It’s time for Week 15 of The List! As the fantasy playoffs start, we have a full slate of games with all 32 teams back in action. Of course, there are a few key storylines and injuries to track throughout the week. We will update our rankings on Saturday before game action on Sunday, but here are a few players and situations to monitor throughout the week:
- Isaac Guerendo had a great game in Week 14 before leaving the contest injured. The woes for the 49ers backfield continue, but the next man up is Patrick Taylor, who punched in a touchdown of his own on Sunday. We currently have Taylor ranked as a FLEX option, as it’s likely we’d see Israel Abanikanda mix in a bit. If Guerendo does go, he’d rank as a low-end RB2 after the ability he displayed on Sunday. It’s worth noting the 49ers will likely be without Trent Williams (and Nick Bosa) again this week, which lowers the ceiling for all San Francisco offensive players.
- Speaking of teams with injury woes, the New Orleans Saints can’t seem to catch a break. Derek Carr appears to be done for the season, which means it’ll be Jake Haener at QB for the rest of the year. This doesn’t change much in fantasy usage for the Saints–Alvin Kamara should still see a ton of work and be an RB1, while everyone else should be avoided.
- Breece Hall missed last week’s game with some nagging injuries, which paved the way for rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis to split the backfield. Davis found the end zone, but both rookies would profile as middling FLEX options if Hall can’t go again. If Breece does play, he’ll be on the RB1/2 borderline, but we’ll have to monitor reports on his usage to see if we need to lower him any further.
- Kenneth Walker III also missed last week’s contest, and Zach Charbonnet showed up in a massive way in his absence. If Walker plays this week, he will be an RB2, while Charbonnet would be a FLEX option. If Walker doesn’t suit up, Charbs would be a mid-to-high RB2 based on another strong workload.
- Bucky Irving is dealing with back tightness after leaving Week 14’s game early. After also dealing with hip injuries, Bucky is banged up, so Wednesday’s practice report will be a crucial one to monitor. If Irving sits, Rachaad White will get a big bump into the RB2 ranks against the Chargers.
- It seems likely that we will be without George Pickens for at least another week as he nurses a hamstring injury. Calvin Austin III and Mike Williams won’t be recommended starts in his absence, but Pat Freiermuth could see a bump in his viability if you’re hurting at TE.
- Romeo Doubs is still in concussion protocol, but he has plenty of time to clear ahead of Week 15’s date with the Seahawks. If he plays, it would only muddy things further in what is a difficult Green Bay receiving room to navigate.
- Ladd McConkey was a game-time decision and sat in Week 14, so monitor his Week 15 availability closely. If he sits again, the biggest benefactor would be Quentin Johnston, who shined in McConkey’s absence.
Without further ado, let’s get to Week 15’s edition of The List!
The List: Week 15