Week 15 Fantasy Football Guide
- The Swish
- Dec 11
- 23 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
By: Jake Weiner
Week 15 brings another high-stakes stretch in fantasy football, with playoff positioning on the line for many rosters. This week features a mix of solid veterans, emerging breakout candidates, and a few under-the-radar options that could swing matchups. From the Buccaneers’ evolving passing attack to key matchups like the Giants vs. Commanders and Chiefs vs. Chargers, there are plenty of opportunities to gain an edge. Whether you’re targeting high-floor starters or strategic streamers, this guide breaks down the optimal starts, sits, and streamers, while also weighing betting lines for context in each game.
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Giants and Commanders meet in a matchup that could shape the playoff picture. Washington is still dealing with injuries at RB and TE, while New York is managing depth issues in their backfield. This one is expected to be close, with both teams relying on their QBs and primary WRs to generate offense. The Giants’ offensive upside gives them a slight edge in what should be a competitive game.
Pick: Giants win — likely cover (NYG -2.5).
Injury Report:
Commanders:
RB Chris Rodriguez — if healthy, expected to play
TE Ben Sinnott — status uncertain
Giants:
No listed injuries impacting fantasy this week
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Commanders:
WR Terry McLaurin — Top 14 WR
Giants:
QB Jaxson Dart — Top 7 QB
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr — Top 16 RB
WR Wan’Dale Robinson — Top 24 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Commanders:
QB Marcus Mariota — Top 14 QB
RB JCM — Top 22 RB
Giants:
RB Devin Singletery — Top 24 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Commanders:
TE Ben Sinnott — Top 16 TE
Giants:
WR Darius Salyton — Top 35 WR
TE Theo Johnson — Top 16 TE
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Commanders:
WR Deebo Samuel — 64% started
Giants:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Commanders:
QB Marcus Mariota — 2% Rostered
RB JCM — 39% Rostered
TE Ben Sinnott — 1% Rostered
Giants:
RB Devin Singletery — 33% Rostered
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr — 46% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Giants 24 - Commanders 20
Commanders:
QB Marcus Mariota - 246 yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT, 5 carries, 33 yards
RB JCM - 13 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD
WR Terry McLaurin - 5/81/1
WR Deebo Samuel - 5/56
TE Ben Sinnott - 3/41
K Jake Moody - 2/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Giants:
QB Jaxson Dart - 218 yards, 1 pass TD, 7 carries, 49 yards, 1 rush TD
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr - 14 carries, 73 rush yards, 3 catches, 28 yards
RB Devin Singletery - 9 carries, 46 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 1 catch, 5 yards
WR Wan'Dale Robinson - 7/76
WR Darius Slayton - 3/44/1
TE Theo Johnson - 5/51
K Younghoe Koo - 1/2 FG, 3/3 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Ben Sinnott
Longshot TD: Jaxson Dart
Longshot TD: Devin Singletery
Giants +2.5
OVER 40.5 points
Marcus Mariota OVER 206.5 pass yards
Marcus Mariota OVER 0.5 INTs
Jaxson Dart OVER 5.5 carries
Devin Singletery UNDER 44.5 rush yards
Darius Slayton OVER 34.5 yards
Chicago Bears @ Cleveland Browns — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Bears travel to Cleveland looking to exploit a Browns team with injuries at QB and limited offensive weapons. Chicago’s TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden could see more opportunity if Cleveland’s defense presses the passing game. The Browns will rely on Shedeur Sanders and their receiving options, but the Bears’ depth and matchup suggest a potential upside for select Chicago players.
Pick: Bears win — Cleveland cover (CLE +7.5).
