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While some people are doubting who will fill the role that Mike Evans left behind, anyone that has perused PlayerProfiler knows it will be Justin Watson. His advanced metrics indicate he is the real deal, and he now has the opportunity to prove it. Don’t be afraid of the first-round bust, Breshad Perriman, or the undersized slot receiver, Scott Miller.

Patrick Laird is here to stay. He saw a season-high 19 touches against a stout Jets front, turning in 82 yards. His 33-percent Juke Rate over the last two weeks indicates that he’s creating yards on his own and that he’s primed to explode in good matchups. Well, a good matchup is finally here, with the Dolphins facing a Giants defense that has been gashed in every phase.

Despite Pete Carroll’s assurance that Tyler Lockett ($6,900) is “back to full strength,” call the masses skeptical. After burning through the first half of the season, he failed to reach 10 DraftKings points in each of his past four games. It’s obvious his ailments have contributed to his struggles. Still, he’s always one play away from breaking a slate.

Darius Slayton quietly took over the No. 1 wide receiver role for the Giants this season with Sterling Shepard missing seven games so far. Keep an eye on projections and fade him if he eclipses 15-percent ownership, but he has immense upside in a dream matchup against a team allowing an explosive pass play rate of 12-percent, tied for third-most in the NFL.

Josh Gordon vs. David Moore: Who is the more athletic Seattle Seahawks back-up wide receiver? Nate somehow touted Kalen Ballage who set an NFL record as the only running back to average less than 2.0 yards per carry with 60 or more carries.

What was D.K. Metcalf thinking on draft day? Why J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is not happening.

This is a great week for Todd Gurley to turn things around with his volume trending in the right direction recently. He’s not the first-round pick and mega-contract back that the Rams chose, but he’ll do this week at $6,000 on DraftKing. He is a cheap back seeing a lot of volume in a great game for fantasy purposes. Fire him up this week as a throwback to a time when he was actually a top running back.

Justin Watson was a prolific college producer before most players had completed Intro to Organic Chemistry, and his age-adjusted production is a major green flag for upcoming NFL production. If he takes over even a moderate portion of Mike Evans’ vacated volume, he’ll be a great play this week. As a cheap option on DraftKings, this is a spot where being ahead of the curve will provide a massive edge.

After enduring “load management” to start the season, Todd Gurley looks like Los Angeles’ bell-cow back moving forward. He continues to operate in one of fantasy’s friendliest roles. In just the last two weeks, he has 12 red zone touches. Facing a Dallas team that allowed back-to-back 100-plus yard games to the Bills and Bears, Gurley is a solid option heading into the fantasy playoffs.

With Mike Evans likely to miss the remainder of 2019, Justin Watson stepped up in a major way for the Buccaneers. After Evans played only 23.4-percent of Tampa Bay’s snaps, Watson recorded a 55-percent Snap Share. On his increased playing time, he notched five catches for 59 yards and a score on eight targets. With Tampa Bay leading the NFL in pass attempts, Watson projects to play a pivotal role for the Buccaneers down the stretch.

As much as people want Aaron Rodgers to still be an every-week QB1, he just isn’t that guy anymore. He’s too volatile and match-up-dependent. At this point, we know who Rodgers is. He’s an elite game-manager with the ability to take advantage of poor defenses. Unfortunately, he plays against a Chicago team that is fifth-best in limiting quarterbacks in Week 15.

Like Saquon Barkley and Alvin Kamara, Leonard Fournette also disappointed with a high-touch share. Even with 15 carries and six targets, he only gained 63 yards. Also like Barkley, Fournette’s 89.4-percent (No. 3 among qualified running backs) Opportunity Share is massive. This week he plays against the Raiders, who give up 2.26 fantasy points above the mean (No. 8) to opposing running backs.

Courtland Sutton has made dynamic plays almost every week, consistently pulling down highlight-reel catches, many coming in the end-zone. This took place while Sutton, far and away Denver’s most dangerous weapon through the air, was matched up with opposing defenses’ best corner. His future is bright, and he remains a premier buy-high or steady hold in all dynasty formats.

D.J. Moore will head into next season as the clear top wideout in Carolina, and changes are coming. Kyle Allen will not be under center, would should only improve the quality of targets for Moore. Cam Newton is reportedly on the way out too, so it’s uncertainty at head coach and quarterback for the Panthers, who have a top-eight talent configuration on offense. Moore is still 22 years old, so his future in dynasty is blindingly bright.

The Bengals face off against the Patriots in Week 15, and finish their fantasy tour against the Miami Dolphins. A healthy John Ross, playing a full complement of snaps, represents home run ability with volume. In the season’s first two weeks, Ross ranked 11th in targets, first in receiving yards and second in fantasy points. He’s the definition of an upside add.

It is time for Ian Thomas to step forward and show that he is capable of contributing to the new identity of the Carolina Panthers. In dynasty leagues, Thomas is exactly the kind of tight end prospect that fantasy gamers can buy low on, or even just add. He was on the radar as a quality prospect leaving college. Greg Olsen’s return to the Panthers’ lineup has postponed the party, but it is no less inevitable.

Since naming Ryan Tannehill the starting quarterback, the Titans are second in the league in offensive touchdowns and points per game. He’s simply smashing. He’s been a better fit for this offense than Marcus Mariota and has changed the perception of a perennially middle-of-the-road team. Keep Tannehill locked into starting lineups, and look to game stack the crucial AFC South matchup in DFS next week.

Mitchell Trubisky’s resurgence tour runs into the Packers and Chiefs. The Bears mustered three points against Green Bay in Week 1, and Trubisky has averaged 233 yards and 0.8 TDs in four games against the Packers. This astounding Cinderella story might go full pumpkin as Green Bay angles for playoff seeding. Avoid the Bears in DFS and fire up Aaron Jones once more.

Despite a tough matchup against a New York Jets team allowing -2.21 fantasy points above league average (No. 25) to opposing running backs, Patrick Laird has a legitimate path to success if the workload is there. He became the featured back against the Eagles after Kalen Ballage went down last week. If his growing workload is any indication, then Laird is ready for his bellcow debut in Week 14 against the Jets.

Duke Johnson averages 12.9 fantasy points per game in Houston wins, compared to 9.2 in Houston losses. It’s simple math, but it’s also no secret that he needs to be involved more. Over the last five weeks, the Broncos are giving up 22.3 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, including 29.7 points to Chargers running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler last week.