Week 15 Takeaways

Studs: Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, James Cook, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffery, Deebo Samuel, Jahmyr Gibbs

Duds: Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Stefon Diggs, Najee Harris, Breece Hall, Saquan Barkley

Chargers vs. Raiders

• What a way to start the week! 84 points scored in a battle of back up QB’s, raise your hand if you saw that coming. Now put your hand down because we all know you’re lying.
• Is Austin Ekeler near the end or does he just need a change of scenery?
• Zamir White filled in admirably for the injured Josh Jacobs.

Vikings vs. Bengals

• And down goes Chase. Will the clock strike midnight on Jake Browning’s Cinderella story without his dynamic WR?
• Chase Brown is the future at RB in Cinci, I’m avoiding Mixon next year unless he’s moved.
• Ty Chandler had a strong game filling in for the injured Alexander Mattison.

Steelers vs. Colts

• The Mitchell Trubisky experience is over in Pittsburgh, how will Mason Rudolph fare? Not much better if you ask me, but at least his name is more festive.
• What will George Pickens’ value be next season? He burned me this year so I’m staying away.
• Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson stepped up big time for the injured Zack Moss.

Lions vs. Broncos

• Jahmyr Gibbs is electric. He reminds me of prime Kamara. Detroit’s offense is young and dangerous.
• Goff rebounded in a big way from last week with 5 touchdown passes.
• Jerry Jeudy and Javonte Williams have been major disappointments this year.

Bears vs. Browns

• Chicago’s backfield is a mess, avoid at all costs
• Njoku is one of the hottest players in the league right now.
• The Browns defense played great again and face a Texans team that may be without Stroud this week.

Buccaneers vs. Packers

• This will be a great trivia question, who is the only visiting QB to have a perfect passer rating at Lambeau Field? Baker Mayfield!
• Mike Evans rebounded nicely and Godwin dominated.
• Jordan Love has what it takes to be a starter in the NFL.

Texans vs. Titans

• Derrick Henry laid an absolute egg in the fantasy playoffs. Will a change of scenery breath some life into him or is there just too much tread on the tires?
• Devin Singletary had 26 carries to Dameon Pierce’s 1. WYD DeMeco!?
• In the midst of a playoff push, the Texans offense has lost Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and C.J. Stroud. Ouch.

Dolphins vs. Jets

• Jaylen Waddle finally got to shine with Tyreek missing his first game this year.
• Zach Wilson got benched, again. Stay home Rodgers, it’s a mess.
• I still like Breece Hall’s talent. I’m thinking I can draft him at a discount next year.

Chiefs vs. Patriots

• Rashee Rice is officially a WR1.
• Patrick Mahomes threw for over 300 yards, it’s about time.
• Zappe was unable to build off his prime time win over the Steelers last week.

Giants vs. Saints

• Saquan Barkley might have very well lost you your playoff matchup.
• The Giants sure could use a dynamic receiver.
• No Chris Olave and Taysom Hill does nothing.

Falcons vs. Panthers

• Arthur Smith is the bane of my existence. #FREEBIJAN
• The Panthers really need to get Bryce some weapons.
• 16 total points. Who took the under?

Commanders vs. Rams

• Gunslinger Sam Howell got benched.
• Scary Terry lived up to his name with 141 and a TD.
• Kyren and Cooper got theirs again. Is Kyren a top 3 pick next year?

49ers vs. Cardinals

• Deebo Samuel is red hot.
• 3 more TD’s from CMC, talk about a league-winner.
• I’m targeting Trey McBride next year, he’s been so consistent.

Cowboys vs. Bills

• Well, looks like Dak’s MVP campaign is over. What an embarrassment for Dallas.
• James Cook’s huge day would not have been possible if the Bills didn’t fire Ken Dorsey.
• I think there’s beef between Josh and Diggs. I see a trade on the horizon.

Jaguars vs. Ravens

• It’s between Lamar and Purdy for MVP at this point. Lamar continued his impressive and consistent fantasy streak.
• Travis Etienne has really fallen off in the second half of the season.
• Isaiah Likely has filled in admirably for the injured Mark Andrews.

Eagles vs Seahawks

• Definitely not the flu game Philly was hoping for. 3 straight losses for the birds.
• Last second substitution Drew Lock led the Seahawks on a game-winning drive.
• Metcalf, Lockett, and JSN are the leagues best trio if you ask me.