Injury Report:
Browns:
QB Shedeur Sanders — status uncertain
Bears:
No listed injuries impacting fantasy this week
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Browns:
TE Harold Fannin Jr — Top 6 TE
RB Quinshon Judkins — Top 12 RB
Bears:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Browns:
QB Shedeur Sanders — Top 12 QB
Bears:
K Cairo Santos — Top 8 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Browns:
WR Jerry Jeudy — Top 30 WR
Bears:
TE Colston Loveland — Top 14 TE
WR Luther Burden — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Browns:
None
Bears:
WR DJ Moore — 41% started
QB Caleb Williams — 39% started
RB D'Andre Swift — 76% started
RB Kyle Monangai — 51% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Browns:
WR Jerry Jeudy — 42% Rostered
QB Shedeur Sanders — 29% Rostered
Bears:
WR Luther Burden — 11% Rostered
TE Colston Loveland — 48% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Bears 27 - Browns 20
Bears:
QB Caleb Williams - 212 pass yards, 2 pass TD, 1 INT, 5 carries, 31 yards
RB Kyle Monangai - 13 carries, 44 yards, 1 TD, 1 catch, 3 yards
RB D'Andre Swift - 14 carries, 61 yards, 3 catches, 19 yards
WR Rome Odunze - 3/55/1
WR DJ Moore - 3/41
WR Luther Burden - 4/60
TE Colston Loveland - 4/33/1
K Cairo Santos - 2/2 FG, 3/3 PAT
Browns:
QB Shedeur Sanders - 247 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT
RB Quinshon Judkins - 17 carries, 84 rush yards, 1 TD, 2 catches, 22 yards
RB Dylan Sampson - 3 carries, 4 yards, 4 catches, 42 yards
WR Jerry Jeudy - 3/61/1
TE Harold Fannin Jr - 7/66/1
K Andre Szmyt - 0/1 FG, 2/3 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Luther Burden
Longshot TD: Harold Fannin Jr
Browns +7.5
D'Andre Swift UNDER 74.5 rush & rec yards
D'Andre Swift Longest reception OVER 9.5 yards
Quinshon Judkins longest rush OVER 14.5 yards
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
This AFC matchup features two high-powered offenses. Cincinnati will look to exploit matchups in Baltimore’s secondary, while the Ravens are dealing with TE depth and limited upside outside of Mark Andrews. Expect a competitive, medium-paced game where both teams rely on their top passing and receiving options to carry fantasy value.
Pick: Ravens win — likely cover (BAL -2.5).
Injury Report:
Bengals:
WR Tee Higgins — OUT
Ravens:
None
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Bengals:
QB Joe Burrow — Top 6 QB
WR Ja'Marr Chase — Top 6 WR
Ravens:
QB Lamar Jackson — Top 6 QB
RB Derrick Henry — Top 6 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Bengals:
TE Mike Gesicki — Top 10 TE
Ravens:
TE Mark Andrews — Top 12 TE
TE Isaiah Likely — Top 10 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Bengals:
WR Andre Iosivas — Top 35 WR
Ravens:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Bengals:
None
Ravens:
WR Zay Flowers — 87% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Bengals:
TE Mike Gesicki — 2% Rostered
Ravens:
TE Isaiah Likely — 7% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Ravens 31 - Bengals 27
Bengals:
QB Joe Burrow - 271 pass yards, 3 pass TDs, 2 carries, 6 yards
RB Chase Brown - 14 carries, 68 rush yards, 6 catches, 42 rec yards
RB Samaje Perine - 8 carries, 42 rush yards, 2 catches, 14 rec yards
WR Ja'Marr Chase - 10/133/1
WR Andre Iosivas - 3/44/1
TE Mike Gesicki - 5/58/1
K Evan McPherson - 2/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Ravens:
QB Lamar Jackson - 229 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 5 carries, 44 rush yards, 1 rush TD
RB Derrick Henry - 18 carries, 98 rush yards, 1 TD, 1 catch, 4 rec yards
RB Keaton Mitchell - 2 carries, 29 rush yards, 2 catches, 33 rec yards
WR Zay Flowers - 4/56
TE Mark Andrews - 2/26/1
TE Isaiah Likely - 5/73/1
K Tyler Loop - 1/1 FG, 4/4 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Isaiah Likely
Longshot TD: Mike Gesicki
Bengals +5.5
OVER 44 points
Joe Burrow 2+ pass TDs
Lamar Jackson 20+ rush yards
Isaiah Likely 3+ catches
Zay Flowers UNDER 6 catches
Zay Flowers UNDER 60 yards
Samaje Perine 2+ catches
Houston Texans @ Arizona Cardinals — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
Houston enters as favorites (HOU -9.5) against a Cardinals team struggling offensively. The Texans’ RB and WR corps should see plenty of touches, while Arizona relies on Michael Wilson to generate big plays. Expect a game where Houston controls the pace and Cardinals are forced into passing situations, making it a favorable matchup for Texans skill players.
Pick: Texans win — likely cover (HOU -9.5).
