This week seems like a prime example of when and why you should do your due diligence and look ahead to the following week. Our weekly waiver wire watchlist helps you get ahead of the waiver buzz by pinpointing potential streamers and breakouts. But fear not — if you have a back from the Packers (Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon), Colts (Jonathan Taylor), Bears (David Montgomery), Saints (Alvin Kamara), Commanders (Brian Robinson, Jr., Antonio Gibson), or Falcons (Cordarrelle Patterson, Tyler Allgeier), we have you covered. We also have your back if you lost rookie standout Kenneth Walker III (ankle) or have been playing without Joe Mixon (concussion), Damien Harris (thigh), or Michael Carter (ankle).
You don’t need us to tell you about the elite PPR cream of the crop. The top 10 — and even the top 20, in weeks like these — should be fairly concrete lineup locks. A few surprising names get bumped into that top 20, including D’Onta Foreman (@ Seahawks in Week 14) off a bye and facing the third-most generous defense to RBs in PPR formats. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. (@ Chargers) get a boost, as Los Angeles has surrendered the third-most PPR points to RBs this season. We expect Mike McDaniel to return his offense to what it knows best after a tough loss to the old-familiar 49ers, so look for both backs to get big bumps in touches.
WEEK 14 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Even players who sometimes feel like fringe plays, such as Miles Sanders (@ Giants), James Conner (vs. Patriots), Dameon Pierce (@ Cowboys), and Latavius Murray (vs. Chiefs), are borderline must-starts this week based simply on volume and TD potential. And if you have active backs who play any part of the passing game, you’re locking them in during the “byemageddon” that is Week 14. That includes Isiah Pacheco (@ Broncos), Zonovan Knight (@ Bills), and D’Andre Swift (vs. Vikings), the latter of which gets a nice bump in PPR formats. All three backs looked very involved in their respective offenses in Week 13, and all three are capable of making explosive plays as pass-catchers in tight games. Cam Akers (vs. Raiders) doesn’t do much as a receiver, but he’s still a recommended play in a favorable matchup after last week’s big outing.
WEEK 14 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We’re not as excited about committees in Buffalo, Tampa, or Baltimore. Bills rookie James Cook (vs. Jets) continues to see expanded opportunities as the season progresses — he out-carried veteran Devin Singletary 14-13 last Thursday and his six catches for 41 yards helped him finish with over 100 scrimmage yards – but Singletary still got the call on the one-yard line. Given the uncertainty of the situation and the relatively tough matchup, they’re both middling flex options. Ditto for Rachaad White and Leonard Fournette (@ 49ers), who only have flex value because of their roles in Tampa’s passing game. No team allows fewer FPPG to D/STs than San Francisco, so this is a low-floor, low-ceiling matchup for both backs. The same goes for Gus Edwards and JK Dobbins (@ Steelers), who are TD-or-bust afterthoughts in PPR formats.
WEEK 14 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Welcome back to relevance, DeeJay Dallas and Tony Jones, Jr. (vs. Panthers)! Kenneth Walker III’s ankle injury could bump these guys into heavy usage, and heavy usage against Carolina usually means an explosion of points. The Panthers have surrendered 156.4 rushing yards per game over the past five weeks and allow just under 25 PPR points per game to RBs on the season. This situation will need to be watched closely, as Dallas is dealing with an ankle injury of his own and fellow backup Travis Homer missed last week because of a knee injury and illness. Whoever starts for Seattle has value.
WEEK 14 DFS: Best stacks | Best values
If you really need to dig deep, you could consider flexing Chuba Hubbard (@ Seahawks), Samaje Perine (vs. Browns), Kareem Hunt (@ Bengals), and Jerick McKinnon (@ Broncos). All four should see plenty of touches both on the ground and through the air, and all face defenses that have proven susceptible to RBs in the passing game. Alexander Mattison (@ Lions) and Kyren Williams (vs. Raiders) could also be in play in deep leagues because of their matchups, but hopefully, you don’t have to take that big of a risk.
WEEK 14 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
Note: We’ll be updating these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for analysis and the latest player movement.
Week 14 fantasy RB PPR rankings
Rankings based on full-point PPR scoring leagues.
Rank Player 1 Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Dolphins 2 Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Rams 3 Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Lions 4 Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Browns 5 Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Eagles 6 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ Cardinals 7 Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Buccaneers 8 Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Jaguars 9 Nick Chubb, Browns @ Bengals 10 Tony Pollard, Cowboys vs. Texans 11 Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys vs. Texans 12 D’Onta Foreman, Panthers @ Seahawks 13 Jamaal Williams, Lions vs. Vikings 14 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Chargers 15 Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars @ Titans 16 Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Ravens 17 Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Chargers 18 Miles Sanders, Eagles @ Giants 19 James Conner, Cardinals vs. Patriots 20 Latavius Murray, Broncos vs. Chiefs 21 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Broncos 22 Zonovan Knight, Jets @ Bills 23 D’Andre Swift, Lions vs. Vikings 24 Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Cowboys 25 Cam Akers, Rams vs. Raiders 26 Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ 49ers 27 Devin Singletary, Bills vs. Jets 28 James Cook, Bills vs. Jets 29 Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers @ 49ers 30 Travis Homer, Seahawks vs. Panthers 31 Tony Jones Jr., Seahawks vs. Panthers 32 Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Browns 33 Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Seahawks 34 Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Steelers 35 Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Bengals 36 Michael Carter, Jets @ Vikings 37 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ Broncos 38 Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Raiders 39 JK Dobbins, Ravens @ Steelers 40 Ameer Abdullah, Raiders @ Rams 41 Joshua Kelley Chargers vs. Dolphins 42 Jordan Mason, 49ers vs. Buccaneers 43 Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Lions 44 Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Ravens 45 Dontrell Hilliard, Titans vs. Jaguars 46 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Giants 47 Melvin Gordon III, Chiefs @ Broncos 48 Mike Boone, Broncos vs. Chiefs 49 Nyheim Hines, Bills vs. Jets 50 Justice Hill, Ravens @ Steelers 51 Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals vs. Patriots 52 Raheem Blackshear, Panthers @ Seahawks 53 Benny Snell Jr., Steelers vs. Ravens 54 JaMycal Hasty, Jaguars @ Titans
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