December 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Malik Davis has emerged as the primary No. 2 option behind workhorse
Javonte Williams in the team's backfield. However, Davis has been unable to carve out a substantial role, which makes him a handcuff with RB4 value heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Since their Week 10 bye, Davis has been the only other running back Williams to log an offensive snap, suggesting he would see a massive workload in the event the former first-round pick misses time with an injury. However, during this four-game stretch, Davis has been unable to log over 20% of the snaps in a single game and has only logged more than three carries once. In Week 13, Davis made the most of his change-of-pace role, tallying 47 yards and a score on three attempts. However, in the other three games, Davis has totaled 50 yards on 10 carries. Given his current usage, managers should continue to view him as a top handcuff that should not be in their starting lineup outside of a cheap flier in a DFS single-game slate.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams projects to be a must-start low-end RB1 on Sunday night when the Cowboys welcome the Minnesota Vikings. Last week, Williams continued his massive bounce-back campaign by punching in his ninth rushing score of the season and his 11th total score from scrimmage. Despite facing a Detroit defense that had allowed the fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season, Williams racked up 14.7 PPR points and was quite effective with his opportunities, tallying 67 yards on 17 attempts. Since Week 11, the former first-round pick has posted a solid 4.0 YPC and averaged 13.5 PPR points per game. While his ceiling may be limited, facing a Vikings defense that has allowed the 12th-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs, Williams carries high upside to find the back of the end zone, playing on one of the sport's top offensive units. In addition, his massive workload as the lead back (averaging 76% of the team's total snaps) gives him a high floor, making him a must-start, low-end RB1, in all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott is a must-start QB1 in all formats despite facing a tougher Minnesota Vikings defense. The Vikings enter Week 15, allowing the second-fewest PPR points to opposing QBs. However, Prescott has been a high-end option at the position all season and figures to carry a high ceiling with his top wideout,
CeeDee Lamb, passing concussion protocol. Last week, Prescott totaled over 300 passing yards for the third-straight game. In their tough loss to the Lions on Thursday evening, Prescott went 31-for-47 with 376 yards and one score. Since his Week 10 bye, Prescott has averaged an elite 27.4 PPR points per game and totaled 10 total TDs with 329.5 passing yards per game. With two elite wide receivers at his disposal, Prescott carries a very safe floor with an elite ceiling if that game becomes a shootout. Given the high implied point total (O/U 48.5), fantasy managers should feel confident locking the Mississippi State product in their lineup in the opening week of the fantasy playoffs.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
New York Jets running back
Breece Hall (knee) was able to practice in full on Friday and has been removed from the Week 15 injury report, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Hall came down with some knee soreness following last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins and did not practice on Wednesday. He was limited on Thursday before being a full-go on Friday. Hall has averaged 4.4 yards per carry on 201 rushing attempts in 13 games in 2025, but New York's putrid offense has lowered his fantasy ceiling considerably. He comes into Week 15 as the RB17 in half-PPR scoring with 877 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, adding 30 receptions for 309 yards and another score. Things could get even worse this weekend, too, with rookie quarterback
Brady Cook making his first career start. Hall needs to be downgraded in fantasy to a low-upside RB2 this weekend against a Jaguars defense that allows the fewest rushing yards per game.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
December 12, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (illness) was a full-go in practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 15 injury report, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. McCaffrey is fully expected to play on Sunday against the visiting Tennessee Titans after he came down with an illness this week and was limited in practice on Thursday. CMC is an absolute must-start in Week 15 against the Titans, a team that allows 122.5 rushing yards per game. The 29-year-old comes into Week 15 action as the RB2 in half-PPR points on the year, thanks to 849 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 237 carries. McCaffrey hasn't been that great on the ground, but where he excels is as a pass-catcher, as he leads all backs in catches (85), targets (107), receiving yards (806), and touchdowns (five), and it's not even close.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
December 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver
Isaiah Bond is not exactly a household name, but with the Browns' wide receiver room wrought with injuries, he should line up as the team's WR2 in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears. Since fellow rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders took over in Week 12, Bond has seen just two targets each game from his 50.5% route participation rate. However, when his route participation is at or above the 60%-mark, which we expect him to exceed this week. Bond has earned an average of five targets per game. Fellow wide receivers
Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) and
Malachi Corley (concussion) are still in the league's concussion protocol after sustaining injuries in Week 14 and are questionable headed into the weekend. Fantasy managers should temper expectations, especially given the poor weather forecast for Chicago. Still, Bond is likely to benefit from increased snap share and routes run, making him a very-deep league desperation option for the first week in fantasy playoffs.
