X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

Week 15 Daily Fantasy Football Stacks: Tom Brady - Rob Gronkowski, Carson Palmer - Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees - Brandin Cooks

For the last few weeks, this column has led off by highlighting the winner of the weekly Millionaire Maker tournament. You know what they say ... if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

All kidding aside, there's a reason we keep doing this: Stacking is literally helping daily fantasy players become millionaires each week. In Week 14, Draftkings user "TheBrewster" stacked red-hot Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with equally scorching wide receiver Doug Baldwin. Of course, they also hit home runs with low-owned running backs Isaiah Crowell and Eddie Lacy, but the Seattle duo gave them a 64.48-point foundation for their winning lineup.

Stacking a quarterback with a wide receiver or tight end (or even pass-catching running back, in the right situation) can effectively double your points. It can be risky, but when it hits, the payoff is considerable. These are some of the top stacks to consider for Week 15, sorted roughly from most expensive to least expensive.

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 10% off using code BALLER! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

High-Priced DFS Stacks

New England QB Tom Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski vs. Tennessee

Despite playing in just over 60 percent of the Patriots' offensive snaps in his return against the Houston Texans, Gronkowski finished with 87 yards and a touchdown on four catches. As his number of plays increases, so too will his targets and production.

You don't need us to tell you about Brady. He's the most expensive quarterback for a reason. His floor is high every week, and the potential for a monster performance is always legitimate. The Patriots are also now without their top two running backs (LeGarrette Blount and Dion Lewis) for the season, putting the onus squarely on Brady to produce points.

The only downsides here? The possibility of a blowout -- with Brady and Gronkowski sitting in the fourth quarter -- is very real. Both should be highly-owned, as this duo should put up points.

Arizona QB Carson Palmer and WR Larry Fitzgerald at Philadelphia

If Brady has any competition for the safest-floor quarterback, it's Palmer. The 35-year-old veteran has posted at least 300 yards nine times and at least two touchdowns 10 times in the Cardinals' 13 games this season, and now draws a Sunday night matchup with the 24th-ranked pass defense (259 yards per game).

Pairing Palmer with any of his wideouts -- Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd, John Brown -- makes sense, but Fitzgerald simply seems due for a big game. He hasn't reached 100 yards since Week 10 or found the end zone since Week 8. Both of those droughts should end this week against a much-maligned Eagles secondary. Pairing these two will cost a pretty penny, but it's a safer play with major upside.

 

Moderate DFS Stacks

New Orleans QB Drew Brees and WR Brandin Cooks vs. Detroit

Let's examine Brees' home and road splits briefly, shall we? In six home games he's averaging 350 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. In six road games? Try 282 yards per game, eight TDs and six INTs. True, the seven-touchdown explosion in a Week 8 shootout with the New York Giants skews things a bit, but you get the picture.

Now Brees welcomes the Lions' up-and-down defense to the Superdome for a Monday night matchup. Fellow wideout Willie Snead and tight end Benjamin Watson make for solid plays, but Cooks is the most intriguing. He had just three catches for 29 yards last week, but he had six touchdown catches in the five games prior to that. Last week's stat line would appear to be the outlier. Look for a rebound this week.

Seattle QB Russell Wilson and WR Doug Baldwin vs. Cleveland

Until further notice, Wilson and Baldwin will appear on this weekly list. These two have simply become unstoppable. Over the Seahawks' last four games, Wilson has thrown zero interceptions against a whopping 16 touchdowns, eight of which have gone to Baldwin.

The Browns' pass defense has been one of the more generous in the league, ranking 22nd in yards allowed per game (254) and 25th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). There's little evidence to suggest that Wilson and Baldwin won't stay hot, especially considering the loss of running back Thomas Rawls for the rest of the season. Both are still reasonably priced, so take advantage.

Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger and TE Heath Miller vs. Denver

Roethlisberger makes for an ideal GPP play this week. He's coming off a down game by his standards (282 yards, no touchdowns, one interception) and the Steelers are facing the top-ranked pass defense. This could lead to a drop in ownership, but don't be fooled--Big Ben is still a solid play at home.

Wide receivers Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant are the obvious stacks, but Miller is an intriguing option. He has at least four catches, including a season-high-tying 10 last week, in four of Pittsburgh's last five games. Denver, for all of its defensive accomplishments this season, ranks 22nd in fantasy points allowed to tight ends this season. Expect Roethlisberger to target Miller early and often.

 

Bargain DFS Stacks

Houston QB T.J. Yates and WR DeAndre Hopkins at Indianapolis

Hopkins is still pricey but you'll likely be able to pair him with the minimum-priced Yates, who is expected to start in place of Brian Hoyer (concussion). This goes without saying, but we're saying it anyway -- make sure Yates is actually starting before locking him in.

