{"id":35224,"date":"2017-12-14T15:26:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T20:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=35224"},"modified":"2017-12-14T19:52:50","modified_gmt":"2017-12-15T00:52:50","slug":"fantasy-spotlight-week-15-draftkings-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/12\/14\/fantasy-spotlight-week-15-draftkings-targets\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Spotlight: Week 15 DraftKings Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DraftKings players and fans &#8211; week 15 is your last chance at $1 million dollars. The final millionaire maker tournament of the season takes place and everyone wants a shot at the big prize. Below are the players you need to focus on to help make that dream become a reality.<\/p>\n<h1>Fantasy Spotlight: Week 15 DraftKings Targets<\/h1>\n<h2>Quarterback<\/h2>\n<h3>Drew Brees: New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $6,500<\/h4>\n<p>Fantasy owners and DFS players all over the world have been waiting for the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BreeDr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Drew Brees<\/strong><\/a> game\u201d, will look for it this weekend against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Jets<\/a>. The Jets are middle of the pack against opposing fantasy quarterbacks (18th) and with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Orleans Saints<\/a> returning home off a tough loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atlanta Falcons,<\/a> the Brees explosion is ready to happen.<\/p>\n<h3>Ben Roethlisberger: Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $6,700<\/h4>\n<p>Big Ben is absolutely rolling right now. Over his last five games <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RoetBe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong> has 14 touchdowns and only four interceptions while averaging 336 yards passing per game. Game script against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Patriots<\/a> should dictate a lot of passes for the future Hall of Famer, making him a very reliable DraftKings play this week.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notables: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> $7,600, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TaylTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong> $5,400 and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FlacJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Flacco<\/a><\/strong> $5,100<\/p>\n<h2>Running Back<\/h2>\n<h3>Christian McCaffrey: Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $6,000<\/h4>\n<p>While there will be tons of hype for the return of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RodgAa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCaCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian McCaffrey<\/a><\/strong> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> are looking to win another big NFC game. Last week was the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/StewJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Stewart<\/a><\/strong> breakout, so look for McCaffrey to explode against a Packers defense ranked 28th against opposing running backs. McCaffrey will be heavily involved in the passing game this week, so those PPR points will be piling up for DFS players.<\/p>\n<h3>Kenyan Drake: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $5,800<\/h4>\n<p>In 2015 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HighTi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Hightower<\/a><\/strong> burst on the scene for fantasy owners to produce big numbers down the stretch. In 2017 that player is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DrakKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenyan Drake<\/a><\/strong>. Over the last three games the young running back has produced 12.7, 26.1, and 27.3 points per game in DraftKings. This week the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> travel to cold Buffalo to face a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Bills<\/a> team ranked 31st against running backs. This is a prime spot for Drake to continue his late season fantasy explosion.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notables: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BellLe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Le\u2019Veon Bell<\/strong><\/a> $9,300, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BernGi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giovani Bernard<\/a><\/strong> $5,300 and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AjayJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jay Ajayi<\/a><\/strong> $5,000<\/p>\n<h2>Wide Receiver<\/h2>\n<h3>Antonio Brown: Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $9,100<\/h4>\n<p>Every good DraftKings lineup needs a star to build around and this week the star is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=BrowAn04,BrowAn01&amp;search=Antonio+Brown&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Brown<\/a><\/strong>. Don\u2019t overthink this. There are going to be plenty of points scored in this game and while the Patriots will try to take Brown out of the game, it will be difficult with the presence of Le\u2019Veon Bell and the return of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SmitJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JuJu Smith-Schuster<\/a><\/strong>. Pay up for Brown, it will be worth it.<\/p>\n<h3>Dede Westbrook: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $5,100<\/h4>\n<p>Just like Kenyan Drake, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WestDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dede Westbrook<\/a><\/strong> is emerging as a late season fantasy star with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>. With at least five receptions in his last three games Westbrook is taking the lead wide receiver role away from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LeexMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marqise Lee<\/a><\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BortBl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Bortles<\/a><\/strong> trusts him and isn\u2019t afraid to throw to him in key situations. At $5,100 Westbrook makes for a great value play this week in DraftKings.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notables: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ThomMi02,ThomMi05&amp;search=Michael+Thomas&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Thomas<\/a><\/strong> $7,400, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CookBr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandin Cooks<\/a><\/strong> $7,100 and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DoctJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Doctson<\/a><\/strong> $3,800<\/p>\n<h2>Tight End<\/h2>\n<h3>Benjamin Watson: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $3,800<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a> offense is heating up at the right time and despite being shutout last week against the Steelers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WatsBe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Benjamin Watson<\/strong><\/a> is a very good tight end play this week. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> rank 30th against fantasy tight ends and back in week two Watson went for eight catches and 91 yards against Cleveland. Look for a similar stat line this week with a touchdown sprinkled in as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Zach Ertz: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $6,000<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/ErtzZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Ertz<\/a><\/strong> is back to full practice for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> and that is a great sign for fantasy and DFS players. Ertz has been arguably the best fantasy tight end this season. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/giants\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Giants<\/a> are dead last against opposing tight ends and even with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FoleNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Foles<\/a><\/strong> at the helm for the Eagles, Ertz will have a field day on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notables: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GronRo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rob Gronkowski<\/a><\/strong> $7,300, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DaviVe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vernon Davis<\/a><\/strong> $3,900 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SealRi00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ricky Seals-Jones<\/strong> <\/a>$3,000<\/p>\n<h2>Defense<\/h2>\n<h3>New Orleans Saints<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $3,900<\/h4>\n<p>The Saints return home to face and beat up New York Jets offense. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCoJo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh McCown<\/a><\/strong> is out for the season meaning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/PettBr01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryce Petty<\/a><\/strong> will start. This is a spot where the Saints defense can make some noise and force a few turnovers and even get a defensive touchdown.<\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Vikings<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: $3,500<\/h4>\n<p>The Vikings return home after a three-game road trip to face a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> team that is just going through the motions. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LewiMa22.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marvin Lewis<\/a><\/strong> is on his way out of town and they are banged up on both sides of the ball. This has all the makings of a huge effort by the Vikings defense.<\/p>\n<p>Other Notables: Jacksonville Jaguars $4,500, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Redskins<\/a> $2,800 and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a> $2,600<\/p>\n<p>Main Image:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"VimsKjasTJB1GELc6vt-2g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/884072732\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'VimsKjasTJB1GELc6vt-2g',sig:'vI95ig_bxuMmyxoiPxvUyVbmBnjWjbUqNoaRR_NwNIg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'884072732',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 15 DraftKings targets: Players and fans, week 15 is your last chance at $1 million dollars. 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