Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Week 15? Gus Edwards, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jonathan Taylor

Who should I start for Week 15? Fantasy football outlooks for Gus Edwards, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jonathan Taylor. Our expert fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks.

Fantasy football can be a fun game. However, it can also be frustrating when your players aren’t living up to expectations. With the fantasy football playoffs here in Week 15, we're here to try and help you make the right lineup decisions that will help bring home a trophy.

Jonathan Taylor, Gus Edwards, and Jaleel McLaughlin were popular draft picks this year. Unfortunately, they haven’t met expectations, giving fantasy players headaches for many weeks throughout the season.

So, which running back should fantasy players start in Week 15? Are Jonathan Taylor, Gus Edwards, and Jaleel McLaughlin recommended to start or sit at the running back position in Week 15? Let's take a look.

Should I Start Jonathan Taylor For Fantasy Football?

Many drafted Taylor as a top-5 running back and a first-round pick this season. Unfortunately, the superstar is the RB25 for the year, averaging 13.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game after missing three contests with an injury. More importantly, he has only five rushing touchdowns this season, totaling zero since Week 8.

The @colts go right down the field and find the end zone with a Jonathan Taylor TD 💪 pic.twitter.com/5SVUoRCegs

— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024

Taylor faces the Denver Broncos on Sunday in a critical matchup with playoff implications. The Broncos have held running backs to 19.5 fantasy points per game, the league average. However, they haven’t surrendered a rushing touchdown to a running back over their last four outings. Taylor is a risky low-end RB2 against Denver’s talented defense.

Should I Start Gus Edwards For Fantasy Football?

The veteran running back has only two rushing touchdowns this season after totaling a career-high 13 in 2023. Edwards is the RB62 for the year, averaging 4.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game after missing time with an injury. However, he is coming off a solid performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, totaling 9.6 fantasy points and a rushing touchdown.

Gus Edwards caps off a 13-play, 79-yard drive for the @Chargers first TD of the night!

📺: #LACvsKC on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/zbOQ49WAzl

— NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2024

After facing an elite run defense in Week 14, Edwards has a solid matchup this week. The veteran running back faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They have surrendered 20 fantasy points per game to running backs, slightly above the league average. However, the Buccaneers haven’t given up a rushing touchdown over the past two weeks, making Edwards a mid-range flex option.

Should I Start Jaleel McLaughlin For Fantasy Football?

Last week, the Denver Broncos had their bye. However, McLaughlin had a strong performance in the Week 13 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The second-year running back had 14 rushing attempts for 84 yards and 8.9 half-point PPR fantasy points, setting season-highs in attempts and yards.

McLaughlin has been part of a messy Broncos backfield, totaling only one rushing touchdown this year. However, he has an appealing matchup on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. They have surrendered 22.8 fantasy points per game to running backs, the fifth-most in the NFL. McLaughlin is a risky flex option this week.

Jaleel McLaughlin finds the end zone on 4th and goal for the @Broncos TD!

📺: #DENvsTB – Sunday on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2024

Popular Week 15 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons

Below are some popular Week 15 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Gus Edwards, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Jonathan Taylor compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:

