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Each week, the Noise highlights under-started names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must have started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the following week. Scoring thresholds (0.5 PPR) – QB: 18 fantasy points; RB: 12 fantasy points (10 for shockers); WR: 11 fantasy points; TE: 10 fantasy points.
Aaron Rodgers, Jets
| Start pct. | 12% on Yahoo |
| Matchup | at Jaguars |
| BetMGM line | Jets -3 |
| BetMGM total | 40.5 points |
| BetAlytics projection | N/A |
Pass the ayahuasca, partake and have a conversation with an all-powerful fantasy deity. That is, the one your altered mind believes is in your presence.
The last time a quarterback (Will Levis) was featured in this space against the most exploitable secondary in the NFL, the Titan played as though he was under the influence of hallucinogens.
The Jets’ Mr. “Enigma,” who exceeded 300 passing yards Sunday against Miami for the first time since December 2021, is an appropriate nickname. His unreliability this season could have him sipping experimental drinks in the free-agent pool.
Rodgers has already come out and stated his desire to play in 2025. A strong finish on an otherwise lost campaign could apply spackle to an otherwise hole-filled season. Whether he returns to the Jets or not, the graybeard has occasionally shown he can still steward an offense with measurable success.
Jacksonville reeks defensively. Though it somehow smelled like a rose in Sunday’s 10-6 win at Tennessee, its secondary is still mountain-high garbage.
No defense ranks lower in pass EPA this season than the Jaguars. Overall, they’ve conceded 8.13 passing yards per attempt, 275.2 passing yards per game, 22 total passing touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to QBs. Cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Tyson Campbell — who sport a combined 121.6 passer rating allowed — are as giving as Melinda French Gates.
Investing Juan Soto-like capital into the elderly Jet isn’t recommended. However, for those championship-seeking managers willing to gamble in 12-team leagues, Rodgers has top-10 appeal in Week 15.
Let’s get psychedelic and spin wild conspiracy theories, man.
Fearless Forecast: 256 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 0 interceptions, 4 rushing yards, 25.2 fantasy points
Week 15 Bonus Flame
Jameis Winston, Browns
| Start pct. | 21% on Yahoo |
| Matchup | vs. Chiefs |
Walking a tightrope on a breezy day across the Grand Canyon. That’s what it feels like putting trust in a turnover-prone quarterback in the first round of your fantasy playoffs. However, Winston is worth the gamble for the risk takers in attendance. His (expletive)-it-and-chuck-it mentality has often rewarded gamblers. The Cleveland QB has tallied at least 20 fantasy points per Yahoo scoring in three of six starts. While he stands outside the top 30 in five different completion percentage categories, his No. 3 standing in air yards per attempt paints the upside. His burgeoning connection with Jerry Jeudy does, too. Largely due to the wide receiver’s stellar play, Winston has thrown for multiple TDs in three of his last four games. Kansas City may be riding a tandem bike with Lady Luck, but its defense is unraveling. Since Week 8, the Chiefs rank No. 28 in pass EPA D, giving up 248.3 passing yards per game and four multi-TD passers. Toss in Cleveland’s generous defense, and Jameis’ chances for significant production increase. Eat that W, Winston.
Fearless Forecast: 265 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 8 rushing yards, 22.1 fantasy points
Season record: 18-9