Injury Report:
Texans:
None listed
Cardinals:
WR Marvin Harrison Jr — status uncertain
RB Emari Demarcado — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Texans:
None
Cardinals:
WR Michael Wilson — Top 10 WR IF NO MARV
Fantasy Starts:
Texans:
RB Woody Marks — Top 16 RB
K Ka’Imi Fairbairn — Top 10 K
WR Nico Collins — Top 14 WR
Texans Defense — Top 10 Defense
Cardinals:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Texans:
WR Jayden Higgins — Top 30 WR
TE Dalton Schultz — Top 14 TE
Cardinals:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Texans:
None
Cardinals:
QB Jacoby Brissett — 39% started
RB Bam Knight — 33% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Texans:
WR Jayden Higgins — 33% Rostered
TE Dalton Schultz — 23% Rostered
Cardinals:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Texans 27 - Cardinals 13
Texans:
QB CJ Stroud - 256 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT, 2 carries, 7 yards
RB Woody Marks - 20 carries, 92 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 2 catches, 21 yards
WR Nico Collins - 5/103/1
WR Jayden Higgins - 5/67
TE Dalton Schultz - 6/49/1
K Ka'imi Fairbairn - 2/2 FG, 3/3 PAT
Cardinals:
QB Jacoby Brissett - 232 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT, 4 carries, 20 yards
RB Bam Knight - 9 carries, 23 rush yards, 3 catches, 20 yards
WR Michael Wilson - 7/84
TE Trey McBride - 8/75/1
K Chad Ryland - 2/2 FG, 1/1 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Jayden Higgins
Texans -9.5
Jacoby Brissett 1+ INT
Woody Marks UNDER 74.5 rush yards
Michael Wilson OVER 5.5 receptions
Trey McBride 5+ catches
Bam Knight UNDER 40 rush yards
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New York Jets — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Jaguars are heavy favorites (JAX -13.5) in this matchup against a Jets team struggling offensively. Jacksonville’s passing attack and balanced offense should dominate, while New York’s limited weapons make it tough to keep pace. This game projects as a comfortable win for the Jaguars, with key fantasy players seeing plenty of targets and touches.
Pick: Jaguars win — likely cover (JAX -13.5).
Injury Report:
Jaguars:
None listed
Jets:
WR Garrett Wilson — OUT
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Jaguars:
Jaguars Defense — Top 8 Defense
QB Trevor Lawrence — Top 8 QB
Jets:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Jaguars:
WR Jakobi Myers — Top 20 WR
Jets:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Jaguars:
TE Brenton Strange — Top 12 TE
Jets:
WR Adonai Mitchell — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Jaguars:
WR Brian Thomas Jr — 54% started
Jets:
RB Breece Hall — 84% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Jaguars:
TE Brenton Strange — 40% Rostered
QB Trevor Lawrence — 27% Rostered
Jaguars Defense — 53% Rostered
Jets:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Jaguars 34 - Jets 13
Jaguars:
QB Trevor Lawrence - 253 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT, 4 carries, 31 rush yards, 1 rush TD
RB Travis Etienne Jr - 17 carries, 87 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 2 catches, 32 rec yards
RB Bhayshul Tuten - 8 carries, 32 yards, 1 catch, 3 rec yards
RB Lequint Allen - 2 carries, 13 rush yards, 2 catches, 16 rec yards, 1 rec TD
WR Jakobi Meyers - 5//73/1
WR Brian Thomas Jr - 3/50
TE Brenton Strange - 4/51
K Cam Little - 2/2 FG, 4/4 PAT
Jets:
QB Brady Cook - 157 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT
RB Breece Hall - 19 carries, 54 rush yards, 4 catches, 12 rec yards
WR AD Mitchell - 3/56
WR John Metchie - 2/29/1
TE Mason Taylor - 5/54
K Nick Folk - 2/2 FG, 1/1 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Lequint Allen
Longshot TD: Brenton Strange
Jakobi Myers 45+ yards
Jakobi Myers 5+ catches
Trevor Lawrence 225+ pass yards
Travis Etienne Jr OVER 13.5 carries
Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Chiefs are slight favorites (KC -4.5) in this AFC showdown with the Chargers. Patrick Mahomes’ offense will likely push the pace, while LA’s passing attack relies on Justin Herbert spreading the ball. Both teams have offensive firepower, but KC’s consistent efficiency gives them the edge in a close game.
Pick: Chiefs win — Chargers cover (LAC +4.5).
Injury Report:
Chiefs:
None
Chargers:
None
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Chiefs:
WR Rashee Rice — Top 10 WR
Chargers:
RB Omarion Hampton — Top 10 RB
WR Ladd McConkey — Top 14 WR
K Cameron Dicker — Top 5 Kicker
Fantasy Starts:
Chiefs:
None
Chargers:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Chiefs:
TE Travis Kelce — Top 15 TE
Chargers:
QB Justin Herbert — Top 15 QB
Chargers Defense — Top 10 Defense
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Chiefs:
QB Patrick Mahomes — 86% started
RB Kareem Hunt — 42% started
Chargers:
RB Kimani Vidal — 31% started
TE Oronde Gadsden — 33% started
WR Keenan Allen — 38% started
WR Quentin Johnston — 38% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Chiefs:
Chargers Defense — 25% Rostered
Chargers:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Chiefs 23 - Chargers 20
Chiefs:
QB Patrick Mahomes - 245 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT, 5 carries, 31 yards
RB Kareem Hunt - 10 carries, 44 yards, 1 rush TD, 2 catches, 10 rec yards
RB Isaiah Pacheco - 7 carries, 34 yards, 2 catches, 18 rec yards
WR Rashee Rice - 8/111
WR Xavier Worthy - 3/41
WR Tyquan Thornton - 2/41/1
TE Travis Kelce - 4/49
K Harrison Butker - 3/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Chargers:
QB Justin Herbert - 214 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT, 4 carries, 22 rush yards
RB Omarion Hampton - 14 carries, 46 rush yards, 4 catches, 34 rec yards
RB Kimani Vidal - 13 carries, 40 rush yards, 1 catch, 7 rec yards
WR Ladd McConkey - 7/78/1
WR Keenan Allen - 2/26/1
WR Quentin Johnston - 3/30
TE Oronde Gadsden - 2/41
K Cameron Dicker - 2/2 FG, 2/2 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Tyquan Thornton
Chiefs ML
UNDER 46.5 points
Kareem Hunt anytime TD
Rashee Rice OVER 65.5 yards
Omarion Hampton OVER 1.5 receptions
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Patriots are slight underdogs (NE +1) against the Bills, but a balanced attack and healthy roster give them a chance in this matchup. New England will lean on Treveyon Henderson and Stefon Diggs, while Buffalo’s offense features Kincaid and Shakir as key targets. Expect a competitive game where both offenses can produce, but defensive matchups may limit ceiling plays.