Aaron Jones or Jonathan Taylor
Rhamondre Stevenson or Jonathan Taylor
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Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Zach Charbonnet or Jonathan Taylor
Adam Thielen or Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
Jaxon Smithnjigba or Jonathan Taylor
Bucky Irving or Jonathan Taylor
David Montgomery or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
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James Cook or Jonathan Taylor
Khalil Shakir or Jonathan Taylor
Dandre Swift or Jonathan Taylor
Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
Brian Robinsonjr or Jonathan Taylor
Courtland Sutton or Jonathan Taylor
DJ Moore or Jonathan Taylor
Isiah Pacheco or Jonathan Taylor
Sincere McCormick or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Alvin Kamara or Jonathan Taylor
Tee Higgins or Jonathan Taylor
Jordan Addison or Jonathan Taylor
Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
Javonte Williams or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Adam Thielen or Jonathan Taylor
James Cook or Jonathan Taylor
Isaiah Davis or Gus Edwards
Kimani Vidal or Gus Edwards
Adam Thielen or Gus Edwards
Aj Brown or Jonathan Taylor
Brian Thomasjr or Jonathan Taylor
Calvin Ridley or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Jaylen Warren or Gus Edwards
Kareem Hunt or Gus Edwards
Ladd McConkey or Jonathan Taylor
Najee Harris or Jonathan Taylor
Tank Bigsby or Gus Edwards
David Montgomery or Jonathan Taylor
Joe Mixon or Jonathan Taylor
Justice Hill or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Kareem Hunt or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Malik Nabers or Jonathan Taylor
Najee Harris or Gus Edwards
Rachaad White or Jonathan Taylor
Tank Bigsby or Gus Edwards
Tank Bigsby or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Dandre Swift or Gus Edwards
Devon Achane or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaiah Davis or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Jakobi Meyers or Jonathan Taylor
Kyren Williams or Jonathan Taylor
Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Travis Etiennejr or Gus Edwards
Aj Brown or Jonathan Taylor
Alexander Mattison or Gus Edwards
Braelon Allen or Gus Edwards
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Brian Robinsonjr or Jonathan Taylor
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Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
Deebo Samuelsr or Jonathan Taylor
Gus Edwards or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isiah Pacheco or Gus Edwards
Isiah Pacheco or Gus Edwards
Isiah Pacheco or Jonathan Taylor
Jayden Reed or Gus Edwards
Jaylen Warren or Gus Edwards
Jerome Ford or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Keenan Allen or Jonathan Taylor
Kenneth Walkeriii or Jonathan Taylor
Kimani Vidal or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Mark Andrews or Jonathan Taylor
Marvin Harrisonjr or Jonathan Taylor
Mike Evans or Jonathan Taylor
Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
Nick Chubb or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Rhamondre Stevenson or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Tank Bigsby or Jonathan Taylor
Tank Dell or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Tim Patrick or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Alvin Kamara or Jonathan Taylor
Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor
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Cedric Tillman or Gus Edwards
CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor
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Christian Watson or Gus Edwards
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Courtland Sutton or Jonathan Taylor
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Devon Achane or Jonathan Taylor
DK Metcalf or Gus Edwards
Garrett Wilson or Jonathan Taylor
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Jalen McMillan or Gus Edwards
James Conner or Jonathan Taylor
James Cook or Jonathan Taylor
Javonte Williams or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Jaylen Waddle or Gus Edwards
Jaylen Waddle or Jonathan Taylor
Jeremy McNichols or Gus Edwards
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Joe Mixon or Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor or Gus Edwards
Justice Hill or Gus Edwards
Kareem Hunt or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Kenneth Walkeriii or Jonathan Taylor
Kyren Williams or Jonathan Taylor
Ladd Mcconkey or Jonathan Taylor
Michael Pittmanjr or Gus Edwards
Najee Harris or Jonathan Taylor
Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Jonathan Taylor
Tank Bigsby or Gus Edwards
Tee Higgins or Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
Trey Benson or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Zach Charbonnet or Gus Edwards
Zay Flowers or Jonathan Taylor
Aaron Jones or Gus Edwards
Aaron Jones or Jonathan Taylor
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Adam Thielen or Jonathan Taylor
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Aj Brown or Jonathan Taylor
Alvin Kamara or Jonathan Taylor
Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor
Bo Nix or Jonathan Taylor
Braelon Allen or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Braelon Allen or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Braelon Allen or Jonathan Taylor
Breece Hall or Gus Edwards
Breece Hall or Jonathan Taylor
Brian Robinsonjr or Jonathan Taylor
Bucky Irving or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Calvin Ridley or Jonathan Taylor
Chase Brown or Jonathan Taylor
