Fantasy Football: Week 15 Rankings from Chris Meaney

If you’ve made it this far, then it’s likely just one more win in order to get to the finals. I’ll say what I said last week, and that’s to trust the guys who got you this far. Trust your gut and the matchups. There’s no need to shoot for the sky in season long leagues, unless your matchups asks for it. Are you up against several players who are playing in high total games? Did you play against Mike Williams or Damien Williams? These are questions you should ask yourself, but at the same time look for a solid floor. Touches and targets are something I’ve preached all season long. Below are my Week 15 rankings. Hopefully they can help you decide between a player or two. I’ve highlighted a few players I feel differently about when it comes to the consensus on FantasyPros. If you have any questions you can always reach out – @chrismeaney. Good luck!

Also check out Chris’ Week 15 NFL Picks for when you really need to pick a winner.

Key Week 15 Injuries & Notes

Quarterbacks

Carson Wentz (back) – questionable; Nick Foles expected to start
Joe Flacco (hip) – will backup Lamar Jackson

Running backs

Melvin Gordon (knee) – RULED OUT
James Conner (ankle) – doubtful
David Johnson (quad) – questionable
Kerryon Johnson (knee) – RULED OUT
Spencer Ware (shoulder/hamstring) – RULED OUT
Matt Brieda (ankle) – questionable
LeSean McCoy (hamstring) – questionable
Adrian Peterson (shoulder) – questionable
Isaiah Crowell (toe) – RULED OUT; placed on IR
Rashaad Penny (knee) – questionable

Wide Receivers

Julio Jones (foot) – expected to play
Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) – RULED OUT
T.Y. Hilton (ankle) – missed practice all week; questionable
Doug Baldwin (hip) – GTD
Allen Robinson (hip) – expected to play
Sammy Watkins (foot) – RULED OUT
Keke Coutee (hamstring) – RULED OUT
DeSean Jackson (thumb) – RULED OUT
Dante Pettis (foot) – questionable
Marquise Goodwin (calf) – questionable
Josh Doctson (concussion) – questionable
Bruce Ellington (hamstring) – doubtful
Quincy Enunwa (ankle) – RULED OUT

Tight Ends

Austin Hooper (knee/ankle) – expected to play
Jordan Reed (toe/ankle) – doubtful

Week 15 Rankings

Tevin Coleman vs. ARI 

I can’t imagine many having a fantasy football playoff matchup with Tevin Coleman on their roster, but it’s definitely possible. It’s also possible he’s just hanging around the wire and you’re in a bad spot with all the injuries at the RB position of late. Coleman is in a good spot this week and Ito Smith missed practice Friday due to a knee injury. He’s expected to play, but Coleman has more upside and is still leading the way for ATL, despite his poor play of late. Arizona has allowed the fourth-most rushing yards, the third-most fantasy points to backs and the most rushing touchdowns.

DaeSean Hamilton vs. CLE 

DeaSean Hamilton had a career-high nine targets, seven catches and 47 yards last week. He scored his first touchdown and should be on your radar this week. He makes for a decent Odell Beckham Jr. replacement, and can be thought of in deeper leagues as a WR3 or FLEX. Hamilton’s seven grabs were tied with Tim Patrick for the team-high last week. Patrick can be thought of in deep PPR formats as both saw an increase in usage last week with Emmanuel Sanders sidelined.

Robert Foster vs. DET

It’s a small sample size, but Robert Foster has a 26.8 aDOT. He’s fresh off a career-high eight targets and seven catches. Detroit has allowed the fourth-most yards to wideouts over the past four weeks.

— Chris Meaney (@chrismeaney) December 14, 2018

Vernon Davis @ JAC

Ian Thomas would be my first choice if you are in a bad spot at tight end, but if he’s unavailable take a look at Vernon Davis. Jordan Reed and Josh Doctson are both unlikely to play this week and David caught all four of his targets last week when Reed left the game. This is not an appealing option, but that’s the nature of the position. The way to attack the Jaguars is through the middle of the field and I expect a good 5-7 targets for Davis this week. I feel stronger about him than I do Austin Hooper and Trey Burton.

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