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Fantasy Player Projections

 
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Sunday , Dec. 16 | 01:00 PM EST (CBS)
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Pos.PlayerProjection
QBPeyton Manning

Peyton Manning

306 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, INT

Manning threw for more than 300 yards for the seventh time this season, and he also threw his 30th touchdown pass of the year for the seventh time in his career. The Ravens' pass defense is not what it once was, which makes Manning a great start again.

RBKnowshon Moreno

Knowshon Moreno

95 rush yards, rush TD, 4 rec, 35 rec yards

Moreno had a huge Week 14, with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown against Oakland, to go with four catches for 48 yards. The Ravens are allowing more than 125 rushing yards per game, which adds to the luster of Moreno's newfound must-start fantasy status.

RBRonnie Hillman

Ronnie Hillman

0 rush yards, 32 rec yards

Hillman rushed four times for 24 yards against the Raiders in Week 14. He continues to serve as Knowshon Moreno's backup, and Moreno's fantasy owners should certainly pick up Hillman as an injury handcuff.

WRDemaryius Thomas

Demaryius Thomas

6 rec, 110 yards, rec TD

Thomas caught five passes for 83 yards against the Raiders in Week 14, but he also suffered a shoulder injury that kept him out part of the first half. He's a big receiver in the mold of Terrell Owens, and he should bounce back against the Ravens.

WREric Decker

Eric Decker

6 rec, 86 yards, rec TD

Decker led the Broncos against the Raiders with eight catches for 88 yards in Week 14. Decker hasn't caught a touchdown pass since Week 11, but he's a good bet to do it in Week 15 against the Ravens' pass defense, which ranks 23rd in the league.

TEJacob Tamme

Jacob Tamme

3 rec, 35 yards

Tamme had four targets in Week 14 against the Raiders, and he caught just two passes for 24 yards. That was devastating to many, considering his 98-yard performance the week before. The Ravens are solid defending the position, so look elsewhere in Week 15.

TEJoel Dreessen

Joel Dreessen

3 rec, 30 yards

Dreessen caught his fifth touchdown pass of the season, and his first since Week 9, against the Raiders in Week 14. The Ravens' defense, however, is especially tough against tight ends.

KMatt Prater

Matt Prater

3 PATs, 3 FGs

Prater made all four field-goal attempts and two extra points against the Raiders in Week 14. He has double-digit fantasy points in four of his past seven games since the bye week.

DEFENSE

INT, 2 Sacks

The Broncos played well again in Week 14, as they held the Raiders to just 13 points, 263 passing yards and 61 rushing yards. They also had a sack and two forced turnovers. Baltimore's offense is much better than Oakland's, but the Broncos continue to be fantasy worthy.

Pos.PlayerProjection
QBJoe Flacco

Joe Flacco

205 pass yards, pass TD, INT

Flacco completed 16-of-21 passes for 182 yards, three touchdowns and an interception at Washington in Week 14. The Broncos have a tougher defense than the Redskins, making Flacco a QB2 in fantasy play this week. He has five touchdowns in his past four games -- avoid him if you can.

RBRay Rice

Ray Rice

90 rush yards, rush TD, 3 rec, 20 rec yards

Rice rushed 20 times for 121 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 15 yards at Washington in Week 14. He'll go over the 1,000-yard rushing mark this coming week and remains a top-five fantasy player.

RBBernard Pierce

Bernard Pierce

35 rush yards, 1 rec, 9 rec yards

Pierce rushed eight times for a season-high 53 yards at Washington in Week 14. He joins Robert Turbin as the best players from the rookie class of 2012 no one knows about yet. Ray Rice owners should add Pierce just in case.

WRAnquan Boldin

Anquan Boldin

5 rec, 55 yards, rec TD

Boldin had one of his best fantasy games of the season in Week 14 at Washington, catching three passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the overtime loss. He has eight catches (on 15 targets), 159 yards and three touchdowns in his past two games.

WRTorrey Smith

Torrey Smith

4 rec, 60 yards

Smith caught just one pass for 21 yards at Washington in Week 14. The Ravens' starting wide receivers had just six targets on the afternoon, which should change in Week 15 against Denver. Smith is a big-play guy who's still worth using as a WR3 in most leagues.

TEDennis Pitta

Dennis Pitta

4 rec, 45 yards

Pitta caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown against the Redskins in Week 14. After a hot start to the season and a mediocre middle, Pitta is once again a solid fantasy tight end, scoring three touchdowns in his past five games.

KJustin Tucker

Justin Tucker

2 PATs, FG

Tucker had just four extra points in Week 14 at Washington. He now has 10 field goals and 17 extra points in his past five games. He's a middle-of-the-road fantasy kicker right now.

DEFENSE

INT, Sack

The Ravens' defense had three sacks and one fumble recovery at Washington in Week 14. It also gave up 31 points and 172 rushing yards in the overtime loss. Things could get worse in Week 15 against Peyton Manning and Co.

 
 
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