Fantasy Player Projections

Philip Rivers

Rivers threw for 280 yards against Cincinnati in Week 13, but he didn't throw any touchdown passes. He has eight touchdown passes in his past six games, but he's just not reliable enough to start in the fantasy playoffs.

Ryan Mathews

Mathews continues to flounder in the fantasy football world, rushing for just 26 yards on nine carries in Week 13. He also caught three passes for 25 yards, but fantasy owners aren't crazy about the fact he has more fumbles (two) than touchdowns (one) this season.

Ronnie Brown

Brown caught four passes for 27 yards against Cincinnati, but he remains the backup behind Ryan Mathews. Unless Mathews gets injured again, Brown's fantasy value is limited.

Danario Alexander

Alexander caught six balls for 102 yards against Cincinnati in Week 13, and he continues to perform as the Chargers' top passing threat. Alexander will have his work cut out for him against one of the best pass defenses in the league, though.

Malcom Floyd

Floyd caught four balls for 61 yards against Cincinnati in Week 13, the fourth consecutive game in which he's notched more than 60 yards receiving. He's a consistent, reliable WR2/3 in fantasy play, even against one of the top pass defenses in the league.

Antonio Gates

Gates matched a season-high with six catches against the Bengals in Week 13. His 49 receiving yards were the most in a few weeks, too, but he still wasn't able to score. Pittsburgh is tough against tight ends, so if you have a Brandon Myers or Kyle Rudolph as a backup, consider using them instead.

Nick Novak

Novak made two-of-three field goal attempts and one extra point against the Bengals in Week 13. He hasn’t scored more than seven fantasy points since Week 4, so leave him on the free-agent pile.

San Diego's defense scored on an interception return in Week 13 against Cincinnati and added two interceptions and one sack in the game. The Steelers may be in trouble offensively if Ben Roethlisberger is rusty, so consider using the Chargers this week.

Ben Roethlisberger

Roethlisberger is still dealing with shoulder and rib issues, so owners should remain cautious even though it sounds like he'll play. He threw for just two touchdowns against the Browns in two games last season.

Jonathan Dwyer

Dwyer scored his first touchdown of the season against the Ravens in Week 13 and added 49 rushing yards. The Chargers are a tough defense against the run, though, so consider other options for Week 14.

Rashard Mendenhall

Considered a healthy scratch for Week 13, Mendenhall appears to have drawn head coach Mike Tomlin’s disfavor. If Mendenhall starts against the Chargers, fantasy owners should still be cautious given their stout rush defense.

Isaac Redman

Redman served as Jonathan Dwyer's backup against the Ravens, with Rashard Mendenhall in street clothes. In most weeks, Redman is the third head of this running back trio but can have a decent impact when given enough touches.

Antonio Brown

Brown returned in Week 13 after a three-week absence due to an ankle injury, and caught five passes for 54 yards at Baltimore. He was targeted 10 times by Charlie Batch, and he deserves a look as a WR2/3 in Week 14 against a mediocre Chargers pass defense.

Mike Wallace

Wallace caught five passes for 44 yards at Baltimore in Week 13. Wallace has just 10 catches for 77 yards in his past three games -- with no touchdowns. Wallace's fantasy value will climb if Big Ben returns this week.

Heath Miller

Miller caught five passes for 97 yards and a touchdown at Baltimore in Week 13. It was one of his best weeks of the year, and fantasy owners should continue to start him each week.

Shaun Suisham

Suisham was good for three field goals and two extra points at Baltimore in Week 13. He continues to be a decent fantasy kicker, with five different games with at least three field goals.

Baltimore scored 20 points on the Steelers in Week 13 but gained only 288 total yards. Pittsburgh registered three sacks and two forced turnovers, and with the Chargers' shaky offense up next, the Steelers are once again a top fantasy defense to start.