Fantasy Football Week 15 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Slumping James Robinson worth the risk in dream playoff matchup
Who you want in your Week 15 lineup as most Fantasy playoffs begin.
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The Fantasy playoffs start this week in the majority of leagues, and it's hard to believe it's Week 15 already. It feels like yesterday we were talking about our drafts and getting ready for the start of the season. And now it's almost over, with the postseason tournament set to begin.
So much has happened since August, and your Fantasy team likely looks dramatically different than it did in Week 1. That always happens because of injuries and players emerging off the waiver wire. But hopefully your roster is healthy for this important scoring period.
We're dealing with plenty of injuries again, and COVID-19 has created plenty of problems for this week. It might not be about having the best players available for your lineup and more about just having guys who offer the best chance to give you enough points to advance.
As always, we're here to help with the players to put in your lineup and the ones to avoid. Thank you for sticking with us all season, and we hope the best is yet to come with your Fantasy leagues.
Editor's Note: Projections are provided by CBS Sports and not Jamey Eisenberg. Projected points are for PPR leagues.
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It seems like a good idea to win in your Fantasy league is to avoid everything Urban Meyer and the Jaguars. You've probably been successful with that strategy, especially of late. But at this crucial point in the Fantasy season, with the playoffs starting in the majority of leagues, I'm diving back in the James Robinson pool. Head first, no hesitation, let's do it.
Robinson is incredibly tough to trust given what's happening in Jacksonville with Meyer and his lack of faith in the team's best running back. I'm hopeful that changes this week against Houston, and I'm expecting Meyer to give Robinson a chance to succeed in an amazing matchup.
The Texans have allowed six rushing touchdowns to running backs in their past three games against the Jets, Indianapolis and Seattle. And for the season, Houston allows the most rushing yards in the NFL. If Meyer wants to win and silence his many doubters, leaning on Robinson this week makes the most sense.
It helps Robinson that Carlos Hyde is dealing with a concussion and missed practice Wednesday. The Jaguars worked out Kerryon Johnson, which is a sign Hyde could be out. And if that happens, it's unlikely Robinson is coming off the field like he has of late.
In his past two games against the Rams and Titans, Robinson has combined for just 14 carries for 28 yards, along with one catch for 11 yards, and he lost a fumble. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 11, and it's been frustrating because you know Robinson has the ability to be an elite Fantasy option.
I'm hoping he gets back to that level again this week, especially in a plus matchup and Hyde likely out. It's risky, but Robinson is worth starting as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Quarterbacks
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Tagovailoa comes off his bye in Week 14 looking to keep playing well in a favorable matchup against the Jets. Tagovailoa has scored at least 20 Fantasy points in two of his past three games, including Week 11 at the Jets when he had 273 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's actually one of just two quarterbacks (Tyrod Taylor in Week 12 is the other) with fewer than 22 Fantasy points against the Jets since Week 4, a span of nine games. I like Tagovailoa as a top 10 Fantasy quarterback this week in all leagues.
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Cousins has scored 19 Fantasy points or less in two of his past three games, and he doesn't always play great on Monday Night Football. But he should be trusted here as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues. Cousins scored at least 21 Fantasy points in two starts against the Bears last year, and Chicago has allowed six of the past eight opposing quarterbacks to score at least 20 Fantasy points, including five to score at least 26 points.
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It could all come crashing down for Hill this week against the Buccaneers because this is arguably the toughest defense he's faced as a starter over the past two seasons. But I'll stick with him again and hope his rushing prowess carries him -- and Fantasy managers -- to another quality performance. He's scored at least 22 Fantasy points in five of six starts over the past two seasons, and in two starts this year he's rushed for at least 73 yards. His rushing yards have actually accounted for at least 10 Fantasy points in each game. Tampa Bay has allowed three quarterbacks to rush for at least 40 yards this season (Jalen Hurts in Week 6, Jameis Winston in Week 8 and Josh Allen in Week 14), and if Hill doesn't get turnover prone he should finish with 20-plus Fantasy points once again.
