The rookie Monangai has carved out a significant role in Chicago’s backfield alongside D’Andre Swift. The Bears ran for a whopping 281 yards against the Eagles on Thanksgiving, with Monangai and Swift combining for nearly 40 PPR points in that game. Monangai has now recorded double-digit fantasy points in three straight games (and five of the last seven), demonstrating a dependable floor. The upcoming schedule is tougher, but with Chicago’s run game clicking, Monangai remains a viable flex play even as the Bears visit Green Bay in Week 14.
Bam Knight (ARI - RB)
FAB: 12%
OWN%
N/A
Knight has stepped up as Arizona’s lead runner while starter Trey Benson remains out with a knee injury. He posted 16.8 PPR points in Week 13 and has now delivered three straight games in double figures. We’re still awaiting Benson’s return, but at this point Knight has a firm grasp on the backfield. He’ll look to make it four solid games in a row against the Rams in Week 14. Assuming Benson sits again, Knight is a volume-based RB2/3, with teammate Michael Carter mixing in only as a deep-league flex.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS - RB)
FAB: 10-12%
OWN%
N/A
Rodriguez has emerged as the Commanders’ preferred early-down back. He has led Washington in carries in back-to-back games, handling 53% of the team’s RB rushing attempts in that span. Over the past two weeks he logged 26 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown, and he found the end zone again in Week 13 – his fourth rushing TD in six games. While his lack of involvement in the passing game caps his upside (only one reception all year), Rodriguez’s status as a starting RB shouldn’t be overlooked. He draws a favorable matchup with the struggling Vikings in Week 14 and is worth rostering as an RB3/flex.
Blake Corum (LAR - RB)
FAB: 8-10%
OWN%
N/A
Corum is a high-upside stash who is increasingly involved in the Rams’ offense. In Week 13 he turned seven carries into 81 yards and a touchdown, nearly matching starter Kyren Williams’ production. In fact, Corum has seen at least 7 carries in each of the past six games, carving out a steady complementary role. The rookie now profiles as a “handcuff+” – he would likely be a top-15 fantasy RB if Williams were to miss time, yet he is still providing flex-worthy value even with Williams healthy. Corum gets Arizona in Week 14, where his efficient rushing (over 10 yards per carry last week) could earn him continued opportunities.
Samaje Perine (CIN - RB)
FAB: 8%
OWN%
N/A
Perine returned from a high-ankle sprain on Thanksgiving and was immediately integrated back into Cincinnati’s offense. He handled a season-high 14 carries (16 touches total) in Week 13, though he managed only 39 rushing yards (plus 15 receiving yards) in a lopsided game. The key is that the Bengals gave Perine significant work, continuing a usage trend from before his injury. With Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins all back for Week 14, this offense could start humming again – and Perine is a part of it. He’s sharing backfield duties with Chase Brown, but if he continues to see double-digit touches, Perine can be a useful flex, especially in favorable game scripts.
Devin Neal (NO - RB)
FAB: 5-7%
OWN%
N/A
If Alvin Kamara remains out with his knee injury, Neal becomes a plug-and-play option. The rookie was the only Saints running back to record a carry in Week 13, effectively operating as the starter. He posted 9.9 PPR points in that game against Miami, showing he can produce when given volume. A Week 14 matchup at Tampa Bay is not ideal, but sheer opportunity could put Neal on the flex radar again if Kamara sits. He’s a solid short-term pickup for RB-needy teams in deeper leagues.
Jordan Mason (MIN - RB)
FAB: 3-5%
OWN%
N/A
Mason is a speculative add who could pay off if circumstances break in his favor. Vikings veteran Aaron Jones Sr. is dealing with a shoulder issue and has had trouble staying on the field, and Minnesota may turn to Mason as their lead back in Week 14 if Jones can’t go. Mason has been efficient in limited action (averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season). A matchup with Washington’s defense – one of the league’s weaker units – could yield a surprising fantasy line if Mason ends up starting. Consider stashing him as a deep-league lottery ticket in case he’s thrust into a primary role.
WR
Adonai Mitchell (NYJ - WR)
FAB: 10-12%
OWN%
N/A
Mitchell is rapidly becoming the Jets’ top receiving option. Since arriving in a deadline trade from Indianapolis, the rookie has led New York with 25 targets over three games (no other Jet has more than 18 in that span). He broke out in Week 13 with 8 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown (24.2 PPR points) against Atlanta. With Garrett Wilson still recovering, Mitchell has stepped into the No.1 role and is thriving. He’ll look to keep the momentum going against Miami in Week 14, where his field-stretching ability (14.0 yards per catch) should mesh well with veteran QB Tyrod Taylor’s willingness to throw downfield.
