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RotoBaller's Week 15 NFL DFS value plays, sleeper picks, and tournament stacks for daily fantasy football on FanDuel, DraftKings, and Yahoo. Win big in DFS with our expert research and advice.
Welcome to Week 15, a slate dominated by crucial divisional battles and high game totals, perfect for DFS stacks. The first big matchup features the Lions at Rams, carrying a massive 50.5 total, where the clash between two explosive offenses creates guaranteed fantasy production. On one side, the Rams' attack is led by Matthew Stafford and arguably the best WR in the game, Puka Nacua, who has a good chance to finish as the overall WR1 against a poor Lions secondary. The Lions counter with Jahmyr Gibbs, whose massive receiving floor at the RB position mitigates the Rams' tough defensive front.
The Ravens-Bengals divisional rematch boasts a 52.5 total, featuring arguably the best QB/WR combination in the NFL: Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals' high-scoring offense forces Lamar Jackson into a necessary high-volume performance to keep pace.
The AFC East delivers a pivotal showdown in the Bills at Patriots, where the high total of 50.5 centers on the ceiling of Josh Allen. The key weapons on both sides to consider are TE Dalton Kincaid (returned from a hamstring injury last week) and the low-priced WR Stefon Diggs. Both players provide the high upside you are looking for without breaking the bank.
NFL DFS Stacks & Value Picks: Week 15 Guide
Teams on playing Thursday, Sunday PM, and Monday PM (not on the main slate):
Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions (8-5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (10-3)
- Spread: Rams -5.5
- Game Total: 50.5
QB Jared Goff ($7,900 FanDuel): Goff (18.6 FPPG) has been fantastic in 2025, throwing for 3,334 yards (5th), 26 touchdowns (2nd), to just 5 interceptions, completing over 70 percent of his passes. Against a Rams defense that has given up the 11th most fantasy points to opposing QBs, Goff is a great start, especially since the Rams give up the 4th fewest fantasy points allowed to the RB position, making Goff's passing essential.
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($8,600 FanDuel): St. Brown (15.54 FPPG) is a high-floor target who caught 6 passes for 92 yards last week, overcoming an ankle sprain that kept him limited at practice all week. Against a Rams secondary that gives up the 17th most fantasy points to the WR position, the Goff + St. Brown stack could be a goldmine.
WR Jameson Williams ($6,300 FanDuel): Williams (11.45 FPPG) has found his stride under new play-caller Head Coach Dan Campbell (change made in Week 10), logging over 80+ receiving yards in 4 of the last 5 weeks and scoring 26.4 and 13.8 fantasy points in the last two weeks. His $6,300 price point makes him an elite value play in what should be a shootout in LA.
RB Jahmyr Gibbs ($9,500 FanDuel): Gibbs (22.35 FPPG) is the most expensive back on the slate after torching Washington for 33.5 fantasy points. He currently ranks 5th in rushing yards (1,062) on just 187 carries with 13 touchdowns (2nd). His ceiling is guaranteed by his receiving work (58 catches (2nd), 474 yards (3rd), 3 receiving touchdowns (5th)), which will be vital against the Rams' 4th-best rushing defense.
Matthew Stafford ($8,300 FanDuel): Stafford (20.7 FPPG) is my preferred QB over a few higher-priced options (Mahomes and Hurts) due to his consistency and the Lions' secondary. He bounced back last week, scoring 23.24 fantasy points (281 yards and 3 scores) after scoring just 13.62 fantasy points the week before. He faces a Lions secondary that is beatable, surrendering the 28th most points to the QB position. The Rams should struggle to run the ball in this game, and are humming in the passing game. Don't overthink it.
WR Puka Nacua ($9,700 FanDuel): Nacua (18.7 FPPG) is coming off a massive Week 14 (7 of 11 targets for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns). I mentioned last week that I believed he would finish first overall at the WR position, and this could be true once again against a Lions secondary that surrenders the 2nd most fantasy points to the WR position. However, if you do select Nacua for your DFS squad this week, you will need to work some magic on the rest of your roster due to Nacua’s high price point.
WR Davante Adams ($8,000 FanDuel): Adams (14.37 FPPG) leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns. On the downside, he has only eclipsed 80 receiving yards twice this season. The good news is that the Lions' defense plays right into Adam’s strength, as they have given up 26 total receiving touchdowns (4th most). Adams has a strong chance to find the endzone multiple times and could be a DFS winner.
FADES
RB David Montgomery ($5,800 FanDuel): Montgomery (10.49 FPPG) has been relatively quiet this year and has not received more than 8 carries since Head Coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties in Week 10. Head Coach Dan Campbell wants the ball in Gibbs's hands, making Monty hard to trust. The lack of rushing opportunities and receiving work makes him a clear fade in DFS.
RB(s) Kyren Williams ($7,200 FanDuel) and Blake Corum ($6,000 FanDuel): The Rams' running backs are a high-risk choice this week. While the duo has been productive (Williams: 26 rushes for 158 yards and 2 scores; Corum: 19 rushes for 209 yards and 3 touchdowns over the last two weeks), the Lions rank 5th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed. Given the low passing game usage for both backs and the tough matchup on the ground, you should lean heavily into the Rams' passing game and fade their rushing attack in DFS this week.
