Week 14 Preview

Fantasy Fumble Weekly

Your ultimate guide to crushing this week’s matchups. All point totals and rostered % are from Sleeper.

📋 The Waiver Wire

Top players to target this week.

• Must-Adds: Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers – Isaac Guerendo is one of the biggest must-adds we have seen all season. With both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason out, Guerendo is now San Francisco’s RB1 and has incredible potential for the rest of the season. He is only rostered in 11% of leagues, but that number is bound to change soon so go claim him in your league while you still can.

• Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars – He was a must-add last week, but Isaac Guerendo’s situation made this week’s choice clear. Westbrook-Ikhine doesn’t disappoint: he posted 21 points last week with two touchdowns and 61 yards on three receptions. With eight touchdowns in the last eight weeks, and a matchup against Jacksonville (3rd most points allowed to WRs), he’s a fantastic stash.

• Players to Drop: Gus Edwards, RB, Los Angeles Chargers – Despite becoming RB1, Edwards only played 52% of snaps and had 6 rushing attempts for a grand total of 32 yards. It’s not going to get any better since their next game is up against the Chiefs who give up the least amount of points to running backs out of every team so far this season. With disappointing results and tough opposition to come, Gus Edwards is not worth keeping on your roster.

✅ Start ’Em or Sit ’Em

Your lineup decisions made simple.

• Quarterbacks: 

  • Start ‘Em: Sam Darnold

  • Sit ‘Em: Matthew Stafford

• Running Backs:

  • Start ‘Em: D'Andre Swift

  • Sit ‘Em: Gus Edwards

• Wide Receivers:

  • Start ‘Em: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

  • Sit ‘Em: Deebo Samuel

• Tight Ends:

  • Start ‘Em: Cade Otton

  • Sit ‘Em: Cole Kmet

• Defenses:

  • Start ‘Em: Philadelphia Eagles

  • Sit ‘Em: Dallas Cowboys

🚑 Injury Report

Stay ahead of the injury curve.

• Notable Injuries:

  • Taysom Hill, TE, Saints – Out (Season Ending Torn ACL).

  • Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers – Out (Potential Season Ending PCL Injury).

  • Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers – Out (High Ankle Sprain)

• Next Man Up:

  • Juwan Johnson, TE, Saints – Expected to see more targets with Taysom Hill out for the season.

  • Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers – Could see increased touches with both McCaffrey and Mason sidelined.

• Game-Time Decisions:

  • Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers – Calf injury; status to be evaluated ahead of Thursday Night matchup.

  • Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers – In concussion protocol and may not play because of a short week.

  • Ladd McConkey, WR, Lions – Exited the game early last Sunday with a knee injury; questionable for Sunday against Kansas City.

🔥 Sleeper of the Week

A player flying under the radar who could explode.

• Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, New Orleans Saints – Valdes-Scantling has scored four touchdowns in the past three games, averaging 18 points per game during that span. He’s been incredibly explosive, with an average of over 32 yards per catch. With Taysom Hill out, Valdes-Scantling should see an increase in targets from a reliable Derek Carr. Don’t sleep on him this week!

💭 Final Fumble

With the fantasy regular season winding down, it’s time to step up. Whether you’re grinding for a playoff spot or locking in the top seed, every lineup tweak counts. Stay sharp, stay flexible, and trust your gut.

Good luck this week, and here’s hoping your Fantasy Fumble turns into a championship-worthy victory!