I do know what you need — Week 15 fantasy soccer rankings. The playoffs are right here, or begin subsequent week, so no fluff for you. Let’s get to the ranks, sleepers, sport notes and all the pieces else.
Reminder! I all the time have some enjoyable ranks! This could be something from cartoons to gamers from the 80s to issues to not do while you’re over 30 — be happy to counsel yours. And, I attempt to reply as many feedback as humanly doable… 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 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL PREVIEWS
Rams at 49ers, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
► The Rams and 49ers defenses are Top 6 in permitting TD/Drive (Rams 27.6%; 49ers 26.9%).
► If the 49ers play Isaac Guerendo, you must take the prospect they imagine he’s okay and deal with him as a high-end RB2 (with danger, admittedly). If Guerendo is out, Patrick Taylor is a high-upside/high-risk RB2/3 given the potential involvement of different backfield choices.
► If you’re taking the 4 video games after Brandon Aiyuk’s harm, and when Brock Purdy wasn’t harm stepping into (Week 13), Jauan Jennings is WR4 in FPPG (19.1) with a league-high 34.1 TmTGT% — Deebo Samuel is WR64 (6.2) and WR40 (18.2%).
Chiefs at Browns, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► Since his second sport with the Chiefs, DeAndre Hopkins has by no means run greater than 68.0% of the routes, has bounced round from 12.5-25.0 TmTGT% and has posted fantasy tallies of 34.6, 7.6, 4.4, 12.0, 11.0 and 11.2 factors. Hopkins is extra of a flooring possibility, however his ceiling makes him the one Chiefs wideout to begin.
► In Isiah Pacheco’s second sport again, Kareem Hunt fell to 25.0 RBTouch%, dropping him out of Flex consideration, particularly with Samaje Perine additionally combined in. And Nick Chubb has topped 62.5% of the Browns rushes simply twice, each in wins.
► Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore haven’t seen a lot of a utilization distinction with out Cedric Tillman on the sphere outdoors of elevated pink zone and landing alternatives. Obviously, that’s important, however I wouldn’t downgrade Jeudy if Tillman performs, and Moore would stay a growth/bust WR4.
Bengals at Titans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► Week 14 was Tee Higgins’ first non-double-digit fantasy rating since Week 4 and the bottom TmTGT% of the yr (11.6).
► Week 14 was additionally simply the second time Nick Westbrook-Ikhine didn’t rating a landing or have no less than two receptions since Week 4. The excellent news is that in line with FTN Data, the Bengals enable the third-highest wide-open charge to outdoors receivers (10.3%) — you noticed this first-hand on MNF — and the second-most FPPG (21.4). I’m not calling him a must-start after final week, however when you want NWI’s ceiling, it’s nonetheless in play.
Commanders at Saints, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► Jeremy McNichols is a good deep-league possibility. The Saints have allowed essentially the most YPC (5.0) and a pleasant 7.8 YPR to working backs this yr, they usually have the third-best APA for opposing RBs.
► With Derek Carr behind middle, Marquez Valdes-Scantling was well worth the ceiling as a WR4, however now, Alvin Kamara and Juwan Johnson (perhaps) are the one Saints price beginning.
Ravens at Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► The Ravens are nonetheless a positive matchup for the passing sport, however they’ve been higher of their previous three video games, and Malik Nabers is an harm danger. There is a near-zero flooring right here.
► The Ravens are a nightmare for opposing working backs, which implies Tyrone Tracy Jr. is simply an RB3 given the matchup and the Giants’ woes (additionally misplaced one other offensive lineman, Jon Runyan, this week).
► Gambling on Rashod Bateman is a matchup determination — video games with 9+ factors: TB, CIN (x2), LAC, DAL, WSH — video games with 6 or fewer factors: KC, LV, DEN, PIT, CLE, BUF, PHI. Only LAC and LV are a bit unordinary, and the Giants haven’t been crushed a lot within the passing sport… although, groups haven’t wanted to cross a lot to beat them.
Cowboys at Panthers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► Rico Dowdle has practically 20 touches in every of his previous three video games and is RB12 in FPPG (13.4). In his 5 video games with no less than 16+ touches, Dowdle is averaging 16.3 FPPG, which might be RB8 on the yr.
