The fantasy football playoffs begin in Week 14, which means that Jonathan Taylor and Cam Akers have emerged at the perfect time for their fantasy managers. The former is firmly in control of his backfield, while the latter is at least the clear leader of what will likely remain a split backfield with Darrell Henderson. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the two rookie backs and their chances of being playoff heroes on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. They also dive into Jalen Hurts as

If it feels like we just said goodbye to Week 12, it's only because we did. And yet, the Week 13 weekend has already arrived. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper set the stage on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15 by checking in on Josh Jacobs, D'Andre Swift, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Myles Gaskin and more of the key players with injury questions heading into the weekend. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Week 13 is finally here, and not a moment too soon. The Ravens and Steelers may have just put Week 12 to bed, but the news for the final week of the fantasy football regular season is already flowing. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Dalvin Cook's potential workload cap, Zach Ertz's return from IR, a potential new look from the Lions' offense, the possibility of David Johnson getting back on the field, and Brandon Aiyuk rejoining the 49ers on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow

Tuesday remains a slow news day in the NFL this week, even with Wednesday being a game day. Still, some of what we learned will hav an impact on Week 13 and beyond. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss the fantasy implications of Will Fuller's season-ending suspension, George Kittle's potential return, and the possibility of Tua Tagovailoa getting back on the field this week. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

The waiver wire remains thin this week, but there is still a quartet of running backs worth considering, with varying degrees of aggressiveness. Plus, it's a good week to be streaming quarterbacks, with at least five solid options potentially on the table. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss all nine of those players on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

There was nothing but bad news leading into Sunday, but the games themselves produced more than a few stories to make fantasy managers happy. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss two such stories: Austin Ekeler's return and Jarvis Landry's big day. They also take a look at the other side of the coin, wondering how concerned we should be about Alvin Kamara so long as Taysom Hill is starting for the Saints. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR

The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner, and any information gleaned during the remaining regular season weeks could help with the challenging decisions in the weeks to come. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper look ahead to Week 12, and the games that could carry fantasy playoff implications, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-game schedule has become a Thanksgiving tradition as familiar as turkey and mashed potatoes. The three-game slate brings the usual Turkey Day DFS contests that are a welcome side to any Thanksgiving dinner. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Thanksgiving Day DFS slate on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 12 begins on Thursday, with the standard three helpings of football on Thanksgiving. The nightcap between the Ravens and Steelers, however, will be missing some key players after J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram were placed on the COVID-19/reserve list. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss that big story on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. They also get into Julio Jones' hamstring issues, another possible quarterback change in Chicago, and possible bounceback spots for Tua Tagovailoa

It's a QB-centric episode of Fantasy Football in 15, taking a look back at Week 11 Sunday. Taysom Hill was the story of the day, and could very well be the story of the back end of the fantasy football season. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Hill's fantasy utility for the rest of the year to kick off this episode. The guys also get into the state of the Bengals now that Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the year, the possibility that the Cowboys are sort of back, and J.K. Dobbins

Thursday's practice reports were filled with troubling notes, from no practice for Alvin Kamara and Davante Adams, to limited practices for Teddy Bridgewater and James Robinson, to sudden missed practices for D'Andre Swift and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive into the worst-case scenarios related to those injuries, while hoping for good news on Friday, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

The first time the Cardinals and Seahawks got together this season they gave us a classic, with the Cardinals prevailing in overtime, 37-34. The rematch kicks off Week 11, and could be just as good as the first version. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive into the news related to Cardinals-Seahawks II on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. The guys also discuss what they'll be watching on the injury front over the next 48 hours. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

The fantasy football trade deadline is fast approaching in leagues where it hasn't already passed, leaving managers with precious few days the make the moves they might need to put them over the top. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss some of the most-traded players in fantasy football, including Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, Lamar Jackson and A.J. Brown. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your

It should be a busy 24 hours on the waiver wire, with Michael Pittman Jr., Jameis Winston and Rex Burkhead among the top players for fantasy managers to target. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break it all down on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins delivered the play of the season in the Cardinals' win over the Bills, capping off what was a wild Week 10 Sunday. Derek VanRiper and Michael Beller go over the day's biggest fantasy news, including D'Andre Swift's takeover of Detroit's backfield Nick Chubb's return, Kenyan Drake getting back in control in Arizona, and more. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, and that means it's a huge day for injury reports. The fantasy football community got good news on Miles Sanders and Darrell Henderson, but bad news on Joe Mixon and Damien Harris, setting the stage for injury watchers on Friday afternoon. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Sanders, Henderson, Giovani Bernard, Rex Burkhead, Duke Johnson, Matt Breida and more on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn

Wednesdays provide us with our first good practice data of the week, and this Wednesday was as illuminating as any. Nick Chubb, Miles Sanders and Joe Mixon could all return, which isn't a surprise, and so could Kenyan Drake, which would be. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Drake's potential return, plus take a look at the Jets', 49ers' and Chargers' backfields on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about

The Patriots and Jets gave us a surprising shootout on Monday Night Football, and while those defenses leave a bit to be desired, the production may have signaled fantasy-relevant pathways forward for the two passing games. Week 10, meanwhile, kicks off with a Colts-Titans tilt that could be a bit of a slog from a fantasy perspective. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper dive into the passing attacks featured in those two games on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter:

What the Week 10 waiver wire lacks in volume it makes up for in substance, particularly at the wide receiver position. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the merits of a couple of receivers who should draw plenty of waiver interest, plus a trio of backs who have at least potential short-term value, on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was no shortage of fantasy stars in Week 9, from Dalvin Cook to Josh Allen to Christian McCaffrey. One of them, however, points to an ascending offense, with Drew Lock coming through with his second straight big game. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Lock and the Denver offense, Seattle's dreadful defense, Jonathan Taylor trades, Curtis Samuel's role in Carolina, and more on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: