DK Metcalf Playing His Way To Fantasy Benches After A Three-Catch Week

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf's value has cratered this season. He only caught three passes for 28 yards in Seattle's Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Metcalf has been overtaken by fellow wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the receiving pecking order. Smith-Njigba has consistently seen more targets and production than Metcalf over […]

Geno Smith Leaves Week 15 With Knee Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team's Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Smith had only managed 149 passing yards and an interception prior to his injury. The Seahawks' offense was not able to do anything against a solid Packers defense. Their only hope was to try […]

Sam Howell Abysmal In Relief Of Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Sam Howell did not do much to inspire confidence when called upon in Week 15. Howell replaced Geno Smith (knee) in the second half of Seattle's loss to the Green Bay Packers. He completed 5/14 passes for 24 yards and an interception. His QBR of 3.3 was about as low as […]

Tyler Lockett Catches One Pass Once Again

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett only caught one pass for 22 yards in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. Lockett's 22 yards marked a game-high dating back to Week 9. In his defense, fellow wide receiver DK Metcalf did not fare much better in Week 15. The Seahawks' offense as a whole was […]

Noah Fant Records Three Receptions In Week 15

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant caught three passes for 15 yards in Week 15. The Seahawks could not get much going against a relentless Green Bay Packers defense. Fant has not been much of a fantasy-relevant player all season and his performance was on par with most of his performances this year. With quarterback […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Leads Backfield In Touches In Week 15

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. took hold of the lead-back role in Week 15 against the New York Jets. He finished with 85 total yards on 18 touches which consisted of 65 yards on 14 carries and four catches for 20 yards. The 25-year-old back has been mostly overshadowed by fellow back Tank […]

Brenton Strange Stellar In PPR Formats Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange had a fantastic game in Week 15 against the New York Jets. He finished with 11 catches for 73 yards on 12 targets. In a game with multiple receiving options out with injuries, Strange stepped up big time. Starting tight end Evan Engram was put on injured reserve after […]

Mac Jones Has Up-And-Down Performance In Week 15

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones had a solid statistical outing in a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets. The former Patriot hadn't thrown a touchdown in any of his previous three starts, but that changed this week with a first quarter and fourth quarter passing touchdown to rookie Brian Thomas Jr. Jones finished with […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Spectacular Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had his best game of the season at just the right time for fantasy managers in a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets. In a surprisingly offensive affair, BTJ was one of the standouts, finishing with 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns on 14 […]

Adam Thielen Stays Steady Against Cowboys

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught five of seven targets for 51 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. While this output was the lowest for Thielen since his Week 12 return from a hamstring injury, he kept himself afloat amid Carolina's offensive struggles, garnering the most targets and receptions on the team. […]

Jalen Coker Shines, Scores 83-Yard Touchdown In Loss To Cowboys

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker had a career day against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. He matched his career high in receptions (four) and eclipsed 100 yards for the first time in his young career, posting 118 on Sunday. It was largely due to an 83-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. […]

Chuba Hubbard Sputters In Week 15 Loss To Dallas

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushed for 32 yards on 10 carries while catching four passes for 17 yards in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He was expected to be the sole proprietor of the backfield with Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for the season. The Cowboys had the 30th-ranked rush defense in […]

James Conner Scores Two Touchdowns In The Week 15 Win

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner delivered another massive performance in the 30-17 win over the New England Patriots. It is no secret that the Cardinals' offense goes as James Conner goes, and in this matchup, the Cardinals' rushing attack was firing on all cylinders. Conner's official stat line was 16 carries for 110 yards, […]

Juwan Johnson Comes Up Empty On Two-Point Attempt

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was a non-factor for most of the day in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Commanders. He finished with two catches for 12 yards on three targets. Johnson did not see his first target until the fourth quarter, on a shot over the middle that was well off the […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Throws Touchdown Pass

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. had a greater impact throwing the football than catching it in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Commanders. Wilson threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Alvin Kamara in the third quarter. In his typical role as a pass catcher, he failed to log a reception and was targeted […]

Foster Moreau Catches Last-Second TD In Loss

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau caught a one-yard touchdown pass as the game clock expired in Sunday's loss to the Commanders. The Saints could not convert the ensuing two-point attempt and lost 20-19. Moreau saw four targets, all in the fourth quarter, and caught all of them for 39 receiving yards and the […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Leads Team In Targets