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Roethlisberger has scored at least 20 Fantasy points in four of his past five games, including two games in a row. We'll see if he can stay hot against the Titans, who have allowed two quarterbacks to score at least 23 Fantasy points in their past four games. I like Roethlisberger as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
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I like that Fields ran for 74 yards at Green Bay in Week 14, and he also added 224 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a favorable matchup this week against the Vikings, who have allowed three of their past four opposing quarterbacks to score at least 25 Fantasy points. Fields is a good streaming option in deeper leagues.
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Garoppolo might not have to throw much against the Falcons this week, but he does have a decent floor of 19 Fantasy points. He's scored at least 19 Fantasy points in six of his past seven games, including three games with at least 23 points. He won't hurt you, and occasionally Garoppolo can help you as a starter in deeper leagues. The Falcons also allow an average of 23.7 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this year.
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Burrow broke out of his recent slump in Week 14 against San Francisco with 25 Fantasy points, ending a four-game skid where he scored 18 Fantasy points or less. But I'm not expecting him to start a positive scoring streak with his matchup against the Broncos. Denver allows just 16.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks for the season, and only three quarterbacks have scored more than 22 Fantasy points against the Broncos, with Derek Carr's 25 points in Week 6 the highest total. Burrow might find his way to being a low-end starter this week, but I would try to use another starting option if you can.
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The Browns could be without several players this week due to COVID-19, but the defense still should have enough to slow down Carr. He's struggling as a Fantasy quarterback of late with 12 Fantasy points or less in three of his past four starts. The Browns have allowed one quarterback to score more than 18 Fantasy points in their past seven games, and Cleveland has nine interceptions over that span. Carr should just be considered a low-end starter in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues for Week 15.
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Tannehill continues to struggle as a Fantasy quarterback, and there's little reason to trust him in Week 15 at the Steelers, especially if standout pass rusher T.J. Watt (groin) is able to play. Tannehill has scored 15 Fantasy points or less in four of his past five games, and he only has four games this season with 20 Fantasy points or more. Pittsburgh has held seven of the past eight opposing quarterbacks to 19 Fantasy points or less, and Tannehill doesn't have much upside as long as A.J. Brown (chest) remains out.
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Jackson didn't practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day with his injured ankle. He is expected to play, but Fantasy managers should find an alternative, even if he's active. He's been struggling when healthy, scoring 19 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row prior to getting hurt at Cleveland in Week 14. If his ability to run is compromised because of his ankle then his Fantasy value is further diminished. It's tough to bench Jackson if he's on the field, but the Packers defense should be able to contain him, especially if he's at less than 100 percent.
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Running Backs
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Edwards-Helaire has played three games since coming back from a five-game absence due to a knee injury, and he has either a touchdown or 80 total yards in each outing. He should have the chance for a quality Fantasy performance this week against the Chargers, who are No. 6 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. The Chargers have allowed 18 total touchdowns to opposing running backs, and only twice this season (Week 1 at Washington and Week 4 against Las Vegas) has a running back failed to score against this defense. Edwards-Helaire was excellent against the Chargers in Week 3 with 17 carries for 100 yards, along with two catches for 9 yards and a touchdown on two targets. He also scored 12 PPR points against the Chargers in his lone meeting with them last season, so this is a matchup where he tends to produce.
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We'll see what happens with Darrell Henderson (illness) this week and if he's activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, but I would stick with Michel as at least a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues no matter what. He should be the Rams' best running back moving forward. He comes into Week 15 against Seattle with consecutive games of 20-plus touches while Henderson didn't play. Michel scored 21 PPR points against Jacksonville in Week 13, but he was held to seven PPR points against Arizona last week. I'd expect him to be closer to his production against the Jaguars in this week's game against the Seahawks since Seattle has allowed a running back to score at least 12 PPR points in nine games in a row. Henderson and Michel both scored against the Seahawks in Week 5, and Michel should be successful again this week. He's a potential star if Henderson remains out, but he's still a quality starter even if Henderson returns to the field.