Recommended DFS Stacks:
- Goff / St. Brown (Lions Safe Stack): Pairing Goff with his primary target makes this stack extremely safe.
- Goff / St. Brown / Williams (Lions Take Flight Stack): In a game against a tough rushing defense, the Lions should lean heavily into their passing attack.
- Goff / Williams / Gibbs (Lions Air and Ground Stack): Pairing the big-play abilities of both Williams and Gibbs, this stack is explosive.
- Goff / St. Brown / Nacua (Mixing It Up Stack): Uses Goff's high efficiency with his #1 WR and runs it back with Nacua.
- Stafford / Nacua (Rams Safe Stack): This stack is easy money with a safe floor.
- Stafford / Nacua / Gibbs (Bombs Away Stack): The ultimate ceiling stack, pairing the two highest-upside players in the game and possibly on the slate. However, extremely costly, so you'll need to hit on a few sleepers to make this work.
- Stafford / Adams / Williams (TD Stack): Uses the more affordable Rams WR and runs it back with the high-upside Lions WR.
- Stafford (or Goff) / Williams / Nacua: (Let It Ride Stack): Bets on the low-priced Williams outperforming his salary and runs it back with the most expensive receiver on the slate.
Baltimore Ravens (6-7) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (4-9)
- Game Spread: Ravens -2.5
- Game Total: 52.5
QB Lamar Jackson ($8,200 FanDuel): Jackson (18.01 FPPG) has struggled recently (6.72, 7.22, and 7.54 fantasy points in the three games before last week's 22.06 FPPG). Against these Bengals two weeks ago, he was held to just 17 completions for 246 yards and 1 interception, rushing 6 times for only 27 yards. However, Jackson could pop off for 30+ fantasy points on any given week, and with the Ravens' playoff hopes on the line, his $8,200 price tag is worth the risk.
RB Derek Henry ($8,400 FanDuel): Henry (14.85 FPPG) struggled last week, scoring just 10.7 fantasy points despite 25 carries for 94 yards. In their Week 13 matchup, Henry rushed 10 times for 60 yards and a score, adding a key catch for 44 yards. For the Ravens to get back on track, they must trust both Henry and Jackson to run the ball and slow the game down, guaranteeing Henry a high workload.
WR Zay Flowers ($7,300 FanDuel): Flowers (10.42 FPPG) has only found the endzone 1 time this season (Week 1), but he has been productive (68 catches (12th) for 891 yards (8th)). He was shut down in Week 13 (2 catches for 6 yards and a fumble) against this Bengals secondary (31st in passing yards against) in Week 13. Coming off his second-best game of the season (8 catches for 124 yards), he is set up nicely for a good game. I don't love Flowers this week, but he's cheap enough to take a shot.
QB Joe Burrow ($8,400 FanDuel): Burrow (15.11 FPPG) has been outstanding since his return, scoring 19.24 fantasy points against the Ravens two weeks ago and 25.36 fantasy points against the Bills last week (25 passes for 284 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions). The Ravens just gave up 21.46 fantasy points to Aaron Rodgers, suggesting Burrow should have his way again with this pass defense.
WR Ja’Marr Chase ($9,200 FanDuel): Chase (15.92 FPPG) struggled last week (5 catches for 44 yards) but torched the Ravens in Week 13 (7 catches for 110 yards, 17.5 fantasy points). With Tee Higgins potentially out with a concussion, Chase should see all the targets he can handle and is poised for a repeat performance against this Ravens secondary, positioning him as a WR1 candidate.
RB Chase Brown ($7,100 FanDuel): Brown (12.78 FPPG) has scored at least 14 fantasy points in every game since Week 6. He will be heavily involved in the passing game if Higgins is out. Against the Ravens in Week 13, Brown rushed 15 times for 78 yards and added 7 catches for 35 yards. Brown has been good as of late, ride the wave.
SLEEPERS
TE Isaiah Likely ($5,200 FanDuel): Likely (4.42 FPPG) is an excellent sleeper. He has seen 6 targets in consecutive weeks, catching his first TD pass last week. Crucially, in Week 13 against the Bengals, Likely caught 5 of 6 targets for 95 yards. His low $5,200 price and strong head-to-head performance make him a high-risk, high-reward bet.
RB Samaje Perine ($5,200 FanDuel): Perine (3.55 FPPG) saw an expanded role in Week 13 with Higgins out (14 carries for 39 yards and 2 catches for 15 yards), making him a high-risk, high-reward pivot at his $5,200 price point. The question becomes how involved will be?
TE Mike Gesicki ($5,100 FanDuel): Gesicki (4.51 FPPG) is a deep sleeper coming off his best game of the season (6 catches for 86 yards and a score). He is the best bet among the receivers (outside of Chase and Brown) to find the endzone if Higgins is sidelined.
FADES
TE Mark Andrews ($5,300 FanDuel): Andrews (7.2 FPPG) is a fade due to his inconsistent production and the rising involvement of Likely.
