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I want what’s coming to me…the world…and everything in it.Antonio “Tony” Montana as portrayed by Al Pacino in the 1983 Film Scarface directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone.
With the waiver week 15 promise of glory has come injuries to:
Waiver Week 15: Running Backs
Waiver Week 15: Wide Receivers
Tyreek Hill’s ankle injury has he Miami Dolphins wide receiver missed his third straight practice on Friday, but head coach Mike McDaniel said that he has not given up hope:
“Bottom line is we’ll have a conversation that will be based on — remember, this is Tyreek Hill’s career,” McDaniel said. “He’s a very experienced player. I handle very experienced players different than I handle younger guys, because they know what they signed up for and it’s his career.
“If he’s confident that he can go be himself, and I have the support of the trainers that are responsible to the risk, then he’ll play. If not, then he won’t and literally every hour, for him, is imperative.”
The Vikings and many fantasy managers were both disappointed and teased by Justin Jefferson. But on Wednesday, Justin Jefferson, confirmed that he expects to play versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Also,
“He did probably more than I originally expected and responded really well to all the work,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “So we feel really good about where Justin’s at.”
According to Adam Wexler via his X account:
“No update on Nico Collins from DeMeco Ryans, said he’ll have an update later in the week. Typically says the same about injuries on Monday.”
Waiver Week 15: Quarterbacks
Waiver Week 15: Tight Ends
I hope you added Isaiah Likely two weeks ago or Trey McBride a month ago. Likely just had the best game of his career. He drew seven targets, caught five balls for 83 yards and a touchdown. Darren Waller is returning from his hamstring injury, if he is available for you, stop reading and grab him!
If Dalton Schultz was dropped while he was hurt, go add him. Now with his return from a two-game absence due to a strained hamstring, he may be a top target with a backup QB playing. The Saints have allowed five touchdowns to the position so far.
Taysom Shawn Hill has 346 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground and a career-high 26 receptions for 229 yards through the air. He’s also completed five passes for 72 yards and a TD. Before his injuries, Hill had 367 scrimmage yards and five TDs in the previous five games. Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee missed Week 14’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, he has been limited, since suffering a stinger in Week 13 but he has now practiced twice.
Recently, the return of Dawson Knox came last Sunday. In week 14 Dalton Kincaid played 78% of the offensive snaps and caught five passes for 21 yards, while Knox played 47% of the snaps and had three catches for 36 yards. Knox is another deep league desperation dart throw. But my favorite deep league desperation dart throw is Greg Dulcich, who has missed most of the season with a lingering hamstring injury but he appears ready to suit up in Waiver Week 15.
Waiver Week 15: Place Kickers
Waiver Week 15 arrived, so I have added Chris Boswell, Blake Grupe, Ka’imi Fairbairn, Lucas Havrisik and Greg Zuerlein. Others to consider are Dustin Hopkins, as the Bears have been middling versus kickers in 2023, allowing the 16th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Hopkins is worthy as is Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, has been immaculate. He is 23 of 23 field goals and 31 of 31 extra points.
Waiver Week 15: Defense/Special Teams
The Raiders just posted a performance for the ages on Thursday. They racked up 38 points in standard scoring leagues. If you started them, congratulations and you have courage! I have been adding: the Colts and Steelers as they face each other, both the Bears’ and Browns’ defenses are solid waiver week 15 options.
Both teams in the Colts game versus Pittsburgh and the Chiefs’ defense taking on the moribund Patriots are seemingly positioned for a “get right” game.