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Gordon didn't practice Wednesday and is dealing with a thumb injury, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Bengals. If he's out then obviously Javonte Williams is a top five running back in all leagues, and I like Williams as a top-15 option even with Gordon on the field. But Gordon is also a top 20 running back this week, and he proved he can be successful in tandem with Williams in Week 14 against Detroit when Gordon had 24 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He's now scored at least 17 PPR points in three of his past five games, and the Bengals are still without standout linebacker Logan Wilson (shoulder). Look for another big day for Williams and Gordon in Week 15.
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The Steelers run defense has been abysmal of late, and Foreman should have the chance for a quality Fantasy performance in all leagues. Four running backs have scored at least 20 PPR points against Pittsburgh in the past four games with Austin Ekeler, Joe Mixon, Devonta Freeman and Dalvin Cook. Foreman isn't in their category yet, but he's starting to perform well as the replacement for Derrick Henry (foot) in Tennessee. He ran for over 100 yards in Week 12 against New England, and then following the Titans bye in Week 13, he had 62 total yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville. He could have a huge game given the matchup with the Steelers, but Tennessee will also give Jeremy McNichols and Dontrell Hilliard touches, which lowers the value for Foreman. That said, I like him as a No. 2 running back in all leagues for this week.
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Penny was a star in Week 14 at Houston with 16 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns, as well as one catch for 1 yard on one target. I thought he had the chance to play well against the Texans, but he far exceeded my expectations. He has a tougher matchup in Week 15 against the Rams, but I still like him as a borderline starter in all leagues. The Rams have allowed a running back to score at least 19 PPR points in two of their past three games, and Penny will hopefully follow suit in a must-win game for Seattle this week.
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Damien Harris (hamstring) is trending in the right direction this week, but if he's out then Stevenson should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy running back in all leagues. If Harris plays then maybe Stevenson is still the lead running back in New England to make things easier on Harris. Stevenson had 24 carries in Week 13 at Buffalo but managed just 78 yards, and he had no role in the passing game. But if he has the chance for 20-plus touches again, even in a tough matchup with the Colts, then I'll use him as at least a flex option this week in all leagues.
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Edmonds is expected to play in Week 15 at Detroit after being out for the past four games with an ankle injury, and it could be the perfect setup for him. James Conner (ankle) is hurt, and if he's out then Edmonds could have a big role against the porous Lions run defense. Detroit is No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and the Lions have allowed 12 running backs to score at least 14 PPR points in their past 10 games. Conner is worth starting in all leagues if he's active, but Edmonds should be at least a flex option as well given the matchup. And Edmonds has top-10 upside if Conner is out.
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As of Wednesday, the Dolphins could enter Week 15 against the Jets without Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed and Phillip Lindsay, who are all on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Malcolm Brown (quad) could return after being out since Week 7, but if he can't play then Johnson and potentially Gerrid Doaks could lead this backfield. It's a great matchup for whoever leads the Dolphins in touches this week, and we'd love to see Gaskin be cleared to play. If not, take a flier on Johnson and use him as a flex against the Jets, who are No. 1 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this year.
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Johnson will start for the Texans with Rex Burkhead (hip) out, but this isn't going to be an easy matchup for him. Jacksonville's run defense has been above average all season, and Johnson has been well below average this year. He actually scored a receiving touchdown against Jacksonville in Week 1, but that's his lone touchdown of the season. And his 11 PPR points in that game was a season-high. Johnson will share touches with Royce Freeman, and Johnson is only worth consideration as a flex option in deeper leagues.
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Carter is expected to return in Week 15 at Miami after being out for the past three games with an ankle injury, but this won't be an easy matchup for him. The Dolphins have become one of the top run defenses over the past five weeks and have allowed the second-fewest Fantasy points to running backs over that span. Miami also hasn't allowed a running back to score a touchdown since Week 7. Carter was hurt in the first game against the Dolphins in Week 11, and prior to that he scored at least 15 PPR points in three of four games. I like him as a flex this week, but he's not a must-start Fantasy option in his return to action.
