WEEK 15 SHOWS AND HOT LINKS
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Week 15 Rankings
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Week 15 Injuries
RB
Josh Jacobs (Knee) — Expected OUT
Rhamondre Stevenson (Ankle) — Expected OUT
Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) — Expected OUT
Jonathan Taylor (Thumb) — Expected OUT
Aaron Jones (knee) — Questionable
Alexander Mattison (Ankle) — Questionable
Elijah Mitchell (knee) — Questionable
Brian Robinson (Hamstring) — Questionable
WR
Keenan Allen — Questionable
Josh Palmer (Knee) — Expected IN
Tyreek Hill (ankle) — Expected IN
Christian Watson (Hamstring) — Questionable
Justin Jefferson (Chest) — Questionable
Nico Collins (Calf) — Expected OUT
Tutu Atwell (Concussion) — Expected OUT
Mack Hollins (Ankle) — Expected OUT
Rashid Shaheed (Thigh) — Questionable
Demario Douglas (Head) — Questionable
Hollywood Brown (Heel) — Expected IN
Michael Wilson — Expected IN
TE
Darren Waller (Hamstring) — Expected IN
Dalton Schultz (Hamstring) — Questionable
Hayden Hurst (concussion) — Expected OUT
Tyler Higbee (Concussion) — Questionable
Taysom Hill (foot, hand) — Expected IN
QB
CJ Stroud (Concussion) — Questionable
Kenny Pickett (Ankle) — OUT for Week 15
Justin Herbert (Broken Finger) — OUT for SEASON
Week 15 Slate (Now featuring SATURDAY GAMES!!!)
LAC/LV (TNF)
MIN/CIN (SAT)
PIT/IND (SAT)
DEN/DET (SAT)
CHI/CLE
TB/GB
HOU/TEN
NYJ/MIA
KC/NE
NYG/NO
ATL/CAR
WAS/LAR
SF/ARZ
DAL/BUF
BAL/JAX (SNF)
PHI/SEA (MNF)
RAHM to LIV TOUR; Impromtu Golf Show
After learning that Rahm to LIV was imminent, I got David Barnett of the Tour Junkies and Chris Powers from Golf Digest to talk through what this actually means for the golf world and how backing the PGA Tour into a corner may actually get some of the changes we want to see brought to the forefront. Additionally, Powers talks through what the ball rollback means at both the pro and amateur level, then we open of the mailbag to answer golf Qs from the past few months.
WATCH: Jon Rahm Joins LIV TOUR | Is PGA TOUR Dead? | Golf Ball Rollback | Mailbag Qs: Betting, Broadcast
2024 One and Done
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MONDAY NIGHT PROPS
The Prop Sniper nailed the Khalil Herbert unders from the Saturday newsletter, and then the strangest play Sunday morning was someone named Hunter Long unders. I legit didn’t know who that was, but in the sims I trust and it was n easy cash since he finished with zero targets.
As always, get back on game day to see if new markets open up to seize, but for now, ol’ Tommy Cutlets not cracking 16.5 yards on the ground is the best bet.
SUB TO RUN THE SIMS PROP TOOLS PACKAGE
Week 14 Team-By-Team Notes
SEA: Rookie card Drew Lock was able to get both of his primary receivers viable fantasy numbers (14.9 for Lockett, 13.2 for Metcalf). The backfield was what we feared -- "if you have two you have none" situation. Walker got the work on the first drive and will be the one I rank higher, but calling me comfortable in starting either against the Eagles next Monday night isn't remotely accurate.
SF: I'm not sure if you're allowed to be disappointed with over 16 PPR points, but after Christian McCaffrey took the first carry for 72 yards down inside the 5, we were hoping for more. Deebo Samuel was great in a Deebo Samuel spot ... be careful, it's basically a law that we can't get too many good SF pass catcher games in a row.
