Jakobi Meyers or Darnell Mooney Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs
Jakobi Meyers and Darnell Mooney are set to square off in primetime as one of the two ESPN games in line to conclude Week 15. While the coaches of both players wish to see a win more than anything else, fantasy managers just want to see points and lots of them.
However, which receiver is likely to have the better game? Here's a look at both players and a recommendation.
Is Jakobi Meyers a good pick in Week 15?
Jakobi Meyers has been the beneficiary of Davante Adams' move east to the New York Jets. However, the wide receiver has been up and down in the past five weeks.
According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, Meyers is in line to earn 12.5 points this week.
While far from massive expectations, managers may have a use for him as a flex if their team is banged up. With bye season over, fewer teams will have a use for him than they would have in November.
Is Darnell Mooney a good pick in Week 15?
Darnell Mooney, one of the surprising wide receivers of the year in fantasy football, is coming off one of the biggest games of his 2024 season. Kirk Cousins' immense struggle over the last month might have been costing the team games, but not Mooney in most weeks.
The Raiders have the 18th-ranked passing defense, which sets the stage for a productive game for Mooney. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects Mooney to earn 11.7 points this week, putting him as a decent option for banged-up teams looking for a flex or a WR2.
Who should I start between Darnell Mooney and Jakobi Meyers in Week 15?
Both Darnell Mooney and Meyers are in line for decent, similar games in primetime. However, with the first round of the playoffs potentially coming down to this choice, every point matters.
As such, Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects Meyers to score 0.8 more points this week. Meyers is projected to have 12.5 points, while Mooney should have 11.7 points. Both receivers are decent but far from perfect options. However, with Week 15 winding down, this is no time to test the waiver wire. Go with Meyers, the No. 1 wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
While Brock Bowers is sure to get plenty of points, Meyers is the best choice when it comes to wide receivers.