After the conclusion of the first week of the fantasy football playoffs, many owners are searching for someone to fill a void in their roster. Here are some last minute additions who could still be available that will definitely increase your chance at winning in week 15.
A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee Titans (55.0% Rostered)
After a rough start to the season, rookie WR A.J. Brown has really started to settle in with Ryan Tannehill as the Titans starting QB. Brown has totaled over 100 yards and a touchdown in two of his last three games. Brown faces the Texans in week 15 who just let rookie QB Drew Lock move the ball with ease. The Texans have also allowed the 8th most touchdowns to wide receivers this year. Brown is a must add for anyone needing a plug and play at receiver, and his availability in 45% of leagues is comical for how he has been performing recently.
Zach Pascal, WR, Indianapolis Colts (36.1% Rostered)
The Colts are now without two of their best playmakers on offense as leading receiver T.Y. Hilton’s status for the rest of the season in doubt due to a lagging calf injury, as well as the placement of Tight End Eric Ebron to the Injured Reserve. Zach Pascal has filled in very nicely as the number 1 receiver, with two straight games of over five receptions and 74 yards. The Colts head to New Orleans for a match up with the Saints in week 15. Although the Saints do pose a strong secondary, the Colts will need to throw the ball a lot to keep up with the Saints offense. Pascal is definitely a streamable flex option in week 15, but his value is slightly less than that of A.J. Brown.
Raheem Mostert, RB, San Francisco 49ers (45.5% Rostered)
The San Francisco 49ers backfield is one of the most confusing, yet effective things in the National Football League. Every week they seem to feature a new back, whether it be Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida, or Raheem Mostert. Although they are very unpredictable, Mostert out snapped both Breida and Coleman by a heavy margin in week 14. Mostert has put together two outstanding performances in a row against two of the best teams in the league, averaging over 22 fantasy points (0.5 PPR) against the Ravens and Saints. Kyle Shanahan seems to prefer Mostert’s ability as the season is winding down. The 49ers play Atlanta this week, which does not pose that big of a defensive challenge. Even if Mostert only gets 10-15 touches, he has proven value in week 15 for someone only rostered in 45.5% of leagues.
Patrick Laird, RB, Miami Dolphins (21.6% Rostered)
Everyone knows the Dolphins have struggled to run the ball with any consistency this year, but Patrick Laird seems to have carved out a big enough workload to have some fantasy relevance towards the end of the year. Laird has carried the ball 10 or more times the last two weeks and has posted greater than 10 fantasy points each week (0.5 PPR). The Dolphins head to the Meadow Lands to meet the Giants in week 15, which poses a favorable match up for the running back owned in less than a fourth of leagues.
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