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We'll see if Jamaal Williams (COVID-19) is able to play this week, and I would put him in this spot if he's active. D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is not expected to play as of Wednesday. At best, the top Lions running back will be a flex option this week, and it will likely be messy if Williams plays because he would share touches with Reynolds. In Week 14, with Williams and Swift out, Reynolds came off the practice squad and played well at Denver with 11 carries for 83 yards, along with two catches for 16 yards on two targets. I'll use him as a flex against the Cardinals if Williams is out, but I would avoid all Lions running backs if Williams is active.
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Hubbard helped Fantasy managers in Week 14 against Atlanta by scoring a touchdown, but he did little else in the first game with Christian McCaffrey (ankle) on injured reserve. Hubbard had 10 carries for 33 yards and no targets, and this is a situation to avoid at Buffalo in Week 15. While the Bills run defense has been spotty of late, they have done well against mediocre ground games like this one. And Carolina could be a mess with Cam Newton and P.J. Walker splitting time at quarterback. Hubbard is only a flex play in non-PPR leagues this week.
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Dillon could find the end zone this week and make this post look incredibly wrong. But then he'd be the first running back to score against Baltimore since Week 7, which is a span of six games and includes matchups with Nick Chubb twice, Dalvin Cook, Najee Harris, Myles Gaskin and David Montgomery. Aaron Jones is better suited for this matchup because of his role in the passing game, and Dillon didn't have a target last week against Chicago. He ran well against the Bears with 15 carries for 71 yards, but that's empty production if he doesn't have any catches or touchdowns. I'm afraid something similar could happen at Baltimore in Week 15.
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Wide Receiver
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Parker has top-20 upside this week in the majority of leagues with Jaylen Waddle (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, as well as the matchup with the Jets. The Jets have allowed 12 receivers to score at least 13 PPR points this season, including Waddle and Mack Hollins in Week 11. Parker missed that game with a shoulder injury, but he should perform well in the rematch. He's scored at least 11 PPR points in four of six games this year, and Parker has scored at least 16 PPR points in two of his past four meetings with the Jets dating back to 2019.
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Odell Beckham (illness) is likely out this week after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and Jefferson should continue to be a go-to option for Matthew Stafford. Jefferson has scored a touchdown in three games in a row, and he has at least seven targets in four of his past five outings. He only had one catch for 14 yards in Week 5 at Seattle, but Robert Woods (ACL) was healthy then. If Beckham is out then Jefferson has top-20 upside this week against the Seahawks.
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Mooney has slowed down lately with a combined nine PPR points in his past two games against Arizona and Green Bay, but he should rebound this week. Prior to that, Mooney had scored at least 12 PPR points in four games in a row. He has a great matchup against the Vikings this week, and Minnesota allows the most Fantasy points to opposing receivers this year. In their past five games, the Vikings have allowed 76 catches, 1,044 yards and six touchdowns to receivers from the Chargers, Packers, 49ers, Lions and Steelers, with nine guys scoring at least 12 PPR points over that span.
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It looks like T.J. Hockenson (hand) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder) are likely out again in Week 15 against the Cardinals, and that should be a boost for St. Brown. Over the past two games, he has 24 targets for 18 catches, 159 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota and Denver, and he scored at least 15 PPR points in each outing. He's getting hot at the right time, and Jared Goff is leaning on him. He could be a high-end No. 3 PPR receiver this week if the Lions are without Swift or Hockenson again as expected, and Detroit will likely be chasing points on the road.
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Osborn is a borderline must-start Fantasy receiver in all leagues if Adam Thielen (ankle) remains out, and we'll get a clearer picture of his status Thursday when Minnesota practices. Osborn just had three catches for 83 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 14 against Pittsburgh with Thielen sidelined, and Osborn now has at least 14 PPR points in five of six outings when he has at least six targets. He should get at least six targets if Thielen is out again in Week 15 at Chicago.