Pick: Bills win — BUF cover (BUF -1).
Injury Report:
Patriots:
None
Bills:
TE Dalton Kincaid — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Patriots:
RB Treveyon Henderson — Top 10 RB
WR Stefon Diggs — Top 14 WR
QB Drake Maye — Top 7 QB
Bills:
QB Josh Allen — Top 5 QB
TE Dalton Kincaid — Top 6 TE
Fantasy Starts:
Patriots:
TE Hunter Henry — Top 8 TE
Bills:
WR Khalil Shakir — Top 24 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Patriots:
WR Kayshon Boutte — Top 30 WR
K Andy Borregales — Top 10 K
Bills:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Patriots:
None
Bills:
RB James Cook — 98% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Patriots:
WR Kayshon Boutte — 29% Rostered
Bills:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Bills 27 - Pats 24
Patriots:
QB Drake Maye - 268 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT, 4 carries, 23 rush yards, 1 rush TD
RB Treveyon Henderson - 13 carries, 72 rush yards, 2 rush TDs, 4 catches, 44 rec yards
RB Rhamondre Stevenson - 14 carries, 36 rush yards, 1 catch, 11 rec yards
WR Stefon Diggs - 7/89/1
WR Demario Douglas - 2/26
WR Kayshon Boutte - 3/51
WR Mack Hollins - 4/31
TE Hunter Henry - 3/44
K Andy Borregales - 1/1 FG, 3/3 PAT
Bills:
QB Josh Allen - 268 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT, 8 carries, 49 rush yards, 1 rush TD
RB James Cook - 15 carries, 53 rush yards
WR Khalil Shakir - 5/51
WR Keon Coleman - 3/22
TE Dawson Knox - 3/19/1
TE Dalton Kincaid - 5/77/1
K Matt Prater - 2/2 FG, 3/3 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Dawson Knox
Dalton Kincaid longest reception OVER 10.5 yards
Ty Johnson OVER 1.5 receptions
Dawson Knox OVER 1.5 receptions
Josh Allen anytime TD
Stefon Diggs 5+ catches
Stefon Diggs 40+ yards
Treveyon Henderson OVER 45.5 rush yards
James Cook UNDER 81.5 rush yards
Philadelphia Eagles @ Las Vegas Raiders — Sunday, Week 15, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
Philadelphia enters as heavy favorites (PHI -11.5) against a Raiders team struggling offensively. The Eagles will rely on their TE Dallas Goedert to generate big plays, while their defense could help control field position. This game projects as a comfortable win for Philadelphia with multiple fantasy-relevant opportunities in the passing game.
Pick: Eagles win — likely cover (PHI -11.5).
