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10 Bold Predictions For Week 15 Fantasy Football

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Every week, fantasy football aficionados are left awestruck by the unimaginable occurrences that take place in the NFL. With that being said, here’s a look at 10 bold predictions for the Week 15 festivities.

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10. Brandon Bolden Finishes With 100 Yards, One TD

Brandon Bolden Finishes With 100 Yards, One TD Getty Images
Now that LeGarrette Blount has been ruled out for the season, Brandon Bolden becomes New England's de facto No. 1 running back. Expect Bolden to receive most of the Patriots' carries, with James White playing a role similar to what Dion Lewis played earlier this season. The Tennessee Titans just gave up 101 yards to Chris Ivory of the New York Jets in Week 14, so their solid ranking against running backs in fantasy is a tad misleading. Bolden shouldn't have a hard time tallying 100 total yards and one TD.

Now that LeGarrette Blount has been ruled out for the season, Brandon Bolden becomes New England's de facto No. 1 running back. Expect Bolden to receive most of the Patriots' carries, with James White playing a role similar to what Dion Lewis played earlier this season. The Tennessee Titans just gave up 101 yards to Chris Ivory of the New York Jets in Week 14, so their solid ranking against running backs in fantasy is a tad misleading. Bolden shouldn't have a hard time tallying 100 total yards and one TD.

9. Charcandrick West Finishes As A Top 5 RB

Charcandrick West Finishes As A Top 5 RB Getty Images
Spencer Ware is dealing with a rib injury that could keep him out of Week 15 action against Baltimore. Even if Ware plays, it appears he'll be limited. Thus, Charcandrick West is expected to receive a heavy workload, and shouldn't have a particularly difficult time tallying over 100 total yards and one TD against a team that has zilch to play for down the stretch at 4-9.

Spencer Ware is dealing with a rib injury that could keep him out of Week 15 action against Baltimore. Even if Ware plays, it appears he'll be limited. Thus, Charcandrick West is expected to receive a heavy workload, and shouldn't have a particularly difficult time tallying over 100 total yards and one TD against a team that has zilch to play for down the stretch at 4-9.

8. Sammy Watkins Finishes As A Top Two WR

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Many of the upper-tier wide receivers have less than favorable matchups in Week 15, which leads me to believe Buffalo's Sammy Watkins will finish in the top two at the position. The Bills take on the Washington Redskins (who are ranked 21st against wide receivers) in a game that will be much higher scoring than the masses are anticipating. Expect 20 fantasy points at minimum from Watkins.

Many of the upper-tier wide receivers have less than favorable matchups in Week 15, which leads me to believe Buffalo's Sammy Watkins will finish in the top two at the position. The Bills take on the Washington Redskins (who are ranked 21st against wide receivers) in a game that will be much higher scoring than the masses are anticipating. Expect 20 fantasy points at minimum from Watkins.

7. Tyler Lockett Tallies 100 Yards, One TD Against Cleveland

Tyler Lockett Tallies 100 Yards, One TD Against Cleveland Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After floundering for much of the 2015 campaign, the Seattle Seahawks' pass attack has been firing on all cylinders over the past few weeks. Rookie WR Tyler Lockett exceeded 100 yards receiving for the first time in Week 14 (104) and exploded for two TDs. Against the Cleveland Browns, who showcase one of the NFL's worst pass defenses, expect 100 yards and one TD from Lockett as a floor.

After floundering for much of the 2015 campaign, the Seattle Seahawks' pass attack has been firing on all cylinders over the past few weeks. Rookie WR Tyler Lockett exceeded 100 yards receiving for the first time in Week 14 (104) and exploded for two TDs. Against the Cleveland Browns, who showcase one of the NFL's worst pass defenses, expect 100 yards and one TD from Lockett as a floor.

6. Chris Ivory Tallies Over 100 Total Yards, Two TDs Against Dallas

Chris Ivory Tallies Over 100 Total Yards, Two TDs Against Dallas Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys just gave up 230 rushing yards and three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) to Green Bay's running backs in Week 14. Put simply, Dallas' run defense has been abysmal of late, and New York Jets RB Chris Ivory is primed to exploit the feeble unit on Saturday night. Bilal Powell's been receiving a few extra touches per game of late for the Jets, but I still firmly believe Ivory will finish with over 100 total yards and two TDs.

The Dallas Cowboys just gave up 230 rushing yards and three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) to Green Bay's running backs in Week 14. Put simply, Dallas' run defense has been abysmal of late, and New York Jets RB Chris Ivory is primed to exploit the feeble unit on Saturday night. Bilal Powell's been receiving a few extra touches per game of late for the Jets, but I still firmly believe Ivory will finish with over 100 total yards and two TDs.

5. Tyrod Taylor Finishes With Four Total TDs

Tyrod Taylor Finishes With Four Total TDs Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Tyrod Taylor's ability to make plays with his legs is going to give the Washington Redskins fits on Sunday. Taylor projects to finish with four total TDs (three passing, one rushing) in what is a much better matchup for his skill set than many are willing to accept.

Tyrod Taylor's ability to make plays with his legs is going to give the Washington Redskins fits on Sunday. Taylor projects to finish with four total TDs (three passing, one rushing) in what is a much better matchup for his skill set than many are willing to accept.

4. Matt Ryan Nowhere To Be Found Against Jacksonville

Matt Ryan Nowhere To Be Found Against Jacksonville Getty Images
Matt Ryan is mired in a major slump, and the Atlanta Falcons have lost six straight games thanks to his ineffective play. Ryan has just two touchdowns (four INTs) over his last three games, and doesn't carry enough upside to be started during the fantasy playoffs. Expect another substandard showing of 200 yards passing, one TD and two INTs against Jacksonville.

Matt Ryan is mired in a major slump, and the Atlanta Falcons have lost six straight games thanks to his ineffective play. Ryan has just two touchdowns (four INTs) over his last three games, and doesn't carry enough upside to be started during the fantasy playoffs. Expect another substandard showing of 200 yards passing, one TD and two INTs against Jacksonville.

3. Matthew Stafford Sleeper Of The Week At QB

Matthew Stafford Sleeper Of The Week At QB Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
This Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints contest projects to set defenses back 100 years. In what will be an unbelievably high scoring affair, expect a monster showing from both quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford will finish with no less than 300 yards and three TDs -- don't miss out.

This Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints contest projects to set defenses back 100 years. In what will be an unbelievably high scoring affair, expect a monster showing from both quarterbacks. Matthew Stafford will finish with no less than 300 yards and three TDs -- don't miss out.

2. Richard Rodgers Finishes As A Top 5 TE

Richard Rodgers Finishes As A Top 5 TE Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Death, taxes, play tight ends against the Oakland Raiders in fantasy football. Expect a big showing from Richard Rodgers, who's become an incredibly reliable red-zone target for Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

Death, taxes, play tight ends against the Oakland Raiders in fantasy football. Expect a big showing from Richard Rodgers, who's become an incredibly reliable red-zone target for Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

1. Miami Dolphins DST Is Sleeper Of The Week At Position

Miami Dolphins DST Is Sleeper Of The Week At Position Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
The San Diego Chargers scored just three points on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14, and have been a disaster on offense (and defense in fairness) over the past few weeks. Miami's DST rarely finishes with an impressive statline, but in this particular matchup, the unit should finish in double-digits.

The San Diego Chargers scored just three points on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14, and have been a disaster on offense (and defense in fairness) over the past few weeks. Miami's DST rarely finishes with an impressive statline, but in this particular matchup, the unit should finish in double-digits.

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