All Bengals WRs outside of Chase should be faded if Higgins is out due to an unpredictable target share.
Recommended DFS Stacks
- Burrow / Chase (Bengals Easy Money Stack): With Higgins potentially sitting, Chase should be peppered all game.
- Burrow / Chase / Henry (Bengals Air and Ravens Ground Stack): The ultimate correlation play, pairing the Bengals' alpha receiver and running it back with King Henry.
- Burrow / Chase / Brown (Bengals Volume Stack): Utilizes the increased usage of the Bengals' backfield in the passing game due to the Higgins injury.
- Jackson / Flowers / Chase (Let It Fly Stack): Bets on Jackson's bounce-back against the weak secondary and correlates his top target with the Bengals' guaranteed WR1 volume.
- Burrow / Gesicki / Likely (Save Your Money Stack): A cheap stack that bets on both sleeper TEs hitting their ceiling, allowing for investments elsewhere.
Buffalo Bills (9-4) vs. New England Patriots (11-2)
- Game Spread: Bills -1.5
- Game Total: 50.5
QB Josh Allen ($9,300 FanDuel): Allen (25.31 FPPG) delivered a massive performance last week against the Bengals in the snow, completing 22 passes for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 9 rushes for 78 yards and 1 score for an incredible 37.84 fantasy points. He now faces the first-place Patriots. In their first meeting, Allen scored a respectable 20.42 fantasy points (22 completions for 253 yards, 2 TDs; 9 rushes for 53 yards) against a defense that has given up the 17th fewest fantasy points to the QB position. I fully believe Allen will rise to the challenge.
RB James Cook ($8,300 FanDuel): Cook (18.54 FPPG) had his third-lowest fantasy output of the season last week (10.1 fantasy points). His lowest output of the season was against this Patriots defense (7th fewest fantasy points surrendered to the RB position), where he was held to just 49 yards on 15 carries. However, considering his full body of work, Cook should bounce back now that the Bills have tape on the Patriots' defensive plan. His $8,300 price tag could be a steal, but owners should keep expectations in check.
TE Dalton Kincaid ($6,000 FanDuel): Kincaid (11.27 FPPG) returned last week (4 catches for 41 yards and a score) after a hamstring injury forced him to miss 4 games, immediately becoming Allen’s favorite target again. Last time out versus the Patriots defense (7th most points surrendered to the TE position), Kincaid caught 6 passes for 108 yards. Kincaid is a steal at $6,000 and must be considered.
QB Drake Maye ($8,100 FanDuel): Maye (20.39 FPPG) had his worst fantasy performance of the year against this tough Bills secondary (5th fewest fantasy points against QBs), scoring just 12.12 points (273 yards and 3 rushes for 12 yards). While the Bills' secondary was torched last week by Joe Burrow (284 yards and 4 touchdowns), Maye is a risky play, but his floor around 17-20 fantasy points makes his $8,100 price justifiable.
SLEEPERS
WR Stefon Diggs ($6,400 FanDuel): Diggs (9.96 FPPG) has underachieved, but his best game of the season came against this Bills secondary (10 catches for 146 yards). Diggs elevates his play against his former team, and the feeling that he will get his revenge again makes his $6,400 price tag tempting.
TE Hunter Henry ($5,400 FanDuel): Henry (8.96 FPPG) is a high-volume sleeper. He co-led the team in targets last week (6 targets, 4 catches for 73 yards), and against the Bengals two weeks ago, he caught 7 of 10 targets for 115 and a score. Henry has seen 6+ targets in 4 of the Patriots' last 5 games, but the Bills give up the fewest fantasy points to the TE position. Tread lightly, but the target share trend is something to consider.
FADES
Every Bills WR, including Shakir: This is the official retirement of waiting for Khalil Shakir ($5,900 FanDuel, 8.65 FPPG) to get heavily involved. With Kincaid out, the thought was that Shakir had to step up; however, he was nonexistent. Outside of one 16-point fantasy effort, failing to reach 20+ receiving yards in 3 of the last 4 games, Shakir has been extremely disappointing for fantasy owners. His price tag is tempting, but a score is required just to warrant rostering him at this point. Not worth the risk.
RB TreVon Henderson ($6,700 FanDuel) and RB Rahmond Stevenson ($5,700 FanDuel): In his second game back from injury, Rhamondre Stevenson (7.78 FPPG) carried the ball 12 times, while TreVon Henderson (10.42 FPPG) carried 11 times. Henderson rushed for 27 more yards, while Stevenson was more involved as a receiver (3 catches for 40 yards). It is impossible to predict if this committee will hold or if one back will be featured. It is not worth the risk.
Recommended DFS Stacks
- Allen / Kincaid / Diggs (Full Game Stack): A highly correlated stack using the Bills' best target and the Patriots' high-variance revenge play.
- Allen / Kincaid / Cook (Full Bills Stack): If you believe the Bills found their rhythm last week, this full Bills stack features both the rushing and the passing attack.
- Maye / Diggs / Kincaid (Revenge Stack): Bets on Maye's bounce-back and Diggs' revenge, running it back with the Bills' most valuable receiving option.
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