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Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and lineup advice for all 2025 Week 15 matchups. Joey analyzes in-depth Week 15 matchups via game-by-game breakdowns.
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 15 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! If you are new here, this is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. We will offer an in-depth analysis of every player in every game.
The fantasy football playoffs are finally here, which means the start/sit decisions in your leagues will become much tougher. One wrong move could be the difference between a first-round exit and advancing to the next round.
So, let's dive in and look at the best starts and sits of Week 15. Good luck with your fantasy teams in the playoffs!
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Matchups Analysis - Sunday 1:00 EST Games
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
Matchups We Love:
Patriots RBs
This matchup against the Bills' defense is a favorable one for the Patriots' RBs. Buffalo has given up the sixth-most rushing yards and the most rushing touchdowns to opposing RBs this year. That makes both TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson possible plays in Week 15. Both will be lower-end fantasy RBs this weekend.
Back in Week 13, Stevenson played more snaps and saw more touches than Henderson. However, Stevenson was more efficient on the ground by totaling 11 carries for 67 yards (6.10 yards per carry). So, the rookie will come in as a lower-end RB2 due to his big-play potential, while Stevenson will be more of a flex play option in 12-plus team leagues.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Drake Maye
It hurts to put Drake Maye in this section, but this is a tough matchup for the Patriots signal-caller. The Bills have allowed just two QBs to finish top-12 at the position since Week 2, and this Buffalo secondary held Maye to only 12.1 fantasy points earlier in the year. That makes him a lower-end QB1 this week. He has also scored under 19 fantasy points in three of his last five games.
RB James Cook
James Cook will have his hands full against this Patriots defense in Week 15. New England has allowed the third fewest fantasy points, second fewest rush yards, and second fewest rush touchdowns to opposing RBs this season. However, the loss of Milton Williams still makes Cook a must-start RB1. In two games without Williams, the Patriots let Chase Brown rush for 107 yards, and let Devin Singletary finish as the overall RB7.
TE Hunter Henry
Hunter Henry has been a much better fantasy option recently. He has scored in double figures in back-to-back weeks and has totaled 11 catches for 188 yards and one touchdown over those two games. However, Henry should be sat in most leagues this week. The Bills rank first in fantasy points allowed, first in receptions allowed, and second in receiving yards allowed to opposing TEs.
Other Matchups:
QB Josh Allen
Josh Allen will remain a must-start QB1 this week against the Patriots. He has scored above 35 fantasy points in two of the past four weeks and managed to score 20.4 fantasy points against this defense back in Week 5. So, Allen will come into the week as the overall QB1.
JOSH ALLEN 40-YARD RUSHING TD IN THE SNOW! ❄️
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 7, 2025
WR Stefon Diggs
In the last meeting between these two teams, Stefon Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards. While we can't assume he'll total those numbers again this time around, Diggs will enter the week as a solid WR2 play. He dominated this Buffalo secondary the last time, and the Bills have given up the sixth-most fantasy points to slot WRs through 14 weeks.
Khalil Shakir hasn't been as involved in the passing game in recent weeks. He has caught two passes or fewer in three of the last four games. Shakir has also only seen seven targets combined across the past two weeks. Therefore, he will be more of a low-end WR3 this week. He only scored 11 PPR fantasy points against the Patriots in Week 5, and New England ranks around league average in terms of fantasy points allowed to slot WRs.
Dalton Kincaid made his return last week and totaled four catches for 41 yards and one touchdown. Despite only playing 34% of the team's offensive snaps, Kincaid finished as the overall TE8 for the week. With his snap share likely to increase in Week 15, the Bills playmaker will be a solid TE1 option. The Patriots have given up the sixth-most receptions to TEs in 2025.
Injuries:
None
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Matchups We Love:
Lamar Jackson finally put up a top-10 fantasy QB finish last week, totaling 22.1 fantasy points against the Steelers. Although the Bengals just held Jackson to 7.5 fantasy points in Week 13, the Ravens signal-caller is still a must-start QB1 play this week. Josh Allen finished as the overall QB1 against this defense last week, and Cincinnati has allowed the second-most fantasy points to QBs this year.
December is usually when Derrick Henry tends to take over. Luckily for him, he gets a fantastic matchup against a Bengals defense that has given up the most fantasy points and most rushing yards to opposing RBs through 14 weeks. After he scored 17.4 PPR fantasy points against the Bengals two weeks ago, Henry should be in all lineups in Week 15.
Ravens TEs
Fantasy managers can start both Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely as a TE1 this week. The Bengals have been historically bad against fantasy TEs this year, ranking dead last in fantasy points allowed, receptions allowed, receiving yards allowed, and receiving touchdowns allowed. Considering both Likely (95 yards) and Andrews (47 yards) had solid receiving days against this Cincinnati defense in Week 13, managers can trust them this week.
