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Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets & Week 14 Fantasy Football Recap

Fantasy Football TodayDecember 8, 20191h 14min11,166 views
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Week 14 Injury Carnage and Waiver Wire Targets

  • ⚠️ The primary story of Week 14 was widespread injuries, impacting top players like Mike Evans, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs, necessitating a look at potential waiver wire replacements.
  • 🎯 For Mike Evans' absence, Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson are identified as potential beneficiaries in Tampa Bay's passing game.
  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ With Josh Jacobs injured, DeAndre Washington is a prime waiver target, and Adrian Peterson could see increased work if Jacobs is out long-term.
  • 🏈 Derrick Henry suffered an injury, making Dion Lewis a potential pickup, though Henry's importance to the Titans' playoff push is highlighted.

Week 14 Quarterback Standouts

  • πŸš€ Drew Brees and Jameis Winston delivered strong fantasy performances, with Winston achieving a rare 400+ passing yards, 4 TDs, 3 INTs, and a rushing TD game.
  • 🌟 Jimmy Garoppolo impressed against New Orleans, showcasing improved play, though his long-term fantasy viability remains a question.
  • πŸ“ˆ Ryan Tannehill continued his impressive stretch, solidifying his role as a top fantasy quarterback, particularly with his deep-ball connection to A.J. Brown.

Top Running Backs and Wide Receivers from Week 14

  • πŸ’₯ Austin Ekeler led the pack with 213 total yards and an 84-yard touchdown, benefiting from the Jaguars' poor defense.
  • πŸ† Aaron Jones and Joe Mixon had monster games, with Jones gaining 192 total yards and Mixon rushing for 146 yards and adding receiving production.
  • ⚑ Raheem Mostert showed strong usage and scored a receiving touchdown, indicating positive momentum heading into fantasy playoffs.
  • 🌟 Emmanuel Sanders and A.J. Brown were top wide receiver performers, both exceeding 150 receiving yards, with Sanders scoring a touchdown and a passing TD.

Player Analysis: "Are We Done Here?"

  • πŸ€” Kyler Murray and Tom Brady are discussed as players who may be difficult to trust in fantasy playoffs due to inconsistent performances.
  • πŸ“‰ Baker Mayfield's struggles are highlighted, with his fantasy points per game dropping below Marcus Mariota's.
  • 🚫 Sony Michel and Alvin Kamara are flagged as players to potentially move on from due to their unreliability and disappointing production.

"Believe It or Not" - Week 14 Surprises

  • 🏈 Michael Thomas is lauded as potentially the best wide receiver in the NFL and on track to break Marvin Harrison's reception record.
  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Ryan Tannehill has transformed the Titans' offense into a legitimate force, making him a top-tier fantasy option.
  • 🎯 Gardner Minshew is considered a viable streamer against the Raiders, especially if DJ Chark is sidelined.
  • 🌟 Devin Singletary is deemed a must-start player, despite Frank Gore vulturing goal-line carries, due to his overall workload and effectiveness.
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