December 13, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running back
Kyren Williams continues to handle a reduced role as the team looks to keep him fresh heading into the 2025 NFL playoffs. While Williams is now averaging 14.0 touches per game over the last five weeks (compared to 21.9 touches per game last season), he has been able to stay on the fantasy radar as a low-end RB1 thanks to his yardage and touchdown efficiency. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry on the ground last week, and he's averaging 5.7 yards per carry over his last five games combined. He also has five touchdowns during those five games, including a trip to the end zone in back-to-back contests. Williams ranks as the overall RB9 in PPR leagues this year while starting to co-exist with
Blake Corum, who has taken on a much larger role lately. He has also proven to be matchup-proof, which means managers shouldn't be too concerned about this week's game against the Lions, who have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. Even with Corum making an impact and a tough Lions run defense on tap, we expect Williams to remain a very strong running back option ahead of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues. He ranks as the overall RB12 in the latest RotoBaller fantasy rankings for Week 15.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace (undisclosed) is off the injury report and will be available Saturday against San Antonio after exiting Wednesday's win early. Wallace has averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.6 steals in 23.3 minutes over his last five games, keeping his fantasy value tied to defensive production.
Isaiah Hartenstein's return clouds Wallace's short-term minutes, pushing him toward a second-unit role.
Aaron Wiggins and
Ajay Mitchell remain in the rotation mix, while Wallace profiles as a category-league hold rather than a points-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford meets his old team, the Detroit Lions, for a revenge game on Sunday in Week 15. Stafford is having the best season of his storied career, completing exactly one-third of his pass attempts for 3,354 yards, 35 touchdowns, and just four interceptions. He has supported fantasy-relevant roles for a wide variety of Rams skill players, including
Puka Nacua,
Davante Adams, and
Colby Parkinson, as well as running backs
Kyren Williams and
Blake Corum. Stafford's strong campaign should continue this week. While he was already quite matchup-proof, he should find plenty of success against the Lions, who have allowed the fifth-most passing touchdowns and sixth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. He ranks as the overall QB2 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings and should be started in all leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight saw a season high of six targets in Week 14's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Knight was able to stay involved in the Cardinals' offense despite the team flipping to a pass-heavy game script early in the game. The 24-year-old will keep the RB1 role on Sunday with
Trey Benson (knee) ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season. Heading into Week 15, Knight is RotoBaller's 38th-ranked running back in Half-PPR leagues in a difficult matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans' defense has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards and the 10th-fewest rushing touchdowns this season. Knight has been a touchdown-dependent running back and has yet to produce over eight fantasy points in a game without scoring a touchdown in half-PPR formats. Knight should be viewed as a low-end RB3 and a desperation flex option in a tough Week 15 matchup.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: Zach Gershman
December 13, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (career night) poured in 39 points on 12-of-20 shooting with five triples, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-126 win over Memphis. He went a perfect 10-for-10 at the line and continues to operate as Utah's primary creator, averaging 24.4 points, 6.6 assists, and 31.6 minutes over his last five. The role is stable, usage is heavy, and the free-throw volume elevates his floor. George and
Lauri Markkanen continue to function as Utah's clear co-primary options, with George handling the bulk of creation and Markkanen anchoring scoring efficiency.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
December 13, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Bones Hyland (knee) exited Friday against Golden State in the first quarter and is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Sacramento after logging three points and two assists in five minutes. Hyland has been a low-minute specialist, averaging 4.2 points in 7.9 minutes over his last five, but his absence can still loosen the bench-guard rotation.
Terrence Shannon Jr. has the best path to extra volume,
Jaylen Clark can supply steals, and
Rob Dillingham is a deep-league assists swing if his run climbs.
--Brian DailisanSource: Timberwolves PR
December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Isaiah Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio, marking his fourth straight absence with a left knee contusion. With Joe sidelined, wing minutes are spread across
Cason Wallace,
Ajay Mitchell, and
Aaron Wiggins, limiting appeal to deeper formats. Wallace has the cleanest fantasy profile thanks to defensive production, while Mitchell's assist juice plays best in deeper leagues. Joe averaged 9.8 points in 18.5 minutes over his last five, hitting 50.0 percent from the field.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is off the injury report and will be available Saturday against San Antonio after missing six games with a right soleus strain. Hartenstein is expected to reclaim his starting role immediately, bringing steady production in rebounds, assists, and efficiency. Over his last five games, he averaged 10.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 61.1 percent from the field.
Jaylin Williams loses short-term value, while Oklahoma City's frontcourt rotation tightens with Hartenstein reclaiming the primary center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 13, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (calf) has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Reaves had been trending up with 24.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers in 37.3 minutes over his last five games, shooting 44.6 percent from the field.
