The fantasy football playoffs begin on Thursday when the Patriots and Rams kick off Week 14. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp are easy plays in that game, but is there anyone else who commands a spot in fantasy football lineups? Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper aren't so sure.

The guys discuss Patriots-Rams, what Daniel Jones' likely return means for his fantasy managers, and how far they're willing to trust D'Andre Swift and J.K. Dobbins this week on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

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Doug Pederson made the writing on the wall explicit Tuesday, naming Jalen Hurts the starting quarterback for the Eagles. It may not change the team's fortunes for the rest of the season, but it's a meaningful move in both real-life and fantasy football.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Hurts' fantasy value, Jeff Wilson's nagging presence for Raheem Mostert, Brandon Aiyuk's emergence and Washington's backfield without Antonio Gibson on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

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The fantasy football playoffs are here, and they bring with them a more fruitful waiver wire than we typically see in Week 14. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive in on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, discussing Keke Coutee, Ty Johnson and three more players who, at the very least, deserve some attention as fantasy managers are making their claims this week.

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The fantasy football playoffs begin in Week 14, which means that Jonathan Taylor and Cam Akers have emerged at the perfect time for their fantasy managers. The former is firmly in control of his backfield, while the latter is at least the clear leader of what will likely remain a split backfield with Darrell Henderson.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the two rookie backs and their chances of being playoff heroes on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. They also dive into Jalen Hurts as the Eagles' starter, the Giants' defense, and the Week 14 waiver wire.

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If it feels like we just said goodbye to Week 12, it's only because we did. And yet, the Week 13 weekend has already arrived. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper set the stage on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15 by checking in on Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Myles Gaskin and more of the key players with injury questions heading into the weekend.

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Week 13 is finally here, and not a moment too soon. The Ravens and Steelers may have just put Week 12 to bed, but the news for the final week of the fantasy football regular season is already flowing.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Dalvin Cook's potential workload cap, Zach Ertz's return from IR, a potential new look from the Lions' offense, the possibility of David Johnson getting back on the field, and Brandon Aiyuk rejoining the 49ers on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

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Tuesday remains a slow news day in the NFL this week, even with Wednesday being a game day. Still, some of what we learned will hav an impact on Week 13 and beyond.

On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the fantasy implications of Will Fuller's season-ending suspension, George Kittle's potential return, and the possibility of Tua Tagovailoa getting back on the field this week.

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The waiver wire remains thin this week, but there is still a quartet of running backs worth considering, with varying degrees of aggressiveness. Plus, it's a good week to be streaming quarterbacks, with at least five solid options potentially on the table.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss all nine of those players on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

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There was nothing but bad news leading into Sunday, but the games themselves produced more than a few stories to make fantasy managers happy. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss two such stories: Austin Ekeler's return and Jarvis Landry's big day.

They also take a look at the other side of the coin, wondering how concerned we should be about Alvin Kamara so long as Taysom Hill is starting for the Saints.

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The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner, and any information gleaned during the remaining regular season weeks could help with the challenging decisions in the weeks to come.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper look ahead to Week 12, and the games that could carry fantasy playoff implications, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15.

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