Fantasy Football Week 14 Lineup Advice: Playoff Edition

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Start - Quarterback:

Dak Prescott (DAL)

Well it all comes down to this for the Dallas Cowboys! They enter week 14 in a must win situation and will again have to lean heavily on Dak to get the job done. The Giants will certainly stack the box trying to limit the run (Alfred Morris), daring Prescott to beat them. New York gives up the 3^rd most to fantasy quarterbacks, a trend that should continue on Sunday. Dallas had somewhat of a resurgence last week and are coming off extra rest which should help the game plan. This should be a solid start for the first week of the playoffs.

Marcus Mariota (TEN)

ADF rarely sings the praises of this young quarterback and rightfully so. Marcus hasn’t progressed like we would’ve liked this season topping out at 22 fantasy points as his best game of the year. Even worse, Marcus tends to enter a shell when he plays of the road and limits his production with bad reads and inefficient play. The week the Titans travel to Arizona where the Cardinals give up the 6^th most to fantasy quarterbacks. There is a level of bust to this play but ADF feels Marcus will step up to the challenge in the desert. This game could see a lot of points on the board, some that Mariota should account for.

Alex Smith (KC)

Welcome back Mr. Smith! Alex saw his best game in weeks putting up a whopping 44 points in a high scoring contest in New York last week. This week could view much the same as the Chiefs entertain the Raiders in a massive divisional match. Oakland gives up the 9^th most to fantasy quarterbacks and it won’t be a surprise to see this game turn into another high scoring affair. The biggest positive for Smith owners is the Kansas City defense can’t stop anyone leaving Alex to consistently throw the ball. With Coach Reid giving up play calling duties we again should see deep balls down the field for most of the game. Great start for week 14!    

Play with Confidence:

Eli Manning (NYG)

Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)

Philip Rivers (LAC)

Tom Brady (NE)

Russell Wilson (SEA)

Josh McCown (NYJ)

Potential Big Day:

Matthew Stafford (DET)

Derek Carr (OAK)

Jameis Winston (TB)

Start - Wide Receiver:

Michael Crabtree (OAK)

Perhaps one of the brightest starts of the week will go to the Raiders Michael Crabtree. This content should definitely see its share of points and back to back play. The Chiefs defense has run out of Band-Aids to stop the bleeding and is currently on life support. Kansas City gives up the 2^nd most to fantasy receivers and will be without Marcus Peters (suspension), their best cover man. All signs point to a very big day for Crabtree, sit back and enjoy.

Jarvis Landry (MIA) (PPR)

There’s no question that Jarvis Landry is a machine in PPR formats. He has seen a fantastic 123 targets so far this season consistently turning those into receptions. Landry’s stat line to date looks like 80 rec-699 yards -6 TDs, pretty impressive on a lousy team. This week should be no different and perhaps we’ll receive an early Christmas present watching Jarvis hop into the endzone to the elation of fantasy owners. The Patriots in fact have corrected their defensive issues not realistically identified in the statistical categories. New England on paper still gives up the 5^th most to fantasy receivers and players like Landry are the key benefactors with PPR points. He will be a solid start with high upside this week.       

Dez Bryant (DAL)

Much like the evaluation for Dak Prescott the same can be said for the great Dez Bryant. The Cowboys are in a must win contest and even though Dez will face a tough task going up against Jack-Rabbit Jenkins, he should see a multitude of targets come his way. The Giants give up the 10^th most to fantasy receivers and should have their hands full with Bryant. His stock might be more valuable in PPR formats but ADF can easily see and endzone trip for #88. 

Larry Fitzgerald (ARZ)

It’s amazing to watch the future Hall of Famer still produce at the level he has these last few weeks. Coach Arians simplified his game plans when Blaine Gabbert took over as the starter in Arizona. Fitzgerald has seen an amazing 42 targets these last 4 weeks and without question that will continue on Sunday. The Titans give up the 6^th most to fantasy receivers which bods well for a force feeding plan to the great Larry Fitzgerald. With their slim playoffs hopes alive the Cardinals will attempt to run the ball and continuously target one of the best to ever play. Without question Larry will find the endzone this weekend.

Golden Tate (DET) (PPR)

The Lions again have let their fans down when it comes to hopes of the postseason dropping a key contest last week in Baltimore. The great news for Tate owners is that the Lions play the Bucs who give up the most to fantasy receivers this season. This biggest downfall has been the lack of touchdown production coming from Tate this year to which he is long overdue. Again the plague of the Lions offense has been the ineffectiveness of their run game and their inability to re-create it with short passes. This week we should see the adjustment in full-force and the re-commitment in targeting Tate. The potential for Golden to finally again find pay dirt is high to go along with a solid PPR day.