Matchups We Hate:
None
Other Matchups:
QB Joe Burrow
Since returning from his toe injury, Joe Burrow has finished as the QB11 and QB3. Therefore, Burrow will come in as a solid QB1 play against the Ravens in Week 15. He scored 19.2 fantasy points against the Ravens two weeks ago, and Baltimore has allowed the seventh-most passing yards this season.
RB Chase Brown
Chase Brown has been on an absolute heater in fantasy. He has scored above 18 PPR fantasy points in five of his past six games, and his usage in the passing game will continue to make him a must-start RB1. The Ravens have given up the sixth-most receptions and fourth-most receiving yards to opposing RBs this year. That's great news for Brown, who ranks fifth in receptions among all RBs.
WR Zay Flowers
Zay Flowers had a strong fantasy day last week, totaling 20.6 PPR fantasy points en route to a WR8 fantasy finish. Even though Flowers has been an inconsistent WR option in recent weeks, he will come in as a lower-end WR2 against the Bengals. Cincinnati ranks around league average in terms of fantasy points allowed to slot WRs, and Shakir did get into the end zone against this defense last week.
Bengals WRs
With Tee Higgins in the concussion protocol, it remains to be seen if he will be able to suit up in Week 15. If he can, Higgins will be a must-start WR2. He scored 27.2 PPR fantasy points against the Bills last week, and Burrow loves to feed Higgins down the sidelines. The Ravens also just let DK Metcalf have his best receiving day of the season last week while primarily working on the outside. Metcalf totaled 148 yards in that game.
As for Ja'Marr Chase, he should continue to be in all fantasy lineups. He totaled seven catches for 110 yards in his last meeting against the Ravens in Week 13.
Injuries:
- Tee Higgins (concussion)
New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars
Matchups We Love:
Travis Etienne Jr. has a prime opportunity in front of him in Week 15. The Jets have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing RBs this year, and the Dolphins just ran for over 200 yards against this defense last week. That makes Etienne a must-start RB2. He has also scored above 19 PPR fantasy points in three of his last four games.
Matchups We Hate:
RB Breece Hall
Breece Hall has a tough matchup in front of him in Week 15. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest rushing yards to opposing RBs and have only allowed five rushing touchdowns all year. After Hall scored only 4.7 PPR fantasy points last week, he will be a riskier RB2 option. Jacksonville has given up the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the position.
Other Matchups:
Trevor Lawrence has been a solid QB1 option over the past month. He has finished top 12 at the position in four straight weeks and has thrown multiple passing touchdowns in three consecutive contests. As a result, Lawrence can be a low-end QB1 in some formats this week. The Jets have allowed a top-10 fantasy QB finish in three of their past six games,
Jets QBs
It remains to be seen which quarterback starts for the Jets this week. Justin Fields missed last week's game due to a knee injury, and Tyrod Taylor left last week's game early due to a groin injury. So, Brady Cook could draw his first career start. All three QBs, though, should be avoided in most formats in Week 15. There is just too much risk in starting any of these QBs.
Jets WRs
It's hard to trust any Jets WR this week. The quarterback play remains suspect, and both Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie III have been inconsistent WR options. Mitchell has scored under 6.5 PPR fantasy points in three of the past four games, and Metchie has been held to under 7.5 PPR fantasy points in consecutive games. So, Mitchell and Metchie will be riskier flex plays in 14-plus team leagues.
Jaguars WRs
Jakobi Meyers has seen to overtaken Brian Thomas Jr. as the top WR in this offense. Meyers has finished as a top-20 fantasy WR in back-to-back weeks, while Thomas has scored under 12 PPR fantasy points in both of those games. Given that Meyers saw 10 targets compared to Thomas' six targets last week, Meyers will come in as a solid WRR2 play. As for Thomas, he's more of a high-end WR3.
After finishing as a top-10 fantasy TE in both Week 12 and Week 13, Brenton Strange had a down performance in Week 14. He only caught three passes for 27 yards. Now, he gets a tougher matchup against a Jets defense that has allowed only three TEs to score in double figures in PPR formats since Week 6. So, Strange is more of a TE2 this weekend.
Injuries:
- Breece Hall (knee)
- Justin Fields (knee)
- Tyrod Taylor (groin)
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
Patrick Mahomes has been held in check in fantasy in recent weeks. He has scored under 18.5 fantasy points in four of the past five games, which included scoring just 9.3 fantasy points last week against the Texans. Unfortunately, Mahomes has another tough matchup in Week 15 against a Chargers defense that has allowed just two top-12 QB finishes since Week 5. That makes him a lower-end QB1.
In his first game back last week, Omarion Hampton scored 14.7 PPR fantasy points. Although he played just 31% of the team's offensive snaps, his snap share should only increase in Week 15. However, Hampton will be a riskier RB2 play this week against the Chiefs. Kansas City has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to RBs and has let just two RBs score more than 14 PPR fantasy points in a game since Week 5.
WR Rashee Rice
Fantasy managers are likely starting Rashee Rice in all formats this week. But expectations should be tempered for him in this tough matchup against the Chargers. Los Angeles has allowed the fewest explosive plays in the league through 14 weeks and has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to slot WRs. So, he'll be a lower-end WR1 this week.