Christian Watson (GB - WR)
FAB: 8%
OWN%
N/A
Watson is back on the fantasy radar after seeing a team-high 10 targets in the Packers’ Thanksgiving Day game. Although he didn’t have a massive stat line in that contest, the increased usage is an encouraging sign for the talented second-year wideout. Teammate Dontayvion Wicks stole the show with two touchdowns that day, and Romeo Doubs remains in the mix as well, making Green Bay’s receiving corps somewhat unpredictable week to week. Still, Watson’s combination of size and speed gives him the highest upside. In a crucial Week 14 matchup against Chicago, he’s a boom-or-bust flex play who could pay off if Jordan Love continues to look his way.
Dontayvion Wicks (GB - WR)
FAB: 3-5%
OWN%
N/A
Wicks exploded onto the scene on Thanksgiving with 8 receptions, 91 yards and 2 touchdowns, tallying 28.0 PPR points in that game. That performance marked the first time all season he had scored in double digits, highlighting his emergence in Green Bay’s offense. The second-year receiver had been a depth piece, but his big game could earn him more opportunities moving forward. Given his 1% roster rate, Wicks is a true deep-league dart throw – yet one with clear upside. He’ll face the Bears in Week 14 and makes for a speculative add in case his increased role continues.
Alec Pierce (IND - WR)
FAB: 8-10%
OWN%
N/A
Pierce is coming off his best outing of the year, a 17.8-point effort in Week 13 (4 catches, 86 yards, 1 TD) against Houston. He appears to be developing strong chemistry with new Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, even as the veteran QB has struggled overall. Meanwhile, Michael Pittman Jr. has been surprisingly quiet (just one catch on Sunday and under 30 receiving yards in every game since Week 9), opening the door for Pierce to become the de facto No. 1 target. With a Week 14 matchup on tap against Jacksonville, Pierce has positioned himself as an upside WR3 and is worthy of a pickup for WR-needy teams.
Devaughn Vele (NO - WR)
FAB: 5-8%
OWN%
N/A
Vele has ascended into a starting role in New Orleans and is making the most of it. After the Saints parted ways with veteran Brandin Cooks, Vele has led the team with 15 targets over the past two games, recording 11 receptions for 130 yards in that span. He posted 23.3 fantasy points in Week 13 (8 catches, 98 yards, 1 TD), which was actually more than star receiver Chris Olave in the same game. At 6’4”, the second-year wideout provides a big red-zone target, and he could continue his success this week against Tampa Bay’s middling pass defense. Vele is available even in ultra-deep leagues and is now firmly on the fantasy radar.
Jayden Higgins (HOU - WR)
FAB: 5-7%
OWN%
N/A
Higgins looks like a reliable PPR option down the stretch. He caught all five of his targets for 65 yards in Week 13, and he has tallied at least four receptions in five of the last six games. Importantly, the return of QB C.J. Stroud did not reduce Higgins’ involvement – his targets remained steady with the starting quarterback back under center. While Higgins’ yardage totals are generally modest, he has scored three touchdowns in that six-game span, giving him some scoring upside to go with his consistent usage. He faces a tough matchup against Kansas City in Week 14, but after that the schedule eases up (Arizona and Las Vegas), making Higgins a sneaky add for deeper formats.
Isaac TeSlaa (DET - WR)
FAB: 3%
OWN%
N/A
With Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) likely to miss time, TeSlaa becomes an intriguing deep-league sleeper. The rookie has played sparingly so far, with just six receptions on the season, but remarkably three of those catches have gone for touchdowns. His Thanksgiving stat line (2 catches for 35 yards and a TD) was his best yet. Now opportunity knocks – Detroit’s top target hog (St. Brown) is sidelined, and even their standout rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is out, leaving a void in the passing game. TeSlaa’s scoring rate is obviously unsustainable, but if his targets ramp up, he could make an impact. He’s a speculative add to see if increased volume comes his way in Week 14 and beyond.
TE
Brenton Strange (JAX - TE)
FAB: 8-10%
OWN%
N/A
Strange has quietly become a top-15 tight end option after returning from his early-season injury. Over the past two weeks he has recorded back-to-back games above 13 PPR points, including catching his first touchdown of the season in Week 13. In fact, since Week 12 Strange ranks fourth among all NFL tight ends in receiving yards, indicating how involved he’s been. With a favorable Week 14 matchup against the Colts – one of the most generous defenses to opposing TEs – Strange is pushing into the TE1 conversation for the fantasy playoffs.