► Adam Thielen’s previous two video games: 28.4 TmTGT%, 17.3 FPPG, 100.5 YPG and a pair of.72 YPR. It’s a small pattern, however if you would like the year-long tempo utilized to the place he’d charge: third, second, third and fifth, respectively.
Jets at Jaguars, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► If Breece Hall performs, take into account him an RB2 given the chance, however his Top 10 upside would nonetheless be in play. Braelon Allen could be an RB3, and Isaiah Davis wouldn’t be far behind. If Hall is out, Allen could be an RB2 and Davis an RB3. Despite his capability and upside, the Jets ought to be in management, permitting them to lean on Allen a tad extra.
► The Jaguars go 3-and-Out essentially the most (41.8%), and the Jets protection has the fourth-highest compelled 3&O% (36.6). It’s not a fantastic week to wish both working again.
Dolphins at Texans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
► This yr’s Dolphins offense doesn’t function the identical as final yr’s — I mentioned this on my podcast just a few weeks in the past — and Jaylen Waddle is healthier towards man-heavy defenses than zone (attributable to how defenses are enjoying them and changes made to counteract). Unfortunately for Waddle, the Texans are the fifth-heaviest zone staff (76.8%).
► C.J. Stroud has truly been extra correct when blitzed this yr, with related Comp%, Time to Throw and Sack% marks, however the large variations are decrease YD/Comp (13.3 to 11.5) and TD/Att% (6.9 to 4.8). Stroud was with out Nico Collins for a lot of the yr, however defenses taking away Tank Dell with/with out Collins on the sphere has additionally harm.
Colts at Broncos, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
► The Broncos blitz the second most (25.5%), and Anthony Richardson hasn’t been nice throwing the ball in these conditions, however he’s evaded it fairly a bit — low 4.3 Sack% (sixth-lowest) and fifth-most speeding yards (72).
► The final time Courtland Sutton didn’t have double-digit fantasy factors in a sport? Week 7, when he had zero targets towards the Saints — he additionally had double-digit tallies in three of 4 video games earlier than that. While Sutton has topped 20 factors simply as soon as, he’s as secure of a WR2 as yow will discover.
Bills at Lions, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
► If Keon Coleman returns, he’s in play as a Hail Mary possibility. Coleman is WR13 in YPRR towards man protection (2.81), and the Lions are the man-heaviest staff (41.3%).
► Week 14 was James Cook’s worst fantasy outing of the season, however the Bills had been pass-happy — after which some — and Cook nonetheless had 100% of the RB rushes (Josh Allen and Curtis Samuel had the opposite speeding makes an attempt). The danger with this matchup is the Bills deploy the same technique, making Cook a riskier RB2 than regular.
Steelers at Eagles, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
► The Eagles have the fourth-highest QBPressure% (38.7) with solely 4 rushers, and the Steelers enable the fourth-highest QBPressure% with simply 4 rushers (37.3). Further, Russell Wilson is finishing simply 30.0% of his passes when beneath stress (twenty second).
► George Pickens sounds unlikely to play. If he’s on the market, he’s well worth the gamble in a WR3 method, just like Malik Nabers final week. If out, Pat Freiermuth will get a modest bump, however you need to keep away from anybody else not named Jaylen Warren. Yes, I’d discover a strategy to sit Najee Harris if doable.
Patriots at Cardinals, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
► The Cardinals have given up first rate numbers within the passing sport to working backs, giving Rhamondre Stevenson a good flooring.
► Marvin Harrison Jr. has been extra concerned towards man protection (31.4 TmTGT%), plus he has the next TD/TGT% (9.4) in comparison with 19.1 and 5.8, respectively, towards zone protection. This is all superb information for the rookie. The Patriots run the third-most man at 40.9%.
Buccaneers at Chargers, Sunday, 4 p.m. ET
► With the Eleventh-best YPRR towards Cover-3 (2.98), Quentin Johnston may very well be well worth the danger once more this week — the Buccaneers use Cover-3 fifth-most at 43.4%.
► If Bucky Irving performs, he’s a must-start. If he’s out, Rachaad White is a must-start, and Sean Tucker could be a Flex upside gamble (given the stingy Chargers protection, you’d largely be hoping for a landing).