Marcus Smart profiles as the top short-term add after producing 26 points in 28 minutes, while
Gabe Vincent and
Jake LaRavia gain only deeper-league relevance as low-ceiling depth plays
--Brian DailisanSource: Dan Woike
December 13, 2025
Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (hip) is expected to remain out for at least 1-2 more weeks, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. After he had offseason hip surgery, O'Connor was close to making his season debut in November. Currently, he is dealing with a new issue. "His hips are good," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters on Friday. "It's just something that came up when he was getting back on the ice and something he's been dealing with and he wants to get it fixed and feel right before he gets back, understandable." O'Connor has had four consecutive 20-point campaigns as a bottom-six forward in Colorado. Meanwhile, Bednar had good news regarding another bottom-six piece, Joel Kiviranta (eye), who could play on Saturday against Nashville after making an early exit from Thursday's win over Florida. The Finnish forward is dealing with an eye issue.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aarif Deen
December 13, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday, making him eligible to return to the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the New Jersey Devils. Dostal has been sidelined for three weeks due to an upper-body injury. Working as Anaheim's No. 1, Dostal has had a fantastic campaign, going 11-5-1. He has logged a 2.81 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. Ville Husso has filled in for Dostal in the crease, with Petr Mrazek (lower body) unavailable. Should Dostal start on Saturday, he would be returning in a favorable matchup, as New Jersey has managed just 2.90 goals per game this season -- the 11th-lowest average in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 13, 2025
New Jersey Devils winger Arseni Gritsyuk (undisclosed) will miss this weekend's games against Anaheim and Vancouver, Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com reports. The Russian rookie began the week with a three-point effort against the Ottawa Senators but is now nursing an undisclosed injury. Gritsyuk is tied for fifth in scoring among first-year players, sitting on 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) through 31 outings. New Jersey also lost Timo Meier (personal) up front this week, giving the team's offense a different look. Juho Lammikko will probably replace Gritsyuk on Saturday against the Ducks, but he has no fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ryan Novozinsky
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson appears to be holding onto his spot on the depth chart behind
Jauan Jennings and
Ricky Pearsall. Robinson drew more snaps than
Kendrick Bourne for the third straight game in Week 13, leading into the 49ers' bye. The extra time on the field did not amount to any significant production, however, and Robinson finished the game with one carry for a six-yard gain. Despite injuries to Jennings, Pearsall, and
George Kittle earlier this season, Robinson was unable to establish a greater role for himself. On the season, he has 13 receptions for 163 yards on 24 targets. He is unlikely to make an impact in Sunday's matchup against the Titans. Despite a forgiving matchup against a bottom-tier defense, Robinson can be left off of fantasy football rosters entirely in Week 15.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (shoulder) will not play on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. He appeared to have injured his right shoulder during a faceoff late in Friday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Chicago's young superstar bagged two assists on Friday night to continue his spectacular season. Bedard has tallied 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 31 games, tying him for fourth on the NHL's scoring charts. Given the nature of the injury, Bedard could be facing a longer absence, which would be a massive blow for the Blackhawks' playoff hopes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 13, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers D/ST turned in solid results in recent weeks. In their last two games, the 49ers held both of their opponents under 10 points, recorded two takeaways in each game, and totaled four sacks. San Francisco has had trouble generating sacks in 2025, but they should be easier to come by in Week 15 when the Niners host the Titans. Tennessee has allowed the second-most sacks and the fifth-most quarterback pressures in the league. Further benefitting the 49ers is the Titans' ineptitude on offense, which has generated the fewest yards per game and the second-fewest points scored. As has been the case all season, the 49ers' defense will have to navigate injuries. This week, linemen Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), and linebackers Tatum Bethune (ankle) and Nick Martin (concussion) are all out. The matchup is nearly as good as it gets, though, so San Francisco's D/ST may be worth rolling with on Sunday.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Zeev Buium from the Minnesota Wild on Friday. The Wild traded away Buium, along with center Marco Rossi (lower body), left wing Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick, to land defenseman Quinn Hughes. Buium is in the middle of his rookie campaign and has flashed potential by recording 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 31 appearances. He is tied for seventh in scoring among first-year players. Going forward, Buium should be able to improve his output, as he will have a larger role on Vancouver's blue line.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) appears to have recovered from the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Weeks 12 and 13. Pineiro was a full participant in each practice this week, and the 49ers cut backup kicker
Matt Gay, indicating that Pineiro will be on the field in Week 15 against the Titans. Pineiro is a decent option for the first round of the fantasy football playoffs, though it is unlikely to be a ceiling game for the 30-year-old, for the simple fact that Tennessee's defense is among the worst in the league. The Titans are so prone to giving up touchdowns (40 allowed, tied for third-most in the NFL) that it may limit Pinieiro's chances to deliver fantasy points via field goals. Still, Pineiro can be trusted to make the most of the opportunities he does see (22-for-22 on field goal attempts).