Injury Report:
Eagles:
TE Dallas Goedert — status uncertain
Raiders:
None listed impacting fantasy
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Eagles:
QB Jalen Hurts — Top 7 QB
RB Saquon Barkley — Top 7 RB
WR AJ Brown — Top 10 WR
Eagles Defense — Top 5 Defense
Raiders:
TE Brock Bowers — Top 7 TE
Fantasy Starts:
Eagles:
None
Raiders:
RB Ashton Jeanty — Top 18 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Eagles:
K Jake Elliott — Top 5 Defense
WR Devonte Smith — Top 30 WR
Raiders:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Eagles:
TE Dallas Goedert — 53% started
Raiders:
Everyone Else
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Eagles:
Defense — 34% started
Raiders:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Eagles 34 - Raiders 10
Eagles:
QB Jalen Hurts - 232 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 4 carries, 26 rush yards, 1 rush TD
RB Saquon Barkley - 14 carries, 140 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 2 catches, 31 rec yards
RB Tank Bigsby - 8 carries, 84 rush yards, 1 rush TD
WR AJ Brown - 6/93/1
WR Devonta Smith - 5/62
TE Dallas Goedert - 3/38
K Jake Elliott - 2/3 FG, 4/4 PAT
EAGLES D TD
Raiders:
QB Kenny Pickett - 168 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INT, 3 carries, 17 rush yards
RB Ashton Jeanty - 11 carries, 42 rush yards, 4 catches, 23 rec yards
WR Tre Tucker - 3/39
WR Jack Bech - 4/36
TE Brock Bowers - 5/58/1
K Daniel Carlson - 1/2 FG, 1/1 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Jahan Dotson
Ashton Jeanty UNDER 51.5 rush yards
Ashton Jeanty OVER 20.5 rec yards
Tre Tucker UNDER 30.5 rec yards
Tre Tucker OVER 2.5 receptions
AJ Brown 50+ yards
Devonta Smith 40+ yards
Saquon Barkley anytime TD
Jalen Hurts anytime TD
Denver Broncos @ Green Bay Packers — Sunday, Week 15, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
Denver enters as slight underdogs (DEN +2) against a Packers team dealing with QB and RB uncertainty. The Broncos’ passing game, led by Courtland Sutton, should see volume, while Green Bay relies on Christian Watson to create explosive plays. Expect a competitive, medium-paced game where both teams have upside in the passing game.
Pick: Broncos win — possible cover (DEN +2).
Injury Report:
Broncos:
None
Packers:
RB Josh Jacobs — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Broncos:
None
Packers:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Broncos:
WR Courtland Sutton — Top 20 WR
Packers:
WR Christian Watson — Top 20 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Broncos:
RB RJ Harvey — Top 20 RB
Broncos Defense — Top 12 Defense
Packers:
Packers Defense — Top 12 Defense
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Broncos:
QB Bo Nix — 51% started
Packers:
QB Jordan Love — 44% started
RB Josh Jacobs — 96% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Broncos:
None
Packers:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Broncos 17 - Packers 16
Broncos:
QB Bo Nix - 203 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT, 4 carries, 39 rush yards
RB RJ Harvey - 11 carries, 38 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 4 catches, 54 rec yards
WR Courtland Sutton - 4/46/1
WR Troy Franklin - 4/32
WR Pat Bryant - 2/29
TE Evan Engram - 2/29
K Will Lutz - 1/1 FG, 2/2 PAT
Packers:
QB Jordan Love - 195 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INTs, 4 carries, 22 rush yards
RB Josh Jacobs - 16 carries, 39 rush yards, 3 catches, 32 rec yards
WR Romeo Doubs - 3/39
WR Christian Watson - 5/53
WR Jayden Reed - 4/49/1
TE Luke Musgrave - 2/19
K Brandon McManus - 3/3 FG, 1/1 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Christian Watson
Bo Nix 1+ INT
Jordan Love 1+ INT
Josh Jacobs UNDER 84 rush yards
Christian Watson longest reception OVER 23 yards
Jayden Reed 3+ catches
RJ Harvey UNDER 50 rush yards
RJ Harvey 2+ catches
Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions — Sunday, Week 15, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Rams are slight favorites (LAR +5.5) against a Lions team dealing with offensive uncertainty. Matthew Stafford leads the Rams’ passing attack, while Detroit relies on Jared Goff and Jameson Williams for explosive plays. This game projects as competitive, with both QBs and top WRs seeing opportunities for fantasy production.
Pick: Lions win — likely cover (DET +5.5).
Injury Report:
Rams:
RB Blake Corum — status uncertain
Lions:
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Rams:
WR Puka Nacua — Top 15 WR
WR Davante Adams — Top 15 WR
QB Matthew Stafford — Top 6 QB
Lions:
RB Jahmyr Gibbs — Top 8 RB
QB Jared Goff — Top 6 QB
Fantasy Starts:
Rams:
None
Lions:
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown — Top 25 WR
WR Jameson Williams — Top 25 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Rams:
TE Colby Parkinson — Top 14 TE
RB Blake Corum — Top 30 RB
Lions:
QB Jared Goff — 41% started
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Rams:
RB Kyren Williams — 93% started
Lions:
RB David Montgomery — 48% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Rams:
TE Colby Parkinson — 3% Rostered
Lions:
None
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Lions 34 - Rams 27
Rams:
QB Matthew Stafford - 304 pass yards, 3 pass TDs
RB Kyren Williams - 14 carries, 63 rush yards, 2 catches, 18 rec yards
RB Blake Corum - 11 carries, 44 rush yards, 1 catch, 12 rec yards
WR Puka Nacua - 8/114/1
WR Davante Adams - 5/53/1
TE Colby Parkinson - 3/34/1
K Joshua Karty - 2/2 FG, 3/3 PAT
Lions:
QB Jared Goff - 293 pass yards, 3 pass TDs, 1 INT
RB Jahmyr Gibbs - 18 carries, 72 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 6 catches, 36 rec yards
RB David Montgomery - 8 carries, 32 rush yards, 2 catches, 12 rec yards
WR Jameson Williams - 7/74/1
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown - 6/89/1
WR Isaac TeSlaa - 3/56/1
K Jake Bates - 2/2 FG, 4/4 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Colby Parkinson
Jared Goff 2+ pass TDs
Matthew Stafford 2+ pass TDs
Davante Adams anytime TD
Kyren Williams UNDER 75 rush yards
Jameson Williams longest reception OVER 23 yards
David Montgomery UNDER 45 rush yards
Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints — Sunday, Week 15, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
Carolina enters as slight favorites (CAR -2.5) against a Saints team dealing with offensive inconsistency. The Panthers’ WR and RB groups should see volume, while New Orleans will rely on limited passing options. Expect a close, low-to-medium scoring game where Carolina’s skill players have upside, especially in the passing game.
