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Here
are my picks to roll, and get rolled, in Week 15 of the 2016 season.
Watch
‘em roll
Kirk Cousins, QB, Redskins vs. Panthers. Cousins has been solid, if
not stellar, over his last two games, both of which were on the road. But he’ll
enjoy some home cooking this week as the Panthers’ soft pass defense comes to
town. Even if Jordan Reed continues to play mostly a decoy role, Cousins has
plenty of other options to keep busy. And he will.
Isaiah Crowell, RB, Browns at Bills. You saw what Le’Veon Bell did to
the Bills last weekend, right? Crowell is no Bell, but he’s coming off a solid 100-yard
outing against the Bengals. Robert Griffin III stole the short TD run, but Crowell
couldn’t ask for a better opponent to keep racking up the yards and find the
end zone against.
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Mike Wallace, WR, Ravens vs. Eagles. Philly is giving up fantasy
points to wideouts in buckets, so look for Wallace to take advantage as Joe
Flacco’s big-play receiver. Steve Smith should also get his fair share of
attention, but Wallace has a better chance to exploit the Eagles with a long
pass or two.
Taylor Gabriel, WR, Falcons vs. 49ers. Matt Ryan proved he doesn’t need
Julio Jones to excel, and Gabriel helped make his point. With a delicious matchup
in store against the traveling 49ers, the rapidly blossoming wideout should
continue to soar, even if Jones and Mohamed Sanu return to the field. Don’t be
shy about starting anyone in a Falcons uniform this weekend (except Sanu).
More thumbs up (excluding
the no-brainers): QBs Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor, Carson
Palmer, Andrew Luck; RBs LeSean McCoy, LeGarrette Blount, Lamar Miller, Jay
Ajayi, Jordan Howard, Bilal Powell, Jonathan Stewart, Carlos Hyde, DeMarco
Murray, Latavius Murray; WRs Larry Fitzgerald, Jamison Crowder, Sammy Watkins,
Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Tyreek Hill, Jarvis Landry, Jordy Nelson,
Robbie Anderson, Dontrelle Inman, Julian Edelman, Golden Tate.
Roll
‘em back
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans at Chiefs. Not too many fantasy owners
survived their first-round playoff contest with Mariota and his whopping six
completions. Those who did should not press their luck in the frozen and
hostile confines of Arrowhead Stadium. It will be the coldest game the
Hawaiian-born QB has ever played in.
Frank Gore, RB, Colts vs. Vikings. Gore has just two games all
season with more than 100 combined scrimmage yards, meaning he typically needs
a TD to make you glad you started him. On Sunday, he’ll face a defense that has
surrendered just six rushing scores all season. The force is not strong with
this one.
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Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Panthers at Redskins. When you are regularly out-played by Devin
Funchess and Ted Ginn, can you really be called a No. 1 receiver? Methinks not.
Benjamin may or may not have been benched late last week for lack of effort,
but you should bench him for lack of production regardless. Even in a plus
matchup like this.
Alshon Jeffery,
WR, Bears vs. Packers. Since Jeffery is returning from a suspension, and not an
injury, he doesn’t face the normal worries about being limited in his first
game back. What troubles me more is (a) his minimal practice time with new QB
Matt Barkley and (b) the wicked cold conditions expected in the Windy City. The
ball is going to be hard to handle, and Jeffery doesn’t have enough upside to
risk it.
More thumbs down: QBs
Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, Blake Bortles, Matt
Barkley, Carson Wentz, Colin Kaepernick; RBs Ryan Mathews, Devontae Booker, Rashad
Jennings, Doug Martin, Mark Ingram, Ty Montgomery, Terrance West, T.J. Yeldon, James
White, Dwayne Washington, Jerick McKinnon, Chris Thompson, Tim Hightower,
Justin Forsett, Duke Johnson; WRs DeAndre Hopkins, Cole Beasley, Cameron
Meredith, Michael Crabtree, Travis Benjamin, Rishard Matthews, Sterling Shepard,
Allen Robinson, Marvin Jones, Terrelle Pryor, Corey Coleman, Tyler Boyd, Quincy
Enunwa.
TAKING
A FLIER
J.J. Nelson, WR, Cardinals vs.
Saints. With the release of Michael Floyd, and the on-going health limitations with
John Brown, Nelson has the perfect opportunity to ramp up his role in the
Arizona passing game. New Orleans’ secondary has been in a very giving mood
with opposing receivers, and while Carson Palmer hasn’t been exactly sharp,
he’s still flinging the ball often.
DON’T BE THE BONEHEAD WHO…overlooks the Saturday night
tilt between the Dolphins and Jets. And once again, stay alert to weather
conditions, which are expected to be brutal in several NFL cities this weekend.
The elements will make it difficult to pass, catch and, especially, kick in
certain outdoor stadiums, particularly those in Chicago and KC.
Larry
ReplyDeletePpr league for wrs.I have to choose between T. Gabriel and Tyreek Hill,
And also 2 between Blount , Howard,
D. Freeman..
Due to the weather Im leaning towards Freeman, Howard ( less passing in sub zero weather?), Gabriel.
Thanks Larry
Rob
Ringwood Nj
Sorry Ladd not Larry..
DeleteI would go with Gabriel, and I like all 3 of your RBs, so go with your picks.
DeleteHey Ladd, I'm sitting pretty in 2 leagues. Same QB's in both..Carr or Big Ben???
ReplyDeleteI'd go with Carr, but I wouldn't blame you if you hedged your bets and split them
DeleteThis always seems like the biggest week to me...I feel like I got hosed by Rawls...so need some help...right now I have crowder, and ware on the bench...I'm currently starting Adams, Freeman, Tyrell Williams and tevin Coleman...it's a full point ppr league...should I change anyone or one's out...I basically have a wr spot and two flex available...thanks for help
ReplyDeleteI would put Crowder in for Adams.
DeleteThe other league I'm in need to know what you think...should I roll with cousins or Rodgers...is the first question...the scoring is 6 points for a touch 2 for an interception and 1 point for 50 yards
ReplyDeleteThe other question for this league is right now I have tyrek hill and Tyrell Williams on the bench...but to start one of them I would have to bench one of these...Evans, cooper, ty Hilton or Devante Adams...should I swap it around or roll with it the way I have it...last but not least Atlanta or the Giants d...thanks for all the help this year...good luck to you
Go with Cousins. Start Hill over Adams. And Atlanta. Good luck
DeletePpr league. Prescott or Brady?
ReplyDeleteProbably a toss up?