Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

• 🏈 The fantasy football postseason begins in Week 14, presenting tough decisions for managers.
• 🎙️ Hosts Adam Aizer, Jamie Isaberg, and Heath Cummings break down key games and player matchups.

Players to Start

• 🌟 Ryan Tannehill is a strong start due to a favorable matchup against the Jaguars, who allow significant points to quarterbacks.
• 🚀 Robbie Anderson is highlighted as a player to start with confidence, especially with DJ Moore out, facing a vulnerable Broncos secondary.
• 🎯 DeVante Adams is a must-start DFS play against the Lions, who utilize man coverage heavily, leading to high target volume for Adams.
• 🏈 Lamar Jackson is recommended as a top-five option against the Browns, who employ zone coverage, a scheme Jackson excels against.
• 🌟 Deshaun Watson is a confident start against the Bears, despite Will Fuller's absence, due to his strong yardage and rushing ability.
• 🎯 Allen Robinson is also a confident start in the Texans-Bears game.
• 🌟 Amari Cooper is a must-start against the Bengals, with a strong track record when Andy Dalton starts.
• 🎯 Corey Davis is a strong start against the Jaguars, who have struggled significantly against wide receivers.
• 🌟 James Robinson is a top-four running back in both formats against the Raiders.
• 🎯 Darren Waller is a must-start tight end against the Falcons.

Players to Avoid or Sit

• ⚠️ Kyler Murray is a player to avoid if possible due to recent struggles and a lack of rushing production against a strong Giants defense.
• ⚠️ Cam Akers is a player to avoid, facing a tough Patriots run defense and inconsistent usage.
• ⚠️ Devante Parker is a sit candidate against the Chiefs' strong secondary.
• ⚠️ Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a tricky start, with Le'Veon Bell's addition impacting his workload and the Chiefs' offense shifting to a pass-heavy approach.
• ⚠️ Marvin Jones is ranked lower by some due to a tough matchup against the Packers' improved secondary.
• ⚠️ Austin Hooper is a sit candidate against the Ravens' strong defense.

Injury Updates and News

• 🩹 Christian McCaffrey is still dealing with a quad injury, making Mike Davis a player to hold onto.
• 🩹 Tyreek Hill missed practice with an illness, but is expected to play.
• 🩹 James Conner is off the COVID list and expected to be a number two running back.
• 🩹 Denzel Mims may not play due to personal issues and COVID protocols.
• 🩹 Drew Brees is unlikely to play; Daniel Jones is expected to play.
• 🩹 Joe Mixon is out; Giovanni Bernard will see increased work.
• 🩹 Josh Jacobs is assumed out, making Cam Akers a better option for Thursday night decisions.
• 🩹 Mark Andrews looks likely to play for the Ravens.
• 🩹 T. Higgins has a hamstring injury but is expected to play.
• 🩹 James Robinson has a knee issue.
• 🩹 Robert Spillane, an inside linebacker for the Steelers, is out.

Rankings Disputes and Analysis

• 📊 Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. Miles Gaskin: While both are considered number two running backs, the Chiefs' higher projected team total gives Edwards-Helaire a slight edge in touchdown potential.
• 📊 Marvin Jones vs. Chase Claypool: Jones is generally ranked higher due to consistent targets, while Claypool's usage is uncertain.
• 📊 Derrick Henry vs. Jonathan Taylor: Both are strong starts, with Henry being matchup-proof and Taylor having a favorable matchup against the Raiders.
• 📊 Taysom Hill vs. Matt Ryan: Both are considered high-end QB2s with good matchups, but Ryan faces a Falcons team that is unraveling defensively.
• 📊 J.K. Dobbins vs. Kareem Hunt: Hunt is preferred due to consistency and a better matchup, despite Dobbins' potential.
• 📊 Devin Singletary vs. Chase Claypool: Singletary is slightly preferred in non-PPR, while Claypool has more appeal in PPR formats.
• 📊 Dalton Schultz: Considered a streaming option against a Bengals defense that has struggled against tight ends.