Play with Confidence:

Antonio Brown (PIT)

Tyreek Hill (KC)

Sammy Watkins (LAR)

Mike Evans (TB)

DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)

Keenan Allen (LAC) (PPR)

Adam Thielen (MIN) (PPR)

Dede Westbrook (JAX)(PPR)

Potential Big Day:

Josh Gordon (CLE)

Kenny Stills (MIA)

Trent Taylor (SF) (PPR)

Marvin Jones (DET)

Start - Running Back:

Melvin Gordon (LAC)

The red hot Chargers host the Redskins who are coming off a disaster showing last Thursday Night against the Cowboys. Washington allowed Alfred Morris run all over them, a sight we may see on Sunday, but this time it’ll be Melvin Gordon. The Skins give up the 9^th most to fantasy runners and the way the Chargers have played of late we should see a nice dose of Gordon. The extreme production of Melvin has definitely fallen off these last few weeks but this should be the game he gets back on track. ADF is predicting over 100 yards and an endzone trip for the talented running back.    

Lamar Miller (HOU)

The Texans are all but done in the playoff race and are playing a game vs the 49ers that really means nothing. These types of games can usually produce large fantasy numbers as players are loose simply playing out the string. Lamar hasn’t had a fantastic season by any stretch, but this game could turn things around. San Fran gives up the 3^rd most to fantasy running backs and the Texans will lean heavy on him this week. Miller hasn’t seen a 100 yard game all season but remains relevant in the pass game. ADF can foresee a high possibility that Miller could reach his first 100 yard game along with finding the endzone.

LeSean McCoy (BUF) (PPR)

With news that Tyrod Taylor will be a game time decision all the focus should go to Shady and the run game. Weather forecast has a potential snowy New Era Field for Sundays tilt as the Colts come to town. The matchup for McCoy is extremely favorable as the Colts give up the 8^th most to fantasy running backs where Shady should take advantage. If Taylor in fact doesn’t suit up, it may increase the eight & nine-man boxes McCoy will face, the potential for a monster game is still very real. The game plan if Peterman starts at quarterback should entertain a lot of check downs and short passes out of the backfield increasing the value for a PPR start. The Bills are still very much alive in the playoff race and will need to pull this one out to keep hope alive. McCoy should get back on the score sheet with a nice game for his owners.     

Dion Lewis (NE)

With the suspension to Rob Gronkowski the loss of targets and production could very well benefit Dion Lewis. He has become the most trusted back in the Patriots offense as ball security is the name of the game. Going up against the Dolphins for the second time in 3 weeks his stat line should resonate the same. Back in week 12 Lewis posted 112 yards and one reception, vs the Fins and ADF fully expects a similar outcome. The potential for Dion to find the endzone always exists, but as Rex Burkhead continues to shine Lewis may see less redzone opportunity. With that said Lewis is a great play for the first week of the playoffs. 

Play with Confidence:

Jordon Howard (CHI)

Duke Johnson (CLE)

Marshawn Lynch (OAK)

Jay Ajayi (PHI)

Alex Collins (BAL)

Matt Forte (NYJ)

LeVeon Bell (PIT)

Potential Big Day:

Peyton Barber (TB)

Bilal Powel (NYJ) (PPR)

Samaje Perine (WAS)

Giovani Bernard (CIN) (PPR)

Isaiah Crowell (CLE)

Andre Ellington (HOU) (PPR)

Start – Tight End:

Hunter Henry (LAC)

ADF has preached Henry these last couple weeks and he hasn’t disappointed. Posting very solid numbers Hunter again has an A+ matchup vs the Redskins who struggle to cover the tight-end. The Skins give up the 5^th most to players at this position and it finally seems the Chargers understand how to get the big man the ball. The potential is very high for Henry to find the endzone, and ADF surely believes he will get in. LA will keep rolling and Henry should be a big part. 

Travis Kelce (KC)

The Chiefs found their stride again last week and a huge benefactor as ADF promised (last week), was Travis Kelce. The same will be said this week as the star tight-end has a fantastic matchup in a monster divisional game vs the Raiders. Oakland gives up the 7^th most to fantasy tight-ends and this is a situation where Travis will feast. He should see around eight to ten targets plus ample redzone work. Usually there is no question to start Kelce, but this week he will provide everything you need.   

Jason Witten (DAL)

The speculative play of the week goes to the Dallas Cowboys Jason Witten. His matchup is far too good to overlook and he should be able to produce in a must win contest. The Giants give up the 2^nd most to fantasy tight-ends and should be able to produce and find holes on the underachieving New York defense. As always, there is high bust factor for Witten, but this week should be the exception to the rule. Jason should get 5 receptions – 50 yards – 1 TD this Sunday.    

Play with Confidence:

Jimmy Graham (SEA)

Austin Seferian-Jenkins (NYJ)

Zach Ertz (PHI) (PPR)

Cameron Brate (TB)

Potential Big Day:

Charles Clay (BUF) (PPR)

Stephen Anderson (HOU)

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