Pick: Panthers win — likely cover (CAR -2.5).
Injury Report:
Panthers:
WR Tetairoa McMillan — status uncertain
Saints:
RB Devin Neal — status uncertain
WR Chris Olave — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Panthers:
None
Saints:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Panthers:
WR Tetairoa McMillan — Top 15 WR
Saints:
RB Devin Neal — Top 15 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Panthers:
RB Rico Dowdle — Top 24 RB
RB Chubba Hubbard — Top 24 RB
Saints:
TE Juwan Johnson — Top 12 TE
QB Tyler Shough — Top 15 QB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Panthers:
None
Saints:
WR Chris Olave — 74% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Panthers:
WR Jalen Coker — 1% Rostered
Saints:
QB Tyler Shough — 1% Rostered
RB Devin Neal — 34% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Panthers 23 - Saints 17
Panthers:
QB Bryce Young - 183 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT
RB Rico Dowdle - 19 carries, 76 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 3 catches, 26 rec yards
RB Chubba Hubbard - 13 carries, 49 rush yards, 2 catches, 32 rec yards, 1 rec TD
WR Tetairoa McMillan - 5/61
WR Jalen Coker - 3/52
K Ryan Fitzgerald - 3/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Saints:
QB Tyler Shough - 259 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 5 carries, 28 rush yards
RB Devin Neal - 17 carries, 57 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 4 catches, 36 rec yards
WR Chris Olave - 5/56
WR Devaughn Vele - 3/45/1
TE Juwan Johnson - 4/51
K Charlie Smyth - 1/1 FG, 2/2 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Tyler Shough
Chris Olave UNDER 55 yards
Devin Neal OVER 14.5 carries
Tyler Shough OVER 4.5 carries
Chubba Hubbard 10+ carries
Tetairoa McMillan longest reception OVER 16 yards
Seattle Seahawks @ Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, Week 15, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
Seattle enters as heavy favorites (SEA -13.5) against a Colts team struggling offensively. The Seahawks’ QB and RB duo should control touches, while Indianapolis relies on Jonathan Taylor and their WR group in limited upside matchups. Expect a comfortable win for Seattle with key fantasy players seeing volume in both passing and rushing opportunities.
Pick: Seahawks win — likely cover (SEA -13.5).
Injury Report:
Seahawks:
RB Zach Charbonnet — status uncertain
Colts:
WR Alec Pierce — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Seahawks:
WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba — Top 5 WR
Seahawks Defens — Top 5 Defense
K Jason Myers — Top 8 Kicker
Colts:
QB Sam Darnold — Top 5 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Seahawks:
RB Kenneth Walker III — Top 20 RB
QB Sam Darnold — Top 8 QB
Colts:
TE Tyler Warren — Top 7 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Seahawks:
RB Zach Charbonnet— Top 30 RB
WR Rashid Shaheed— Top 35 WR
Colts:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Colts:
RB Jonathan Taylor — 98% started
WR Michael Pittman Jr — 59% started
WR Alec Pierce — 44% started
Seahawks:
WR Cooper Kupp — 32% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Colts:
None
Seahawks:
WR Rashid Shaheed — 3% started
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Seahawks 38 - Colts 13
Colts:
QB Philip Rivers - 176 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 2 INTs
RB Jonathan Taylor - 19 carries, 76 rush yards, 2 catches, 13 rec yards
WR Alec Pierce - 3/31
WR Michael Pittman Jr - 4/44
WR Josh Downs - 2/29
TE Tyler Warren - 4/39/1
K Blake Grupe - 2/3 FG, 1/1 PAT
Seahawks:
QB Sam Darnold - 244 pass yards, 3 pass TDs
RB Kenneth Walker III - 12 carries, 59 rush yards, 4 catches, 31 rec yards
RB Zach Charbonnet - 11 carries, 61 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 2 catches, 12 rec yards
WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba - 8/109/1
WR Rashid Shaheed - 4/65/1
WR Cooper Kupp - 3/35
TE AJ Barner - 3/36/1
K Jason Myers - 1/1 FG, 5/5 PAT
DEFENSE TD
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Rashid Shaheed
Seahawks -13.5
Philip Rivers OVER 160.5 pass yards
Philip Rivers 1+ INT
Kenneth Walker OVER 10.5 carries
Jaxson Smith Njigba 80+ yards
Rashid Shaheed longest reception OVER 23 yards
Jonathan Taylor UNDER 91.5 rush yards
San Francisco 49ers @ Tennessee Titans — Sunday, Week 15, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
The 49ers are heavy favorites (SF -12.5) against a Titans team struggling offensively. San Francisco’s passing game and defense should dominate, while Tennessee relies on a limited passing attack. Expect a comfortable win for the 49ers, with upside for their QB, WR, and TE options.