TE Oronde Gadsden II
At this point, Oronde Gadsden II is unstartable in all formats. He has caught just one pass each in his last two games and hasn't scored more than 6.5 PPR fantasy points in four straight contests. So, Gadsden should be avoided in most formats this week against a Chiefs secondary that has allowed just three TEs to score in double figures in a game this season.
Other Matchups:
Fantasy managers shouldn't trust Justin Herbert as a QB1 in most leagues this week. He has finished outside the top-16 at the QB position in four straight games and hasn't thrown for more than 250 yards in a game since Week 7. Now, Herbert will face a Chiefs defense that has allowed just three QBs to score more than 17 fantasy points in a game since Week 2.
RB Kareem Hunt
Kareem Hunt is the only viable Chiefs RB that fantasy managers should think about starting this week. He has played over 55% of the team's offensive snaps in both games since Isiah Pacheco returned and has seen double-digit carries in both of those games. However, Hunt will be more of an RB3 play this week against the Chargers. He's really only a touchdown-dependent option.
Chargers WRs
Herbert's inconsistencies have hurt the Los Angeles pass catchers in fantasy. Ladd McConkey has scored in single digits in three of his last five games, and Quentin Johnston has scored under 12 PPR fantasy points in seven of his past eight contests. Therefore, McConkey is really the only Chargers WR to consider starting this week. But he'll be more of a low-end WR2 since the Chiefs are allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to slot WRs.
TE Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce had his worst fantasy game of the season last week, totaling only 1.8 PPR fantasy points. Things don't get easier for him in Week 15 against a Chargers defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points and sixth-fewest receiving yards to opposing TEs. However, Kelce will still be a solid TE1 play this week, considering Dallas Goedert just caught eight passes for 78 yards against this defense last week.
Injuries:
None
Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans
Matchups We Love:
RB Woody Marks
The Texans continue to feed Woody Marks. He has over a 55% rush share in five straight weeks and is coming off a game in which he saw a career-high 26 carries. Although the fantasy results haven't been there for him, he could be in for a strong fantasy performance in Week 15. The Cardinals have allowed five different RBs to score above 16 PPR fantasy points over the past four weeks. That makes Marks a strong RB2 option.
Woody Marks left open for the TD!
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Dalton Schultz will come in as a low-end TE1 this week against the Cardinals. Arizona has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing TEs this year, and this defense has let up a top-12 fantasy TE finish in three of the past four games. So, Schultz is a steady option at the position this week. He has seen at least eight targets in four of the last six weeks.
Matchups We Hate:
Jacoby Brissett is the only fantasy QB to finish as a top-12 option in each of the last eight weeks. However, that streak will likely come to an end in Week 15. The Texans have allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs this season and are the only team to not allow a top-12 fantasy QB finish in 2025. So, Brissett should be sat in most one-quarterback leagues.
Cardinals RBs
Fantasy managers shouldn't trust any Cardinals RB against this Texans defense. Houston has given up the fourth-fewest rushing yards and eighth-fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs this year. So, Michael Carter, Bam Knight, and Emari Demercado (who could return in Week 15) should be sat in all formats.
Cardinals WRs
There's a strong chance that Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) misses again in Week 15. If he does, Michael Wilson will operate as the team's WR1 again. In three games as Arizona's top WR, he has averaged 12 catches per game, 148.4 receiving yards per game, and 30.9 PPR fantasy points per game. While it's hard to sit him with those numbers, he will be a lower-end WR2 this week.
Houston has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs this year, and Derek Stingley Jr. will likely shadow Wilson in this game. That means expectations should be tempered for him.
Other Matchups:
QB C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud will enter the week as a low-end QB2 in most Superflex formats. He has scored above 15 fantasy points in just three of his 10 games this season and has thrown just one passing touchdown over the past two weeks. For that reason, he likely isn't an option in most one-quarterback leagues against a Cardinals secondary that has given up the 12th-fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs.
WR Nico Collins
Nico Collins has been a much better fantasy option in recent weeks. He has totaled over 90 receiving yards in four of the past five weeks and is averaging 18.6 PPR fantasy points per game during this span. So, Collins will remain a strong WR1 play against the Cardinals in Week 15.
TE Trey McBride
Trey McBride will continue to be a must-start TE1 for fantasy managers in Week 15. He ranks first among all tight ends in fantasy points, fantasy points per game, receptions, and receiving yards through 14 weeks. Even though this matchup against Houston is on the tougher side, you are still starting him in every format.
Injuries:
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel)
Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
Caleb Williams hasn't been the best QB1 option in recent weeks. He has finished outside the top-12 at the position in three of the last four weeks, and there's a great chance he finishes outside the top-12 again in Week 15. The Browns have let only two QBs finish as a top-12 option through 14 weeks. So, Williams is a risky play in all formats.
