Between the Lines: Week 14 Snap Count Analysis

AFC West

Denver Broncos - As If There Were Doubts

Quarterback: Case Keenum (100%)

Running Backs: Phillip Lindsay (65%), Devontae Booker (23%), Royce Freeman (12%)

Wide Receivers: DaeSean Hamilton (97%), Tim Patrick (86%, Courtland Sutton (69%), Andre Holmes (26%)

Tight Ends: Matt LaCosse (81%), Brian Parker (20%)

Yes, Phillip Lindsay gets talked about every week. Yet, it still seems like he has had an extremely quiet 967 rushing yards. He has just done it with such ease and efficiency (his 5.8 yards per carry leads the league), that (from my perspective at least), he seems to be taken for granted. He played 65% of the Broncos' snaps this week, a season high. With matchups against the Browns and Raiders on the slate in the next two weeks, he'll look to quietly carry your team to a fantasy championship.

Kansas City Chiefs - Where Will Ware Be?

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes (100%)

Running Backs: Damien Williams (50%), Spencer Ware (48%)

Wide Receivers: Chris Conley (99%), Tyreek Hill (76%), Demarcus Robinson (65%), Gehrig Dieter (10%), Marcus Kemp (10%)

Tight End: Travis Kelce (99%), Demetrius Harris (23%)

Spencer Ware had to briefly leave Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens with a shoulder injury. He also tweaked his hamstring. While he ended up having a huge yardage day, there is a slight possibility that he misses Thursday's crucial matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. If he does, Damien Williams--who scored twice in Sunday--will almost certainly see a huge bump in playing time. On just 17% of rosters entering this week's waivers, he could provide some much needed late-season spark to your roster.

Los Angeles Chargers - JJ, JJ, JJ

Quarterback: Philip Rivers (100%)

Running Backs: Austin Ekeler (68%), Justin Jackson (37%)

Wide Receivers: Keenan Allen (95%), Tyrell Williams (84%), Mike Williams (51%), Travis Benjamin (35%)

Tight Ends: Virgil Green (70%), Antonio Gates (40%)

No, not our illustrious leader here at numberFire. We're talking about Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson, who may be forced into a starting role in Week 15. Austin Ekeler is doubtful for Thursday's game, and Melvin Gordon still hasn't practiced. If that happens, Jackson's 37% snap count this week will look like child's play. You didn't wait to add him until this week, did you?

Oakland Raiders - Roberts Risin'

Quarterback: Derek Carr (100%)

Running Backs: Doug Martin (49%), Jalen Richard (49%)

Wide Receivers: Jordy Nelson (94%), Seth Roberts (78%), Marcell Ateman (75%)

Seth Roberts tied his season high by playing 78% of the Oakland Raiders' snaps this week. More importantly, he made them count. Roberts caught 5 passes for 76 yards on 7 targets, which was tied for the second-most looks on the team. While it's hard to trust him to repeat that type of performance, the Raiders are playing the a Cincinnati Bengals defense that has basically given up, so he could at least be a dart throw in daily tournaments if nothing else.