Packers
- While the Seahawks' DST ranks 5th in scoring, the Packers have allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points to DSTs.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Eagles
- While the Steelers' defense has been really good this year, the Eagles offense has limited turnovers and ranks 11th against DSTs. Perhaps the Steelers' D takes a step back.

Houston Texans vs Dolphins
- The Dolphins offense has looked better of late so the Texans defense which ranks 4th in scoring may not be a great bet.

Start Kansas City Chiefs vs Browns Jameis Winston is famous for turning the ball over, so the Chiefs fantasy DST should be a good play.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 4 2 1

Start Baltimore Ravens vs Giants The Giants offense has usually been a good boondoggle for opposing fantasy DSTs as they have allowed the 4th most points per game.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 3 1 2

Rewards...

Cincinnati Bengals vs Titans
- The Bengals DST should be considered a sneaky Fantasy option this week as the Titans' offense has allowed the most fantasy points to DSTs.

Denver Broncos vs Colts
- The Broncos DST ranks 2nd in fantasy ppg scoring and has a good matchup against the inconsistent Anthony Richardson.

Washington Commanders vs Saints
- The Commanders DST might be a sneaky good play against the Saints who will likely be without Derek Carr.

Atlanta Falcons vs Raiders
- The Raiders have allowed the third-most fantasy points to DSTs so the Falcons could be a sneaky good play this week.

New York Jets vs Jaguars
- The Jets D should be a solid play against a banged-up Jags offense this week.

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