--Matt McCauleySource: Cleveland Browns
December 12, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Kalif Raymond (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Raymond has missed the last two games after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the New York Giants. If the 31-year-old veteran is able to play at SoFi Stadium, he'll merely be a depth option at the position for Detroit behind
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams. Rookie
Isaac TeSlaa has seen more involvement in the Lions' offense with Raymond sidelined the last two weeks and will be an obstacle for Raymond if he returns, especially in the red zone. Raymond has not been worth rostering in most fantasy formats in 2025, as he comes into Week 15 with only 15 catches for 150 yards and no touchdowns on 19 targets in a Lions offense with lots of other mouths to feed.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
December 12, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulders) could not practice at all this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. Carter will miss his second straight game after having operations on both of his shoulders recently. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old former ninth overall pick out of Georgia in 2023 will be able to return for the Eagles in Week 16 against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Carter's absence on the interior of Philly's defensive line is a downgrade for sure, but they shouldn't have much of a problem handling a bad Raiders offense that will be turning to backup quarterback
Kenny Pickett this weekend with
Geno Smith (shoulder, back) injured. With Carter out again for the Eagles, Byron Young will see more playing time. Philly's defense/special teams unit is a must-start in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
December 12, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Leonard was able to practice in full all week despite suffering a low-grade PCL sprain during last week's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was forced into action after
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Leonard completed 18 of 29 passing attempts for 145 yards with an interception in relief of Jones and also rushed the ball twice for five yards and a touchdown on the ground. With Jones out for the year and Leonard hurt, the Colts went out and signed 44-year-old
Philip Rivers this week. The Colts haven't revealed whether they'll go with Rivers or Leonard against Seattle. Given his ability to move the ball with his legs, Leonard is probably more appealing from a fantasy perspective. However, all signs are pointing to Rivers making his first NFL start since 2020 in Week 15 on the road in Seattle.
--Andy WebbSource: Indianapolis Colts
December 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver
Tory Horton (shin) is eligible to come off Injured Reserve for the team's crucial Week 16 divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams next Thursday night, but head coach Mike Macdonald made it sound like Horton could need more time. "It's still a process right now. We got some tests going on, not as we speak, but in the last day or two, and that'll be indicative of how fast we can accelerate everything," Macdonald said. The 23-year-old fifth-rounder out of Colorado State caught all four of his targets for 28 yards and two touchdowns in his last game on Nov. 2 against the Washington Commanders, which might end up being the last game that Horton plays in the regular season in his first NFL season. Any chances of Horton being a fantasy asset to close out the year also likely went out the window when Seattle acquired deep threat
Rashid Shaheed from the Saints at the trade deadline.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
December 12, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. Demercado is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 11. He has managed to get in limited practice sessions, but we'll see if that's enough to clear him for this game. If he sits out,
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter should continue splitting up the reps in the backfield in a bad matchup against the top defense in the NFL. Between the two, Knight is the better streaming choice for Week 15. Knight has scored a touchdown in three of his last four games, and his dual-threat ability should give him flex value for this weekend, assuming Demercado remains sidelined. If Demercado is active, he'll likely play a limited role as a pass-catcher for Arizona.
--Andy WebbSource: Tyler Drake
December 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) has been ruled out for the upcoming Week 15 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Arroyo suffered a knee injury during last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike Macdonald has been referring to Arroyo as week-to-week, which doesn't bode well for his chances of returning anytime soon. In his absence,
AJ Barner will have more opportunities to do damage in the passing game against a banged-up Colts team. Barner will be a more intriguing TE2 streamer in fantasy football with an expanded role this weekend. He's worth snagging off the waiver wire for fantasy managers seeking help at tight end in Week 15.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Dugar
December 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (calf) was added to the Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited in Friday's practice, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Austin's status for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins is now in question, but we'll have a better idea of his availability after Pittsburgh's final practice of the week on Saturday. It's unclear if the 26-year-old sustained a calf injury during Friday's practice. Austin hasn't been a major contributor for the Steelers or fantasy managers in his third NFL season, catching 27 of 46 targets for 309 yards and only two touchdowns in 11 games. He has not found the end zone since Sept. 21 and has not cleared 50 receiving yards since Nov. 2 against the Colts. There is nobody for fantasy managers to trust in starting lineups in Pittsburgh's WR corps beyond
DK Metcalf. If Austin cannot play against Miami, veteran
Adam Thielen could have a bigger role in his second game with the team.
