Just like that, the regular season of fantasy football is over. There were many peaks and valleys for us all. No one was left out of the excitement and misery. It’s an honor to lead Takeaways this season and will continue to do so during the playoffs. Let’s review my Week 14 takeaways as we look forward to Week 15 and onward to the playoffs.
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Quarterbacks
- Player: Shedeur Sanders
- Game: vs. Titans
- Stats: 28-43, 364 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT with 3 carries for 29 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD
It was the breakout game that not many wanted, but we got it nonetheless. I personally would like to see Sanders succeed, and this was a step in the right direction for the young rookie QB. Sanders is the only rookie QB this season to post three passing TDs, one rushing TD, with 350+ yards in a single game this season. Jaxon Dart threw three TDs and one rushing TD in Week 7 against Denver. Sanders became the only rookie QB to throw over 300+ yards in a game.
The Titans entered the game allowing the 11th-most points this season and the sixth-most in the last four games. Sanders lost a few pass catchers today, making him a low-end QB2 streamer in superflex leagues against the Bears (8th-most points) in the first week of the playoffs. Brock Purdy gets his chance to overturn the Titans in Week 15.
Notables:
Josh Allen’s hero ball was back at it again with three passing TDs and one rushing TD in snowy conditions in Orchard Park. He’s tallied three games with four total TDs and three games with three passing TDs this season. Allen will face the Pats in Week 15, where he recorded 300+ total yards with two TDs in Week 5.
Joe Burrow could not outlast Allen’s Bills despite four passing TDs. He’ll have a rematch against the Ravens from Thanksgiving, where he threw two TDs and 261 yards. Burrow is averaging 41 passing attempts over two games since his return from injury.
Lamar Jackson posted his first game of 20+ fantasy points since Week 9. Jackson didn’t perform well against the Bengals on Turkey Day, so expect a rebound game following Allen’s monster game against Cincinnati.
J.J. McCarthy threw three TDs against the Commanders. Don’t look now, but McCarthy has the best end-of-season schedule against Dallas (1st), NY Giants (2nd), and Detroit (4th). Commanders will face Dart coming off a Week 14 bye.
Trevor Lawrence had his second consecutive game with a turnover, finishing as a low-end QB1, high-end QB2. TLaw and the Jags’ passing offense are prowling upwards and have an above-average matchup against the Jets in Week 15.
Jordan Love (three passing TDs) has a 7:1 TD:INT ratio over his last two games against two defenses (Detroit and Chicago) that rank in the top-10 of the friendliest defenses to QBs. Love unfortunately gets the Broncos in Week 15, who allow the fifth-fewest to opposing QBs.
Matthew Stafford tossed three TDs and zero picks against the Cards. What did you expect from the QB6? He’ll get a revenge game against the Lions in Week 15.
Daniel Jones appears to have a torn right Achilles tendon, which ends his season and the Colts’ offense in fanatsy. Rookie Riley Leonard is the next man up in Indy. I am downgrading all the skill players for the Colts entering the postseason.
Running Backs
- Player: Tony Pollard
- Game: at Cleveland
- Stats: 25 carries, 161 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
To the surprise of us all, Pollard rushed over 100 yards and scored multiple TDs for the first time this season. He did so against a Browns defense allowing the seventh-fewest to RBs and has allowed one RB, Derrick Henry, to rush over 100+ yards. Hats off to those who started him and made the playoffs with his performance. I don’t foresee another outing against the Niners in Week 15.
Notables:
Blake Corum saw his most touches (13) since Weeks 9 & 10, setting a career-high 128 rushing yards and two TDs against a lifeless Cardinals defense. Kyren Williams generated 15 touches for 97 scrimmage yards with one score. Both backs are in play down the stretch, as the Rams intend to keep Williams fresh for the postseason, against Detroit, Seattle, and Atlanta.
