With NFL Week 14 in the books, there’s little time to reflect. We must now turn our attention to what’s ahead. Find out who you should start and sit in Week 15 fantasy football.
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Start 'Em: QB - Tyrod Taylor - Buffalo Bills (@WAS)
Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsSleepers: Ryan Fitzpatrick (@DAL), AJ McCarron (@SF)
Expect a major offensive explosion from Tyrod Taylor in Washington this weekend. While the Redskins have been average against the position in fantasy (ranked 14th), their defense isn't built to stop a mobile quarterback like Taylor, who can extend plays with his legs until coverage blunders occur. Taylor has four total TD upside in this contest -- don't miss out.
Sleepers: Ryan Fitzpatrick (@DAL), AJ McCarron (@SF)
Sit' Em: QB - Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons (@JAX)
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Others to Avoid: Jameis Winston (@STL), Marcus Mariota (@NE)
Matt Ryan's been dreadful of late for the Atlanta Falcons. Over his last three games, Ryan has just two TDs and has thrown an alarming four INTs. Although the Jacksonville Jaguars rank 29th against quarterbacks in fantasy, Ryan is too risky to start in the fantasy playoffs. Stay away.
Others to Avoid: Jameis Winston (@STL), Marcus Mariota (@NE)
Start 'Em: RB - Lamar Miller - Miami Dolphins (@SD)
Jeffery G. Pittenger-USA TODAY SportsSleepers: Bryce Brown (vs CLE), Tim Hightower (vs DET)
The San Diego Chargers have been dreadful against the run in 2015, and Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller has been on fire over his last two games. Thus, Miller is primed to finish with another monster fantasy showing in what can only be described as a scenario that's conducive to fantasy gold.
Sleepers: Bryce Brown (vs CLE), Tim Hightower (vs DET)
Sit 'Em: RB - Darren McFadden - Dallas Cowboys (vs NYJ)
William Hauser-USA TODAY SportsOthers to Avoid: Javorius Allen (vs KC), Matt Forte (@MIN)
Darren McFadden's been solid of late for the Dallas Cowboys, but starting him against the stout run defense of the New York Jets is an incredibly poor idea. The Jets rank sixth against the position in fantasy, and with Matt Cassel under center for Dallas, the Cowboys' pass attack doesn't command much attention. McFadden must be sat in Week 15.
Others to Avoid: Javorius Allen (vs KC), Matt Forte (@MIN)
Start 'Em: WR - Eric Decker - New York Jets (@DAL)
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsSleepers: Ted Ginn Jr. (@NYG), Marques Colston (vs DET)
Eric Decker's scored a touchdown in nine of the 12 games he's played in, and the New York Jets' offense has been operating like a well-oiled machine over the past three weeks. This sets Decker up for a monster fantasy outing against the lowly Dallas Cowboys, who are running out of things to play for at 4-9. Decker shouldn't be held under 85 yards and one TD in this one.
Sleepers: Ted Ginn Jr. (@NYG), Marques Colston (vs DET)
Sit 'Em: WR - Mike Evans - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@STL)
Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsOthers to Avoid: Dez Bryant (vs NYJ), Michael Crabtree (vs GB)
Mike Evans tallied just three receptions for 39 yards in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints, whose defense is an abomination. Against the St. Louis Rams, who have a much more capable unit, fading Evans on the road appears to be the right move in the fantasy playoffs. Evans could unexpectedly explode for a monster showing, but his low floor makes him incredibly risky.
Others to Avoid: Dez Bryant (vs NYJ), Michael Crabtree (vs GB)
Start 'Em: TE - Gary Barnidge - Cleveland Browns (@SEA)
Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY SportsSleepers: Richard Rodgers (@OAK), Zach Miller (@MIN)
The Seattle Seahawks undoubtedly showcase one of the NFL's premier defenses, yet the unit ranks among the bottom five in the league at defending tight ends. Fantasy football aficionados mustn't worry about why this trend exists -- just rest assured that it does. Thus, now that Gary Barnidge and Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel have built a rapport, Barnidge can be relied on for top five production at the position during the fantasy playoffs.
Sleepers: Richard Rodgers (@OAK), Zach Miller (@MIN)
Sit 'Em: TE - Kyle Rudolph - Minnesota Vikings (vs CHI)
Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY SportsOthers to Avoid: Vernon Davis (@PIT), Jacob Tamme (@JAX)
Kyle Rudolph's had a decent season for the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 (45 receptions, 421 yards, four TDs), but he doesn't possess a tremendous amount of upside. You're best served by fading Rudolph in favor of a player with a higher ceiling.
Others to Avoid: Vernon Davis (@PIT), Jacob Tamme (@JAX)
Start 'Em: DST - Miami Dolphins (@SD)
Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY SportsSleepers: Houston Texans (@IND), Pittsburgh Steelers (vs DEN)
Starting a defense that's playing on the road is undoubtedly risky, but if you're in search of a solid streaming option, look no further than the Miami Dolphins. The San Diego Chargers scored just three points against Kansas City in Week 14 and have been dreadful on offense in general over the past month. The Miami DST should have no trouble scoring in double-digits.
Sleepers: Houston Texans (@IND), Pittsburgh Steelers (vs DEN)
Sit 'Em: DST - Denver Broncos (@PIT)
Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsOthers to Avoid: Detroit Lions (@NO), Buffalo Bills (@WAS)
Denver's DST has scored in single-digits in two straight games as we head into Week 15, and the Broncos have a difficult matchup on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Fade this unit in favor of one that's dealing with better circumstances.
Others to Avoid: Detroit Lions (@NO), Buffalo Bills (@WAS)
