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Wednesday 16 December 2015 10:49, UK
The Carolina Panthers continued on their march towards an unbeaten season with a 38-0 shredding of Atlanta, led by Cam Newton, who had 265 yards and three TDs.
The biggest problem for fantasy owners? He was rested with the game out of reach, and only returned 22 points (when he probably could have got to 50 against the Falcons 'defence').
What should you do in Week 15? Alex Ferguson gives more details…
Quarterback: Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers)
There's no quarterback playing better football than Newton at the moment, and he should be an easy person to stick into your fantasy line-up. There's only one problem: there are other quarterbacks preforming well, too. Blake Bortles of Jacksonville just had a 250 yard, three-TD day and a bloke called Tom Brady's playing the Tennessee Titans…
Running Back: Devonta Freeman (Atlanta Falcons)
We haven't put Freeman in for the past two weeks thanks to his injury as well as the fact that he was playing against Carolina, but if any time is ripe for his return, it's against Jacksonville who have given up 11 TDs to rushers this season.
Running Back: Todd Gurley (St Louis Rams)
Gurley had a 148-yard, two-touchdown performance and we're putting him in against Tampa Bay, going on the logic that Thursday night games usually mean tired defences.
Wide Receiver: Allen Robinson (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Robinson only had a catch and a touchdown against Indianapolis, which should concern some bearing in mind the performance of his receiving partner, Allen Hurns. But Robinson - who's been exceptional all season long - should have a better performance against the Falcons.
Wide Receiver: Julio Jones (Atlanta Falcons)
Jones should prosper a lot more than he did against Carolina when he takes on Jacksonville's passing defence that's given up 24 touchdowns this season. If you don't like Julio but you've got the money then how about Calvin Johnson, who's playing the New Orleans Saints?
Tight End: Julius Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars)
My bookie always told me to go with form. Thomas has caught four touchdowns in four weeks as part of the entertaining "Throw a TD And Play No D" show that the Jags are currently putting on. The Falcons will give him ample opportunity to make it five in a row.
Defence: Seattle Seahawks
Only gave up six points against Baltimore, and despite the better play of Johnny Manziel last Sunday, the Browns offence still isn't very good. Expect Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor & Co to prosper… especially at home.
Kicker: Graham Gano (Carolina Panthers)
We're putting Gano in because we believe that the New York Giants might stop the Panthers offence - giving Gano the odd field goal chance.
