Week 15-16 Playoff Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Still doing things a little differently this week--for those of you who are still alive. I want to take a look at the playoffs as a whole (and in this case we are considering Weeks 14-16) and determine which DSTs you can ride all the way through and which ones you should stream this week. […]

David Pastrnak Scores Two More Goals In Victory

Boston Bruins right winger David Pastrnak extended his NHL-leading goal total in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Panthers, finishing with two goals and six shots on goal in the contest. Pastrnak's first goal came from Brad Marchand's feed on the man advantage, while the 23-year-old added an empty-netter with just over two minutes remaining in […]

Week 15 Stream Team - Free Agent and Bye-Week Streamers

Now that the playoffs are in full swing in most leagues and the final march for a championship has begun, streaming becomes a  necessary strategy. Knowing who to add and when to start them could be the ultimate difference-maker in a weekly matchup. Making the right streaming decisions could easily be the difference in winning […]

Devils End Losing Streak At Seven Games, Defeat Arizona

Playing on back-to-back nights, the New Jersey Devils outlasted the Arizona Coyotes for a 2-1 victory to end the team’s losing streak at seven games. The Devils’ fourth line did most of the damage as Miles Wood and Michael McLeod each recorded two assists while Jesper Boqvist scored his third goal of the season. Young […]

Frederik Andersen Makes 36 Saves In Victory Against Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen picked up his 16th win of the season in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Oilers, stopping 36-of-37 shots directed on goal in an impressive overall performance. Andersen was nearly perfect in the contest, as the lone Oilers goal came on the man advantage by Alex Chiasson in the third […]

Khris Middleton Scores An Efficient 24 Points

Milwaukee Bucks wing Khris Middleton scored 24 points on eight of 12 shooting against the Cavs, chipping in six assists along with three makes from distance. This marks Middleton's fourth straight game scoring at least 20 points, and it came in just 22 minutes of action. The Bucks are set to be without Eric Bledsoe […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Efficient In Limited Minutes

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 29 points in just 23 minutes in a blowout win versus the Cavaliers to go along with four rebounds and four assists. This was Giannis' second game back after being sidelined with quadriceps soreness, and he didn't seem to miss a beat, shooting 12 of 20 from the field […]

Bryan Rust’s Strong Season Continues In Penguins’ Win

The Pittsburgh Penguins won a wild game in the shootout against the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 5-4. Right-winger Bryan Rust scored the shootout winner after recording two goals and an assist in regulation time. He now has 12 goals and 22 points in 19 games this season. He’s on pace to shatter […]

Jack Doyle Should Rebound In Week 15

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle had a good matchup in Week 14, but he wasn't able to convert it into a good fantasy week. In Week 15, he gets the New Orleans Saints, who have been semi-stout against tight ends this season, but he gets the volume to overcome that. He'll likely see around […]

Marlon Mack Has A Bad Matchup In Week 15

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack got into the end zone in Week 14, and he'll be hoping to do that again in Week 15 against a stout New Orleans Saints Defense. The Saints have allowed just nine rushing touchdowns this year, and while they lost a couple of good defenders in the past week […]

DeVante Parker All Set to Go for Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the New York Giants. The Giants are starting four rookies in the secondary and Parker and the Dolphins shouldn't have too hard a time moving the ball. Parker is a strong WR2 with a nice ceiling […]

Red Wings Beat Canadiens 2-1 For Second Win In A Row

The Detroit Red Wings may have the worst record in the NHL this season to date but they’re now winners of two in a row after dumping the Montreal Canadiens by the score of 2-1 on Saturday night. Veteran defender Mike Green had two points, including the game-winning goal on the power play. Goaltender Jonathan […]

Jacoby Brissett Has An Interesting Matchup In Week 15

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett bounced back in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he has the chance to keep things rolling in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are in the bottom 10 in the NFL in touchdowns allowed, and they've allowed the 14th-most passing yards as well. Wide […]

Eric Staal Nets Two In Wild Win

The Minnesota Wild are now winners in seven of their last nine games after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers by the score of 4-1 on Saturday night. Veteran center Eric Staal had two goals and now has six points in his last five games for the surging club. Winger Ryan Donato recorded an assist and now […]

