We’re one week from the fantasy soccer playoffs, so let’s be sure to make it. With six groups on a bye, the Week 14 rankings are thinner, however that simply means the information is extra vital, and it’s time to shoot for these ceilings.
Reminder! I at all times have some enjoyable ranks! This may be something from cartoons to gamers from the 80s to issues to not do whenever you’re over 30 — be at liberty to counsel yours. And, I attempt to reply as many feedback as humanly attainable… nevertheless… if it’s a easy WDIS inside a place or “Who ought to I commerce for?” sort query, these are 99% lined with the ranks and hyperlink to the commerce charts. Let’s duckin’ go!
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WEEK 14 FANTASY FOOTBALL PREVIEWS
BYES: BAL, DEN, HOU, IND, NE, WSH
Packers at Lions, Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET
- If Romeo Doubs performs, the Packers’ pecking order is again to Jayden Reed and Doubs on the high with Christian Watson as a growth/bust WR4. If Doubs is out, Watson is pushing WR2 upside.
- The Lions run probably the most man protection within the league (41.4%), and Reed sees a big downtick versus man in YPRR (Yards Per Route Run), going from 2.97 in opposition to zone to 1.23 in opposition to man. Conversely, Watson is nice in opposition to each however with a small uptick from 2.13 in opposition to zone to 2.49 in opposition to man.
Jaguars at Titans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- As if you happen to wanted extra causes to keep away from the Jaguars backfield, the Titans have the fourth-highest Stuff% (proportion of runs for 0 or destructive yards) at 25.3%.
- If you listened to my pod, I joked that Calvin Ridley left 90 yards on the sector (effectively, extra so because of Will Levis), nevertheless it seems, it was 93. Hey, how about that? Well, that is extra a couple of rebound alternative. The Jaguars run the third-most man protection (35.8%), and Ridley sees an enormous increase in opposition to man, going from 1.30 YPRR in opposition to zone to 2.77 in opposition to man.
Jets at Dolphins, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- Raheem Mostert’s Week 13 RBTouch% (29.2) was his highest since Week 9. Nevertheless, he’s nonetheless not usable, however this ruins any desperation worth for Jaylen Wright, who might need misplaced the backup gig because of a Week 12 fumble… or Mostert being wholesome… or, simply don’t danger the Dolphins backups.
- The distinction between Garrett Wilson’s first three video games and his final three with Davante Adams on the workforce? AirYD/TGT. Wilson had 12.04 AirYD/TGT, 13.9 YD/REC and a couple of.59 YPRR in these first three in comparison with marks of 8.88, 7.1 and 0.90, respectively. Those final three groups included two heavy zone groups, and Wilson has been higher in opposition to man. Unfortunately, solely the Jaguars (subsequent week) are inside the highest half of the league (third) in utilizing man protection.
Falcons at Vikings, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- Kirk Cousins has been fairly horrible of late, and he doesn’t look doubtless to enhance this week. The Vikings run zone the second most (78.7%), and Cousins has -0.02 EPA in opposition to zone (twenty sixth), however 0.29 in opposition to man (fourth highest).
- The identical goes for Sam Darnold with this cut up: -0.03 in opposition to zone (twenty eighth), 0.21 in opposition to man (eleventh). The Falcons run zone fourth most (77.8%).
- Back to Cousins, he’s additionally forty sixth of 48 certified QBs in TD+1D/ATT (landing plus first downs per try) when blitzed (8.5%), and the Vikings blitz a league-high 26.9%.
Saints at Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- Not an enormous pattern, however when Chris Olave and Taysom Hill have been off the sector, Marquez Valdes-Scantling leads the workforce with a 14.3 TmTGT%, which incorporates video games he wasn’t energetic for the Saints. If you want a good finish flier, Juwan Johnson is second at 12.7%.
- If Tommy DeVito begins… ahh, who’re we kidding? It doesn’t matter! (in full Rock voice). Malik Nabers is a big gamble however largely a must-start, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is difficult to bench in a six-team bye week, however the timeshare has sapped his assured RB2 worth.
- If Nabers is out, Wan’Dale Robinsons sees perhaps a half-tier increase, and Darius Slayton turns into a WR4 Hail Mary play.
Panthers at Eagles, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- In addition to creating positive Dallas Goedert performs, he’s in a smash spot if he goes. The Panthers run the second-most Cover-3 (47.2%), and Goedert goes from 1.76 YPRR in opposition to all different protection to 2.71 in opposition to Cover-3.
