Week 15 Fantasy Preview (Playoffs Edition): Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers, Lamar Miller, Jarvis Landry, Melvin Gordon, Antonio Gates

Dec 16, 2015 04:27 PM EST
Jarvis Landry
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry runs for yards after the catch in a 2015 game."

Miami Dolphins

Lamar Miller (Running Back): Miller has an excellent matchup in week 15 as he is facing a Chargers defense that has gotten gashed by the run all season long. The Chargers give up the 5th most fantasy points to running backs and on average 126.7 yards per carry. Miller's 2 touchdowns last week along with his offensive output make him a huge part of this offense. He should see a ton of work in this matchup.

Jarvis Landry (Wide Receiver): Landry had a pretty big game last week but he could have put up more points if he had reeled in couple more of the 18 targets he got in week 14. Landry finished shy of 100 yards however he is clearly the face of this passing offense. Landry has not had a touchdown in the past two weeks and he faces a middling San Diego defense that allows 241 passing yards a game. Landry should see enough targets and touches to put up significant fantasy points this week.  

 

San Diego Chargers

Melvin Gordon (Running Back): Gordon will likely become the main back as we close out the season. The Chargers want to make sure Gordon has not lost his confidence especially after not recording a rushing touchdown all season long. Gordon saw 14 carries last week and also sees a lot of work on passing downs as well. Gordon has a good matchup against a team that allows the 4th most fantasy points to running backs.  Gordon is only a low flex option at this point in the season.

Antonio Gates (Tight End): Gates has seen 17 targets in the past 2 weeks and has not found his way into the end zone in the same amount of time. Gates has averaged over 50 receiving yards in the last 3 weeks and that number will likely increase with him getting healthier however he is facing a defense that allows the 12th fewest fantasy points to tight ends.  

 

 

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