► If Ladd McConkey returns, you don’t sit him. His return would push Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston into WR4/5 territory with the hope of a landing. If McConkey is out, you possibly can enhance each into the WR3/4 vary with that very same ceiling/danger however barely larger flooring.
Packers at Seahawks, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
► If Romeo Doubs returns, Jayden Reed could be the highest Packers wideout, adopted by Doubs and Christian Watson, although all three could be carefully ranked…
► The Seahawks protection has turned a nook since midseason, and you may see it within the APA numbers. They are -2.9 for QBs and -3.0 for WRs in comparison with the league common.
► If Kenneth Walker is out, Zach Charbonnet is within the RB1 dialog, and if Walker returns, I’d take into account Walker and Charbonnet as we do Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Walker could also be safer, however Charbonnet has the upside, and he may even paved the way given his latest efficiency.
Bears at Vikings, Monday, 8 p.m. ET
► The Vikings blitz a league-high 26.9%. Caleb Williams is simply twenty eighth in TD+1D/ATT when blitzed (15.6%), with the second-highest Sack% (13.7).
► As you noticed beforehand, Williams dealt with the Vikings nicely — zero sacks when blitzed. DJ Moore and Keenan Allen had large video games, and whereas I might return to Moore and Allen this week, I wouldn’t lock Williams right into a repeat given the doubtless changes by DC Brian Flores and the Vikings protection.
Falcons at Raiders, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET
► The interceptions had been drive-killers, however Kirk Cousins appeared higher than he has in weeks, particularly given it was a troublesome matchup. Now he will get the Raiders, they usually run zone simply 59.9% of the time — fourth lowest (additionally, Giants subsequent week, they usually’re seventh lowest). It’s not with out danger, however Cousins has some streamability this week.
► If Alexander Mattison returns, avoid the backfield. If he stays sidelined, Sincere McCormick is a volume-reliant RB2/3.
WEEK 15 SLEEPERS
QUARTERBACK
- Kirk Cousins, ATL — We’ve seen the ground, however that’s why Cousins is a sleeper (per above).
RUNNING BACK
- Rico Dowdle, DAL — Also, see above.
- Justice Hill, BAL — Giants can’t cease working backs, plus hope for garbage-time landing.
WIDE RECEIVER
- Keenan Allen, CHI — If the Bears plan to rebound, Allen will probably be wanted.
- Adam Thielen, CAR — Not a sleeper — or, nicely, he shouldn’t be — Thielen is a must-start.
- Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI — Another one from the above notes, he’s been inconsistent, however the matchup is promising.
TIGHT END
- Jake Ferguson, DAL — Good matchup. He noticed six targets towards the Bengals, though he solely caught half.
FUN WITH RANKS
What’s this? No “actual” listing this week? Nope. I wish to put the onus on all of you this week. Nicole and I had by no means watched Schitt’s Creek, and we simply burned by means of it in a month. With the offseason coming, I would like some good… no, nice!… reveals to observe, and if it’s a comedy, bonus factors! I’ll offer you a listing of reveals we’ve got on our “to-watch” listing so what’s already deliberate. Try to maintain it to the previous 5 years, perhaps 10 — we’ve got seen rather a lot earlier than that.
- Watching once we can: Shrinking (S2), Penguin and Silo (S2)
- Also on the listing: Special Ops (S2), Day of the Jackal (perhaps? Tell us if it’s not price it), Cross (identical as Jackal), Skeleton Crew, Dexter: Original Sin, LOTR (S2), Squid Game (S2)
WEEK 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL PROJECTIONS
🚨 HEADS UP 🚨 These can differ from my rankings, and MY RANKS are the order I’d begin gamers outdoors of added context, akin to, “Need highest upside, even when dangerous.” Also, primarily based on 4-point TDs for QB, 6-point relaxation, and Half-PPR
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WEEK 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS
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- There is not any good widget on the market, sadly, nonetheless. I do know many view this in your telephone, however 1) use the rankings widget on a PC/laptop computer/and so forth. if doable or 2) open in your telephone’s browser, particularly for Android customers, to get the scrolling to work (or Android individuals can attempt a two-finger scroll).
- ECR = “Expert” Consensus Ranking (which isn’t up to date by everybody persistently, so take with a grain of salt).
- Updated recurrently, so test as much as lineups locking.
(Top photograph of Rico Dowdle: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images)