Bears WRs
It remains to be seen if Rome Odunze (foot) will play this week after practicing in a limited fashion on both Wednesday and Thursday. Even if he plays, though, he will be a risky WR3 play. He has scored under 10 PPR fantasy points in six of his last eight games, and the Browns have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs this year. Both DJ Moore and Luther Burden III are also strong sits in all formats.
Other Matchups:
Shedeur Sanders is coming off the best game of his young career, throwing for 364 yards and three touchdowns en route to a 34.5 fantasy point day. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to put up those kinds of numbers in Week 15 against the Bears. It's expected to be really cold in this game, and Chicago has let just one QB finish top-12 at the position over their past four games. So, Sanders is more of a low-end QB2.
Quinshon Judkins continues to dominate most of the rushing opportunities in this backfield. He has over a 68% rush share in nine of his 11 games this season. For that reason, Judkins will be a middle-of-the-pack RB2 play against the Bears. Chicago is allowing just over 103 rush yards per game to opposing RBs this season and has let up a top-10 fantasy RB finish in three of its past five games.
Bears RBs
Both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have been running the ball well. Swift has totaled at least 80 rush yards in three of his last five games, and Monangai has scored a touchdown in four of the previous five weeks. So, both have fantasy potential this week against a Browns defense that has allowed five different RBs to score over 17 PPR fantasy points since Week 10.
Last week, Tony Pollard ran all over this Cleveland defense by rushing for 161 yards and two touchdowns. That's enough reason to start Swift as a solid RB2, and Monangai as a potential flex play in 14-plus team leagues. Monangai's limited receiving usage (two catches since Week 10) is why he is ranked lower.
WR Jerry Jeudy
Some fantasy managers might be looking to start Jerry Jeudy in some formats this week. He is coming off a WR14 PPR fantasy finish last week, Sanders is throwing the ball well, and the Bears have given up the seventh-most fantasy points to WRs this year. However, Jeudy is hard to trust in most leagues in Week 15. He only has a 15.8% target share in three games with Sanders.
Colston Loveland has emerged as a reliable target in this Chicago offense. He has caught at least three passes in eight straight games and has finished as a top-14 fantasy TE in four of the last six weeks. As a result, Loveland will come in as a low-end TE1 this week. Although Cleveland has given up the 11th-fewest fantasy points to the position, this defense has allowed a TE to total over 50 receiving yards in two of the last three contests.
Harold Fannin Jr. has become Sanders' favorite target in the passing game. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy TE in back-to-back games and just finished as the overall TE1 last week behind an eight-catch, 114-yard, one-touchdown performance. So, Fannin will be a solid TE1 play this week against a Bears defense that is allowing 56 yards per game to the TE position this year.
Injuries:
- Rome Odunze (foot)
Washington Commanders at New York Giants
Matchups We Love:
QB Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart will be a strong QB1 play against the Commanders in Week 15. Washington has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing QBs this season and has let a QB finish top-12 at the position in six of its last eight contests. So, Dart should be in store for a strong fantasy performance. He has scored above 19 fantasy points in five of his past six starts.
Marcus Mariota will make his seventh start of the season in Week 15 against the Giants. In his previous three starts, Mariota has finished as the QB12 (Week 10), QB11 (Week 11), and QB3 (Week 13). As a result, he can be started as a low-end QB1 in some 14-plus team leagues this week. The Giants rank bottom five in fantasy points allowed, passing touchdowns allowed, and rushing yards allowed to opposing QBs.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is the top RB in this Washington backfield right now. He has seen double-digit carries in three straight games and has totaled over 50 rush yards in two of the last three weeks. Now, he'll have a fantastic matchup against a Giants defense that ranks 31st in fantasy points and 31st in rush yards allowed to opposing RBs. So, Rodriguez has some flex appeal in 14-plus team leagues.
Giants RBs
Both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary have flex potential against the Commanders. Washington has allowed at least 17 fantasy points to an RB in five of its last seven games and currently ranks 27th in fantasy points allowed to the position. Given that Tracy has scored over 16 fantasy points in two of his past three games and Singletary is averaging 15.3 touches per game in his last three contests, both are solid flex options.
Commanders WRs
Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. both have solid matchups this week. The Giants have struggled to contain opposing WRs, as they rank 30th in fantasy points allowed, 28th in receptions allowed, and 29th in receiving yards allowed. That should help McLaurin and Samuel have solid fantasy days. Both Washington WRs will be solid WR2 plays.
Matchups We Hate:
None
Other Matchups:
Wan'Dale Robinson will enter the week as a high-floor WR2 play against the Commanders. Robinson has scored in double figures in PPR formats in six of his last eight games and has a solid matchup in the slot this week. Washington has given up the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing slot WRs through 14 weeks.
TE Theo Johnson
With at least three catches in seven consecutive games, Theo Johnson can be a solid TE1 option in some 14-plus team leagues this week. He has scored more than 10 PPR fantasy points in five of Dart's eight starts, and the Commanders have given up the second-most receiving touchdowns to the position this year. Just last week, this defense let up three receiving touchdowns to Minnesota TEs.