--Keith HernandezSource: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley
December 12, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday night against Indiana. The 31-year-old has appeared in only nine games throughout the 2025 campaign. Outside of his routine absences, fantasy managers have also been frustrated by his career-low averages of 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 21.4% shooting from behind the arc. With that said, Embiid has an excellent opportunity to get something going for fantasy participants, especially since
Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't suit up, versus a Pacers team that has had issues slowing down opposing bigs this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ky Carlin
December 12, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (calf) will play on Friday versus Utah after missing the last 10 games because of a strained right calf. The 26-year-old hasn't had the best season, averaging 17.9 points and a career-low 16.7% shooting from behind the arc. Fortunately, he's at least amassed 7.6 assists and 1.0 steals to partially make up for it. Morant will presumably see less work in his first game back, although he should be added back into all fantasy lineups. His return likely means fewer minutes for
Cam Spencer and
Vince Williams Jr.--Dennis ClausenSource: Drew Hill
December 12, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 15 after being a non-participant during Friday's practice session. Bateman popped up with an ankle injury on Thursday's injury report. It appears to be serious enough to put his status in danger for the upcoming rematch against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Bateman has been a non-factor in fantasy formats for most of the season in a Ravens offense that has been a shell of its explosive 2024 self. If he sits out,
DeAndre Hopkins and
Devontez Walker would likely see expanded roles behind
Zay Flowers. Neither wideout can be trusted as a starting option in 12-team fantasy formats for Week 15. The 26-year-old Bateman has only 18 receptions in 11 games in 2025 for 217 yards and two touchdowns.
--Andy WebbSource: Baltimore Ravens
December 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd (calf) will not be activated from Injured Reserve to make his 2025 debut in Week 15 on Sunday against the hosting Denver Broncos, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. Lloyd has been limited in practices since having his 21-day window opened on Dec. 1. The 24-year-old was held out of practice on Friday. The Packers have been optimistic about Lloyd's chances of returning this year, but he's running out of time, with his next opportunity to play coming in Week 16 in another big divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears. The former third-rounder has been on IR all season and has only played in one regular-season game since entering the league in 2024. If starter
Josh Jacobs (knee) is unable to play this weekend in the Mile High City,
Emanuel Wilson will probably be Green Bay's lead back, with
Chris Brooks serving as the backup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz
December 12, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington (hip) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the New York Jets. Washington was limited in practice during the first two sessions but was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. Washington appears to be trending in the right direction to make his return this weekend after sitting out last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. If active, Washington will likely take a back seat as the WR3 for the Jags with
Brian Thomas Jr. healthy now.
Jakobi Meyers has been seeing more involvement with six targets or more in four straight games since being acquired from the Raiders at the trade deadline. Washington should be viewed as a low-end WR4/flex option for this weekend (if he plays) in a game in which the Jags probably won't have to throw the ball all that much. If he's out again,
Tim Patrick will see WR3 duties for the second straight week.
--Andy WebbSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 12, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Chubb missed back-to-back practices to begin the week before getting in a limited session on Friday. The 29-year-old back suffered a rib injury during last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. If he misses Sunday's contest, rookie
Woody Marks should have an even bigger workload as Houston's lead back. Marks rushed a season-high 26 times for 68 yards while scoring a touchdown through the air during last week's victory. The absence of Chubb would make Marks a more appealing upside RB2 option. If active, Chubb is best left on the bench in 12-team formats given his struggles for most of the year.
Dare Ogunbowale, who scored a goal-line TD on his only touch in Week 14, will be in line for change-of-pace duties behind Marks if Chubb is inactive.
--Andy WebbSource: Houston Texans PR
December 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy had his second-best game of the season in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, pulling in three of his five targets for 76 yards and a touchdown. This was his most yards since facing the Jets in Week 10, despite having an 88.15% route participation rate for the season. The 26-year-old is tied with rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. for the team lead in targets with 85. Jeudy has an uphill battle ahead of him against the Chicago Bears in Week 15. However, he should get more looks with fellow wide receivers
Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) and
Malachi Corley (concussion) still in the league's concussion protocol after sustaining injuries in Week 14. Nonetheless, Jeudy's inconsistency has disappointed fantasy managers all season, and he is a low-end WR3/FLEX option heading into Week 15.
--Matt McCauleySource: Cleveland Browns
December 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (hand) was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and will return to the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the San Jose Sharks. Due to a broken hand, Rakell was forced to sit out 20 games. He will likely go straight back into the top six and the first power-play unit. Before he was injured, Rakell was enjoying a productive start to the season. He had an early-season five-game point streak and notched three goals and five assists in nine outings. From a fantasy standpoint, Saturday's matchup is favorable for Rakell and the rest of Pittsburgh's offense, as the Sharks allow 31.3 shots and 3.25 goals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Tre Jones (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jones will make his return to the court after missing three games due to an ankle injury. The Bulls will remain cautious and keep Jones on a minutes limit during his first game back. Jones will only play 24 minutes on Friday, but should be back to full speed after this one. The fifth-year guard has picked up his play in recent weeks. Over the last six games, Jones is averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 rebounds across 26.2 minutes per game. Once he's back to full speed, Jones is worth a look as a streaming option in 12-team formats.