Dalton Schultz (HOU - TE)
FAB: 8%
OWN%
N/A
Schultz continues to be a model of consistency at the tight end position. He put up 12.5 fantasy points in Week 13, the sixth time in his last eight games that he’s reached double figures. Notably, Schultz isn’t relying on touchdowns for his production – he has only one score all season – instead contributing steady yardage and receptions each week. As one of C.J. Stroud’s trusted targets, Schultz offers a safe floor. If he’s available, he can immediately shore up a team’s tight end spot heading into the postseason.
Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE - TE)
FAB: 3-5%
OWN%
N/A
Fannin is a volume-driven deep-league tight end to consider. He hasn’t topped 50 receiving yards in a game since Week 8, but he’s been heavily targeted by rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders over the last two weeks. In fact, Fannin has led the Browns in targets in each of Sanders’ two starts and averaged nearly 10 fantasy points per game in those outings. His overall upside is limited in Cleveland’s low-octane passing attack, but if you’re scrambling for a tight end, Fannin’s recent target share makes him a viable pickup for some steady points.
QB
Jacoby Brissett (ARI - QB)
FAB: 5-8%
OWN%
N/A
Brissett continues to deliver steady fantasy production as Arizona’s starter. He has topped 18 fantasy points in each of his seven starts this season, including 19.64 points in Week 13 against Tampa Bay. In Week 14 he draws the Rams, and notably even rookie Bryce Young put up 22.54 fantasy points versus Los Angeles last week. Brissett’s consistency and solid supporting cast make him a trustworthy streaming option for the fantasy playoffs.
Trevor Lawrence (JAX - QB)
FAB: 5%
OWN%
N/A
Lawrence is coming off a 21.66-point outing in an easy Week 13 win over Tennessee. He now faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14 – a defense allowing 16.2 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. That roughly matches Lawrence’s season average, though he has shown upside against the Colts before (371 passing yards in a meeting last season). Lawrence can be streaky, but given his recent performance and a familiar divisional opponent, he’s a solid option if you need a QB.
Marcus Mariota (WAS - QB)
FAB: 4-7%
OWN%
N/A
Mariota stepped in for an injured starter and flashed his dual-threat upside in Week 13. He piled up 294 passing yards, 2 TDs, plus 55 rushing yards, totaling 23.26 fantasy points. That made him the QB3 for the week, achieved against one of the league’s stingiest defenses. If rookie QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) remains sidelined, Mariota will be a high-upside streamer again in Week 14. *(If Daniels returns, Mariota would revert to the bench.)*
Tyrod Taylor (NYJ - QB)
FAB: 3-5%
OWN%
N/A
Taylor showed he can still produce, putting up 21.28 fantasy points in the Jets’ last-second Week 13 win over Atlanta. He threw for a score and added 44 yards and a touchdown on the ground, bolstering his value. Taylor now faces Miami in Week 14, which presents a decent streaming opportunity. His rushing ability gives him a solid floor, making him a serviceable fill-in for managers in need of a quarterback.
DEF STREAM OF THE WEEK
Washington Commanders (WAS - DST)
FAB: 1-2%
OWN%
N/A
Washington’s defense has been a liability for much of the season, but Week 14 offers a high-upside streaming matchup. They face the Vikings, whose offense has imploded since turning to backup QB Max Brosmer. Minnesota has averaged only 10.5 points per game over the last four contests, and notably, the opposing D/ST has finished as the week’s highest-scoring fantasy defense in each of the past two weeks against them. Despite their own struggles, the Commanders D showed signs of life in a Week 13 shutout win and could capitalize on the Vikings’ woes. It’s a boom-or-bust play, but the matchup makes Washington worth a look for streaming.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB - DST)
FAB: 1-3%
OWN%
N/A
The Buccaneers’ defense rebounded nicely in Week 13 with a strong showing against Arizona. That sets them up as an appealing option for Week 14, when they’ll take on a New Orleans Saints offense that has yet to find its footing. The Saints rank bottom-three in the league in scoring at just 15.2 points per game. Tampa Bay’s opportunistic unit should have chances to create turnovers or sacks against a struggling division rival. They’re a solid streaming choice for this crucial week.
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI - DST)
FAB: 3%
OWN%
N/A
The Eagles’ defense has had a rough stretch, but don’t be too quick to give up – the schedule turns in their favor. In Week 14, Philadelphia faces the Chargers, and star QB Justin Herbert’s status is in question after hand surgery. If Herbert is limited or misses the game, the Eagles could feast on a backup quarterback. Looking ahead, Philly also draws the Raiders in Week 15, the league’s lowest-scoring offense. This talented defense still has playmakers, and with these matchups on deck, they are worth picking up as a potential difference-maker for the playoff run.
