Waiver Wire Targets: Week 15

The playoffs have arrived! Week 15 is here. Here we go.

With playoffs here and FAAB likely spent, there will be no more FAAB recommendations going forward. Instead, players will be listed in rank order.

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*Roster percentage based on Yahoo 

Ezekiel Elliot (NE RB)

Roster Percentage: 68% 

Zeke’s role sans Rhamondre Stevenson was that of a pure workhorse. If he is somehow still available in your league, pick him up now.

Odell Beckham Jr. (BAL WR)

Roster Percentage: 42% 

I have been recommending OBJ for several weeks now and he continues to come through as his role increases in the Baltimore offense. He just saw ten targets in Week 14, tied for the team lead with Zay Flowers, and turned that into a 4/97/1 line. OBJ has now scored double digit fantasy points in four of his last five games. He is a WR2/3.

Keaton Mitchell (BAL RB)

Roster Percentage: 59% 

Keaton Mitchell operated as the lead back in Week 14 after Baltimore’s bye which has his stock up even further. He is a strong flex play with big upside.

Isaiah Likely (BAL TE)

Roster Percentage: 55%

Isaiah Likely came out of the bye and immediately had a huge day. Five catches, 83 yards and a TD will certainly do. He is a TE1.

Jayden Reed (GB WR)

Roster Percentage: 62% 

Jayden Reed just continues putting up solid double digit performances. Solid WR3/Flex play.

Ty Chandler (MIN RB)

Roster Percentage: 22% 

With Alexander Mattison dealing with an ankle sprain, it looks like Ty Chandler could be a lead back for the next week or so. The Vikings have struggled offensively without Kirk Cousins and their running game has been underwhelming all season but a workhorse role for Chandler would put him square in flex territory.

Zay Jones (JAX WR)

Roster Percentage: 29% 

Zay Jones may not have done much in Week 14 but he did see 14 targets in the Jaguars’ first game without Christian Kirk. Lawrence did attempt 50 passes, but nevertheless, that is a 28% target share and it led the team. You could do worse in your flex spot if chasing upside.

Zamir White/Ameer Abdullah (LV RB)

Roster Percentage: 2%/0%

With Josh Jacobs exiting the Raiders Week 14 game early and a Thursday game on tap, there is a decent chance he is forced to miss Week 15. This would leave Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah to operate in the backfield. It is expected that White would get early down carries with Abdullah mixing in and receiving pass catching work. Both are desperation RB2/Flex plays at best though, who will need to find the end zone to have a good fantasy day.

Chase Brown (CIN RB)

Roster Percentage: 7%

Brown has looked impressive over the last couple of weeks and while he is not yet a reliable fantasy asset week to week, he would have huge upside if Mixon were to miss time.

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By Michael Petropoulos