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The news of DeAndre Hopkins (knee) being shut down for the rest of the season is a huge boost for Kirk and A.J. Green, and both are worth using as high-end No. 3 Fantasy receivers this week against the Lions. Kirk has scored at least 11 PPR points in five of his past eight games, and Green just had seven catches for 102 yards on 10 targets in Week 14 against the Rams. The Lions have allowed six receivers to score at least 14 PPR points in their past five games.
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Gage only scored 10 PPR points in Week 14 at Carolina, but he has at least six targets in four games in a row. He's still worth trusting as a high-end No. 3 PPR receiver heading into Week 15 at San Francisco. The 49ers have allowed six receivers to score at least 12 PPR points against them in their past three games.
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Davis has a big opportunity in front of him in Week 15 against Carolina with Emmanuel Sanders (knee) hurt. Davis could see an uptick in targets, and he just had a season-high eight targets in Week 14 at Tampa Bay when Sanders went down. Davis finished with five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown, and he scored in Week 14 against New England also with two catches for 30 yards on four targets. He should be considered a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 15 with Sanders out.
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Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are both worth using as No. 3 Fantasy receivers this week against the Ravens. Lazard, in the first game without Randall Cobb (groin) in Week 14 against Chicago, had six catches for 75 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, and he now has consecutive games with at least six targets. Valdes-Scantling had at least nine targets in two of his past three games. The Ravens secondary is vulnerable to big plays, so Valdes-Scantling likely has more upside. But I like what Lazard did in the first game without Cobb against the Bears, and Cobb is still out in Week 15 at Baltimore.
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Pittman hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 9, and he's been held to nine PPR points or less in two of his past three games. He's likely headed for a matchup with standout Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson this week, and that could be trouble for Pittman. New England also is No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to receivers for the season. At best, Pittman is a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues this week.
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Jones returned from his three-game absence with an ankle injury in Week 14 against Jacksonville and once again had a disappointing stat line with four catches for 33 yards on six targets in Tennessee's 20-0 victory. He could see improved production this week since it will likely be a more competitive game, but Jones is still looking for his first touchdown this year and has just one game with more than eight PPR points. Until he proves himself, it's hard to trust Jones as a starter in the majority of leagues.
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McLaurin remains in the concussion protocol as of Wednesday, but reports indicate he could still play in Week 15 against the Eagles. If he does go he'll be headed for a likely matchup with Philadelphia standout cornerback Darius Slay, who helped hold McLaurin to 12 catches for 101 yards and no touchdowns on 15 targets in two meetings last year. This season, McLaurin has one touchdown in his past six outings, and he's scored nine PPR points or less in four games over that span. Taylor Heinicke is also dealing with left elbow and knee injuries, which isn't ideal to help McLaurin succeed. He's a No. 3 receiver in most leagues if he plays as expected.
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Jeudy hasn't scored a touchdown yet this season and has finished with fewer than 50 receiving yards in four of six games since returning from a six-game absence with an ankle injury in Week 8. It feels like this will be a lost year for Jeudy when it comes to his Fantasy production, and it's hard to trust him in any matchup, including this week against the Bengals. I still like Jeudy the best among Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick, and you can use Jeudy as a No. 3 receiver in deeper PPR leagues. But he's nowhere close to a must-start option in Denver's run-first offense right now.
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Brown will either have a hobbled Lamar Jackson (ankle) or a backup quarterback in Tyler Huntley this week, and that could be bad news against the Packers. Brown hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 7, and he's scored 10 PPR points or less in three of his past four games. In Week 14 at Cleveland, with Huntley playing the majority of the game, Brown was held to five catches for 41 yards on eight targets. He's still worth starting in three-receiver leagues, but Brown shouldn't be considered a must-start option this week.
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Tight End
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Knox should continue his breakout campaign with another strong performance this week against the Panthers, and it should help that Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is out this week. Knox has scored at least 14 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he has at least six targets in three outings over that span. Knox has top-five upside in all leagues.
