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Fantasy football starts/sits for SNF, expert advice for all Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 15 matchups on Sunday Night Football. Our start em, sit em picks for Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, Javonte Williams, others
On Sunday night, we will see the Minnesota Vikings travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys in what is projected to be a high-scoring affair. With several viable fantasy stars in this matchup, let's lock in your lineups with our Week 15 SNF start-sit chart.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, T.J. Hockenson, George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, Javonte Williams, Dak Prescott, J.J. McCarthy, and more. Which Vikings and Cowboys players should you start or sit in Week 15?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 15, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 15, RotoBallers!
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Minnesota Vikings Start/Sit Matchups
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| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Aaron Jones Sr., RB | Start | 106.5 | @ DAL |
| Justin Jefferson, WR | Start | 105.8 | @ DAL |
| Will Reichard, K | Risky Start | 103.2 | @ DAL |
| Jordan Addison, WR | Risky Start | 102.7 | @ DAL |
| T.J. Hockenson, TE | Risky Start | 102.5 | @ DAL |
| Jalen Nailor, WR | Sit | 100.9 | @ DAL |
| J.J. McCarthy, QB | Sit | 100.8 | @ DAL |
| Jordan Mason, RB | Sit | 100.4 | @ DAL |
| Josh Oliver, TE | Sit | 97.7 | @ DAL |
| Zavier Scott, RB | Sit | 96.9 | @ DAL |
| Tai Felton, WR | Sit | 95.6 | @ DAL |
| Ben Sims, TE | Sit | 95.5 | @ DAL |
| Max Brosmer, QB | Sit | 94.1 | @ DAL |
| Minnesota Vikings, DEF | Sit | 90.9 | @ DAL |
Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings may have developed a rest-of-season formula last week, which could mean continued RB3/flex potential for Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) against the Dallas Cowboys. In a 31-0 rout of Washington last week, the Vikings leaned on their running game, which led to 14 carries and 76 rushing yards for Jones. The veteran still hasn't had a breakout game this season, but has maintained a steady floor, even as the Vikings have struggled for much of the year.
Additionally, he'll see a plus matchup against a Dallas defense that ranks 28th against PPR running backs and presents added potential for Jones, who has 31 targets in nine games. Jones has been battling a shoulder injury for over a month now, but has still appeared in all five games since sustaining the injury, so managers can consider him a high-floor flex option in Week 15.
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (Achilles) should be considered a high-risk, high-reward WR3/flex candidate with the Vikings set to travel to Dallas in Week 15. Minnesota's typically dangerous passing game has taken a significant step back in 2025 as second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy has faced both injuries and periods of struggle, prompting the Vikings to simplify the offense and prioritize their running attack.
McCarthy has favored Addison, however, as the receiver has 17 targets in the past two weeks. That offers breakout potential against a Dallas defense that ranks 30th in net yards per attempt allowed, 32nd in passing touchdowns allowed, and 32nd against fantasy wide receivers. Off the injury report and now facing a quality matchup, Addison has a pathway to a big week, albeit with risk, given the Vikings' offensive volatility this year.
Dallas Cowboys Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| CeeDee Lamb, WR | Start | 116.9 | vs. MIN |
| George Pickens, WR | Start | 116.5 | vs. MIN |
| Javonte Williams, RB | Start | 115 | vs. MIN |
| Dak Prescott, QB | Start | 114.2 | vs. MIN |
| Brandon Aubrey, K | Start | 111 | vs. MIN |
| Jake Ferguson, TE | Start | 110.4 | vs. MIN |
| Dallas Cowboys, DEF | Risky Start | 102.9 | vs. MIN |
| Ryan Flournoy, WR | Sit | 101.9 | vs. MIN |
| KaVontae Turpin, WR | Sit | 99.9 | vs. MIN |
| Jalen Tolbert, WR | Sit | 98.7 | vs. MIN |
| Luke Schoonmaker, TE | Sit | 97 | vs. MIN |
| Malik Davis, RB | Sit | 96.7 | vs. MIN |
| Hunter Luepke, RB | Sit | 95.1 | vs. MIN |
| Joe Milton III, QB | Sit | 95.1 | vs. MIN |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE | Sit | 94.2 | vs. MIN |
| Jonathan Mingo, WR | Sit | 93.1 | vs. MIN |
Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that tight end Jake Ferguson (calf) will be able to play in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN's Todd Archer. Ferguson was held out of Cowboys practice on Thursday due to a calf issue. Across 13 games this season, the 26-year-old has hauled in 75 receptions for 554 yards and seven touchdowns on 90 targets.
While he's not the most explosive player, Ferguson has earned at least six targets and recorded at least five catches in four out of his last five games played. He profiles as a low-end starter at the tight end position for fantasy managers in Week 15.
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday morning that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. This is a massive sigh of relief for Lamb fantasy managers and Cowboys fans. Lamb was injured in Week 14 on Thursday Night Football, leaping for a ball in the endzone and hitting his head on the turf, and was immediately ruled out and did not return to the game. Now that Lamb has cleared the concussion protocol, he is a "set and forget" type of player and should be in all fantasy lineups.
The Vikings' pass defense might present a challenge, as they allow the fewest points to opposing wide receivers in fantasy; however, Lamb is a superstar who bypasses any tough matchups as long as their quarterback, Dak Prescott, continues to play at the MVP level that he is playing at. On the season, Lamb has 865 yards on 89 targets (57 receptions) and three touchdowns in 10 games played.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 15 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones Sr., Jordan Mason, T.J. Hockenson, George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, Javonte Williams, Dak Prescott, J.J. McCarthy. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 15.
Week 15 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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