Fantasy News

JuJu Smith-Schuster caught four passes for 40 yards in Sunday’s win over the Patriots.

Smith-Schuster was targeted a team-high ten times, but New England gave him plenty of attention, and a jump ball at the goal line in the fourth quarter was ripped away on a great play by cornerback J.C. Jackson. JuJu should bounce back next week for what will likely need to be a shootout in New Orleans, so keep in him lineups as a strong WR1.

12/17/18 - 12:39 PM ET

Josh Bellamy catches one pass against the Packers.

Bellamy gained 18 yards on his lone Week 15 reception. Bellamy is a better real-life contributor for the Bears than he is a fantasy option.

12/17/18 - 07:48 AM ET

Antonio Brown scores versus the Patriots.

Brown caught four passes (on seven targets) for 49 yards and a touchdown, with the score coming on a 17-yarder where he got free down the seam between a few defenders. Later in the game, a pass intended for him on a slant was broken up and intercepted by the Pats. Overall, the Patriots did a solid job of containing AB, but the touchdown made it a productive day for fantasy owners. Brown will obviously remain a WR1 for fantasy title matchups starting next week against New Orleans.

12/17/18 - 12:38 PM ET

Taylor Gabriel catches three passes against the Packers.

Gabriel was targeted three times in the Bears’ Week 15 victory, catching all three targets for 33 yards. The veteran receiver isn’t a highly-recommended fantasy option heading into fantasy finals.

12/17/18 - 07:47 AM ET

Kyle Juszczyk catches one pass in Week 15 win.

It went for three yards. Juszczyk should get a target or two next week against the Bears, but he’s not a recommended fantasy option.

12/17/18 - 12:36 PM ET

Trey Burton scores in Bears’ Week 15 win.

Burton caught four passes for 36 yards and a touchdown against the Packers, with the score coming on a corner route where he basically got wide-open for a laser from Mitchell Trubisky for 13 yards. This was Burton’s first score since Week 9, and he’ll look to keep it going in Week 16 against the Niners. It’s a tough matchup for the first week of fantasy championships, though.

12/17/18 - 07:46 AM ET

James Washington has mini breakout against the Patriots.

Washington caught three passes for a team-high 65 yards in the Steelers’ Week 15 victory. This wasn’t a huge monster game for the rookie receiver, but it was a strong showing where he made a few big plays with his team needing him to step up. Washington has a very promising dynasty-league outlook, and he might have gained more trust moving forward to make some plays, including next week in a potential shootout with the Saints. He doesn’t need to be picked up in redraft leagues unless you’re looking for a big game.

12/17/18 - 12:36 PM ET