December 13, 2025
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the San Francisco 49ers' "optimism seems to have run out" that wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) would report to the team ready to practice. Aiyuk has yet to play this season as he recovers from a serious knee injury that ended his 2024 season in Week 7. The team voided guaranteed money on Aiyuk's contract for the 2026 season, which seems to be a sticking point for the wide receiver as well. It's not entirely clear if Aiyuk will ever play another game for San Francisco, but Russini reports that she "expect(s) a resolution sooner rather than later." In Aiyuk's last fully healthy season, he recorded 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 targets across 16 games in 2023. If Aiyuk's time in San Francisco is coming to a close, he would surely have interest from teams on the open market.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
December 13, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Isaiah Williams recorded two receptions for 24 yards on three targets during last week's blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 24-year-old wideout has seen his snap share increase since Week 8, playing 46.5% of the snaps after playing just one total offensive snap over the first seven weeks. Williams is still not involved enough to be considered a legitimate option in fantasy, especially with undrafted rookie
Brady Cook making his first career start in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Jonnu Smith has just five receptions over his past five games but will look to get more involved against his former team, the Miami Dolphins, in Week 15. This is an enticing matchup for Smith, as Miami has surrendered the third-most fantasy points per contest to opposing tight ends this season. While Smith's biggest concern remains his inconsistent utilization, he could draw additional looks on Monday night if fellow tight end
Darnell Washington (concussion) is ruled out. The potential for cold temperatures and strong winds also works in Smith's favor, as he primarily operates near the line of scrimmage and generates yards after the catch. He's far from a reliable fantasy starter, but the 30-year-old could surprise in this revenge game and has some appeal as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki is coming off his best game of the 2025 campaign, catching all six targets for 86 yards. He also found the end zone for the first time this season. Naturally, his stock is much higher after that performance. It increased even more once
Tee Higgins (concussion) was ruled out. That means extra targets will be up for grabs in the Week 15 rematch with the Ravens. While
Ja'Marr Chase and
Chase Brown are the favorites to see the most attention from
Joe Burrow, that's not to say Gesicki won't be more involved (and productive) than usual. As a result, the veteran can be utilized for streaming purposes in any fantasy format on Sunday versus Baltimore in a contest that is projected to feature plenty of offense from both sides.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Tyquan Thornton hasn't played a significant role in the offense since the return of
Rashee Rice in Week 7, playing 24.1% of the snaps and catching four of nine targets for 119 yards over that time. The speedy wideout should see an uptick in snaps in Week 15's divisional game against the Los Angeles Chargers with
Marquise Brown (personal) ruled out. The former New England Patriot was dynamic in the first five games of the season, seeing regular playing time, averaging 20.9 yards per reception and scoring three touchdowns on 13 catches. Thornton faces a challenging matchup on Sunday as the Chargers have allowed the fewest PPR points per game against wide receivers this season. He profiles as a boom-or-bust flex option in deeper leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 13, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Samaje Perine had 14 attempts in the Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He also logged a season-high 33 offensive snaps. As a result, many assumed the 30-year-old would continue to have more of a role in the recent loss to the Buffalo Bills. However, that didn't happen, with Perine ending the day with 31 yards off six carries. All things considered, Perine should remain in the mix in the Week 15 rematch with Baltimore, although he'll likely receive the residual touches left over by
Chase Brown. That's not to say he can't or won't find the end zone, but the odds aren't in his favor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers recorded two sacks and one interception while surrendering 22 points to the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 14 win. Their Week 15 home matchup against the Miami Dolphins is a favorable one, especially in the cold weather, but Pittsburgh will still be tested on Monday night. Star edge rusher T.J. Watt (lung) will miss the contest after undergoing surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung earlier this week. To make matters worse, All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward (knee), rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee), and rising defensive back James Pierre (calf) all missed practice on Friday and should be considered questionable. Given the weather and low projected point total, fantasy managers could get away with starting the Steelers DST, but expectations should be held in check.