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Let's hope what Goedert did with Gardner Minshew in Week 13 at the Jets carries over to this week against Washington. He had six targets for six catches, 105 yards and two touchdowns, and hopefully Jalen Hurts was taking notes. Now, Goedert did have at least 11 PPR points in three of six games prior to Week 13 with Hurts, so he was producing well then. And Goedert had eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown against Washington in his lone meeting against the Football Team last year.
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Gesicki had five catches for 50 yards on six targets at the Jets in Week 11, and he had seven catches for 46 yards on 11 targets in his last game against the Giants in Week 13. The Jets have allowed a tight end to score a touchdown in two of their past three games, and Gesicki has top-10 upside this week at home.
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Higbee scored against the Seahawks in Week 5, although he had just two catches for 14 yards on two targets. He should see more involvement this week with Odell Beckham (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Seattle has allowed five touchdowns to tight ends in the past four games, and Higbee has a good opportunity to find the end zone this week.
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Seals-Jones struggled as a Fantasy tight end in Week 14 against Dallas with one catch for 8 yards on four targets, but I'm going to attribute that to rust after being out for the previous three games with a hip injury. He's facing the Eagles in Week 15, and Philadelphia allows the most Fantasy points to opposing tight ends. I'll use Seals-Jones as a streamer for that matchup.
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Jordan scored in Week 14 against Seattle with four catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. He now has a touchdown in two of his past three games, and he scored in each of the past two starts for Davis Mills when Jordan had three catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 8 against the Rams. I like Jordan as a streaming option for Week 15 at Jacksonville.
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Schultz had one catch for 4 yards on three targets in Week 14 at Washington, and our fears became a reality that he'll lose production when everyone is healthy in the receiving corps with CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup on the field. Along with that, Schultz has scored nine PPR points or less in five of his past seven games and has just one touchdown since Week 4.
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Conklin struggled in Week 14 against Pittsburgh with two catches for 20 yards on two targets. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 10, and he has three games with six PPR points or less in his past four outings. The Bears have allowed three tight ends to score this season, and Conklin might not benefit with Adam Thielen (knee) hurt.
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Cook scored in Week 14 against the Giants, but he only managed two catches for 8 yards on five targets and scored eight PPR points or less for the fifth time in the past seven outings. Kansas City hasn't allowed a tight end to score in five games in a row, and Cook was held to two catches for 27 yards on three targets against the Chargers in Week 3.
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The matchup screams yes for Fant since the Bengals have allowed five touchdowns to tight ends in their past six games. But Fant's production this season has been tough to trust, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 6. He's also scored nine PPR points or less in five of his past six games. I'd love to see Fant have a big game this week, but it's too risky to trust him given his lack of production in this offense. He hasn't topped four targets in three games in a row.
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DST
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Dolphins (vs. NYJ): The Jets have scored 18 points or less in four of their past five games, and they have six interceptions and 12 sacks allowed over that span. The Dolphins have held five teams in a row to 17 points or less and have 19 sacks, eight interceptions and two DST touchdowns over that span. The Dolphins DST have top-three upside this week.
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Seahawks (at LAR): I liked the Seahawks DST last week with the matchup against the Texans, and Seattle held Houston to 13 points with two sacks. This week, the Seahawks DST should struggle against the Rams. In Week 5, the Seahawks DST allowed 26 points with one sack and one interception. Matthew Stafford hasn't thrown an interception in two games in a row, and the Rams have scored at least 28 points in three consecutive games.
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KICKERS
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You have to love the kicker revenge game, and Prater spent seven seasons with the Lions before joining the Cardinals this year. Prater just had three field goals, including two from 50-plus yards, in Week 14 against the Rams, along with two PATs. And he scored at least nine PPR points in two games in a row prior to going back to Detroit. Four of the past six opposing kickers against the Lions have made three field goals.
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Carlson made one field goal and missed a PAT in Week 14 at Kansas City, and he's now scored seven Fantasy points or less in three of his past five games. Wind could be an issue in Cleveland on Saturday, and Carlson isn't worth trusting with the Raiders offense struggling heading into Week 15.
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