Fantasy News

Dalvin Cook goes off in Vikings’ win over the Dolphins.

Cook carried 19 times for 136 yards and two touchdowns along with one reception for 27 yards in the Week 15 victory. The first touchdown was in the red zone on a run where he used his speed and acceleration to bounce to the outside and zoom to the end zone, and the second was a 21-yarder where he made an excellent spin move in the hole before a nice juke that helped allow him to walk into the end zone. Cook didn’t have a rushing touchdown all season entering this game, so this was a bit of a breakout game for him on the ground. Latavius Murray received 15 carries of his own in this one, so new offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski clearly looks set to commit to the run, which was pretty predictable after the switch. Next week against Detroit isn’t an easy matchup, but Cook is more of a must-start than he’s been all season entering fantasy finals.

12/17/18 - 08:34 AM ET

Robert Woods caught seven passes for 74 yards in Sunday night’s loss to the Eagles.

He also rushed once for 19 yards. Woods and the rest of the receivers didn’t really get a chance to separate on intermediate or deep routes as Philly stayed back and let their pass rush get to Jared Goff, but the Rams should get back on track over the final two weeks as they look to build momentum into January. Woods should remain a WR1/WR2 next week against the Cardinals.

12/17/18 - 12:51 PM ET

Kirk Cousins throws two touchdown against the Dolphins.

Cousins was 14/21 for 215 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception along with five carries for seven yards in the Vikings’ Week 15 victory. The first game under new offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski went very well, with a strong commitment to the running game while taking pressure off Cousins, who attempting his lowest pass total in a game this season. Cousins threw a pick-six, but he played relatively well; the first score was to a wide-open Stefon Diggs for eight yards, and the second score was a dime to Aldrick Robinson on a 40-yard deep ball. Expect a low-volume passing attack moving forward, so Cousins is a shakier QB1 option entering fantasy finals. He next faces a Lions team he couldn’t get much going against earlier this season.

12/17/18 - 08:15 AM ET

Josh Adams scores in Week 15.

Adams had 15 carries for 28 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. While a touchdown made it a solid day for fantasy owners, the undrafted rookie looked to be a little too patient throughout the night, and he didn’t hit the holes as aggressively or consistently as Wendell Smallwood (ten carries, 48 yards, two touchdowns). There’s definite risk playing Adams in fantasy title matchups next week against a tough Texans team, especially with the chance Smallwood eats into his workload or takes the top role outright.

12/17/18 - 12:51 PM ET

Brice Butler catches one pass against the Vikings.

Butler gained 12 yards on his lone Week 15 reception. Butler makes plays when given opportunities, but he’s a better real-life contributor than fantasy asset for now.

12/17/18 - 08:09 AM ET

Darren Sproles gets six touches against the Rams.

Sproles had three carries for 30 yards and three receptions for 16 yards in the Eagles’ Sunday night win. The veteran running back carried the ball well, showing his usual explosiveness in his short frame. Sproles isn’t involved enough to be a highly-recommended fantasy option, as he’s more of a real-life asset for the Eagles.

12/17/18 - 12:49 PM ET

Kenny Stills catches one pass in Week 15.

Stills gained 17 yards on his lone reception against the Vikings. It was risky to trust Stills in fantasy lineups despite his big game last week, and he’ll remain difficult to trust in Week 16 against Jacksonville.

12/17/18 - 08:07 AM ET