--Jorden HillSource: Pro Football Reference
December 13, 2025
The New Orleans Saints D/ST allowed 20 points and recorded one interception in Week 14's victory against the Buccaneers. This marked only the second game this season in which the defense did not record a sack. They were without veteran safety Justin Reid, who is now listed as questionable (knee) for Week 15's matchup against the Panthers. In their first meeting this season in Week 10, the Saints D/ST forced
Bryce Young to beat them through the air, allowing just seven points while recording two sacks, an interception, a blocked kick, and a fumble recovery. Currently ranked 18th on RotoBaller, the Saints D/ST has upside if they can once again contain a streaky Panthers offense.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson caught all four of his targets for 38 yards in Week 14's victory over the Buccaneers. His receptions led the team, and he has now recorded at least four catches or a touchdown in each of his last seven contests. Over his last three games, Johnson ranks as the fourth-most-targeted tight end in the league and has consistently dominated the Saints' tight end room in snap share. However, with the offense leaning more toward the run in Week 14, his snap count dropped to 53%, the second-lowest mark of the season. His lowest snap share came in Week 10 against the Panthers, when he also posted a career-best 92 yards and a touchdown. Expect Johnson to bounce back this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Devaughn Vele recorded three receptions for 40 yards on five targets in the Week 14 victory against the Buccaneers. Both his targets and yardage led the team, as Vele has continued to carve out a larger role in the offense since
Rashid Shaheed's departure. Over his last three games, he has totaled 14 receptions for 170 yards and one touchdown, averaging 12.1 yards per catch. He has also led the team in snap share each of the past three weeks, including 93% last week. Despite his increased role, Vele remains a risky option given the overall inconsistencies of the Saints' offense. He has the opportunity to produce a solid fantasy performance each week, but his floor is low, making him a weekly WR3/WR4 with matchup-dependent upside.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp caught his second touchdown of the season in last week's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with two receptions for 35 yards on three targets. The former Los Angeles Rams wideout has been held under 35 receiving yards in each of the past four games, with Seattle's passing offense revolving entirely around
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 32-year-old has only recorded more than three receptions in three of 12 games in his first season in Seattle, and hasn't done so since Week 5. Kupp should remain out of lineups for Week 15's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 13, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave recorded three receptions for 30 yards on five targets in the Week 14 win against the Buccaneers. His muted performance was a surprise, given he had recorded at least 54 yards or a touchdown in every other game this season. He now faces the Panthers, against whom he put up a season-high 104 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 10. Carolina allows the seventh-fewest PPR points per game to receivers, though New Orleans dominated through the air in their first meeting with 282 passing yards. Olave remains the top option in the Saints' passing game and could be in line for a strong bounce-back showing in Week 15. He ranks as a strong WR2 with upside this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals kicker
Evan McPherson had a career-high six field goals in the Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. However, his services weren't needed much in the recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, ending the day without an attempt. With that said, McPherson has been a top-10 fantasy kicker this season. While it's illogical to assume the 26-year-old will have another career showing, he's still a must-start in the rematch versus Baltimore in Week 15 in a game that should feature plenty of scoring from both sides.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell drilled both of his field goal attempts and converted all three extra-point tries in a Week 14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. This week, he'll face a more difficult challenge against the Miami Dolphins. Miami's defense has stepped up as of late, surrendering just over 13 points per game across its past four contests. Additionally, cold temperatures and strong winds on Monday night could pose problems for both the Steelers' offense and Boswell. With this AFC showdown projected to be relatively low-scoring, fantasy managers may want to consider other options in more appealing matchups. Still, Boswell remains one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL and can be trusted as such in Week 15.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Jalen Nailor has been uninvolved in the offense since posting a career high 124 yards and a touchdown on five catches (six targets) in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens. Nailor has totaled just four catches for 46 yards on six targets in four games since that game.
J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings offense showed signs of life last week in a dominant performance against a poor Washington Commanders defense. Still, the 26-year-old wideout should be considered a desperation play entering Week 15's Sunday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys defense, who have been even worse than the Commanders against wide receivers, allowing the most PPR points per game to the position.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
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