- Wide receivers with no less than 8.6 factors in opposition to the Eagles since their bye (Week 5): Ja’Marr Chase, 15.9; Puka Nacua, 16.2; Cooper Kupp, 16.0. End of checklist. Adam Thielen is a begin, nevertheless it’s a dangerous ground.
Browns at Steelers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
- If Cedric Tillman returns, it dings Elijah Moore, however I’d nonetheless rank him forward of Tillman with Jameis Winston at QB (who’s ranked on his upside, however if you happen to can’t stand the danger of a 5, it’s comprehensible). If Tillman is out, Moore is a rock-solid WR3, even on this matchup.
- You’re not benching Jerry Jeudy, however you may wish to mood the WR1 hope. The Steelers use the fifth-most Cover-3 (43.8%), and Jeudy has simply 1.50 YPRR in opposition to it in comparison with 2.32 in opposition to the rest (for comparability, the Broncos are nineteenth).
- More zone versus man enjoyable: The Browns run the fourth-most man protection (35.0% — one in every of solely 4 groups over 33%), and George Pickens is nice in opposition to zone (2.13 YPRR), however he’s superb in opposition to man (3.38).
Raiders at Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Seahawks at Cardinals, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- This matchup was a disappointing slog two weeks in the past, however each defenses have been good within the second half of the season.
- While the defenses have been good, the Seahawks are nonetheless weak to the move, notably vast receivers, and Trey McBride noticed his second-highest Slot% work of the season — count on comparable.
Bills at Rams, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- The Rams are the fifth-heaviest zone protection, and Khalil Shakir sees a pleasant YPRR bump from man (1.93) to zone (2.66).
- The Rams even have the third-lowest Stuff% (16.7), placing Ray Davis within the desperation/Flex dialog.
- All of Kyren Williams’ metrics are practically similar from Weeks 1-7 in comparison with Weeks 8-13 (with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua collectively and wholesome)… besides one: RushTD/ATT%. In Weeks 1-7, Williams averaged 6.9 RushTD/ATT, regardless of 3.8 YPC, in comparison with 1.9% with 4.6 YPC (and better YPR, for what it’s price). Why is that? Well, Williams went from 2.0 G2G makes an attempt per recreation to 1.1, because the Rams went from 50.0 Pass% on G2G to 66.7 Pass% in Weeks 8-13.
Bears at 49ers, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
- Since Shane Waldron’s firing, Caleb Williams has gone from 10.7 Sack% to 7.9, 60.5 Comp% to 64.1, 10.0 YD/Comp to 11.0, dropped practically a half-second on his time to throw and is focusing on his vast receivers 73.5% of the time in comparison with 60.9% prior.
- Concerning for Jauan Jennings — and never simply the offense as of late — the Bears use Cover-3 fourth-most (45.5%), and Jennings drops from 2.97 YPRR in opposition to different protection to 1.38 in opposition to Cover-3.
- As I discussed in my offseason NFL Draft protection, I really like Isaac Guerendo’s stylistic match for a Kyle Shanahan offense. The Bears are center of the pack in APA for RBs, so no actual concern right here in firing up Guerendo.
Chargers at Chiefs, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
- If Ladd McConkey sits, Joshua Palmer would rank forward of Quentin Johnston as a WR3. He’s an excellent backup plan as a grab-and-hold whereas ready on McConkey information.
- Hassan Haskins’ use in move blocking muddies this backfield, however this matchup factors to extra Kimani Vidal use. If you want a ceiling play, Vidal is a strong choice, but when the Chargers can deal with the Chiefs, Gus Edwards would eat extra, giving Vidal a really low ground.
- DeAndre Hopkins Route% jumped again as much as his second-highest mark with the Chiefs, nevertheless it was nonetheless 66.7%. Like final week, he’s the one one I’d danger, and even then, I’ve zero belief within the Chiefs wideouts.
Bengals at Cowboys, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Since Week 5, Tee Higgins is No. 2 in FPPG (18.6 in 5 video games — additionally No. 3 on the season with 15.3). Ja’Marr Chase is No. 1, each in that vary and for the season (19.4).
- Joe Burrow is No. 2 in FPPG (21.6) for the season, whereas Chase Brown is No. 2 with 19.1 FPPG since Zack Moss’ second harm.
- Per stories, CeeDee Lamb needs to be good to go, however if you happen to don’t really feel like ready, I’m not risking a weak backup plan like Jalen Tolbert for Lamb, who’s a fringe WR2/3 with Cooper Rush.
