Michael Crabtree is primed to bounce back this week against San Diego
Welcome to the Week 15 NFL FanDuel lineup article. This article will focus on the main slate on FanDuel which features 13 games. For the third week in a row, I think it is wise to spend up for two running backs. With that being said, let’s go ahead and take a look at my FanDuel cash game lineup for Week 15.
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Quarterback
Trevor Siemian (DEN): $6,600 vs. NE
Week 15 is an odd week at the quarterback position with so many elite quarterbacks facing difficult matchups or are not playing in ideal weather conditions. Trevor Siemian has done quite better from a fantasy perspective over the past few weeks throwing multiple touchdowns in three out of his last four games and over 300 yards in each of his past two games. Despite the Broncos’ having a solid defense, Siemian will still likely have to throw the ball more times than usual since he will have to keep up with Tom Brady.
Other Notables
- Philip Rivers (SD): $7,800 vs. OAK
- Matt Ryan (ATL): $8,500 vs. SF
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF): $7,600 vs. CLE
Running Back
Le’Veon Bell (PIT): $9,400 at CIN
In case you were living under a rock, Le’Veon Bell played a pretty darn good game of football last week against the Bills with over 300 total yards and scoring three touchdowns. While I cannot predict he will have that big of a game again this week, I believe he will still have a pretty solid one against the Bengals. We all know that Ben Roethlisberger struggles on the road and I could see the Steelers leaning on Bell again this week since the temperature is suppose to be pretty low in Cincinnati on Sunday.
David Johnson (ARI): $9,800 vs. NO
David Johnson did not have a great game by his standards last week against the Dolphins. However, he is in a great spot this week to bounce against the Saints. The Saints have not been too forgiving on the ground, but Johnson is essentially the Cardinals’ second-best receiver, so he has a pretty high floor for our cash game lineups.
Other Notables
- LeSean McCoy (BUF): $9,000 vs. CLE
- Latavius Murray (OAK): $6,800 at SD
- Kenneth Dixon (BAL): $5,100 vs. PHI
Wide Receiver
Stefon Diggs (MIN): $6,300 vs. IND
It has been a few weeks since Stefon Diggs has been on our radar, but that is probably due to having some difficult matchups over the past few weeks. This week he has an excellent matchup against the Colts’ secondary, and despite name recognition, Vontae Davis has not been a good coverage cornerback at all this season.
Michael Crabtree (OAK): $6,000 at SD
Michael Crabtree did not have a good game at all last week against the Chiefs. However, I believe it was a combination of Derek Carr’s performance, lining up mostly across from Marcus Peters and the cold weather.
This week I expect Crabtree to bounce back since Amari Cooper will likely be shadowed by Casey Hayward. Also, Crabtree plays in one of the only outside games where the weather will not play a significant role in the game.
Taylor Gabriel (ATL): $5,800 vs. SF
Taylor Gabriel had a solid game last week with three receptions, 82 yards and a touchdown. Julio Jones has already been ruled out again, so Gabriel should be the primary receiver for Matt Ryan in a juicy matchup against the 49ers, who have allowed the most FanDuel points to opposing wide receivers this season.
Other Notables
- Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG): $8,600 vs. DET
- Mike Evans (TB): $8,200 at DAL
- Dez Bryant (DAL): $7,500 vs. TB
Tight End
Travis Kelce (KC): $6,900 vs. TEN
Travis Kelce has been the best tight end on FanDuel over the past four weeks with at least five receptions and 100 yards in each game. There is no reason to believe that the Titans will slow him down and with not a lot of enticing options at the position this week, it is not a bad idea to pay up at tight end this week.
Other Notables
- Delanie Walker (TEN): $6,100 at KC
- Kyle Rudolph (MIN): $5,800 vs. IND
Kicker
Kai Forbath (MIN): $4,500 vs. IND
Kai Forbath has a nice little pattern of field goals over his past four games (one, two, three and four). While I am not predicting that he will continue to increase that pattern and kick five this week, I still believe he is in a good spot for multiple field goals in Week 15.
The Colts are not very good on defense, so Forbath should be able to kick at least two field goals this week. Whichever direction you do decide to go at kicker, make sure you choose one that is not kicking in a location where weather will play a major factor.
Other Notables
- Nick Novak (HOU): $4,700 vs. JAC
- Matt Bryant (ATL): $5,100 vs. SF
D/ST
Minnesota Vikings D/ST (MIN): $4,500 vs. IND
The Vikings have not been nearly as elite as they have been earlier in the season, but they are in a great spot as a bargain defense against the Colts. The Colts have had issues all season long on the offensive line allowing the second-most sacks in the NFL this season and I believe that the elite pass rushers on the Vikings defensive line are going have their way in this matchup.
Other Notables
- Buffalo Bills (BUF): $5,100 vs. CLE
- Houston Texans (HOU): $5,000 vs. JAC
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