Fantasy Options for Week 15

The playoffs have officially began in about 98% of the leagues, but there are still some that use weeks 16 and 17 as their playoffs, but the majority are entrenched at the moment.  Let's hope that ATP can bring you into the championship game.

Must Start


Cedric Benson,  Benson is going against the Rams this week, who seem to allow running backs to go out and have career games.  Expect Benson to get at least 100 yards and at least one touchdown, maybe two.

Shonn Greene,  he has been ramping it up lately and the Jets are going into Philly, where they know they will want to keep the ball out of Vick's hands.  Expect Greene to get a lot of touches and at least 2 touchdowns.

Felix Jones,  he needs to make the most of this opportunity as he who knows what will happen for Jones going into next year unless he wants to be a third down back.  Tampa Bay has been awful against the run, so expect more of the same tonight as Jones should have a good game.

Reggie Bush, here is a guy that everybody said couldn't handle the load.  They said after the first game of the year, against a Patriot defense that went in looking to stop the run and let Henne throw for 400 yards, that he isn't an every down back.  Now look at him as he hasn't even been the main option in every game, he is on pace for 1,000 yards while averaging 4.6 yards a carry.  Feel free to start him against a bad Buffalo run defense.  By the way, somebody foresaw this and here is the link:

http://allthingspigskin.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-am-reggie-bush-apologist.html

Chris Johnson, I think the Colts will try to gear up and stop him, but I don't see it happening as they won't be able to score enough to make the Titans have to throw like they did last week.  Expect him to get 20-25 carries and at least a score.

Beanie Wells,  going against the 31st ranked run defense Cleveland Browns.  Enough said.


Gambles

Tebow Time?

Tim Tebow,  I would make him a must start, but I have a slight suspicion that this is a showcase game for Belichick and this defense.  When it comes to these types of games, he seems to have something ready for the opposing offenses.  Then again this could be totally wrong and the same old Patriot defense will be out there and if that is the case, expect 2 or 3 touchdowns out of Tebow as they will have to keep up with Brady and company.

Kyle Orton,  if you need somebody in a hurry, this could be your guy as I expect them to be down and Orton will be throwing from behind, which could get you a couple of garbage touchdowns.  I expect at least 2 and maybe more if they are getting blown out.


Dalton and Green, the Bengals need a win and these two keep hooking up.  The reason I don't have them as a must start is that I expect the Bengals to run a good amount.  I like Green more than Dalton and Green for all intents and purposes should be a must start.

Seneca Wallace, if you really need somebody in a pinch.  Wallace always seems to come into games and do well.  He can run as well, which could give you a few extra points.  Could get you at least 2 touchdowns in a pinch.  Would advise for a 2 quarterback league.  If you need him for a 1 quarterback league, you are most likely not in the playoffs.

Don't start

Steven Jackson, going against a stingy Bengal run defense.  He might get you a lucky touchdown, but don't count on it as the Bengals really need to win this game.

CJ Spiller, going against a good run defense for Miami.  I would not want this guy in my lineup for the playoffs.