Author: Jake Ciely, Senior Writer
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music artists I ever enjoyed. Trust me, it says a lot that I could tolerate any country music, let alone intentionally listen to it and know the words. Not a fan?
You’re crazy if you don’t like Shania in one way or another, but in any case, congrats if you made it to the playoffs. As mentioned in the Waiver Wire column, it’s time to gut your bench. Handcuffs, backup quarterbacks and tight ends and matchup-based DSTs should be your focus. The worst thing you can do is leave yourself open to scraping the waiver wire for a Week 16 quarterback and end up starting Jared Goff. Have a bunch of fringe starters and “depth” on your team?
Week 14 QB Sleepers
Colin Kaepernick, SF – Jake, are you mad?! After what happened last week, how can you suggest this?! Yes, I know Kaepernick’s benching cost people wins and money in DFS. However, Kaepernick doesn’t have to worry about weather anymore. He’s home in San Francisco and then off to Atlanta and Los Angeles. There were reports that Kaepernick was tentative to run with his leg injury and the weather. That won’t be an issue against the Jets. And yes, the Jets have a good run defense, but they’re pass defense is atrocious, and Kaepernick can run on any team. Look where I have him in the rankings. Is Kaep a must start? No. Is he a better option than some quarterbacks you’re considering? Yes, especially with such a high ceiling.
Week 14 RB Sleepers
Jeremy Hill, CIN – In Hill’s first two games with no Giovani Bernard, the numbers have been uninspiring. Totaling 82 yards against the Ravens actually deserves some kudos, but last week’s touchdown masks Hill’s inefficiency running the ball… namely 33 yards on 22 carries.
However, Hill’s best game came against the Browns with nine carries for 168 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 yards receiving, and that was with Bernard in the mix. Even if you “take away” that 74-yard run in that game (hate when people suggest taking away plays, but bear with me), Hill still had eight carries for 94 yards. Only the 49ers are worse against the run. Hill has RB1 potential in Week 14.
Mike Gillislee, BUF – No, this isn’t reactive and it’s not calling for Gillislee to score twice again. In fact, I used Gillislee in a deeper league for the same reason I’m recommending him again this week – pure rushing volume in the Bills offense. LeSean McCoy should torch the Steelers poor run defense, but he’s going to need a few breathers, and unfortunately for his owners, some of those come near the goal line and go to Gillislee. Even if Gillislee doesn’t score, he could easily put up 40-50 or more rushing yards of his own, as the Bills main hope of stopping the Steelers will be with ball control.
Week 14 WR Sleepers
Broncos WRs – With 89 yards between them last week, many owners are going to be hesitant in using Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, especially in the first week of the playoffs. It’s hard to bench either though, as the Titans not only allow the fourth most FPPG to receivers at 26.1, but that number jumps to 37.4 over their last three games. That numbers is also nearly seven points higher than second place and includes six touchdowns. I don’t expect Paxton Lynch to throw for 300 and three, but it’s tough to bench Thomas or Sanders this week given the matchup.
Malcolm Mitchell, NE – It was always about the snap count with Mitchell. Two weeks ago, Chris Hogan had 92 percent with Mitchell a mere 37. Last week, Mitchell saw 85 percent of the snaps, just one percent behind Hogan and more than Julian Edelman at 68 percent. Yes, Edelman was banged up, but Danny Amendola (and his 24 percent) is out, and the Patriots are running more three wide sets with Rob Gronkowski done for the year. As I previously mentioned, Mitchell’s stop-and-go ability is running back-like and gets him open in space and deep. The Ravens have given up the second most touchdowns to receivers, which gives Mitchell a terrific opportunity to score.
Robbie Anderson, NYJ – Nooooo, I don’t want to use a receiver on the Jets with Bryce Petty at quarterback. However, if I’m looking for a home run play, Anderson is the call.
Petty clearly trusts Anderson more than any other receiver, as once he took over, Petty targeted Anderson 11 times. Petty only attempted 25 passes. That’s a huge target share, and Quincy Enunwa didn’t see even one. Brandon Marshall had five come his way for reference, and I’d still play him over Anderson, but as you saw/can see, Petty loves him some Anderson and found him for a touchdown against the Colts.
Week 14 TE Sleepers
Antonio Gates, SD – No, I’m not yanking your leg with some of these. Yes, I know Gates had a goose egg against the Texans and just 37 yards last week, but he had scored in each of the prior three games, and the Panthers are on tap. The Panthers have passed over the Browns and Lions for most FPPG allowed to tight ends and are tied with both with nine tight end touchdowns allowed. The Panthers have given up a tight end touchdown in three straight games (NO, OAK, SEA), and Gates will look to make it four straight with Luke Kuechly still sidelined.
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Week 14 Blind Spot Players
In case you’re new to this, the Fantasy Blind Spot refers to players that you want to target in tournaments, such as the Millionaire Maker, etc… contrarian players if you will. They usually have one of the following characteristics:
1) have been performing well but haven’t had a breakout game or big enough numbers to get Fantasy players talking, and/or
2) are in a price range of other more popular option, and/or
3) have frustrated with disappointing performances but have a great matchup to finally break through
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