Injuries:
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin)
Las Vegas Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles
Matchups We Love:
Eagles WRs
Both A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith should be in most lineups this week. Brown will come in as a solid WR1 option following three straight performances of at least 100 receiving yards, and Smith will be a middle-of-the-pack WR2 play. Although Smith has scored under 10 PPR fantasy points in back-to-back games, he did see at least eight targets in both of those contests. That makes him a viable option this week.
The Raiders have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and second-most receptions to WRs through 14 weeks.
Matchups We Hate:
TE Dallas Goedert
Dallas Goedert put together a strong fantasy day last week, totaling eight catches for 78 yards. Despite finishing as the overall TE5 last week, Goedert will be more of a TE2 against the Raiders. He has finished outside the top-16 at the position in four of his past five games, and Las Vegas has allowed only two TEs to finish top-12 at the position this season.
TE Brock Bowers
This isn't a great matchup for Brock Bowers by any means. The Eagles have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points and the fewest receiving yards to opposing TEs this season. Still, fantasy managers should be starting Bowers as a TE1 in all formats. He has become matchup-proof, and Philadelphia has let up a top-10 fantasy TE finish in two of the past four weeks.
Other Matchups:
QB Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts hasn't been a reliable QB1 option over the past few weeks. He has finished top-12 at the QB position just once since Week 9 and only scored 4.4 fantasy points against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. However, Hurts will still be a solid QB1 play in all formats this week. The Raiders' secondary has been suspect for most of the year.
Saquon Barkley finally had a strong fantasy game last week, scoring 18.2 PPR fantasy points behind a 122-yard rushing effort. Following that performance, Barkley will be a solid RB1 option against the Raiders. Las Vegas has allowed the fourth-most rushing touchdowns to opposing RBs and has let up a top-12 fantasy RB finish in each of the last three weeks.
Ashton Jeanty hasn't been able to run much on the ground over the past two months. He hasn't totaled more than 60 rush yards in seven straight games and has rushed for under 35 yards in three of the last four weeks. Therefore, Jeanty will be more of a low-end RB2 this week against the Eagles. The good news for him is that Jalen Carter might not play again this week, meaning the rookie will have some RB2 potential.
Injuries:
- Geno Smith (hand)
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Afternoon Games
Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks
Matchups We Love:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba will remain a must-start WR1 this week against the Colts. He leads all WRs in fantasy points, fantasy points per game, and receiving yards. Considering he has scored above 20 PPR fantasy points in eight of his last nine games, he should be in all lineups against an Indianapolis secondary that has given up the fourth-most fantasy points to WRs.
TE Tyler Warren
There is some risk in starting Tyler Warren this week, considering Philip Rivers is on track to start. However, Rivers under center might not be the worst thing for Warren. Rivers could look to check it down to his star TE often, and the Seahawks have had a hard time defending TEs this season. Seattle has allowed the second-most fantasy points and second-most receptions to opposing TEs. So, the rookie is a TE1 in Week 15.
TE AJ Barner
In most leagues, fantasy managers can't trust AJ Barner this week. He has scored under eight PPR fantasy points in three consecutive games and hasn't seen more than five targets in any of these three games. In some 18-plus team leagues, though, Barner could be worth a look. A TE has scored in double figures in PPR formats against this Colts defense in five of the last eight weeks.
Matchups We Hate:
All signs point to Rivers starting for the Colts in Week 15. The 44-year-old signal caller will be making his first start since 2020 and will be the oldest player in the league once he steps onto the field on Sunday. For that reason, Rivers should be avoided in most Superflex formats this week. The Seahawks have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Things haven't been great for Jonathan Taylor in recent weeks. He has finished outside the top-17 at the RB position in four of the last five games, and Jones' season-ending injury could hurt his fantasy value even more. However, fantasy managers have to continue to start Taylor in all formats -- even in this tough matchup against a Seahawks defense that has allowed the third-fewest rush yards.
Colts WRs
It's probably a good idea to sit all Colts WRs in this game. Although Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce both totaled over 75 receiving yards last week, it would be shocking to see either WR have a solid fantasy game. The Seahawks have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to outside WRs this year, and Rivers is making his first start in almost five years.
Other Matchups:
QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold will enter Week 15 as more of a QB2 option in Superflex formats. In his last six games, Darnold has scored above 17 fantasy points three times and under 10 fantasy points in the three other games. So, it's likely too hard to trust him as a QB1 in Week 15. Additionally, the Colts are allowing just 1.4 passing touchdowns per game (11th-fewest in the NFL).
Kenneth Walker III has been very hit-or-miss for fantasy managers through the first 14 weeks. Unfortunately, he has had more bust games across the season. Walker has finished outside the top-24 at the RB position in eight of his last 10 games. For that reason, he will be more of an RB3 this week against a Colts defense that ranks 10th in rushing yards allowed.
