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Fantasy football week 15 studs, duds, and sleepers

By Zachary Thompson

Dec 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Giants 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs with the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Giants 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) returns a punt past Denver Broncos long snapper Aaron Brewer (46) and defensive back Josh Bush (20) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) returns a punt past Denver Broncos long snapper Aaron Brewer (46) and defensive back Josh Bush (20) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Studs

Antonio Brown-Pittsburgh Steelers: Brown had a monster game in the Steelers’ comeback win over the Broncos.  He was targeted a massive 18 times by Big Ben and hauled in 16 passes for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns.  Brown dominated with a huge game even in non-PPR leagues, and he carried his owners to the next week of the playoffs in PPR leagues.

Emmanuel Sanders-Denver Broncos: On the other side of the same game, Sanders bounced back fro his two-catch, 17-yard performance last week with ten catches for 181 yards and a touchdown.  Sanders also added a rush for 24 yards.

Amari Cooper-Oakland Raiders: Cooper and the Raiders did all they could to keep up with the Packers in the rain in Oakland, but ultimately they fell short losing 30-20.  Cooper scored both of the Raiders’ touchdowns while racking up 120 yards on six catches.

Sammy Watkins-Buffalo Bills: Watkins caught two touchdown passes in the Bills’ comeback bid.  He was targeted ten times and hauled in five passes for 111 yards to go with his two touchdowns.

DeSean Jackson-Washington Redskins: On the other side of that same matchup, D-Jax posted 153 yards against the Bills on six catches.  He scored a touchdown for the fourth time in his last five weeks.

Jordan Matthews-Philadelphia Eagles: Matthews finished last night’s game against the Cardinals with 159 yards on his eight catches including a long touchdown.  He turned in one of his best performances of the season and helped his fantasy owners with a big day of production.

Demaryius Thomas-Denver Broncos: Thomas caught two touchdowns the Broncos  loss finishing with 61 yards on his five catches.

Julio Jones-Atlanta Falcons: This week against the Jaguars, Jones had 118 yards and his first touchdown since week 8.  Atlanta got their first win in seven tries thanks in part to Jones’ solid game.

Mike Evans-Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Evans didn’t get into the end zone, but he had the most yards of any non-scoring receiver the week. He hauled in nine of the 17 passes Jameis Winston threw his way totaling 157 yards in the Bucs’ loss on Thursday night.

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