Having Yates under center could benefit Hopkins, who is coming off his weakest showing of the season (three catches, 52 yards vs. New England). Hopkins finished with 118 yards and two touchdowns when Yates started in Week 11 against the New York Jets. Fantasy owners would certainly welcome that kind of production, and against the Colts' 29th-ranked pass defense, it's attainable.

Kansas City QB Alex Smith and WR Jeremy Maclin at Baltimore

It's been a lost, disastrous season for the Ravens, but hey, there's no mercy in fantasy football. Their misery should be your benefit. Enter, Smith and Maclin, the latest quarterback-wide receiver duo to draw this enticing matchup.

Maclin has come on strong over the last three weeks, tallying 160, 95 and 68 yards, respectively. He's Smith's unquestioned top target and will draw plenty of looks on Sunday. Smith has only topped 300 yards once this season, as it's simply not the Chiefs' philosophy to air it out. But the upside for two or three touchdowns is there, and Smith brings an underrated rushing ability as he has at least 33 yards on the ground in five of his last six games. For good measure, only four teams have allowed more passing touchdowns than Baltimore (27) this season. All arrows point up for Smith and Maclin.

 

DFS & Fantasy Football Chat Room

[iflychat_embed id="c-0" hide_user_list="yes" hide_popup_chat="no" height="400px"]




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Stats & Leaders
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Devin Vassell6 mins ago

Expected To Return On Wednesday
Joe Ingles14 mins ago

Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Mike Conley21 mins ago

Iffy For Tuesday's Action
Taurean Prince28 mins ago

Questionable To Face Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo36 mins ago

Considered Probable For Tuesday
Macklin Celebrini47 mins ago

Records First Career Three-Point Game
Connor Hellebuyck59 mins ago

Stops 43 Shots In Win Against Wild
Seth Jarvis1 hour ago

Returns With A Three-Point Effort
Sebastian Aho1 hour ago

Racks Up Four Points In Impressive Win
Nico Hischier1 hour ago

Nets Historic Hat Trick Versus Predators
Jakob Chychrun1 hour ago

Tallies Three Points In Monday's Win
Brandon Hagel2 hours ago

Dishes Out Career-High Five Assists
Demarcus Robinson9 hours ago

DeMarcus Robinson Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Aidan O'Connell9 hours ago

Raiders To Open Aidan O'Connell's Practice Window
Ja'Tavion Sanders10 hours ago

Avoids Serious Injury
Tommy Devito10 hours ago

Tommy DeVito Avoids Injury Report To Open Week 13
J.K. Dobbins11 hours ago

Won't Return On Monday Night
Jerami Grant11 hours ago

Injured Versus Memphis
Robert Williams III11 hours ago

Won't Return On Monday Night
J.K. Dobbins12 hours ago

Questionable To Return On Monday
Jonathan Kuminga12 hours ago

Inactive On Monday Night
Keldon Johnson12 hours ago

Listed Probable For Tuesday Night
Daniel Jones12 hours ago

Won't Join The Raiders
Jalen Green13 hours ago

Questionable For Tuesday Night Against Timberwolves
Dennis Schröder13 hours ago

Dennis Schroder Available To Play On Monday Night Against Warriors
Malik Monk13 hours ago

Officially Active On Monday, Won't Have Minutes Restriction
Miles McBride13 hours ago

Active On Monday Night Against Nuggets
Karl-Anthony Towns13 hours ago

Available For Knicks On Monday Against Nuggets
Peyton Watson13 hours ago

Officially Active For Monday Night Game Against Knicks
Nicolas Claxton13 hours ago

Officially Ruled Out For Monday Night
Aaron Gordon14 hours ago

Now Without Timetable For Return
Jordan Poole14 hours ago

Is Questionable For Tuesday
Talen Horton-Tucker14 hours ago

Probable For Tuesday
Patrick Williams14 hours ago

Will Be Sidelined On Tuesday
Scoot Henderson14 hours ago

Sitting Out Monday
Baltimore Ravens14 hours ago

Roquan Smith Out On Monday Night
Ladd McConkey15 hours ago

Officially Active On Monday Night
Jake Ferguson15 hours ago

Looking Like A "Long Shot" To Play On Thursday
Ladd McConkey16 hours ago

Expected To Play On Monday Night
Patrik Laine16 hours ago

Practices In Regular Jersey
Mason McTavish16 hours ago

Returns To Ducks Lineup Monday
Chris Kreider16 hours ago

Unavailable Versus Blues
Artem Zub16 hours ago

Out With Fractured Foot
TB16 hours ago

Nicholas Paul To Remain Out For At Least One More Week
Pyotr Kochetkov16 hours ago

