Wow, what a week 14 was in the NFL. My cash line ups all paid out and the couple GPP line ups I played didn't fair so well. That is to be expected. You should invest much more heavy in cash contests for that exact reason.
Let's get started looking at the Week 15 passing and quarterback match ups we can take advantage of as we near the end of the NFL regular season.
I always start by taking a quick glance at the five worst performing defenses before even looking at players and prices.
Worst Five Passing Defenses (Yardage)
Worst Five Passing Defenses (Touchdowns)
I always start by taking a quick glance at the five worst performing defenses before even looking at players and prices.
Worst Five Passing Defenses (Yardage)
RK | TEAM | ATT | COMP | PCT | YDS | YDS/A | TD | INT | YDS/G |
28 | Oakland | 528 | 336 | 63.6 | 3529 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 271 |
29 | Indianapolis | 492 | 296 | 60.2 | 3591 | 7.6 | 27 | 14 | 276 |
30 | New Orleans | 448 | 299 | 66.7 | 3624 | 8.5 | 36 | 6 | 279 |
31 | Pittsburgh | 494 | 329 | 66.6 | 3627 | 7.8 | 25 | 14 | 279 |
32 | NY Giants | 530 | 353 | 66.6 | 4009 | 7.7 | 23 | 14 | 308 |
Worst Five Passing Defenses (Touchdowns)
RK | TEAM | ATT | COMP | PCT | YDS | YDS/A | TD | INT | YDS/G |
27 | Indianapolis | 492 | 296 | 60.2 | 3591 | 7.6 | 27 | 14 | 276 |
Baltimore | 459 | 288 | 62.7 | 3228 | 7.4 | 27 | 4 | 248 | |
29 | Tennessee | 403 | 259 | 64.3 | 3023 | 8.1 | 28 | 10 | 233 |
Miami | 452 | 294 | 65 | 3404 | 8 | 28 | 11 | 262 | |
31 | Philadelphia | 511 | 319 | 62.4 | 3365 | 7 | 29 | 15 | 259 |
32 | New Orleans | 448 | 299 | 66.7 | 3624 | 8.5 | 36 | 6 | 279 |
What I notice first is the overlap of two teams. Both Indianapolis and New Orleans show up on both charts. While this is not anything new to us, it should be heavily considered as we piece our DFS puzzles together.
1. Russell Wilson ($7000)
Cleveland 43
@ Seattle -14

2. Cam Newton ($7800)
Carolina -5
@ NYG 48.5
I don't always recommend selecting one of the highest priced QB's because it cripples you at other positions. There are exceptions to every rule. Let's take a look at what the Giants have given up over the last six weeks.
Week | Comp | Att | PassYd | PassTD | Int | Rsh | RshYD | RshTD | |
Ryan Tannehill | 14 | 25 | 41 | 236 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
Ryan Fitzpatrick | 13 | 36 | 50 | 390 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
Kirk Cousins | 12 | 20 | 29 | 302 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Tom Brady | 10 | 26 | 42 | 334 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Jameis Winston | 9 | 19 | 36 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 |
Drew Brees | 8 | 39 | 50 | 505 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
3. Carson Palmer ($7000)
Arizona -3.5
@ Philadelphia 50.5

Palmer continues to make his plea for MVP nominations. Palmer has averaged 38.33 attempts over his last three games and over his last four games has thrown for 1,254 yards and eight TD's. All of the Cardinal WR's are playing at a very high level giving Palmer a wealth of options every time he steps back. You could easily make the argument the Cardinals have the best four WR's in the NFL and Palmer is utlilizing each and every one of them. In addition, David Johnson is now their full time RB and has a terrific set of hands making him an additional option for Palmer to throw to. Carson Palmer may have the highest floor of this bunch of QB's making him a very appealing cash game option. His ceiling is also quite high allowing us to use him in our GPP line ups as well.
4. Matthew Stafford ($6000)
Detroit 50
New Orleans -2.5

5. Alex Smith ($5100) - Value Play
Kansas City -7
Baltimore 43
This is the hardest one to endorse only because Alex Smith refuses to push the ball down the field. Be careful here, Alex Smith has a VERY low ceiling but at the same time consistently will give his owners a 250 yard day and spinkle in a touchdown or two. This endorsement comes from the other side of the ball. The Ravens just recently gave up five passing TD's to the Seahawks in the Week 14 blow out...I predicted right here. This is not a strong play and really only comes as a VALUE play. His price tag makes this much more appealing than the player itself. Spending $2000 less on a QB will allow you to load up at your skill positions. Alex Smith should easily provide you 3x value and 4x value this week is certainly not out of the range of possibilities.
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