May 15, 2015
This is a list of the top 10 players whose fantasy stock has decreased because on what happened in free agency and the draft. This report will be reflected in the overall rankings, which will be updated soon. Here’s a link to the Fantasy Football Stock Up page.
There will be many more 2015 Fantasy Football Rankings and features in the late spring and summer, including tons of 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts, Player Rankings, Sleepers and Busts. I’ll also have an extensive 2015 NFL Fantasy Football Preseason Stock Report.
2015 Fantasy Football Offseason Stock Report (Down)
10.
Peyton Manning, QB, Broncos Peyton Manning gets a slight bump down in the quarterback rankings because of what John Elway did to the offensive line this offseason. Manning’s blocking looks terrible, so there’s a greater chance he’ll get hurt again. He’s also 39 now, so it’s bound to be over for him soon.
9.
Drew Brees, QB, Saints Drew Brees threw for 4,952 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2015. The problem was that he had so many dud performances throughout the year, as his team was incredibly inconsistent. Perhaps Brees will bounce back, but there are two things working against him: First, Jimmy Graham was shipped off. Second, Brees turned 36 this offseason, so he could continue to decline.
8.
Torrey Smith, WR, 49ers Torrey Smith should have done whatever it took to re-sign with the Ravens. That’s because Marc Trestman is the new offensive coordinator. Smith could’ve have an incredible 2015 campaign if he returned to Baltimore. Instead, he’ll rot away in San Francisco, playing for a team that is on a major decline.
7.
Julius Thomas, TE, Jaguars Julius Thomas took much more money to sign with a much less successful franchise. That’s never a good omen. Thomas could produce in Greg Olson’s offense, but it’s more than likely that he’ll disappoint because he’s now fat and happy.
6.
Rashad Jennings, RB, Giants Rashad Jennings would be a solid RB2 if he could remain healthy, but that’s hardly the case. Jennings is not a reliable running back, and he’ll have to split time with Andre Williams and Shane Vereen. The addition of the latter to the roster really hurts Jennings’ chances, as his receptions are bound to drop.
5.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler have separated for the second time in their careers, with Marshall now going to New York. No longer the player he once was, Marshall is going to have a tough time producing with the Jets, given the awful quarterback situation.
4.
Jermey Maclin, WR, Chiefs Jeremy Maclin caught 85 balls for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns last year, earning a big contract from the Chiefs. Unfortunately, Maclin sabotaged his career by leaving Philadelphia. There’s a reason Alex Smith failed to throw a single touchdown pass to a receiver in 2014, and while that’s unlikely to happen again, Maclin’s numbers are set to severely decline.
3.
Nick Foles, QB, Rams Nick Foles’ fantasy outlook is bleak, now that he’s no longer in Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense. Foles may thrive with the Rams, but he probably won’t be anywhere near QB1 territory because he won’t throw nearly as much in St. Louis. The Rams just spent a first-round pick on a running back, after all.
2.
Branden Oliver, RB, Chargers Branden Oliver burst onto the scene following Ryan Mathews’ injury with a pair of 100-yard games. He cooled off after that, though that was because his offensive line broke down. I liked Oliver’s outlook before they drafted Melvin Gordon. Now, he’s just waiver-wire fodder.
1.
Tom Brady, QB, Patriots Tom Brady has been suspended for four games because of Deflategate. Brady is still a QB1, but just barely; he’ll turn 38 in August, which is bad news considering that Peyton Manning saw a dropoff at that age. Brady could have his suspension reduced, but how will he play now that he won’t be able to deflate his footballs? (Just trolling, Pats fans.)
More 2015 Fantasy Football Articles:
Fantasy Football Rankings
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings:
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks - 9/10 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs - 9/10 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/10 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/10 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Flex Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 8/27 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 8/27 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings - 5/14 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/14 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 9/3 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/27 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/20 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/13 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Experts Draft - 8/11 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/7 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 8/6 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 7/31 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft - 7/23 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft (2-QB) - 7/15 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft (PPR) - 7/6 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/10 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/10 (Walt)
Chet Gresham's Fantasy Football Top 200 Rankings - 9/4 (Chet)
Chet Gresham's 2015 Fantasy Football Positional Cheat Sheet - 9/4 (Chet)
Chet Gresham's 2015 Fantasy Football Overall Cheat Sheet - 9/4 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Articles:
2015 Fantasy Football Stock Report: Training Camp - 9/10 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Tight End Matchup Chart: Week 1 - 9/9 (Chet)
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Matchup Chart: Week 1 - 9/8 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 9/8 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Running Back Matchup Chart: Week 1 - 9/7 (Chet)
Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchup Chart: Week 1 - 9/6 (Chet)
2015 NFL Preseason Recap, Fantasy Football Notes - 9/4 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock - 9/4 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Quarterback Targets - 9/4 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Busts - 9/4 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Goal-Line Running Backs - 9/3 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football News - 9/1 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football: Better Than ADP - 8/31 (Chet)
Daily Fantasy Football: Running Backs - 8/27 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football: Late-Round Running Back Fliers - 8/24 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Fallout: Jordy Nelson Injury - 8/24 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Players to Target - 8/22 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 8/22 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Strategy Guide - 8/20 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football: The Perfect Draft - 8/20 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Players to Avoid: LeSean McCoy - 8/18 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Values: Wide Receivers - 8/14 (Chet)
Daily Fantasy Football: Wide Receivers - 7/29 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Value Profile: Brian Quick - 7/22 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football Value Profile: Eli Manning - 7/17 (Walt)
Daily Fantasy Football: A Primer - 7/10 (Chet)
2015 Fantasy Football Value Profile: Jarvis Landry - 7/7 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Offseason Stock Report: Up - 5/15 (Walt)
Fantasy Football Offseason Stock Report: Down - 5/15 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football: First-Round Bust History - 2/17 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football: Overdrafted Players - 2/15 (Walt)
2015 Fantasy Football: Running Backs with Most Carries - 2/15 (Walt)
NFL Picks - Dec. 15
2025 NFL Mock Draft - Dec. 11
NFL Power Rankings - Dec. 9
2026 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 29
Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 4
