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        Week 15 FanDuel Picks

        Tournament targets and cash-game plays for Week 15 on FanDuel.
        By Kevin English | Updated on Tue, May 23 2023 5:27 PM UTC
        Week 15 FanDuel Picks

        Quarterback

        Cash Game Option

        Ryan Tannehill, Titans ($7,600) vs. Houston

        Derrick Henry missed practice all week. While he’s expected to play through a hamstring injury, he won’t be at full strength.

        If he’s limited at all, perhaps that shifts some volume to Tannehill. We’ve seen the former Dolphin get it done lately on limited attempts — 27 or fewer in 4 straight. He’s hit 19 FD points in all but 1 of them.

        Now facing a Houston pass D that was just torched by Drew Lock, Tannehill looks like a solid, fair-priced option.

        Tournament Target

        Dak Prescott, Cowboys ($7,800) vs. Los Angeles Rams

        Dak ranks #1 in our FD dollars per point projections. While that’s more of a cash game consideration, it’s nice to know that you can get fantasy’s QB3 at a discount.

        No, the Rams aren’t an ideal matchup. But Prescott’s excelled at home this year with 351 yards and 2.33 TDs per game. Dallas is implied for a solid 24 points, while they’re actually 1-point home underdogs. This game environment could turn into a sneaky shootout.

        FanShare Ownership Projection: 3.7%

        Also consider: Deshaun Watson

        Running Back

        Cash Game Options

        Chris Carson, Seahawks ($7,400) vs. Carolina

        Don’t overthink this one. The Panthers have allowed a rushing score in all but 1 game this season. Seattle, meanwhile, will be without Rashaad Penny due to a torn ACL.

        Expect Carson to see 20+ touches with positive game script on his side.

        Todd Gurley, Rams ($7,600) at Dallas

        It’s all about the workload here. Gurley’s handled 20+ touches in 3 of his last 4 outings, with the lone outlier coming in a blowout loss. He’s delivered with 3 scores over that stretch, despite getting vultured by Malcolm Brown last week.

        Next up is a beatable Dallas run D. They’ll remain without LB Leighton Vander Esch, while LB Sean Lee is highly questionable with a pectoral injury.

        Tournament Target

        Saquon Barkley, Giants ($8,300) vs. Miami

        Barkley hasn’t scored since Week 8. And he hasn’t looked like himself since a Week 3 high-ankle sprain.

        He’s still getting the work, though; 18+ opportunities in 7 straight. Now he gets a Dolphins unit sitting 30th in Pro Football Focus’ run defense grades. They’ve also surrendered 100+ rushing yards to a RB 6 times this season.

        Add in the potential for 6-8 check-downs and a receiving score, and Barkley could easily finish among the highest-scoring Week 15 RBs.

        FanShare Ownership Projection: 14.5%

        Also consider: Nick Chubb, Kenyan Drake, DeAndre Washington (if Josh Jacobs sits), Patrick Laird

        Wide Receiver

        Cash Game Options

        Keenan Allen, Chargers ($6,800) vs. Minnesota

        Allen looks underpriced for a matchup with the Vikings. Over the past 5 weeks, only 4 teams have allowed more fantasy PPG to enemy WRs than Minnesota.

        Allen enters with 68+ yards in 4 straight, while he’s scored in 2 of his past 3 contests. On the year, his 15 red zone targets have been topped by only 4 WRs.

        Chris Conley, Jaguars ($5,100) at Oakland

        The Jags will roll into Sunday without D.J. Chark, who’ll vacate a team-high 21.6% target share. That’ll surely boost Conley’s profile. He enters having seen 7+ targets 6 times this season, while he’s displayed downfield chops with 16.6 YPC.

        A matchup with Oakland isn’t anything to fear. The Raiders have given up the 6th most fantasy points to WRs this season, and this week, they could be down starting CB Daryl Worley.

        Tournament Target

        Julio Jones, Falcons ($7,500) at San Francisco

        This matchup isn’t ideal, but it’s worth noting some key injuries on San Francisco’s defense. Stud CBs Richard Sherman and K’Waun Williams are out, along with S Jaquiski Tart and pass rusher Dee Ford.

        Atlanta, of course, will be without Calvin Ridley. And while Jones is playing through a shoulder injury, he at least took part in a full practice on Friday.

        FanShare Ownership Projection: 9.9%

        Also consider: DeAndre Hopkins, Chris Godwin, Jarvis Landry, Isaiah Ford (if DeVante Parker sits)

        Tight End

        Zach Ertz, Eagles ($6,700) at Washington

        The Eagles have been decimated by injuries, most recently losing Alshon Jeffery for the season. Ertz stepped up big time last week with 9-92-1 against the Giants. Really, though, that followed a pattern of high volume usage. Ertz owns 11+ targets in 4 of his past 5 matchups.

        That type of upside will remain against a Washington pass D sitting 23rd in Pro Football Focus' coverage grades.

        FanShare Ownership Projection: 10.8%

        Also consider: Travis Kelce

        Defense

        Cash Game Option

        Chiefs ($3,900) vs. Broncos

        Tournament Target

        Lions ($4,100) vs. Buccaneers

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        Kevin English, Senior Analyst
        Kevin brings 15 years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). His work has been featured on The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.
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