Injuries:
None
Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
QB Jordan Love
Jordan Love is definitely trending up in fantasy. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in back-to-back games and has thrown multiple passing touchdowns in three of the past four weeks. However, Love should be avoided in most leagues this week. The Broncos have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to QBs this season and have let just two QBs finish top-12 at the position since Week 6.
Jordan Love with the fadeaway TD to Christian Watson!
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— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025
QB Bo Nix
Bo Nix will be more of a QB2 option in Superflex formats this week. He has finished outside the top-14 at the position in five straight games, and this matchup against the Packers isn't ideal. Green Bay has given up the seventh-fewest fantasy points and seventh-fewest passing yards to opposing QBs this season. That makes him hard to trust in most formats.
RB Josh Jacobs
It remains to be seen if Josh Jacobs (knee) will play in Week 15. If he is able to suit up, you are likely starting him in all formats. If he can't go, Emanuel Wilson will draw his second start of the season. In his first start back in Week 12, Wilson ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns en route to a 26.5 PPR fantasy point day.
Now, this matchup against the Broncos is extremely tough. Denver has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points and fifth-fewest rushing yards to opposing RBs this year. Still, Wilson will come in as a solid RB2 play due to his potential workload. He could see over 25 carries in this game, which he saw in his first start a few weeks ago.
Packers WRs
All Packer WRs get downgraded this week against the Broncos. Patrick Surtain II could shadow Romeo Doubs or Christian Watson in this game, and Jayden Reed is still ramping up after missing 11 weeks. The only Green Bay WR that fantasy managers should consider starting is Watson, given he has finished as a top-12 fantasy WR in three of the last four games. But the potential Surtain shadow makes him more of a WR3.
Other Matchups:
RB RJ Harvey
RJ Harvey has officially taken over this Denver backfield. He played a season-high 68% of the team's offensive snaps last week and saw a career-high 17 carries. With two top-5 RB fantasy finishes over the past two weeks, Harvey will be a strong RB2 play in all formats this week due to his receiving potential. The Packers have given up the seventh-most receptions to opposing RBs through 14 weeks.
Broncos WRs
The only WR that fantasy managers should consider starting on the Broncos this week is Courtland Sutton. Pat Bryant (hamstring) is in jeopardy of missing this week's game, and Troy Franklin is just too risky to trust with back-to-back games of under five PPR fantasy points. As for Sutton, he will be more of a low-end WR2 this week. The Packers have allowed only four WRs to score more than 16 fantasy points against them since Week 6.
Injuries:
- Josh Jacobs (knee)
- Pat Bryant (hamstring)
Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers
Matchups We Love:
QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy has a prime opportunity in front of him in Week 15. The Titans rank 24th in fantasy points allowed, 25th in passing yards allowed, and 24th in passing touchdowns allowed to the QB position this year. Tennessee has also allowed a top-10 fantasy QB finish in five consecutive games. Therefore, Purdy is a solid QB1 option this week.
49ers WRs
The only WR that fantasy managers can start in this San Francisco offense is Jauan Jennings. Ricky Pearsall has been non-existent in the passing game since returning from injury, with three straight games under four PPR fantasy points. So, he's unstartable in all formats.
As for Jennings, he will be a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 this week. He has scored a touchdown in four of his past five games, and this is a great matchup against the Titans' secondary. Tennessee has allowed over 16 PPR fantasy points to a WR in four consecutive weeks. That makes him a solid start in most leagues.
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QB Cam Ward
With only one game over 14 fantasy points this season, Cam Ward should be benched in all Superflex formats this week. He is averaging just 10.3 fantasy points per game and has thrown just nine passing touchdowns on the year.
RB Tony Pollard
Tony Pollard exploded for a career day last week, rushing for 162 yards and two touchdowns. His RB2 PPR fantasy finish was also the first time that he has finished as an RB1 this year. Unfortunately, Pollard will be a risky flex play in most 12-team leagues this week. He has scored under 10 PPR fantasy points in five of his previous six games, and the 49ers have given up the 11th-fewest rushing yards in 2025.
Christian McCaffrey is literally a cheat code in fantasy football. He leads all RBs in fantasy points, fantasy points per game, receptions, receiving yards, snaps, routes run, and targets. So, he will remain a must-start RB1 against the Titans.
WR Chimere Dike
It's likely a smart idea to sit all Tennessee players in this game. If you had to start one Titans WR, though, Chimere Dike is probably your best bet. He has scored above 13 PPR fantasy points in two of the past three weeks and just saw eight targets in last week's loss. However, Dike should only be started as a flex play in 16-plus team leagues.
George Kittle will continue to be a strong TE1 option for fantasy managers. He has finished as a top-10 fantasy TE in five of his seven games this season and has scored in double figures in PPR formats in six of those contests. So, Kittle is a must-start TE1 against a Titans defense that allowed two receiving touchdowns to Cleveland TEs last week.