WEEK 14 SLEEPERS
QUARTERBACK
- Caleb Williams, CHI — The whole workforce is falling aside, and whereas the 49ers have nonetheless been comparatively strong at not giving up passing yards, they’ve been weak to QBs operating.
RUNNING BACK
- Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG — The latest use is irritating, nevertheless it’s among the finest matchups, and we’ve got six groups on a bye.
- Tony Pollard, TEN — Tyjae Spears was hardly ever utilized in his return, it’s a great matchup, and Pollard sees extra work when the Titans are shut or successful… which needs to be the case.
WIDE RECEIVER
- Calvin Ridley, TEN — The Titans are going to burn me, aren’t they? See the Ridley notes. See the matchup. See the upside for a WR1 end.
- Jakobi Meyers, LV — It’s a great matchup for Meyers’ capability — he takes benefit of Cover-3, and the Bucs are Cover-3 heavy.
- Jordan Addison, MIN — It’s a skinny week, and like Meyers, Addison sees an uptick in opposition to Cover-3, which the Falcons use third most.
TIGHT END
- Jake Ferguson, DAL — Assuming he returns, and if not, you may return to Luke Schoonmaker. Even Cooper Rush can’t mess up this matchup, and he appears to his tight ends an honest quantity.
FUN WITH RANKS
Ben G. truly instructed this enjoyable checklist earlier than “we” did it on the positioning, so it was already deliberate with the NBA Cup taking place. I’m nonetheless rating my favorites, and going to maintain it to 10, however I’m additionally together with my for “Worst Place” choose(s).
Top 10 NBA Cup Court Designs (although the event remains to be kinda dumb to me)
- Orlando Magic — Apparently I’ll have a couple of gray courts, however the Magic gray isn’t boring, the celebrities aren’t overwhelming, and it’s only a good mixture of every little thing for me.
- New Orleans Pelicans — Maybe I’m a sucker for blue and crimson, however I like this courtroom… loads. I believe the emblem courtroom design is an ideal mix too, however some individuals appear to hate it.
- Portland Trail Blazers — It’s shut over the subsequent one, and whereas I just like the Lakers’ design a tad extra (you’ll see one other theme of skylines), the colours really feel higher right here than the yellow straining the eyes a bit.
- Los Angeles Lakers — See above. Great use of every little thing, however the yellow knocks it down a couple of spots (not that they will do something about it, haha).
- Charlotte Hornets — All I can take into consideration is “Grandmama” and utilizing Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning to dominate in NBA Jam TE. Get me a Starter jacket!
- New York Knicks — Similar to the Lakers, not a lot you are able to do in regards to the colour, and the three-color-phasing circles is the mandate (who is aware of why?), however the highlighter orange knocks it from top-spot competition. Love the skyline although.
- Dallas Mavericks — The Bucks are very shut, however why not inexperienced? Anyway, the Mavericks have the skyline, and I really like seeing Luka Doncic taking pictures from the “different” arch.
- Indiana Pacers — The “Boom Baby” callout is cool, and the colours mesh effectively with these designs.
- Utah Jazz —I’m actually not making an attempt to love a number of gray, however the colour works higher as a background design with out pulling your eyes away from the motion. Plus, the mountains are cool… and profiting from the dumb Nuggets for not utilizing them. What?!
- Sacramento Kings — If that they had unfold out the crowns just like the Magic stars, I’d have appreciated it extra. As it’s, it barely made the Top 10 as a result of the strains practically provide you with vertigo if you happen to look too lengthy.
Worst Place (tie): Brooklyn Nets (get dizzy and sick simply taking a look at it)… Detroit Pistons (it’s like somebody threw all of the logos on the desk for concepts and another person got here in and thought, “What a bizarre alternative, however right here we go. Use all of them!)… Memphis Grizzlies (boring a lot? And, am I simply an fool who needed to be instructed that was MEM on the courtroom?)… see, I don’t like all the gray.
WEEK 14 FANTASY FOOTBALL PROJECTIONS
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WEEK 14 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS
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- There isn’t any good widget on the market, sadly, nonetheless. I do know many view this in your cellphone, however 1) use the rankings widget on a PC/laptop computer/and so on. if attainable or 2) open in your cellphone’s browser, particularly for Android customers, to get the scrolling to work (or Android individuals can strive a two-finger scroll).
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- Updated often, so verify as much as lineups locking.
(Top photograph of Caleb Williams: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images)
