Fantasy Overview: Week 15

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9 Thoughts Worth Thinking As We Enter The Fantasy Playoffs

I like to follow stats, trends, matchups, and a little thing I like to call a hunch. These thoughts are based on those observations.

1. Could Alvin Kamara be gold in the playoffs? - Derek Carr is out with a fractured wrist, which elevates either Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener into the quarterback role for the Saints. Kamara has averaged 4.2 receptions per game with Derek Carr under center, but with either Rattler or Haener, his receptions per game jump up to 5.6. Kamara was already a fairly strong playoff running back, but even with the recent emergence of Kendre Miller, he still has value, especially as a receiver, on a team hit hard by injuries at wide receiver.

2. Breece Hall and the Jets have a great playoff schedule, but he may not play again this year - The Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention. Anything they do on the field moving forward this season is either in a spoiler role or an opportunity to see what the future holds. Hall has a knee injury and missed Week 14. The Jets backfield was split 50/50 between Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis with Davis getting a slight edge thanks to a rushing touchdown. He also had a receiving touchdown the week prior. The Jets play at Jacksonville, vs LA Rams, and at Buffalo for the playoff stretch, which is a favorable schedule vs the run. Don't be surprised if an announcement comes saying Hall will be rested for the rest of the season. If so, plan on a split backfield. Braelon Allen seemed to have the upper hand for most of the season, but Davis' success could put a wrench into those plans. 

3. These quarterback bottom dwellers could pay dividends in the playoffs for superflex leagues? - The Panthers Bryce Young, Giants Drew Lock, Titans Will Levis, Cowboys Cooper Rush, and Raiders Desmond Ridder all have the opportunity to provide a potential punch in the fantasy playoffs. All five are in the Top 6 for quarterback strength of schedule for the playoffs (Weeks 15, 16, 17). Young may be the most likely to produce. He has been QB11 over the last three games and has appeared to have turned the corner on his career trajectory with the Panthers. Carolina has two home games against Dallas and Arizona followed by a road game at Tampa Bay.