Lands In Concussion Protocol
Kirill Kaprizov17 hours ago

Considered A Game-Time Call For Monday
Romeo Doubs17 hours ago

Picks Up DNP On Monday
Brock Purdy17 hours ago

Does "Light Throwing" On Monday
Amon-Ra St. Brown17 hours ago

Listed As Non-Participant At Practice
David Montgomery17 hours ago

Listed As DNP On Monday
Austin Ekeler18 hours ago

In The Concussion Protocol
Aaron Rodgers19 hours ago

Remains The Starter Ahead Of Week 13
Devin Williams19 hours ago

Brewers Plan To Hang Onto Devin Williams For Now
19 hours ago

Blue Jays Could Make Aggressive Play For Anthony Santander
Alec Bohm19 hours ago

Phillies, White Sox Have Discussed Alec Bohm, Garrett Crochet
20 hours ago

Mets The Clear-Cut Favorites To Land Juan Soto
Yusei Kikuchi20 hours ago

Signs Three-Year Deal With Angels
Baltimore Ravens21 hours ago

Roquan Smith Unlikely To Play On Monday Night
Baker Mayfield21 hours ago

Buccaneers Say Baker Mayfield Is "Good" After Suffering Stinger
Yan Xiaonan21 hours ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Tabatha Ricci21 hours ago

Drops Decision At UFC Macau
Trevor Lawrence22 hours ago

Will Practice On Monday
Muslim Salikhov22 hours ago

Gets Highlight-Reel Knockout Win At UFC Macau
Josh Downs22 hours ago

Week-To-Week With Shoulder Injury
Song Kenan22 hours ago

2-2 In Last Four Fights After UFC Macau Loss
Zhang Mingyang22 hours ago

Gets TKO Win At UFC Macau
Ozzy Diaz22 hours ago

Gets TKO'd At UFC Macau
Jack Roslovic1 day ago

Continues To See Success With Hurricanes
Alex Lyon1 day ago

Starts For Red Wings On Monday
Mikhail Sergachev1 day ago

Collects An Assist In Sunday's Loss
Logan Cooley1 day ago

Leads Utah's Offense Sunday
William Nylander1 day ago

Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing
Mitchell Marner1 day ago

Extends Multi-Point Streak With Pair Of Goals
Anthony Cirelli2 days ago

Riding Career-Best Goal Streak
Volkan Oezdemir3 days ago

Drops Decision At UFC Macau
MMA3 days ago

Carlos Uberg Extends Win Streak At UFC Macau
MMA3 days ago

Cong Wang Gets Submitted In Upset Fashion At UFC Macau
Gabriella Fernandes3 days ago

Pulls Off Massive Upset At UFC Macau
Deiveson Figueiredo3 days ago

Falls Short At UFC Macau
Petr Yan3 days ago

Gets Dominant Win At UFC Macau
3 days ago

Nationals Non-Tender Kyle Finnegan On Friday
3 days ago

Rays Non-Tender Dylan Carlson
4 days ago

Rockies Non-Tender Brendan Rodgers, Cal Quantrill
Mike Yastrzemski4 days ago

Avoids Arbitration With Giants
4 days ago

Blue Jays Non-Tender Closer Jordan Romano
Dustin May4 days ago

Dodgers Sign Dustin May To One-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration
Brady Singer4 days ago

Shipped To Cincinnati
Jonathan India4 days ago

Traded To Kansas City
Shohei Ohtani4 days ago

In Early Stages Of Recovery From Shoulder Surgery
Tabatha Ricci4 days ago

Looks To Extend Her Win Streak
Yan Xiaonan4 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Muslim Salikhov4 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Macau
Chris Sale4 days ago

To Have Normal Offseason
Garrett Crochet4 days ago

Drawing Plenty Of Interest
Song Kenan4 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Zhang Mingyang4 days ago

Set For His Second UFC Fight
Ozzy Diaz4 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Macau
Carlos Ulberg5 days ago

Looking To Cement Himself As A Title Contender At UFC Macau
Volkan Oezdemir5 days ago

Eyes Another Knockout At UFC Macau
Gabriella Fernandes5 days ago

A Big Underdog At UFC Macau
Shohei Ohtani5 days ago

Named National League MVP In 2024
Aaron Judge5 days ago

Wins American League MVP Award
Cody Bellinger5 days ago

Cubs Looking To Trade Cody Bellinger?
5 days ago

Blake Snell Has Met With Red Sox, Dodgers
Chris Sale5 days ago

Wins National League Cy Young Award
Austin Eckroat6 days ago

Heads To The RSM Classic After Win
Harris English6 days ago

Finding Form Heading To The RSM Classic
Ben Griffin6 days ago

Continues Playing Well Heading To The RSM Classic
Denny McCarthy6 days ago

Returns to The RSM Classic
Ludvig Aberg6 days ago

Looks To Defend RSM Classic Title
Si Woo Kim6 days ago

An Intriguing Option At RSM Classic
Maverick McNealy6 days ago

In Solid Form Ahead Of RSM Classic
Eric Cole6 days ago

Chasing First Tour Victory At RSM Classic

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Cameron Dicker - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups, Kickers, Streamers

