Week 15 Game Scripts to Target in Daily Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants

Over/Under: 40.0

Eagles Implied Team Total: 23.75

Giants Implied Team Total: 16.25

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-3) managed to suffer their biggest loss of the season in the midst of their biggest victory. By now, you've definitely heard about Carson Wentz's season-ending ACL tear, and how it changes the complexion of the team's playoff outlook. While the Eagles currently hold the top seed in the NFC, this is a time of uncertainty for a franchise that was enjoying an incredible run of success in 2017.

Their opponent this week, the New York Giants (2-11), is no stranger to uncertainty themselves. After dismissing their head coach and long-time general manager, this is a team in a state of flux. Even without Wentz in the lineup, the Eagles are 7.5-point favorites on the road. But can a game that features a backup quarterback against a 2-11 team truly be a fantasy-relevant affair?

On paper, yes it can.

Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

FanDuel Price: $6,000

The injury sustained by Wentz is depressing on so many levels. It's sad for a young man who was establishing himself as a future face of the NFL. It's sad for a team that has legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. It's sad for the fans who enjoy watching him play. There's simply nothing positive about the situation. But lost in all of this misery is that fact that Wentz' backup quarterback once produced a 27-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio as a 10-game starter for this very Philly franchise.

Now, I'm not here to tell you that Nick Foles is as good as Carson Wentz, but the Eagles can win with him and so can your fantasy team.

The Eagles' offense is humming. They have a strong depth chart at running back, wide receiver, and tight end, particularly if Zach Ertz is back in the mix. The Giants have surrendered the most FanDuel points per game (20.0) to opposing quarterbacks, and they are just trying to get through the tail end of a lost season.

At such a low cost, Foles could display some of his 2013 form and prove to be one of the value quarterbacks of the week. He's a risky start in a playoff game in season-long leagues, but he's worth a dice roll in daily formats.

Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles

FanDuel Price: $7,900

Assuming Ertz plays this week, he's in a premium situation. Yes, losing Wentz for the year hurts his outlook, but not as much as you might think. In 2013, Ertz caught 36 passes for 469 yards and 4 touchdowns as a rookie. It was a decent season, and he flashed the considerable upside that he would ultimately reach in 2017. As a sophomore in 2014, Ertz looked sharp out of the gates, snaring 24 receptions for 354 yards and 2 touchdowns over his first seven games.

And as you've probably already guessed, he did most of this damage with a quarterback named -- wait for it -- Nick Foles. These two have already proven to have chemistry, and Ertz is a better player now than he was then.

Even better, Ertz draws a Giants defense this week that is permitting the most FanDuel points per contest to opposing tight ends (13.4). The 10 receiving touchdowns they've allowed to tight ends is tops in the league, as well. With or without Wentz, Ertz should produce in a big way in Week 15 as long as he's healthy. If he can't play, Trey Burton ($4,900) would be in line for a solid role.

Others to Consider

Alshon Jeffery ($7,200) has six touchdown receptions in his last six games and gets to face a struggling Giants defense. While we don't know much about his chemistry with Foles, the matchup is right. It's fair to temper expectations a bit, but he still represents a solid play, particularly at his WR15 cost.

The Eagles have a solid group of runners, but touches are being divided so evenly, it's next to impossible to project who to play in fantasy. However, the Giants have allowed the second most rushing yards per game (130.0) in the league, so it's a fantastic opportunity if you feel confident about one of Philly's backs.

It's been a tough year for the Giants in both fantasy and reality, but Evan Engram ($6,300) has been a pleasant surprise as a rookie. The team's leader in targets (100), receptions (55), yards (623), and touchdowns (6), Engram is a startable player every week in spite of the matchup.