Fantasy News

Jameis Winston, Bucs come up short in MNF loss to Atlanta.

Winston was 27/35 for 299 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also rushed three times for 18 yards. Jameis got his team in position for a game-tying field goal down 24-21, but the kick was missed as time expired. Even in a loss, it was another strong game for Winston against Dan Quinn’s defense. We had him as a QB1 this week because of his success against the Falcons, but Jameis will be back closer to the top-20 than the top-10 in Week 16 against Carolina.

12/19/17 - 12:03 AM ET

Austin Hooper has quiet game in win over the Bucs.

Hooper caught two passes for 12 yards. The second-year tight end is simply a low-upside target over the middle for Matt Ryan. He should be on the waiver wire for the fantasy championship.

12/19/17 - 12:00 AM ET

Taylor Gabriel caught two passes for 16 yards in Monday night’s win over the Bucs.

Gabriel also rushed once for three yards. “Turbo” hasn’t made the same impact this season that he did last year with Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator, but he will look to make some plays over the final two weeks and in a potential playoff run. There are better options in the fantasy championship.

12/18/17 - 11:59 PM ET

Mohamed Sanu caught two passes for 23 yards in Atlanta’s Week 15 win over the Bucs.

Sanu’s long reception went for 21 yards, and he also converted a first down on a three-yard rush as a wildcat quarterback. The Falcons’ number-two receiver will look to make some plays on Christmas Eve as the team looks to clinch a postseason berth against the Saints. Consider him a decent FLEX option.

12/18/17 - 11:57 PM ET

Justin Hardy scores in win over the Bucs.

Hardy caught two passes for 33 yards, including a six-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. He also had another chance in the end zone, but couldn’t snatch a high pass in the second half. Hardy won’t be a recommended fantasy option on Christmas Eve against the Saints.

12/18/17 - 11:54 PM ET

Julio Jones caught three passes for 54 yards in Monday night’s win over the Bucs.

Jones had a relatively quiet game against Tampa Bay’s weak secondary, as the Falcons mostly relied on the running game and short passes. Julio did have some downfield chances, including a deep ball that he couldn’t track, but he will look to make a bigger impact in the stat sheet next Sunday in New Orleans. The Falcons would clinch a playoff berth with a win, and Jones should be the top option at the position with Antonio Brown (calf) out.

12/18/17 - 11:52 PM ET

Terron Ward handles nine touches behind Devonta Freeman in MNF win.

Ward rushed eight times for 40 yards and caught a six-yard pass. The 25-year-old had seen some extended run as a change-of-pace when either Devonta Freeman or Tevin Coleman has been hurt, and he’s performed well when given the opportunity. Assuming Coleman is back for Christmas Eve against the Saints, Ward won’t be a fantasy option.

12/18/17 - 11:50 PM ET