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Center Marco Rossi (lower body) became a member of the Vancouver Canucks on Friday after the Minnesota Wild traded him in a deal to acquire defenseman Quinn Hughes. Rossi was on track to return from a lower-body injury on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. Instead, he will head across the border and be part of a new group going forward. Injuries have limited Rossi to only 17 appearances this season. He has recorded four goals and nine assists. The former top-10 draft pick had a breakthrough campaign in 2024-25, notching 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 82 outings. In Vancouver, Rossi will land in the top six and should see plenty of power-play time. However, this move negatively impacts his fantasy value, as Rossi now joins the league's worst team -- one that averages the sixth-fewest goals in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle has finished in TE1 territory in five of his eight games played in 2025. After a five-week stint on injured reserve, Kittle put up an unprecedented goose egg in his first game back. But in Weeks 8 through 13, he ranked fourth in targets and second in both receptions and yardage among tight ends. In the 49ers' last four games, Kittle led the team with 30 targets and averaged 6.3 receptions and 74 yards per game. Kittle should remain one of
Brock Purdy's top targets, along with
Jauan Jennings and
Christian McCaffrey, when the Niners host the Titans on Sunday. Tennessee hasn't been particularly vulnerable to tight ends in 2025, but was gashed for 114 yards and a touchdown by
Harold Fannin Jr. last week. Kittle is a safe start for Week 15.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in exchange for center Marco Rossi (lower body), defenseman Zeev Buium, left wing Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. Due to Vancouver's poor season, Hughes' name has frequently been in trade rumors, and he will suit up for a new team this weekend. Hughes' Wild debut is expected to come on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. Even with his team struggling, Hughes has been averaging close to a point per game during the 2025-26 season. He has tallied two goals and 21 assists in 26 games. His production should improve on a better team. The 2024 Norris Trophy winner is under contract until the 2027 offseason. His arrival in Saint Paul is bad news for Brock Faber, who will have to give up his spot on the first power-play unit to Hughes.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall will be hard to trust this week, given his recent production. In the three games since returning from a PCL injury, Pearsall has just five receptions total for 20 yards. Before the injury, Pearsall averaged five catches and 81.8 yards per game while
George Kittle and
Jauan Jennings were limited or out due to injuries of their own. Now that both are back to full health, Pearsall seems to be the odd man out. The former Florida Gator has a good matchup with the Titans, who have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, but his post-injury output makes him a risky bet to suddenly jump ahead of Kittle, Jennings, and
Christian McCaffrey in the pecking order of pass-catchers. Pearsall projects as a WR5 in Week 15 and is probably better left on the bench on Sunday.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans in Week 14. After missing two practices this week, he managed to log a limited session on Friday, demonstrating some progress in the NFL's concussion protocol. However, Tillman, who is also battling a rib injury, is questionable to suit up for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears. Tillman was already a risky start, as he has not exceeded 10 fantasy points since early September and has only 18 receptions and 197 total yards over his nine games played. In the likely event Tillman is ruled out, rookie wide receiver
Isaiah Bond should see more opportunities, and wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy and rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. should have additional targets.
