Fantasy Football Player Notes

Ekeler is the RB15 in fantasy, ranking tenth in opportunity share, 21st in weighted opportunities, and 16th in red zone touches. Since Week 6, he has averaged 17.2 touches and 72.1 total yards. At this juncture, I don't know if we will see the 2022 version of Ekeler this season. He has looked a step slow all season. This could be due to the ankle sprain or volume adding up. Among 58 qualifying backs, he ranks 36th in explosive run rate and 52nd in missed tackles forced per attempt. At this point, the hope is that Denver will be the magic elixir to get Ekeler jump-started again. Since Week 8, Denver has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate and the tenth-highest missed tackles per attempt and yards after contact per attempt. Week 14 Positional Value: RB1/2

Allen is the WR2 in fantasy, ranking first in targets, second in target share, and 11th in red zone targets. Prior to last week's down game against the Patriots, he had rattled off three straight games with at least 14 targets, 10 receptions, and 106 receiving yards. Denver has allowed the second-fewest PPR points per target to opposing slot receivers. Allen is no stranger to overcoming tough matchups. Week 14 Positional Value: WR1

Everett has played 64% of the snaps in each of his last two games, which are his highest snap share marks since Week 6. Over the last two games, Everett has had an 11.1% target share with 1.78 YPRR. This week, Everett could be knocking on the door of TE1 production. Denver has allowed the second-most fantasy points per game and receiving yards per game to tight ends. Week 14 Positional Value: Borderline TE1

Josh Palmer has returned to practice. We'll see if he can gain clearance to play this week. If he does, it does not hurt Johnston's value because he has done very little with Palmer out of the picture. Last week, Johnston had a season-high in targets with seven, and he only turned it into 52 receiving yards, which sadly was also a season-high. Week 14 Positional Value: Droppable