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Jalen McMillan has been piling on the fantasy football points of late. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The sleeper page was asleep for most of Week 15. The Browns’ passing game was a mess, Sincere McCormick and Zach Ertz got hurt. Stone Smartt beat his projection (he’s also a reasonable pick moving forward), but it’s not like 5-50-0 is a week-winning return.
Let’s try to flip the script in Week 16.
QB Drake Maye at Bills (13%)
Maye’s rookie year has been an overwhelming success, as he’s remained poised and accurate despite mediocre help around him (the New England offensive line is a problem, and the receiver room lacks a true No. 1 option). Maye also helps his cause with his athleticism and resourceful running. He’s quietly the QB12 in cumulative fantasy points since gaining the starting job in Week 6.
Nobody expects New England to challenge Buffalo, but the Patriots will likely have to throw more often than usual, standard procedure for a two-touchdown underdog. Maye should be in the 16-19 point range this week.
QB Aaron Rodgers vs. Rams (40%)
I suppose it’s better late than never, as Rodgers finally hit the 300-yard plateau two weeks ago and then exploded for 30 fantasy points last week. The Rams defense has been gettable for opposing quarterbacks, giving up the ninth-most QB points to opponents.
And Rodgers is finally starting to look comfortable again with Davante Adams — they were unstoppable in the second half against Jacksonville. Rodgers should be good for multiple touchdown passes and although the Rams didn’t show up on offense last week, I could see this game turning into a sneaky shootout.
WR Jalen McMillan at Cowboys (38%)
It’s not unusual to see rookie receivers spike their production in the latter stages of the season, when they’ve gained some experience and built some trust. McMillan is one of those cases, with a useful 9-134-3 line the past two games.
The Tampa Bay-Dallas game has the highest total on the week, and the Cowboys are the 10th-best matchup…
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Publish date : 2024-12-19 15:59:00
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