--Matt McCauleySource: ESPN
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings will get a chance to build on his recent bump in productivity when the team hosts the Titans in Week 15. Jennings is riding a seven-game streak with at least four receptions and has caught a touchdown in four of the 49ers' last games. It should be noted that in that span, he averaged just 49.2 receiving yards per game. He will have a chance to do more damage against a Titans secondary that has allowed at least 76 receiving yards plus a touchdown to their opponents' leading receivers in each of their last four games. Jennings has seemingly been unaffected by
Ricky Pearsall's return to action and is consistently among one of
Brock Purdy's favorite targets, alongside
George Kittle and
Christian McCaffrey. Jennings projects as a WR2 in Week 15, making him a viable starter as the fantasy football playoffs get underway.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Brian Robinson Jr. is off the fantasy radar for Week 15, despite an inviting matchup against the Tennessee Titans and a recent uptick in opportunities. Over the 49ers' last five games, Robinson is averaging 7.2 carries and 36.8 rushing yards per game, compared to his season-long averages of 5.5 and 25.2, respectively. Without the touchdowns like those he scored in Weeks 9 and 10, Robinson is a non-factor in fantasy football. Despite the lack of production, Robinson is a must-stash handcuff heading into the fantasy football playoffs. Should
Christian McCaffrey (illness) ever be brought down by injury, Robinson would immediately step into a bellcow role. For Week 15, Robinson should remain on the bench.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (illness) gave fantasy football managers a scare when he popped up on the team's injury report earlier this week, raising concern over his availability in Week 15. Fortunately, McCaffrey got in a full session on Friday and has been cleared for Sunday. CMC will be able to take advantage of an inviting matchup against the Titans, who have given up 4.49 yards per carry and 17 total touchdowns to running backs in 2025. San Francisco's offense has run through McCaffrey this season, who not only has the third-most rushing attempts in the NFL (237) but also ranks fifth in receptions (85). McCaffrey has finished as a top-12 running back in 12 of the 49ers' 13 games, and he will be in the mix again in the first round of the fantasy football playoffs.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook has handled 83 carries over his last four games, totaling 388 rushing yards and one touchdown while adding 11 receptions for 143 yards and another score. The 26-year-old ranks second in the NFL with 1,308 rushing yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Cook faces a formidable challenge against a Patriots defense that ranks third in the league, allowing just 89.5 rushing yards per game and five rushing touchdowns all season. New England surrendered just 49 yards on 15 carries to Cook in their Week 5 meeting. Despite the difficult matchup, Cook's workhorse role remains secure with
Ray Davis and
Ty Johnson serving as change-of-pace options behind him. His 20.8 carries per game over the last month demonstrate elite volume, though modest receiving usage limits PPR upside against a stingy Patriots front. Cook ranks as RotoBaller's RB10 in PPR formats for Week 15.
--Bruno MuléSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen enters Week 15 in elite form after posting 944 passing yards with seven touchdowns across his last four games while adding 176 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on the ground. The 29-year-old has been particularly dangerous in the red zone, accounting for 12 total touchdowns over the past month. Allen faces a Patriots defense that ranks middle-tier against opposing quarterbacks, allowing 220 passing yards per game and 23 touchdown passes through 14 games. The Bills' receiving corps has stabilized around
Khalil Shakir,
Gabe Davis, and
Tyrell Shavers, with
Dalton Kincaid expected back from his month-long absence. The matchup at Gillette Stadium sets up favorably for Allen's aggressive downfield approach, as New England's secondary has generated just six interceptions this season. Allen's dual-threat upside, combined with consistent volume, makes him a must-start, ranking as RotoBaller's QB1 for Week 15.
--Bruno MuléSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy is back in the QB1 conversation in Week 15. On Sunday, Purdy and the Niners face the Titans, who have allowed 22.4 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Last week, Tennessee got torched by rookie
Shedeur Sanders to the tune of 364 yards and three touchdowns through the air, and another 29 yards with an additional score on the ground. The Titans have given up multiple passing touchdowns in six of their last seven games and averaged 265 passing yards allowed during the same stretch. This is promising for Purdy, who has averaged just 187 passing yards per game since returning in Week 11 from a six-game absence managing turf toe. Purdy is a solid option in two-QB formats and is a good pivot from similar quarterbacks with more imposing matchups in Week 15.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 13, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange should lean on a lackluster Jets defense in Week 15 and return to the top end of the TE leaderboard. The 6-foot-4 Strange was the half-PPR TE5 in both Weeks 12 and 13 after missing five games due to a hip injury, but faltered with only 5.7 points last week, coming up just short of a touchdown. Strange would see six targets on the day, matching his average opportunity in '25. In fact, over the last three weeks, his 165 yards are fifth-best among TEs, and no other TE in the top 12 has an average depth of target above 10 in that span (his is 10.2). The Jets have tightened up on defense against the position lately, yet the seven TDs allowed to TEs is still a bottom-10 mark. Few others can boast a healthy red-zone role and a downfield presence for fantasy managers, making Strange a deserving top-10 option at TE.
--Nick MarianoSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense and special teams unit is in a spot that could carry fantasy teams through Week 15. Their opponent, the Jets, is lining up the unproven
Brady Cook to get the start under center with both
Tyrod Taylor (groin) and
Justin Fields (knee) ruled out for Sunday. Starting tight end
Mason Taylor will also miss the game due to a neck injury. Meanwhile, the Jaguars boast an injury report with zero designations on the defensive side of the ball. The Jets just allowed six sacks with three turnovers to the Dolphins last week, with Cook responsible for two of the picks and all six sacks. He'll get more preparation going into this week, but this game is played in Jacksonville, and the Jets can't hide behind
Breece Hall as the Jags have allowed the fewest rushing yards in the NFL. Jacksonville is listed as RotoBaller's second-best DST for Week 15 and should be played in all leagues with confidence.
--Nick MarianoSource: RotoBaller
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