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Christian Watson or Gus Edwards
Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
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Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Taylor
Cooper Kupp or Jonathan Taylor
Cooper Kupp or Jonathan Taylor
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Dandre Swift or Gus Edwards
Darnell Mooney or Gus Edwards
Davante Adams or Jonathan Taylor
David Montgomery or Jonathan Taylor
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DeAndre Hopkins or Gus Edwards
Deandre Hopkins or Jonathan Taylor
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Deebo Samuelsr or Gus Edwards
Deebo Samuelsr or Jonathan Taylor
Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor
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Devon Achane or Jonathan Taylor
Devon Achane or Jonathan Taylor
DeVonta Smith or Gus Edwards
Dj Moore or Jonathan Taylor
Dj Moore or Jonathan Taylor
Dk Metcalf or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Drake London or Jonathan Taylor
Drake London or Jonathan Taylor
Drake London or Jonathan Taylor
Elijah Moore or Gus Edwards
Elijah Moore or Gus Edwards
Elijah Moore or Gus Edwards
Elijah Moore or Gus Edwards
Elijah Moore or Gus Edwards
Gus Edwards or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Gus Edwards or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Gus Edwards
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
Isaac Guerendo or Jonathan Taylor
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Isaiah Likely or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Isiah Pacheco or Gus Edwards
Isiah Pacheco or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Jakobi Meyers or Jonathan Taylor
Jaleel Mclaughlin or Gus Edwards
Jaleel Mclaughlin or Gus Edwards
Jalen Mcmillan or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Jalynn Polk or Jaleel Mclaughlin
James Conner or Jonathan Taylor
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James Cook or Gus Edwards
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Jaxon Smithnjigba or Jonathan Taylor
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Jayden Reed or Gus Edwards
Jaylen Waddle or Gus Edwards
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Jaylen Warren or Gus Edwards
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Jerome Ford or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Jerry Jeudy or Gus Edwards
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Joe Mixon or Gus Edwards
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Jonnu Smith or Gus Edwards
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Jordan Addison or Gus Edwards
Josh Downs or Gus Edwards
Josh Downs or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Josh Jacobs or Jonathan Taylor
Joshua Kelley or Gus Edwards
Kareem Hunt or Gus Edwards
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Kenneth Walkeriii or Jonathan Taylor
Keon Coleman or Gus Edwards
Kimani Vidal or Gus Edwards
Kyle Pitts or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Kyren Williams or Jonathan Taylor
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Ladd Mcconkey or Gus Edwards
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Malik Nabers or Jonathan Taylor
Mark Andrews or Gus Edwards
Marvin Harrisonjr or Gus Edwards
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Michael Pittmanjr or Gus Edwards
Michael Pittmanjr or Gus Edwards
Michael Wilson or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Mike Evans or Jonathan Taylor
Najee Harris or Gus Edwards
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Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
Nick Chubb or Gus Edwards
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Nick Westbrookikhine or Gus Edwards
Pat Freiermuth or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Patrick Taylorjr or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Gus Edwards
Patrick Taylorjr or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Patrick Taylorjr or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Patrick Taylorjr or Jonathan Taylor
Patrick Taylorjr or Jonathan Taylor
Quentin Johnston or Gus Edwards
Quentin Johnston or Gus Edwards
Rayray Mccloudiii or Gus Edwards
Rhamondre Stevenson or Gus Edwards
Rhamondre Stevenson or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Rhamondre Stevenson or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Rhamondre Stevenson or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
Rico Dowdle or Jonathan Taylor
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Rome Odunze or Jonathan Taylor
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Gus Edwards
Sincere Mccormick or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Sincere Mccormick or Jaleel Mclaughlin
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Tank Bigsby or Gus Edwards
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Tee Higgins or Jonathan Taylor
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Terry McLaurin or Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
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Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
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Tony Pollard or Jonathan Taylor
Travis Etiennejr or Gus Edwards
Tyler Allgeier or Gus Edwards
Tyrone Tracyjr or Gus Edwards
Tyrone Tracyjr or Jonathan Taylor
Tyrone Tracyjr or Jonathan Taylor
Tyrone Tracyjr or Jonathan Taylor
Tyrone Tracyjr or Jonathan Taylor
Wandale Robinson or Jaleel Mclaughlin
Zach Charbonnet or Gus Edwards

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