The RJ Harvey era in Mile High is now upon us, with back-to-back games with 20+ points. Harvey had his first game with 20+ touches, and we should expect more despite some tough upcoming matchups against Green Bay (23rd) and Jacksonville (29th).
Devin Neal is what he hoped Alvin Kamara would provide this season, with nearly 19 touches per game in his last two games since taking over as the RB1 in NOLA with Kamara out. The last time Kamara saw this type of work in consecutive games was in Weeks 3 and 4. Neal is poised to be a league winner with RB-friendly matchups against Carolina (7th), New York Jets (5th), and Tennessee (6th).
Bucky Irving found the booty for a second week since returning from injury. While he hasn’t been efficient in either game, 18 touches per game will lead you to treasure in the postseason against Atlanta (10th) and Caroline (7th).
Bijan Robinson got the volume but did little against the Seahawks’ defense, which allows the fifth-fewest points to RBs. Things should turn around against TB (11th) and Arizona (9th).
The Bears’ backfield was a 60/40 split in favor of D’Andre Swift against the Packers. However, Swift tallied 16 touches compared to Kyle Monangai’s 15 with similar yardage totals. Chicago’s next two are against bottom-third defenses to RBs, with Cleveland and a rematch against Green Bay at Soldier Field. Both will be low-end RB2s due to the volume over the last month, as Swift is averaging 17 and Monangai 15.
The Steelers’ RBs combined for 21 touches at a 50/50 split. Jaylen Warren scored his third consecutive TD and has scored five TDs in six games. He’s becoming TD or bust. In Week 15 for Pittsburgh, the Dolphins are allowing the second-fewest points to RBs over the last month, pushing this backfield into flex territory.
The Seahawks’ backfield is the biggest headache for the fantasy community. Kenneth Walker III has just one TD over his last 10 games with 15 opportunities per game, while Zach Charbonnet has seven TDs with 12 touches per game during the same span. In their best matchup against the Falcons, neither did much. They will face the Colts and Rams’ rushing defenses, hindering their appeal in the playoffs.
De’Von Achane left the game due to injury to his ribs and did not return. It’s unclear if he’ll play next week, so monitor his practice participation.
Jaylen Wright filled in admirably for Achane, totaling 107 rushing yards and one score on 24 attempts against the Jets’ soft rushing defense. He’ll be the most popular add for Week 15 despite a rough matchup on paper against the Steelers, who held Derrick Henry out of the endzone but allowed 100+ scrimmage yards.
Woody Marks received 28 touches, scoring his first TD since Week 10 while playing nearly every snap with Nick Chubb ruled out in the second quarter. Should Chubb miss time, Marks has the potential, like Neal, to be a difference maker with an above-average schedule.
Wide Receivers
- Player: Puka Nacua
- Game: vs. Falcons
- Stats: 7 receptions, 167 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs on 11 targets
What’s impressive about Nacua’s stat line is that he only played 44% of snaps. His TDs were his first since Week 10, as Davante Adams has become the TD machine for Stafford. Adams’ six-game TD streak, which totaled 11 TDs, ended as his snap share was identical to Nacua. The Rams will host the Lions in Week 15, who allowed two Cowboys’ WRs over the century mark on TNF.
Notables:
Michael Wilson excelled with Marvin Harrison Jr out again, compiling his third game finishing as a top 10 WR and posting at least 118 receiving yards. If Harrison sits out again, it would appear he would be a great start, but against the Texans, I think not. Houston has allowed only two WRs (Khalil Shakir and Nacua) to go over 100 yards this season.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba righted his wrongs from last week, securing two TDs. He’ll remain a top-10 WR entering the postseason with matchups against three secondaries that rank within the top 20 in allowing the most points to opposing WRs.
The Packers’ WR room was fully healthy entering their matchup against the Bears, who permit the third-most points to WRs. Christian Watson was yet again Love’s favorite target, catching four passes and two TDs on four targets. Jayden Reed returned to action, drawing four targets and some rushing attempts. The top three WRs’ snap share was Watson (83%), Romeo Doubs (81%), and Reed (47%). Watson and Reed appear to be the safest options for Week 15 against the Broncos.