Week 13 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The full slate of games in Week 13 means fantasy managers have a wide selection of kickers available. While this variety is beneficial, it also makes choosing the right option more challenging. The kicker position, often overlooked, can still make a significant impact in tight matchups as the fantasy playoffs approach. Certain kickers benefit from […]


Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS Lineup Picks, NFL Injury News

Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 13 Outlooks for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, Courtland Sutton, and More

Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season is behind us, and what a rollercoaster it was for fantasy. Some even referred to it as "bye-mageddon" with the Bengals, Bills, Jaguars, Jets, and Saints on a bye all making our lineups more complicated, but the games more than delivered. Whether you were riding the highs of […]


Travis Etienne Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 13

Each new week of NFL games gives us more information to make more informed decisions. This is crucial when figuring out who to add and who to cut. It can be difficult to admit we were wrong on a particular player. For example, using a high draft pick on someone and cutting them so early […]


nick westbrook-ikhine fantasy football rankings NFL DFS lineup picks

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 13 (2024)

Let's strap up for a holiday week with three Thursday games on Thanksgiving and then a Friday tilt for good measure. Many of you face must-win scenarios with the fantasy playoffs right around the bend. We're all going to reach the championships together with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy football waiver […]


Brock Purdy - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 13 Updates for Brock Purdy, Isiah Pacheco, Trevor Lawrence, Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Romeo Doubs, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Josh Downs, David Montgomery

The race to the fantasy playoffs continued in Week 12, a week full of close games and exciting finishes. However, that excitement came at a cost. We didn't see many injuries in Week 10 and 11, but multiple fantasy-relevant players got hurt in Week 12. Unfortunately, impactful injuries exist every week throughout an NFL season. […]


Taysom Hill - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2024)

Another week has come and gone, and fantasy managers are one week closer to the fantasy playoffs. As we all predicted back in Week 1, Noah Gray has taken over as the top tight end in Kansas City. Okay, I kid, but he's now posted back-to-back weeks with a pair of scores. Chigoziem Okonkwo gave […]


Garrett Wilson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

WR Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2024)

With six weeks left in the NFL season, one record I am keeping a close eye on is Mike Evans' consecutive 1000-yard mark. Right now, the streak is in real jeopardy. Heading into Week 13, Evans is sitting at 403 receiving yards on the season. That means Evans would require 597 receiving yards over the […]


Dolphins Defense D/ST Streamers, Rankings, Waiver Wire - Jalen Ramsey Fantasy Football IDP

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 13 (2024)

Are you one of the fantasy managers who plays in a league whose playoffs begin in Week 13 or Week 14? Did you complain to your manager that teams are on bye in Week 14? Don’t complain. Read this column instead. In Week 12, I had to suffer through sack leader Trey Hendrickson sitting on […]


nick westbrook-ikhine fantasy football rankings NFL DFS lineup picks

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13: Devaughn Vele, Elijah Moore, Jeremy McNichols, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Trevor Lawrence, Will Levis

The week of Thanksgiving is always a fun slate for football, and for the first time since Week 8, no teams with be on byes. While all healthy and active players will be available this week, it's never time to stop browsing the waiver wire for potential roster improvements. It's tough to find players with […]


James Cook - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

RB Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2024)

Now that the Byepocalypse is behind us, it's time to grab those stretchy pants, you know the ones, and grab ourselves an extra helping of football this weekend. We have three games on the docket on Thanksgiving Day that will give fantasy managers a case of the meat sweats. We have the Raiders and Chiefs […]


Anthony Richardson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL News

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2024)

With those fantasy playoffs just around the corner, we've been heating up here on the RotoBaller starts and sits, nailing both Bo Nix and Tua Tagovailoa, giving you the inside edge on your competition. With a weekend that involves three games on Thanksgiving, one on Black Friday, and our regular Sunday and Monday contests, fantasy […]


Dallas Cowboys Defense D/ST Streamers, Rankings, Waiver Wire - Micah Parsons Fantasy Football IDP

Week 13 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 13 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since there are no teams on bye this week, I will be ranking every defense from No. 1 to No. 32. It's the first time in […]


Braelon Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Best Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules for Waiver Wire Streamers, Stashes (Weeks 15-17)

Planning too far in advance to align your fantasy football players for an optimal playoff performance comes with many pitfalls. However, positioning yourself for good fortune in Weeks 15 through 17 should be a key piece of your strategy if you're in line to make the bracket. Fantasy players still have time to trade for […]