Fantasy Thoughts 2016 Week 14

By Chad Stapley

Derek Carr might have a tough time going against that stellar Kansas City secondary. If you have an equal option tonight might be the night to put Carr on the bench, ditto for Amari Cooper unless you don’t have a better option.

Latavius Murray should get the ball early and often, he should absolutely be started as the game is going to be played in cold weather and there might not be a ton of passing downfield happening.

Spencer Ware could be in for a big night given the weather in Kansas City, and Alex Smith’s inability to throw the ball downfield.

Tyreek Hill could also be in for a big night as Kansas City like to utilize his athleticism in many ways, he could be the difference in the game.

Travis Kelce is always a must start in fantasy as he has been dominant all season long and he has become Smiths’ favorite target.

Ben Roethlisberger and LeVeon Bell have been on a tear for the past few weeks and they get the benefit of going against the defeated Bills who just gave up 38 points to the Raiders. Both Big Ben and Bell should be started as they should score you a ton of fantasy football points in week one of the playoffs.

Tyrod Taylor could have a sneaky good game against the below par Steelers DB’s. He is also always a threat to score rushing TDs so he should absolutely be a starter for this week’s fantasy football game.

Dontrelle Inman is having a nice season given all the injuries to the Chargers WRs. He has 576 yards and three TDs on the season with much of the damage being done over the last few weeks. He is an excellent FLEX option going against the awful Panthers defense.

Same goes for Philip Rivers being a no brainer to start on your fantasy football roster. Rivers is going against the terrible Panthers defense and should have a hay day.

Cam Newton could have a big game given the fact that he was initially benched last week and they have to win out in order to have any shot at the playoffs. The Chargers defense is mediocre at best so Newton should be a starter on your fantasy football team even though he has had a pretty disappointing season.

Robert Griffin III is getting the start this week against the Bengals and he might lead the Browns to their first victory of the season. The Bengals defense is pretty atrocious so if playing in a two QB fantasy league he could be a sneaky good start for the playoffs.

Jordan Howard has taken the starting RB position in stride for the Bears. The rookie sensation has rushed for 883 yards and five TDs already. He should be a starter each and every week.

Josh Bellamy has quickly become Matt Barkley’s favorite target for the Bears. Bellamy has eight catches for 134 yards over the last two games and continues to get more and more balls thrown his way. He could be a nice option for the FLEX position on your fantasy football team.

Matthew Stafford is having a monster season and should be started each and every week on any fantasy football team. He has thrown for 3224 yards and 21 TDs and should continue that this week against the underwhelming Chicago Bears.

Andrew Luck has been on a bit of a hot streak lately and that should continue as the struggling Texans come to town. The winner of the game takes the lead in their division and will be sitting pretty coming down the home stretch. Luck is the far superior QB and could lead his team and your fantasy football team to playoff glory.

Blake Bortles might be in for a big game with the Vikings coming to Jacksonville. The Vikings have been struggling mightily lately and the Jaguars are dying for a win. Bortles and Allen Robinson could be in for a big game.

David Johnson and the Cardinals are coming off a huge win and the Jay Ajayi and the Dolphins are coming off of an embarrassing loss. Johnson should have another huge game to continue his MVP-type season with the Dolphins defense looking downright terrible lately. Ajayi has had his fair share of great games this season but look for the Cardinals defense to come up big and keep him quiet.

Start Larry Fitzgerald as he should be in for a big game with against the Dolphins DBs, Fitz could score a ton of fantasy football points this week. With a 120 yard game he could get to 1000 yards on the season which is outstanding at how impressive he still is at this age.

Kirk Cousins and Washington need a win in the worst way and the Eagles look like their season is over coming into this game losing three straight. Cousins will have a big game and keep Washington’s playoff hopes alive. Rob Kelley and Cousins should be started on every fantasy football team this week as the Eagles defense has looked decent at best lately.

Devontae Booker owners beware, the recent addition of Justin Forsett could diminish his fantasy football value. With Denver always being more of RB by committee type of team Booker might need to ride the bench as we enter week one of the playoffs.

Marcus Mariota is another guy that you might want to leave on the bench this week. He is going against the talented Broncos offense and Denver needs a win more than ever.

Thomas Rawls is going to lead Seattle to a victory this week in a cold Green Bay. Both teams will probably try to rely on the run game and Rawls looks like he is getting better each week. Start him on your fantasy football team as he should have added value in this week’s matchup. Additionally the Packer linebackers are all hurt or coming off injury so there could be wide open running lanes.

Matt Ryan going against the Rams defense is a must start as the Falcons should be able to throw all over the Rams. Ryan could be the difference maker for any fantasy football roster in this week’s matchup.

Look for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott to get their revenge this week against the Giants. Prescott has one blemish on his record and it come from the Giants and Zeke has never lost on the road. Both of these rookies are having record breaking seasons and should be started each and every week.