Pick: 49ers win — likely cover (SF -12.5).
Injury Report:
49ers:
K Eddy Pineiro — status uncertain
Titans:
None listed impacting fantasy this week
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
49ers:
RB Christian McCaffrey — Top 5 RB
TE George Kittle — Top 5 TE
Titans:
None
Fantasy Starts:
49ers:
QB Brock Purdy — Top 8 QB
WR Jauan Jennings — Top 20 WR
49ers Defense — Top 8 Defense
K Eddy Pineiro — Top 5 Kicker
Titans:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
49ers:
WR Ricky Pearsall — Top 35 WR
Titans:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
49ers:
None
Titans:
RB Tony Pollard — 54% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
49ers:
QB Brock Purdy —Top 5 QB
WR Jauan Jennings — Top 5 QB
Defense — Top 5 QB
K Eddy Pineiro — Top 5 QB
Titans:
QB Brock Purdy —Top 5 QB
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: 49ers 31 - Titans 10
49ers:
QB Brock Purdy - 267 pass yards, 3 pass TDs, 1 INT, 4 carries, 29 rush yards
RB CMC - 18 carries, 66 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 6 catches, 53 rec yards, 1 rec TD
RB Brian Robinson Jr - 7 carries, 37 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 1 catch, 8 yards
WR Jauan Jennings - 6/68/1
WR Ricky Pearsall - 4/44
TE George Kittle - 6/72/1
K Eddy Pineiro - 1/1 FG, 4/4 PAT
Titans:
QB Cam Ward - 177 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT
RB Tony Pollard - 12 carries, 44 rush yards, 2 catches, 12 rec yards
RB Tyjae Spears - 10 carries, 51 rush yards, 3 catches, 17 rec yards
WR Elic Ayomanor - 2/29/1
WR Chimere Dike - 4/61
TE Gunnar Helm - 3/33
K Joey Slye - 1/2 FG, 1/1 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: CMC 2+
49ers -8
Brock Purdy 2+ pass TDs
Jauan Jennings 4+ catches
Jauan Jennings 40+ yards
George Kittle OVER 48.5 yards
Dallas Cowboys @ Minnesota Vikings — Sunday, Week 15, 8:20 PM ET
Quick Take:
Dallas enters as favorites (DAL -5.5) in this matchup with the Vikings, who are dealing with injuries and limited offensive upside. The Cowboys’ WR and QB groups should see volume, while Minnesota relies on a limited passing attack. Expect Dallas to control the game, giving fantasy relevance to their top skill players.
Pick: Cowboys win — likely cover (DAL -5.5).
