Congratulations. If you are reading this, chances are you survived to Week 15 of your fantasy league and are now close to receiving the gift that keeps on giving — fantasy kingship.
Good news: Week 15 has the potential for high scores from many of the big-time horses.
Whom to put under center? You’re rolling with Peyton Manning (Colts), Donovan McNabb (Eagles), Philip Rivers (Chargers), Matt Cassel (Patriots), Kyle Orton (Bears) and Drew Brees (Saints). Jason Campbell (Redskins) could be a solid sleeper, and expect Eli Manning (Giants) to bounce back in a big game at Dallas. In fact, junior Manning could very well be a better play than Cowboy counterpart Tony Romo.
Whom to run? Those who drafted No. 1 or 2 should get great returns this week on LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) and Adrian Peterson (Vikings). A healthy Brian Westbrook (Eagles), Clinton Portis (Redskins) and Joseph Addai (Colts) could put up big numbers, as all have favorable defenses to attack. Matt Forte (Bears), Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars), DeAngelo Williams (Panthers) and Chris Johnson (Titans) should go big.
Beware if you’re thinking about Steven Jackson (Rams), Michael Turner (Falcons), Marion Barber (Cowboys), Thomas Jones (Jets) or Steve Slaton (Texans).
Week 15 does not appear to be a great week for the top receivers, unless you have Steve Smith (Panthers).
The Cardinals will get their yards against the Vikings, but the pinball numbers might be hard to expect without a ground game for the Vikings to respect.
Terrell Owens (Cowboys), Andre Johnson (Texans), Roddy White (Buccaneers) and Brandon Marshall (Broncos) also face tough pass defenses. Greg Jennings (Packers), Randy Moss (Patriots), Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs) and Bernard Berrian (Vikings) could be in for big games.
FIVE WHO ARE HOT
Davone Bess, WR, Dolphins 9 catches, 74 yards
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons 315 yards, TD, INT.
Matt Schaub, QB, Texans 28 completions, 414 yards, 2 TDs, INT
Seneca Wallace, QB, Seahawks 212 yards, 3 TDs
Kevin Walter, WR, Texans 6 catches, 146 yards, TD
FIVE WHO ARE NOT
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts 10 carries, 26 yards.
Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins 16 carries, 70 yards.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills 13 carries, 31 yards; 1 catch, 4 yards
Hines Ward, WR, Steelers 1 catch, 2 yards
Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts 5 catches, 48 yards