Zay Flowers topped the century mark for the first time, but he has not caught a TD since Week 1. The Steelers fall within the top 10 in allowing the most points to WRs, so be ready to fire up Jaylen Waddle next in Week 15. As for Flowers, it’ll be hard to trust him in Week 15 against the Bengals, who allow the fewest points to WRs.
DK Metcalf posted his Steeler-best 148 receiving yards against a beatable Ravens secondary. While inconsistent this season, with two matchups against the Dolphins and Lions, he’s a strong WR2 in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers can co-exist in Liam Cohen’s offense. Meyers has three TDs in three consecutive games, drawing 10 targets. BTJ produced his first 80+ yard game since Week 6, pulling in two balls of 30+ yards. The Jags will see the Jets and Broncos over the next two weeks, placing both in the WR2 category.
Rome Odunze was inactive against Green Bay, and Luther Burden III became the main beneficiary, leading the Bears in targets, receptions, and yards. Burden is drawn 5.5 targets over the last month and could be a sneaky WR3 down the stretch.
The Commanders’ WRs, Deebo Samuel and Terry McClaruin, were disappointments against the Vikings, combining for 68 receiving yards. Jayden Daniels should conceivably be out the rest of the season after taking a shot to his injured left elbow. Samuel and McClaurin have plus matchups against divisional teams in the postseason. Marcus Mariota has proven to make these WRs viable through six starts in 2025.
The Bengals’ WR core is locked in for the fantasy playoff push as long as Burrow is under center.
The torrential downpour in Tampa Bay made the Saints and Buccaneers WRs irrelevant this week. Both teams have below-average matchups down the stretch.
The demise of Troy Franklin should be noted. He played the fewest snaps (19) of the Broncos’ WRs as his snap share has decreased in four straight contests. Courtland Sutton receives a bump as Bo Nix’s go-to option in the passing game with favorable matchups.
Tight End
- Player: Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid
- Game: vs. Bengals
- Stats: Combined for 10 receptions, 134 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 2-PT on 12 targets
The Bills made a conscious effort to focus their passing attack through the TEs against the Bengals, who continuously allow the most points to TEs. Shareholders of Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, and Trey McBride should rejoice. The Bills TEs’ rest of season schedule is more favorable than the WRs (second worst), so expect similar usage between the two.
Notables:
Harold Fannin Jr. had an impressive line of 8-114-1 as the primary pass catcher for Sanders. David Njoku was ruled out with a knee injury. Fannin Jr. has the TE spot all to himself before Njoku’s injury, as his snap share is over 90% in three consecutive contests. With a great upcoming schedule, he has a chance to be the TE1 during the playoffs.
Kyle Pitts Sr. is the only viable pass catcher in Atlanta for Kirk Cousins, as Pitts is generating nine targets over his last two games. His schedule isn’t the best, but he’s a viable TE1 based on his usage.
Trey McBride recorded his first single-digit performance since Week 5 when Kyler Murray was his QB. He has his toughest stretch this season against Houston (28th) and Atlanta (31st) in the next two games before Cincinnati in Week 17.
Brock Bowers has three TDs in his last two games and deserves more targets within this Raiders offense. It’s a shame he’s not treated as the best offensive player on the field for Vegas. Unfortunately, his schedule is the third-hardest among TEs in the postseason.
Brenton Strange, the popular waiver add, was limited to just three catches, but has the fourth-best TE schedule in the postseason.
Colston Loveland secured his second TD in three games and is generating five targets in those games. The Bears’ offense has favorable matchups in the playoffs, making Loveland an intriguing prospect for those in dire need of a TE.
Mason Taylor led the Jets in passing under Brady Cook, with a groin injury knocking out Tyrod Taylor. If Justin Fields returns to QB, I am avoiding all their pass catchers (TE and WRs) regardless of the matchup.
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