Injury Report:
Cowboys:
WR Ceedee Lamb — status: ACTIVE
Vikings:
TE TJ Hockenson — status uncertain
RB Aaron Jones Sr — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Cowboys:
K Brandon Aubrey — Top 4 Kicker
Vikings:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Cowboys:
RB Javonte Williams — Top 15 RB
QB Dak Prescott — Top 10 QB
WR Ceedee Lamb — Top 20 WR
Vikings:
QB JJ McCarthy — Top 10 QB
WR Justin Jefferson — Top 15 WR
K Will Reichard — Top 5 Kicker
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Cowboys:
TE Jake Ferguson — Top 15 TE
WR Ryan Fluornoy — Top 35 WR
Vikings:
TE Josh Oliver — Top 15 TE
WR Jalen Nailor — Top 30 WR
WR Jordan Addison — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Cowboys:
WR George Pickens — 91% Started
Vikings:
RB Aaron Jones Sr — 52% started
RB Jordan Mason — 41% started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Cowboys:
WR Ryan Fluornoy — 1% Rostered
Vikings:
WR Jalen Nailor — 2% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Cowboys 34 - Vikings 20
Cowboys:
QB Dak Prescott - 254 pass yards, 2 pass TDs, 1 INT
RB Javonte Williams - 17 carries, 68 rush yards, 2 rush TD, 4 catches, 54 rec yards
WR Ceedee Lamb - 7/89/1
WR George Pickens - 5/71
WR Ryan Fluornoy - 4/44/1
TE Jake Ferguson - 3/33
K Brandon Aubrey - 2/2 FG, 4/4 PAT
Vikings:
QB JJ McCarthy - 223 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT
RB Aaron Jones Sr - 12 carries, 41 rush yards, 3 catches, 12 rec yards
RB Jordan Mason - 9 carries, 41 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 1 catch, 9 rec yards
WR Justin Jefferson - 6/77
WR Jordan Addison - 4/51
WR Jalen Nailor - 2/31
TE TJ Hockenson - 3/29
TE Josh Oliver - 2/19/1
K Will Reichard - 2/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Jalen Nailor
Longshot TD: Josh Oliver
Javonte Williams OVER 56 rush yards
Javonte Williams 3+ catches
Javonte Williams anytime TD
Justin Jefferson 60+ yards
Aaron Jones Sr UNDER 45 rush yards
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Miami Dolphins — Monday, Week 15, 8:15 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Steelers enter as slight favorites (PIT -3) against a Dolphins team with a high-powered passing attack. Pittsburgh’s WR group, including DK Metcalf, should see volume, while the Dolphins rely on Jaylen Waddle and Darren Waller. Expect a competitive game where both teams have upside, but the Steelers’ top receivers give them the edge for fantasy production.
Pick: Steelers win — Dolphins cover (MIA +3).
Injury Report:
Steelers:
WR DK Metcalf — status uncertain
Dolphins:
RB Devon Achane — status uncertain
TE Darren Waller — status uncertain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Steelers:
WR DK Metcalf — Top 10 WR
Dolphins:
RB Devon Achane— Top 5 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Steelers:
Steelers Defense — Top 7 Defense
Dolphins:
WR Jaylen Waddle — Top 15 WR
TE Darren Waller — Top 8 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Steelers:
None
Dolphins:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Steelers:
RB Jaylen Warren — 73% started
RB Kenneth Gainwell — 52% started
Dolphins:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Steelers:
None
Dolphins:
TE Darren Waller — 6% Rostered
BOX SCORE PREDICTIONS (FANTASY RELEVANT ONLY):
SCORE: Dolphins 23 - Steelers 24
Dolphins:
QB Tua Tagovailoa - 212 pass yards, 1 pass TD, 1 INT
RB Devon Achane - 18 carries, 91 rush yards, 1 rush TD, 4 catches, 32 rec yards
WR Jaylen Waddle - 6/89
TE Greg Dulcich - 4/45
TE Darren Waller - 3/38/1
K Jason Sanders - 3/3 FG, 2/2 PAT
Steelers:
QB Aaron Rodgers - 229 pass yards, 3 pass TDs, 1 INT
RB Jaylen Warren - 14 carries, 62 rush yards, 1 catch, 6 rec yards
RB Kenneth Gainwell - 10 carries, 51 rush yards, 4 catches, 31 rec yards, 1 rec TD
WR DK Metcalf - 5/89/1
TE Pat Freiermuth - 4/68/1
K Chris Boswell - 1/1 FG, 3/3 PAT
Betting Plays:
Longshot TD: Darren Waller
Dolphins +3
Devon Achane longest rush OVER 16.5 yards
Jaylen Waddle longest reception OVER 20 yards
DK Metcalf longest reception OVER 20 yards
DK Metcalf anytime TD
Aaron Rodgers anytime INT
Darren Waller OVER 25 yards
Greg Dulcich longest reception OVER 10 yards
STARTS OF THE WEEK:
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
Rams QB Matthew Stafford
49ers QB Brock Purdy
Saints RB Devin Neal
Texans RB Woody Marks
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely
Steelers WR DK Metcalf
Giants QB Jaxson Dart
SITS OF THE WEEK:
Bills RB James Cook
Rams RB Kyren Williams
Packers RB Josh Jacobs
Saints WR Chris Olave
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr
Lions RB David Montgomery
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr
Titans RB Tony Pollard
Bears WR DJ Moore
Jake's 5 LOCKS Parlay of the Week:
Drake Maye OVER 233.5 pass yards -113
Marcus Mariotta OVER 206.5 pass yards -111
Shedeur Sanders OVER 0.5 pass TDs -180
Bucky Irving OVER 14.5 carries -115
RJ Harvey UNDER 50.5 rush yards -115
VALUE: +1848 -- $10 --> $184.80
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