Injuries:
None
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
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RB Devin Neal
With Alvin Kamara (knee) in jeopardy of missing another game in Week 15, Devin Neal should be in line to start again. Last week, Neal totaled a season-high 19 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown. Now, he'll face a Panthers defense that has allowed seven top-22 fantasy RB finishes over the last seven weeks. So, Neal will come in as a middle-of-the-pack RB2 play this week.
The last time Juwan Johnson faced this Panthers defense, he caught four passes for 92 yards and one touchdown. As a result, Johnson will come in as a low-end TE1 in most 12-plus team leagues this week. Carolina has given up the fifth-most receiving yards to opposing TEs through 14 weeks, and the Saints playmaker has scored in double figures in PPR formats in five of his last seven games.
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QB Bryce Young
There have been plenty of highs and lows with Bryce Young in fantasy recently. He has scored above 22 fantasy points in two of the past three weeks, but has also scored under 11 fantasy points in three of his last five games. So, Young will be more of a middle-of-the-pack QB2 option in Superflex formats this week. Young only managed to score 2.6 fantasy points against the Saints back in Week 10.
QB Tyler Shough
Tyler Shough has actually been a decent QB1 streamer over the past month. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in three of his past four games and scored 19 fantasy points against this Panthers defense back in Week 10. Therefore, Shough can be started as a low-end QB1 in 16-plus team leagues this week. Carolina has allowed a QB to score at least 19 fantasy points in five of its last 10 contests.
Panthers RBs
This Carolina backfield appears to be a timeshare right now. That's not great news for either Rico Dowdle or Chuba Hubbard. But since Dowdle is locked into that early-down/goal-line role, he will be a solid RB2 option this week against the Saints. New Orleans has given up the third-most rushing yards this season. As for Hubbard, he will be more of a flex play in 14-plus team leagues, as he is the primary third-down back.
Tetairoa McMillan has been a touchdown monster in recent weeks, scoring four touchdowns over his last three games. Although he was held to just 11 PPR fantasy points against the Saints back in Week 10, McMillan will come in as a middle-of-the-pack WR2. New Orleans has allowed the 10th-most receiving touchdowns to the WR position this season.
WR Chris Olave
Even after last week's disappointing fantasy performance, Chris Olave will remain a high-floor WR2 play in Week 15. He totaled five catches for 104 yards and one touchdown against the Panthers in Week 10 and will continue to be Shough's favorite target in the passing game. Given that Olave plays 43% of his snaps in the slot, he should be a safer option this weekend. Carolina has allowed the 11th-most fantasy points to slot WRs this year.
Injuries:
- Alvin Kamara (knee)
Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams
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Matthew Stafford has been a reliable QB1 option this year, especially as of late. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in seven of his last 10 games, and his 20.6 fantasy points per game ranked as the QB6 on the season. As a result, Stafford will be a strong QB1 play against the Lions in Week 15. Detroit has allowed a QB to score over 20 fantasy points in three straight games.
Rams WRs
Both Davante Adams and Puka Nacua should be in all fantasy lineups this week. Nacua is coming off a game in which he totaled seven catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns, while Adams has scored above 19 PPR fantasy points in four of his last six contests. Now, these WRs will go up against a Lions secondary that ranks 31st in fantasy points allowed and 28th in receiving yards allowed to WRs in 2025.
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Fantasy managers are still likely starting Kyren Williams in most formats this week. However, expectations should be tempered for him against the Lions. Detroit has given up the fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs this year, and only two RBs have scored above 15 PPR fantasy points against this defense through 14 weeks. So, Williams is a lower-end RB2 option in Week 15.
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QB Jared Goff
Jared Goff has posted solid fantasy numbers since the team's Week 8 bye. He has finished as a top-14 fantasy QB in five of the past six weeks and has thrown multiple passing touchdowns in four of those contests. As a result, Goff will be a low-end QB1 this week against the Rams. Los Angeles has allowed a top-12 fantasy QB finish in consecutive weeks.
Lions RBs
This Lions backfield is pretty simple at this point in the season. Jahmyr Gibbs is a must-start RB1, and David Montgomery is only startable in 14-plus team leagues. Montgomery has totaled single-digit carries in four straight games and has rushed for more than 35 yards just once since Week 11. So, most managers can't start the veteran this week.
Lions WRs
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are both solid starts in Week 15. St. Brown will be a strong WR1 play, and Williams has WR2 upside in this matchup against the Rams. Williams finished as a top-12 fantasy WR in four of the past five weeks, which included a seven-catch, 96-yard performance last week against the Cowboys. Given the Rams rank 22nd in receiving yards allowed to WRs, Williams is a good start in almost all lineups.
Colby Parkinson has some TE1 potential in deeper leagues this week. He has scored in double figures in PPR formats in three of the past five weeks and has scored four touchdowns since Week 10. So, Parkinson is a touchdown-dependent TE1 in 16-plus team leagues this week. The Lions have allowed a TE to total over 55 receiving yards in back-to-back games.
