Week 15 pickups

Chris Jennings – I doubt he qualifies as a sleeper as he clearly gained attention last week, netting 73 yards and a TD against Pittsburgh. Jennings should get even more carries this week. The KC match up is a bonus.

Arian Foster – The St. Louis match up alone, even if he splits carries, and even with no scores gets you eight points. If he scores or earns the majority of the carries, you’re looking at 10-15, and possibly more. Good waiver wire pick up.

Houston Texans defense – Sleeper potential here. The Texans defense has certainly improved, although from a fantasy perspective, not getting the points (via turnovers and sacks) that you want from your fantasy D (reality D too). Still, the St. Louis match up is really promising. And while the playoffs are a long shot, the Texans are playing for something.

Other news and notes

Tom Brady – Listed as questionable again. Again, he’ll play.

Vince Young – While he’s got the Q-tag, he’s likely to play. With a sore hamstring, his mobility has to be in question. Oh wait, he proves everyone wrong. A lot.

Jamaal Charles – The Longhorn back continues to shine without handcuff Larry Johnson. And despite the Chiefs dismal offense all around him. Good match up against Cleveland on Sunday.

Ryan Grant - The Packers RB has a chance to penetrate the Pittsburgh D. According to ESPN, the Steelers have given up an average of 16 fantasy points to opposing running backs over the past five weeks.

Greg Jennings - The Packers deep threat is a high-risk/high-reward option. I don’t see the Packers going deep that much in this game, but if they do, it could be big for Jennings owners.

Sidney Rice – With key injuries to Percy Harvin and Visanthe Shiancoe, Rice will shoulder more of the load. Carolina does protect against the pass well, but this is Sidney Rice.

Robert Meachem – Despite a little slump last week, I still like him vs. Dallas this week.

Steve Breaston – If Larry Fitzgerald sits, take a look at Breaston. But if Larry plays, bench Breaston. Just not enough looks.

Braylon Edwards – At best, he’ll get you 10 points. At worst, he’ll get you four. At this point, we don’t know who the QB is, which does make a difference. Still, just seems like too much of a question mark.

Roy Williams – A spotty play. Best suited for a third slot or deep league formats.

Andre Johnson - No homework necessary if you own Andre. Instead, check out this video of AJ buying underprivileged kids Christmas presents. Classy guy.

Antonio Bryant – Even with a rookie QB, the Seattle match up is attractive.

Brandon Jacobs - The old Jacobs is back, scoring in back-to-back games. Plus, the Washington defense is a little banged up, and reports indicate that it’s possible Albert Haynesworth remains out.

Jonathan Cribbs- I know Cribbs looked good last week, but he hasn’t demonstrated consistency, so I don’t have a lot of confidence that he'll sustain that kind of point production. Plus, he’s listed as questionable.

LeSean McCoy – The Eagles just don’t run as much with Brian Westbrook out of the lineup. Plus, he’s splitting carries with Leonard Weaver. To make matters worse, there’s a chance that Westbrook returns this week.

Knowshon Moreno – Practiced fully on Thursday, so he’s likely to play even though he’s listed as questionable. Good news for Moreno owners as the Broncos rookie RB faces Oakland.

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart – Both are expected to suit up against Minnesota. Unfortunately, it’s against Minnesota.

Calvin Johnson – What a difference a QB makes. Johnson owners are hoping Matthew Stafford returns. You should also check Calvin’s status on Sunday. Listed as questionable too, but probably will play.

5-6 anonymous Rams players – Poor Rams. Practice was cancelled Thursday when flu suspicions for five or six unidentified Rams were confirmed. Steven Jackson is the only one with fantasy implications. Well, Matt Schaub owners are hoping it’s the entire D-line.

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