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the Saints in targets and receiving yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders. MVS drew seven targets but only logged two receptions for a total of 64 receiving yards. He also had one carry for four rushing yards. With Derek Carr (concussion, hand) sidelined with his injuries sustained […]

Kendre Miller Is Saints Leading Rusher In Loss

Running back Kendre Miller ended up as the Saints' leading rusher in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders. Miller's 46 rushing yards on his nine carries were enough to lead the team in both categories. He did not catch his one target but handled three kickoffs, gaining a total of 83 return yards. Miller […]

Spencer Rattler Throws TD In Loss

The New Orleans Saints brought in quarterback Spencer Rattler to replace spot starter Jake Haener at halftime of Sunday's game against the Commanders. Haener proved ineffective in the first half, going 4-for-10 for 40 pass yards and one interception, and losing 29 yards on three sacks. After coming in, Rattler went 10-for-21 for 135 yards […]

Matt Gay Makes Two More Field Goals In Week 15

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay knocked through both of his field goal attempts on Sunday and converted his extra point attempt in the 31-13 loss to the Broncos. The 30-year-old has now made at least two field goals in 10 of the last 11 games and has gone a perfect 23-for-23 on extra points this […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Finishes With 34 Scrimmage Yards, Picks Up Quad Injury

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) picked up a quadriceps injury in the 31-13 Week 15 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Before leaving, McLaughlin handled seen carries (a team-high among RBs) for 21 yards (3.0 yards per carry) while adding three catches on three targets for an additional 13 yards through […]

Broncos Defense Comes Up Big Again With Pick-Six, Four Turnovers

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit showed why they are a top-five fantasy unit in the Week 15 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Empower Field. After letting the Colts drive down on their opening possession in the first quarter to score a touchdown, Denver's D stiffened and finished with another impressive showing […]

Josh Downs Has Quiet Day In Return From Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) returned from injury on Sunday, but was only able to corral three of his eight targets for 32 scoreless yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos. With quarterback Anthony Richardson completing less than 50% of his passes in the contest, no receiver had a big day in […]

Kyler Murray Finishes Game After Exiting In The Third Quarter

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray finished the game after leaving in the third quarter due to a hit to the head in the 30-17 win over the New England Patriots. Murray had a solid day in the win, but he did not record a touchdown, which limited his fantasy output. Murray's official stat line was […]

Courtland Sutton Salvages His Fantasy Day With Touchdown Against Colts

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was quiet by his recent standards in the team's 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Empower Field in Week 15. Sutton led the Broncos in targets yet again with nine, but he only hauled in three catches for team-high 32 yards. However, a 20-yard touchdown reception […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Leads Colts Receivers In Week 15 Loss

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos. Unfortunately, with Anthony Richardson under center that hasn't amounted to much this season, as the 27-year-old caught six of his nine targets for 58 yards and no scores. Pittman also lost one of […]

Bo Nix Has Up-And-Down Day In Week 15 Win With Three TDs, Three Picks

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix led his fantasy managers on a roller-coaster ride on Sunday in the 31-13 Week 15 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Nix went 20-for-33 passing for 130 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. The first-rounder also had eight carries for a team-high 23 rushing yards and was sacked once […]

Josh Jacobs’ Touchdown, 136 Total Yards Lift Packers In Week 15 Victory

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was a utilization monster as he touched the ball 30 times and was an integral part of the team's 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Setting the tone early in game was Jacobs, as he touched the ball in 9-of-10 plays on the game's opening […]

Christian Watson Leads Packers In Targets, Tallies 56 Yards

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson helped co-lead the Packers in targets and was a solid contributor in the Packers' 30-13 win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Watson co-led the Packers in targets with Jayden Reed and was their downfield thread on the boundary, leading the team with 56 yards receiving. Watson's […]

A Two-Score Return For Romeo Doubs In Packers Victory

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs made his return from concussion protocol and made a huge statement for the Packers in their 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Doubs, who hadn't played since Week 12, cleared concussion protocol without an injury designation after three consecutive full practices to score twice and […]