Fantasy News

Brice Butler scores in Dolphins’ win.

Butler was targeted once against the Patriots in the Week 14 victory, catching a 23-yard touchdown on a post route where he used his big frame to go up and get the ball. Butler has shown he can make big plays down the field when given opportunities, but he’s more of a real-life asset than he is a reliable fantasy option right now.

12/10/18 - 11:16 AM ET

Aldrick Robinson targeted once in loss to the Seahawks.

It was a deep ball that he didn’t really have a chance at. The veteran will look to make some big plays down the stretch, but he won’t be a recommended fantasy option in Week 15 against Miami.

12/10/18 - 11:29 PM ET

Russell Shepard scores in win over the Redskins.

Shepard caught just one of his four targets, but it was an 11-yard touchdown. The veteran isn’t on the fantasy radar for Week 15.

12/10/18 - 11:16 AM ET

Carson Wentz has a fractured back, according to multiple reports.

Wentz reportedly does not need surgery, which is great to hear, but now the Eagles must determine whether continuing to play with the injury can make things worse or not. If things can’t be made worse, there’s probably a chance Wentz would suit up Sunday night against the Rams; however, he’s on the doubtful side of things for now and might be officially ruled out ahead of the weekend. Back issues can linger and cause issues, so hopefully this is something that just heals and doesn’t affect the soon-to-be-26-year-old throughout the rest of his career.

12/13/18 - 12:45 PM ET

Kenny Stills scores in Week 14.

Stills caught eight passes (on nine targets) for 135 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots, with the score coming on on a seven-yard sprint out in the first quarter. Stills was also the first receiver to catch the ball on the game-winning lateral play, as he pitched it to DeVante Parker who then pitched it to Kenyan Drake. This was Stills’ highest receiving total of the season, and he now has two touchdowns in two weeks after complaining about his role. However, he’s a risky play in the second week of the fantasy playoffs next week against the Vikings.

12/10/18 - 11:15 AM ET

Kyle Rudolph catches two passes in Vikings’ loss.

Rudolph gained seven yards on his two receptions against the Seahawks. He was targeted in the end zone on a fourth-down attempt where he might have been able to come down with it if Kirk Cousins put the throw up near the goal post where Rudolph could use his big frame and catch radius to go get it, but the throw was so off-target that he didn’t really have a chance to catch it. Rudolph is difficult to trust in fantasy lineups in the playoffs, but next week against a Dolphins team that was just shredded by Rob Gronkowski isn’t a bad matchup.

12/10/18 - 11:28 PM ET

Sterling Shepard scores in win over the Redskins.

Shepard caught two passes for 17 yards, including a three-yard touchdown in the first half. Washington not being able to keep up definitely hurt, so it was good to see Shepard at least find the end zone for those who rolled with him in a spot start. Odell Beckham Jr. (quad) should return in Week 15, leaving Shepard as a low-floor FLEX against the Titans.

12/10/18 - 11:15 AM ET