Injuries:
- Davante Adams (hamstring)
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Night Football
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys
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J.J. McCarthy delivered his best performance of the season, throwing for 163 yards and a career-high three passing touchdowns. Now, he gets a great matchup against a Cowboys defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing QBs this year. So, McCarthy will be a solid QB2 play in Superflex formats this week. 12 of 13 QBs have scored at least 16 fantasy points against this Dallas secondary.
Vikings WRs
Things are bleak for both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison heading into Week 15. Jefferson has totaled just four passes for 15 yards over his last two games, and Addison has finished outside the top-30 at the WR position in six of the past seven weeks. However, both WRs could be in for a solid fantasy day. The Cowboys rank 32nd in fantasy points, 32nd in receiving yards, and 32nd in receiving touchdowns to WRs through 14 weeks.
So, Jefferson will be a WR2 option this week, while Addison could be started in some 14-plus team leagues.
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QB Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott has been cooking lately. He has thrown for over 300 yards in three straight games and has scored over 20 fantasy points in four consecutive weeks. While the Vikings have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to QBs, Prescott will still come in as a solid QB1 play. No team has blitzed more than Minnesota this year, but Prescott has excelled against the blitz with the second-most pass yards.
The Cowboys have been a better run defense since acquiring Quinnen Williams. They haven't allowed a rusher to total over 60 yards on the ground in four straight games and held Jahmyr Gibbs to 43 rush yards. So, this isn't as easy a matchup for Aaron Jones as it may seem. However, Jones will be a solid RB2 play due to his receiving potential. Dallas has allowed three different RBs to catch at least six passes in a game since Week 11.
Javonte Williams has cooled off a bit in fantasy, scoring under 15 PPR fantasy points in three of his last four games. Nevertheless, Williams will come in as a solid RB2 play this week against the Vikings. He is one of three players to lead his team in rushing in every game this year and has seen at least 17 carries in four straight games.
Cowboys WRs
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is on track to play in Week 15, so fantasy managers should have him available. Even though Minnesota has given up the fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs this season, Lamb and George Pickens remain must-starts. Lamb is starting to look like his former self with back-to-back games of 100-plus receiving yards, and Pickens ranks as the WR5 in terms of fantasy points per game.
There's a chance that Jake Ferguson misses this week's game after being downgraded at Thursday's practice due to a calf injury. If he plays, though, Ferguson will continue to be a solid TE1 play. He has caught at least five passes in three consecutive games, and the Vikings have allowed their fair share of big fantasy games to opposing TEs this season.
T.J. Hockenson has finished as a top-16 fantasy TE in back-to-back weeks. However, Hockenson will be more of a TE2 play this week against the Cowboys. He is only averaging 7.8 PPR fantasy points per game, and the Cowboys have only allowed four receiving touchdowns to TEs this season. So, he's better left on the bench.
Injuries:
- Jake Ferguson (calf)
- CeeDee Lamb (concussion)
Matchup Analysis - Monday Night Football
Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers
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Jaylen Waddle hasn't been the most consistent fantasy WR in recent weeks. But after scoring 18.1 PPR fantasy points last week against the Jets, Waddle will be a high-end WR2 option this week. The Steelers have given up the fifth-most fantasy points, most receptions, and second-most receiving yards to opposing WRs this season. That's enough reason to start Waddle in all formats.
There's no doubt that Darren Waller will be a riskier TE option this week. He only caught one pass for 13 yards last week, and ran just 12 routes in that contest. However, he could be worth a look in some 18-plus team leagues. The Steelers have allowed the third-most receiving touchdowns to TEs this season, which included letting Likely score a touchdown last week.
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Tua Tagovailoa should be avoided in most Superflex leagues this week. He has scored under 10 fantasy points in three straight games and hasn't finished inside the top-18 at the QB position since Week 8. Even though Pittsburgh has allowed a QB to score over 17 fantasy points in three consecutive games, Tagovailoa is a low-end QB2.
Aaron Rodgers had one of his better fantasy performances last week, scoring 21.5 fantasy points. Nevertheless, Rodgers will be more of a low-end QB2 in Week 15 against the Dolphins. Miami has played better defensively over the past month, and Rodgers has scored under 13 fantasy points in four of his last five starts.
De'Von Achane is currently dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in last week's win. Assuming he suits up in Week 15, though, Achane will remain a must-start RB1 in all formats. He ranks as the RB4 in fantasy points per game this season.
Steelers RBs
Both Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell will enter flex territory in Week 15. Warren has scored over 12 PPR fantasy points in three straight games, and Gainwell has scored over 16 PPR fantasy points in three of the last four weeks. However, both might be harder to trust this week, given that Miami hasn't allowed one RB to total over 14 PPR fantasy points in a game since Week 7.
WR DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf had his best receiving production of the year last week. He caught seven passes for 148 yards and saw a season-high 12 targets against the Baltimore Ravens. However, Metcalf will be more of a WR3 this week. The veteran has been inconsistent throughout the fantasy season, and the Dolphins have allowed the third-fewest receiving yards to WRs in 2025.
Injuries:
- De'Von Achane (ribs)
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