--Andy WebbSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) is available for Friday's meeting with the Hornets. He missed the start of the 2025 campaign and has sat out sporadically since returning for the loss to the Utah Jazz on November 16. However, the extra time off due to the NBA Cup allowed White to get some much-needed rest. Despite the injury, he has averaged a career-high 22.1 points this season, adding 5.4 assists. Fantasy managers could see more production from the 25-year-old versus one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis ClausenSource: K.C. Johnson
December 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson (calf) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is considered questionable for the Sunday night game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, according to Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio. Ferguson was limited in Wednesday's practice before being downgraded to a DNP on Thursday, raising concerns about his status for this weekend. Executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Friday that the Cowboys fully expect the 26-year-old tight end to be available on Sunday night, so fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups. Dallas is expected to have receiver
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) available in Week 15 as well. Ferguson has been a must-start fantasy TE in 2025, with 75 catches on 90 targets for 554 yards and seven touchdowns in his 13 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sirius XM NFL - Adam Caplan
December 12, 2025
New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) will miss his first game of the season on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders' leading scorer suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over the Anaheim Ducks and is considered day-to-day. Mathew Barzal will take over top-line center duties against Tampa Bay, while Jean-Gabriel Pageau will center the second line after spending some time on the right wing. Jonathan Drouin (back) is expected to return from a five-game absence on Saturday and will fill the gap on the top line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 12, 2025
Washington Wizards guard
Tre Johnson (hip) will return to the court for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson has been cleared to play after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. Head coach Brian Keefe stated that Johnson won't have a full workload during his first game back. He didn't say how much Johnson would play, but his fantasy value will be hindered without a full workload. This season, Johnson is averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 24.1 minutes in 15 games. The first-round pick won't be a recommended streaming option for Friday's big slate. Johnson could be worth a look as a streaming option once he's back to full speed.
--Andy WebbSource: Chase Hughes
December 12, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday afternoon against the New York Islanders but could return to action on Monday versus the Florida Panthers. He will miss a sixth consecutive game on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. However, Vasilevskiy practiced on Friday and should be back between the sticks soon for Tampa. The Russian netminder owns an 11-6-2 record for the season and has registered a 2.31 goals-against average, along with a .917 save percentage and one shutout. Jonas Johansson has done a decent job as Vasilevskiy's replacement and will search for a third consecutive victory in Saturday's matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith (shoulder, back) was unable to practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 15 contest this Sunday in Philadelphia against the Eagles, according to the team's website.
Kenny Pickett will draw his first start with the Raiders against his old team in potentially snowy conditions, making him a desperation QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues. Smith injured his right throwing shoulder in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos, although it's not considered a serious injury, and he could make it back next week against the Houston Texans. However, if Pickett plays well this weekend, the Raiders could bench the struggling Smith for the final three games of the year. The 35-year-old Smith hasn't had much help from his offensive line, but he's been one of the worst starting QBs in the NFL this year, completing 67% of his passes for 2,648 yards, 16 touchdowns, and a league-high 14 interceptions while taking a league-high 49 sacks.
--Keith HernandezSource: Raiders.com
December 12, 2025
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit have their work cut out for them in Week 15 as the Packers travel to Denver to take on the Broncos. Over the past two weeks, the Packers have averaged two sacks per game against the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. They'll face the Broncos in Week 15, and Denver has the eighth-fewest giveaways in the league, while the Packers have the fourth-fewest takeaways through 13 games. The Packers have been one of the most underwhelming fantasy defenses because they rely so much on their pass rush, with 33 sacks, the 11th-highest total in the league. Green Bay is a middling D/ST this week for fantasy purposes.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus hasn't missed a kick in three weeks, but hasn't been too fantasy relevant in recent weeks. He'll look to turn it around in Denver against the Broncos in Week 15. In the last three weeks, McManus has averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game and has made all four field goals and each of his 10 point-after attempts. That said, the Packers have been excellent in the last couple of weeks in converting their drives into touchdowns, so McManus has been kicking many more extra points (eight) than field goals (one) in their last two contests against the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. In Week 15, McManus heads to Denver, where he spent the majority of his NFL career. For the Packers' game against the Broncos, McManus is a low-end fantasy kicker for that matchup.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
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