It’s Week 15 and that means you’re either in the thick of the playoffs, just started the playoffs or trying not to come in last place. For the lucky postseason contenders, congratulations! In a year of injuries and roller coaster superstars, it has not been easy to develop a consistent roster week to week.
As any fantasy football veteran knows though the tinkering does not end at the end of the regular season. Adding and dropping players continues right up until the championship game and if you aren’t on top of things, it might just cost you a trophy and maybe a good amount of cash.
Some players are just late bloomers and while that might not be the best for fantasy football, its spots like these that you need a guy who is on a hot streak.
With the season winding down, here are six players to add to really put your team over the top:
WR A.J. Brown: 31.3% rostered (ESPN)
The Titans have been a new team in the second half of the season winning six of their last seven games. A large part of their success has been the impressive quarterback play of Ryan Tannehill, but Brown has been the leading receiver on this roster.
Last week against Oakland, the rookie receiver totaled five catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The combination of Brown and Corey Davis has really helped this Titans team, although Brown is separating himself in terms of production.
Brown will not be available for long after his big week so make sure if he is available in your league you claim him while you can.
Next game: vs Houston
RB Raheem Mostert: 23.7% rostered (ESPN)
Another guy that will not be available for long is Mostert. To be honest, I am not really sure why he is available in so many leagues but if you want the hottest running back in the league he could be yours for the taking.
With 10 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground as well as two catches for 40 yards and touchdown through the air, Mostert has been racking up the points over the past few weeks. With Matt Brieda and Tevin Coleman still dealing with injuries, Mostert will continue to be the guy in San Francisco on an offense that knows how to run the ball effectively.
Next game: vs Falcons
QB Mitchell Trubisky: 19.3% rostered (ESPN)
I never thought Trubisky would find his way onto this list but the numbers do not lie. Through the past three games, he has thrown for 860 yards and three touchdowns. Last week against Dallas, he also added 63 rushing yards and lead the Bears to another convincing win.
In fact, the Bears have won three straight and are making a playoff push in the NFC. If Trubisky keeps having these impressive stat lines, the Bears might just have a shot at the wild cad and maybe even the division. If you are in need of a QB this week, consider Mitch to fill in the gap.
Next game: at Green Bay
WR Breshad Perriman: 0.2% rostered (ESPN)
This is my risky pickup of the week. Perriman has always had the talent to be successful in this league, but he has struggled to find consistent production on any of the teams he has been on. However, he could possibly be a solid flex option going forward.
On Sunday against the Colts, Mike Evans went down with a hamstring injury and did not return. With only three games left it is unclear if Evans will be healthy for the rest of the season. Insert Perriman.
After Evans left the game, Perriman had three catches for 70 yards and a touchdown. Look for him to be more heavily involved with the absence of Evans.
Next game: at Detroit
WR Anthony Miller: 18.5% rostered (ESPN)
Miller has become a reliable number two in this Bears offense that has finally had success throwing the ball. With three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown last week against Dallas, Miller is finally finding his spot in Matt Nagy’s system.
As a nice complimentary piece to Allen Robinson II, Miller can do some damage underneath The speedy second-year receiver can be a good flex pickup or a WR2 if you are desperate.
Next game: at Green Bay
TE Tyler Higbee: 11.4% rostered (ESPN)
Higbee has had two big weeks back to back and continues to be one of Jared Goff’s favorite target. Sunday night against the Seahawks, he finished with seven catches for 116 yards in a dominating win over one of the better teams in the league.
The Rams are another team that has been red-hot the past two weeks after getting embarrassed by Baltimore. They know their season could be over with one loss and Sean McVay has this offense clicking at the right time.
Look for Higbee to be used more and more in the final weeks of the season. He is definitely a must-add if you have questions at TE.
Next game: at Dallas