Lightning Lose Game And Nikita Kucherov

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s disappointing season continued on Saturday night when the team fell to the Washington Capitals by a score of 5-2. The team was unable to muster much offense against the Capitals’ rookie goaltender, Ilya Samsonov, who has now won his past three starts with just five goals allowed during that stretch. The […]

Travis Kelce Remains a Reliable Option for Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been arguably the best tight end in the NFL alongside George Kittle. Kelce is expected to easily surpass 1,000 receiving yards on the season during the Week 15 matchup with the Denver Broncos. Kelce should be in for a solid game against the average Broncos Defense. Fantasy […]

Mecole Hardman is Risky for Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has seen his targets decrease since Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins returned healthy. He's seen one target over the last two games, but that catch was a 48-yard touchdown. Hardman doesn't see enough targets to warrant owning in most formats. He's a touchdown-dependent receiver that is only worth […]

Sammy Watkins Remains WR3 for Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been unable to live up to his epic Week 1 performance. He's been able to carry enough fantasy value worth rostering him in most 12-team leagues, but hasn't scored since Week 1. Watkins heads into a matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. The Broncos Defense […]

Tyreek Hill Looks to End Scoreless Drought

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been a reliable fantasy option throughout most of the season. However, Hill has been unable to find the end zone through the last three games. He's heading into a matchup with the Denver Broncos in Week 15. The same team that he caught three passes for 74 […]

Darwin Thompson Could Have Value in the Passing Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson has seen increased involvement in the offense the last two games. Damien Williams (ribs) and Darrel Williams (hamstring) both being sidelined has given Thompson an opportunity in the backfield. Damien has a chance to play in Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Denver Broncos. Having him back might […]

LeSean McCoy is Shaky Option for Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy has been the lead back lately with Damien Williams (ribs) sidelined. However, Williams is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 15 matchup with the Broncos. McCoy saw 11 rushing attempts for 39 yards during the Week 14 victory over New England. He might end up getting another start, […]

Damien Williams is Not A Trustworthy Fantasy Option

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 15 matchup with the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs backfield is a mess with LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson, and Spencer Ware all in the mix. Williams has missed the last two games and could be limited, assuming he plays on Sunday. […]

Patrick Mahomes is Reliable QB1 for Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has thrown three touchdowns and two interceptions over his last three games. Mahomes is normally an elite fantasy option every week, but has been slowed down recently. He should bounce back nicely against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. Mahomes completed 10 of 11 passing attempts for 76 yards […]

James Reimer And The Hurricanes Douse The Flames

Goaltender James Reimer shut out the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening by stopping all 32 shots sent his way. It was his second shutout in his past five games. During that same stretch, he’s posted a save percentage of .930 or better four times. Carolina also received a strong performance from forward Warren Foegele, who […]

Isaiah Thomas To Be Held Out Of Saturday’s Game

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas had been tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday’s contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left calf strain, but he will ultimately be sidelined, once again paving the way for Ish Smith to earn the start and be an intriguing DFS entity. Chris Chiozza has stepped into a […]

Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley Both Ruled Out For Saturday

The Los Angeles Clippers will once again be short-handed for Saturday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls will both Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley set to miss the game. The duo was also held out of Friday’s game, leading to Derrick Walton Jr. seeing 30 minutes off the bench, but providing little by way of statistical […]

Jae Crowder To Be Sidelined For Saturday’s Contest

Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Jae Crowder has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to left ankle soreness. Head coach Taylor Jenkins announced that Kyle Anderson will enter the starting five for the first time this season, as he figures to become an attractive DFS commodity. Crowder’s absence marks his first […]

Kyle Kuzma To Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma has been ruled out in advance of Sunday’s contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to a sprained left ankle. Kuzma’s absence will mark his third consecutive game on the sidelines, with the Lakers having reallocated his minutes throughout the team’s second unit. Kuzma has scuffled during his third […]

Al Horford Questionable To Return To Mix For Sunday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford has been listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday’s outing against the Brooklyn Nets due to left knee and left hamstring soreness. Horford has been held out of the team’s two previous contests due to the ailments with Mike Scott having entered the starting five on both occasions, […]