Fantasy Production by the Numbers Week 15

Fantasy Football is a weekly game that needs weekly tools. Every week, I will update you on who is doing the best for the 2024 season and show how that relates to their weekly value going forward. Let’s look at Fantasy Football production by the numbers in week fifteen. 

QB Position

We will use the standard 25 yards passing for 1 point, 4 points for a passing TD, 10 yards rushing for 1 point, and 6 points for a rushing TD to grade QBs for week one. Only the 32 starting QBs will be graded. 

30 or more points- Super Elite Level (4)

Josh Allen, Jared Goff, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts 

25 or more points- Elite Level (2)

Aaron Rodgers, Baker Mayfield 

20 or more points- Solid Performance (2)

Jayden Daniels, Cooper Rush 

15 or more points- Adequate Starter Level (7) 

Joe Burrow, Mac Jones, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, Bryce Young, Patrick Mahomes, Mason Rudolph

Ten or more points- Poor Performance Level (8) 

Justin Herbert, CJ Stroud, Bo Nix, Anthony Richardson, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, Russel Wilson, Kyler Murray 

Less than 10 points- Game Losing Level (5) 

Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Tua Tagliavoa, Brock Purdy, Jameis Winston 

RB Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade RBs for week one. Only the RBs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded. 

30 or more points- Game Winning Level (1) 

James Conner 

25 or more points- Super Elite Level (4) 

Jahmyr Gibbs, Tyjae Spears, Chase Brown, James Cook 

20 or more points- Elite Level (1)

Josh Jacobs 

15 or more points- Solid Performance (7) 

Ameer Abdullah, Aaron Jones, Jerome Ford, Justice Hill, Ty Johnson, Alvin Kamara, Rachaad White 

Ten or more points- Adequate Starter Level (14) 

Rico Dowdle, De’Von Achane, Zach Charbonnet, Bucky Irving, Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, Devin Singletary, Travis Etienne, Jonathon Taylor, Brian Robinson, Isaac Guerendo, Ray Davis, Joe Mixon, Tony Pollard 

Five or more points- Poor Performance Level (7) 

D’Andre Swift, Rhamondre Stevenson, Saquon Barkley, Chuba Hubbard, David Montgomery, Derrick Henry, Isiah Pacheco 

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (7) 

Sincere McCormick, Tyrone Tracy, Javonte Williams, Tank Bigsby, Nick Chubb, Najee Harris, Gus Edwards 

WR Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade WRs for week one. Only the WRs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded. 

30 or more points- Game Winning Level (4) 

Davante Adams, Amon Ra St Brown, Mike Evans, Brian Thomas Jr 

25 or more points- Super Elite Level (4) 

DeVonta Smith, Cee Dee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, AJ Brown 

20 or more points- Elite Level (6) 

Malik Nabers, Rashod Bateman, Jerry Jeudy, Jalen Coker, Justin Jefferson, Keenan Allen 

15 or more points- Solid Performance (12) 

Tee Higgins, Xavier Worthy, Romeo Doubs, Jalen McMillan, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith Njigba, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Ladd McConkey, Khalil Shakir, Quentin Johnson, DJ Moore  

Ten or more points- Adequate Starter Level (14) 

Garret Wilson, Drake London, Jordan Addison, Tim Patrick, Jameson Williams, Courtland Sutton, Michael Pittman, Calvin Austin, Zay Flowers, Jayden Reed, Jakobi Meyers, Malik Washington, DeMario Douglas, Adam Thielen 

Five or more points- Poor Performance Level (9) 

Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, Keon Coleman, Josh Downs, Tank Dell, Rome Odunze, DK Metcalf, Marvin Harrison, Jauan Jennings 

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (9) 

Deebo Samuel, Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, Joshua Palmer, Xavier Legette, Nick Westbrook Ikhine, Ray Ray McCloud, Elijah Moore, Amari Cooper  

TE Position

We will use the standard 10 yards rushing yards for 1 point, 10 yards receiving for 1 point, 6 points for any TD, and one point per reception to grade TEs for week one. Only the TEs likely to be in the starting lineup for Fantasy Football Managers or scoring more than 10 points were graded. 

20 or more points- Game Winning Level (3)

NONE 

15 or more points- Super Elite Level (4) 

Johnu Smith, Brenton Strange, Sam Laporta, Trey McBride 

Ten or more points- Elite Level (10) 

Josh Whyle, Foster Moreau, Chig Okonkwo, Pat Freiermuth, Mark Andrews, TJ Hockenson, Noah Gray, George Kittle, Stone Smartt, Adam Trautman  

Eight or more points- Adequate Starter Level (2)

Dalton Kincaid, Nate Adkins 

Five or More Points- Poor Performance Level (7) 

Kyle Pitts, Mike Gesicki, Travis Kelce, Brock Bowers, Hunter Henry, Jordan Akins, Tucker Kraft  

Less than 5 points- Game Losing Level (8) 

Zach Ertz, Noah Fant, Cade Otton, Jake Ferguson, Dalton Schultz, Grant Calcaterra, Juwan Johnson, Cole Kmet  

Conclusion

Every year during the Fantasy Football playoffs, we see surprises that cause upsets in the first round. This season, we saw the “Chalk” hit at the QB position with Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson having big games, along with Jared Goff, who is always better at home. Pathetic performances by Will Levis and Kirk Cousins will send both to the bench this week. 

Many championship teams this year will feature Chase Brown, who once again hit the top five for the RBs, joined by Jahmyr Gibbs, James Conner, James Cook, and Tyjae Spears. Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry were among the star RBs having a rough week for the start of the Fantasy Football playoffs. 

Brian Thomas Jr continues to help his fake football teams do great in the playoffs with another strong game, joined by Amon Ra St Brown, Davante Adams, and Mike Evans at the top of the list. Deebo Samuel continued to underperform his team manager's expectations and was joined on Santa’s Naughty list by DK Metcalf, Tank Dell, Josh Downs, and Marvin Harrison Jr. 

Johnu Smith continued his strong run of great games and is the best value at the position this year. Trey McBride is still without a TD reception this season but had another great game. Brenton Strange took over for Evan Engram and rewarded those who grabbed him on waivers. In round one, Kyle Pitts, Travis Kelce, and rookie Brock Bowers disappointed their fantasy football managers. 

Good luck in the semi-finals this week!