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Waivering: Week 15

Tue Dec 9 9:01am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Shough is posting solid numbers

Unfortunately, there aren’t a ton of great options on the waiver wire this week. The positive is the byes are officially over. So at least you won’t have to deal with that anymore. You will have your full roster, barring injury. Here is to hoping you have a healthy roster as you head into this week’s crucial slate of games.

But if you need some players, here are some to consider. . . . .

QUARTERBACK

Tyler Shough, Saints (26.2% owned). Shough has not topped 20 fantasy points two straight games and three of four. This Saints offense is starting to click and Shough is making plays on a consistent basis. The numbers don’t like. He is a legit help to fantasy teams right now and available in many leagues.

Shedeur Sanders, Browns (20.9% owned). Sanders had the best game of his young career in Week 14, throwing for 364 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran in a score. Sanders scored 38.1 fantasy points. It was quite the performance. He remains a risk in this offense but this game gives you hope.

RUNNING BACK

Jaylen Wright, Dolphins (5.4% owned). Wright had a huge game after Devon Achane went down last week. He had 24 carries for 107 yards and a score. If Achane misses any time, Wright could have some real good value in a run-friendly offense. Wright can make some big plays in an expanded role.

Dylan Sampson, Browns (33.6% owned). Sampson has double-digit fantasy points two of three games. He is the third-down back for the Browns and with the team having more success throwing the ball in recent weeks, Sampson might continue to get consistent fantasy production.

WIDE RECEIVER

Devaughn Vele, Saints (22.0% owned). Vele didn’t do much last week but was still targeted five times. He has 20 targets his last three games. He is getting consistent looks in an improved passing game. Things are looking up for Vele.

Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys (1.9% owned). Flournoy had the best game of his career in Week 14, catching nine passes for 115 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets. CeeDee Lamb was knocked from this game early and Flournoy racked up the targets in his place. Lamb is no sure thing to play this week after suffering that scary concussion. If he misses, Flournoy is a great pickup for fantasy teams.

Chimere Dike, Titans (36.5% owned). Dike has touchdowns two of three games. He had five receptions last week. Dike is emerging as the top target in this passing game. He is a playmaker that can make some big plays with the ball in his hands. He might be worth a look as a spot starter the rest of the way.

Darius Slayton, Giants (26.3% owned). Slayton has reached double-digit fantasy points three of his last five games. He has become a consistent factor in the offense since getting a chance to play a bigger role in the passing game. And with Jaxson Dart back, Slayton has an even higher ceiling on a weekly basis.

TIGHT END

Isaiah Likely, Ravens (16.5% owned). Likely is getting more work than Mark Andrews these days. He has two straight games with double-digit fantasy points. He has nine receptions for 120 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets his last two games. Likely has some spot start appeal for fantasy teams in his current role with the Ravens.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

Waivering: Week 15

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