Fantasy Football Smash Starts for Week 15
Welcome to the fantasy playoffs! Now more then ever, every lineup decision carries immense weight. Let’s recap Week 14’s performance before diving into Week 15’s potential studs. We hit a home run wiht some running back picks, including Rico Dowdle’s notable 131-yard rushing performance and Isaac Guerendo’s two touchdowns before an unfortunate foot injury. Jordan Addison excelled at receiver with eight catches, 133 yards, and three scores. However, other picks didn’t pan out as expected. While heavily targeted, Jakobi Meyers and Calvin Ridley fell short of WR3 numbers. Jake Ferguson struggled alongside Cooper Rush, and Will Levis had a tough outing against a surprisingly porous Arizona Cardinals defence. But we learn from our successes and setbacks. Let’s move on to eight potentially explosive fantasy options for Week 15.Quarterback
justin Herbert (QB – LAC) vs. Tampa Bay
Week 15 Fantasy Football: Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em
As fantasy football playoffs heat up, every decision becomes crucial. This week, we’re highlighting some key players who could make or break your lineup.Quarterback
Even with rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey’s status uncertain, Justin Herbert presents a strong start against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense ranked in the bottom 10 in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. Herbert still has reliable targets in Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, and the surprising stone Smartt to exploit a potential shootout with Baker Mayfield and the Bucs’ offense.running Back
After a season marked by inconsistency and injuries, Aaron Jones has finally started to heat up, delivering impressive performances in his last three games, including a top-10 finish against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. The Vikings, riding a six-game winning streak, face the bears again in Week 15. While the Bears’ offense seems to be finding it’s rhythm,their defense,particularly their run defense,remains a weakness. They have surrendered 134.8 rushing yards per game this season. The last three games have been even worse, with the Bears allowing a dismal 149.7 rushing yards and over a rushing touchdown per game. Jones,who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown against the Bears in Week 12, should at least match that production. If the Bears can keep the game close, Jones could explode for a multi-score performance and propel fantasy managers into the next playoff round. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce announced earlier this week that undrafted free agent Sincere McCormick will take over the backfield.sincere McCormick is poised to become a key fantasy asset for the remainder of the season as the Raiders’ starting running back. He seized the chance when injuries sidelined Alexander Mattison and Zamir white, and has been making the most of it.
McCormick is averaging an impressive 5.5 yards per carry over his last three games.In Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he rushed for a career-high 78 yards on 15 attempts, the most rushing yards by a raiders running back since Week 7.
While McCormick has yet to score a touchdown, his matchup against the Atlanta Falcons this week presents a promising opportunity.the Falcons rank 17th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (120.8), surrendering an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Fantasy managers who took a chance on mccormick on waivers could see notable returns this week.
Isiah Pacheco
Isiah pacheco brings an infectious energy and hard-nosed playing style to the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s still finding his stride after missing most of the season due to a serious leg injury, but a breakout performance could be on the horizon. Pacheco hasn’t hit double-digit fantasy points or scored since his return, but a favorable matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 changes that narrative.
The Browns are vulnerable against the run, allowing 127.9 rushing yards and 1.4 rushing touchdowns per game. as the Chiefs aim to secure their top seed in the AFC while keeping their players healthy, expect Pacheco to be a key component of the offense. Look for a gameplan heavily focused on establishing the run, allowing Pacheco to eclipse 100 rushing yards and potentially find the endzone multiple times. this could be the difference-maker for fantasy managers looking for a playoff win.
Wide Receivers
Week 13 Fantasy Football Advice
Fantasy football owners are always looking for edges, and understanding which players are trending upward can be the difference between victory and defeat. With the regular season nearing its end, nail-biting matchups are becoming commonplace, making each fantasy decision crucial. This week, three players in particular stand out as worthy of consideration: Jerry Jeudy, Jaylen waddle, and Tucker Kraft.
As Jameis Winston took over quarterback duties, Jerry Jeudy’s fantasy stock has skyrocketed. Jeudy currently leads the league with 17 yards per reception and sits fourth overall with 944 receiving yards. He’s poised to achieve a significant milestone – his first-ever 1,000-yard season – with just 56 more receiving yards.
Jeudy has scored in three of his last four games and faces a favorable matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. The chiefs are the toughest team in the NFL to run against, so expect the Browns to lean heavily on their passing game. While Winston might throw some interceptions, he’ll also put up points, with Jeudy likely to be his primary target.
Jaylen Waddle
has thrived as Tua Tagovailoa has returned to the starting lineup for the Miami Dolphins. Over the past three weeks, the Dolphins have the highest percentage of pass plays in the league, opting to air it out frequently. This offensive strategy has benefitted Waddle immensely.
Waddle has recorded 21 receptions on 25 targets for 296 yards and a touchdown over the past three weeks. His impressive target share suggests that this trend will continue this week against the Houston Texans.
With the Dolphins battling for a playoff spot, they’ll need to score points, making all of their offensive weapons, including Waddle, valuable fantasy assets.
Tucker Kraft has quietly been making a name for himself, even with the green Bay Packers prioritizing their rushing attack. Kraft has seven receiving touchdowns this season. With the Packers playing on the road against the Seattle Seahawks this week, Kraft could be in line for another productive outing.
Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire
With the fantasy football season heating up, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve on the waiver wire. This week, we highlight a few players who could make a significant impact on your fantasy team.
Tight Ends
Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Kraft has emerged as a reliable target for quarterback Jordan Love. Kraft has scored touchdowns in two of his last three games and faces a Seattle Seahawks defense this week on Sunday Night Football that has struggled against tight ends. Look for Love to target Kraft on play-action plays, potentially leading to another TE1 performance.