MIN: Jefferson goes down, Dobbs gets benched ... the only thing I feel OK about in Minnesota these days is TJ Hockeson (36.3% of their receiving yards in this exciting victory)
LV: The volume from Davante Adams continues to be encouraging in a "you can play him" sort of way. He's not the stud receiver you drafted in August and he's not even a sure thing to be viable on a week to week basis, but the target share (34.5% in Week 14) is enough to feel fine about playing him against a bottom 5 pass defense in the Chargers on Thursday night.
BUF: James Cook may not have the perfect fantasy role, but his talent shined through in a big spot and that is all we can ask for. It's going to be hard for him to rattle off three straight games during your fantasy playoffs, but he has the potential to put together games like this, even without a defined role in the scoring zone.
KC: Another strong volume game from Rashee Rice with multiple red zone looks. He needs to be locked into lineups across the board, it's just that simple. If Pacheco sits next week, I'm not going to be comfortable playing either CEH or McKinnon.
DEN: Courtland Sutton is inevitable at this point. WIth a TD in seven of his past eight games and 10 this season, betting against him is borderline insane behavior. That said, the catch volume does make the floor low enough to fade him in DFS circles.
LAC: These Chargers are a mess. Gerald Everett saw enough looks to put him on the TE streaming radar should Justin Herbert return. I'm starting Keenan Allen regardless of the QB situation, not worried about this dud.
TB: Games like this are going to happen for Mike Evans -- especially this time of year when not facing the Panthers.
ATL: Kyle Pitts, Drake London and Bijan Robinson combined for 61.5% of the Falcon targets ... finally! This offense isn't great, but at least they are giving their fantasy pieces a chance to succeed. They get the Panthers, Colts and Bears to close the season: this trio should matter in determining your fantasy champion.
DET: You mean the GOOF struggled on the road? I'm shocked. On the bright side, nothing but weatherproof games the rest of the way.
CHI: That's four straight games against the Lions with at least 10 rushing fantasy points for Justin Fields. His ceiling is capped if teams e;ect to cover DJ Moore, but the floor is high enough to make him a top 10 option at the position.
CIN: Joe Mixon gets another 24 touches and Chase Brown has the big play. The number of bakfields that are clear cut is shrinking ... Mixon is still plenty viable, but his ceiling is lower moving forward under the assumption that Brown has earned himself more work moving forward.
IND: The Zack Moss chalk failed again (though eight targets are encouraging). Michael Pittman appears to be about the only thing in Indy you can trust these days -- I'm not interested in trying to figure out their WR2 situation.
NO: No Taysom Hill, so of course that means it's Jimmy Graham time. This passing game is fragile at best as long as Derek Carr is under center -- you're starting Chris Olave, but not with crazy high expectations.
CAR: The operation was a success but the patient died in terms of the Mingo chalk. He earned 28.1% of the targets ... and gave you 4.2 fantasy points. The process remains solid, but games like this are very much possible when betting on a Bryce Young led offense.
HOU: C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins both got hurt. The feel good story of this fantasy season is falling apart in a hurry. Dameon Pierce got just four carries in this one and can be dropped in most spots.
NYJ: Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson are special talents and both proved that in this spot. Tyler Conklin is as boring as they come, but he has seven games with 4+ catches this season and that is helpful in PPR formats.
JAX: Trevor Lawrence gutted this one out and gave his three primary play-makers 10+ targets. As long as he is under center and Christian Kirk is out, you can justify playing Engram/Ridley/Jones in DFS formats (the first two being lineup locks in season long)
CLE: The big first half from David Njoku was impressive, but the low usage second half reinforces the thought that the floor is low. Amari Cooper wasn't slowed by the concussion (14 targets) and can be labeled as a fantasy starter as long as Joe Flacco is starting. Joe Cool has been the best QB in CLE this season and it's really not close.
LAR: Matthew Stafford has been cruising over his past three games and if you need it, he's the top streamer for next week with the Commanders on the schedule (1,229 passing yards allowed during their four game losing streak).
BAL: REVENGE GAME for Odell Beckham comes through and he looks like viable Flex play moving forward. Oh yea, and Isaiah Likely is a perfect fit for this Todd Monken offense -- he's a top 10 guy at the position the rest of the way.
— PM