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Fantasy football rankings for Week 15: Purdy, McCaffrey fueling playoff runs

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Survive and advance. The late Jim Valvano popularized the phrase while speaking about the NCAA basketball tournament, but it's just as applicable to fantasy football.

You only need to beat your opponent this week. Then you can start thinking about taking the next step toward winning a championship. To help you keep your focus, here's how the players stack up in their upcoming games.

START OR SIT? 15 players on the borderline for your Week 15 lineups

Fantasy football rankings for Week 15 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

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Fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 15

  • C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol after leaving last week's game early. If he can't go, Davis Mills would get the start.
  • Derek Carr (rib/shoulder) still has a questionable tag after playing a full game last week despite the injuries.
  • Easton Stick will be the Chargers' starting quarterback for the rest of the season after Justin Herbert underwent surgery for a broken index finger on his passing hand.
  • Sleeper pick: Jake Browning has thrived after taking over for Joe Burrow in Cincinnati. Minnesota is no pushover on defense, but Browning has handled the challenge admirably so far.
1Josh AllenBuf.vs. Dal.
2Jalen HurtsPhi.at Sea.
3Tua TagovailoaMia.vs. N.Y.-J
4Brock PurdyS.F.at Ari.
5Dak PrescottDal.at Buf.
6Lamar JacksonBal.at Jac.
7Patrick MahomesK.C.at N.E.
8Justin FieldsChi.at Cle.
9Jordan LoveG.B.vs. T.B.
10Jared GoffDet.vs. Den.
11Russell WilsonDen.at Det.
12*C.J. StroudHou.at Ten.
13Trevor LawrenceJac.vs. Bal.
14Sam HowellWas.at L.A.-R
15Kyler MurrayAri.vs. S.F.
16Jake BrowningCin.vs. Min.
17Gardner MinshewInd.vs. Pit.
18Desmond RidderAtl.at Car.
19Matthew StaffordL.A.-Rvs. Was.
20*Derek CarrN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
21*Geno SmithSea.vs. Phi.
22Will LevisTen.vs. Hou.
23Baker MayfieldT.B.at G.B.
24Joe FlaccoCle.vs. Chi.
25Zach WilsonN.Y.-Jat Mia.
26Bailey ZappeN.E.vs. K.C.
27Easton StickL.A.-Cat L.V.
28Mitchell TrubiskyPit.at Ind.
29Nick MullensMin.at Cin.
30Aidan O'ConnellL.V.vs. L.A.-C
31Tommy DeVitoN.Y.-Gat N.O.
32Bryce YoungCar.vs. Atl.

Fantasy football running back rankings for Week 15

  • Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) didn't play last week and remains questionable.
  • Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) has yet to practice this week after leaving Sunday's game early. Zamir White and Amir Abdullah would split time if Jacobs has to sit out.
  • Alexander Mattison (ankle) isn't practicing yet while dealing with a low-ankle sprain.
  • Sleeper pick: D'Andre Swift is primed for a rebound few will see coming after the Eagles' past two tough games against Dallas and San Francisco.
1Christian McCaffreyS.F.at Ari.
2Kyren WilliamsL.A.-Rvs. Was.
3De'Von AchaneMia.vs. N.Y.-J
4Alvin KamaraN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
5Travis EtienneJac.vs. Bal.
6Rachaad WhiteT.B.at G.B.
7Derrick HenryTen.vs. Hou.
8Jahmyr GibbsDet.vs. Den.
9Saquon BarkleyN.Y.-Gat N.O.
10Austin EkelerL.A.-Cat L.V.
11Bijan RobinsonAtl.at Car.
12Joe MixonCin.vs. Min.
13Breece HallN.Y.-Jat Mia.
14David MontgomeryDet.vs. Den.
15*Isiah PachecoK.C.at N.E.
16Kenneth Walker IIISea.vs. Phi.
17*Josh JacobsL.V.vs. L.A.-C
18Tony PollardDal.at Buf.
19James CookBuf.vs. Dal.
20D'Andre SwiftPhi.at Sea.
21Zack MossInd.vs. Pit.
22James ConnerAri.vs. S.F.
23*Brian Robinson Jr.Was.at L.A.-R
24*Jonathan TaylorInd.vs. Pit.
25Jaylen WarrenPit.at Ind.
26*Jerome FordCle.vs. Chi.
27Javonte WilliamsDen.at Det.
28AJ DillonG.B.vs. T.B.
29Ezekiel ElliottN.E.vs. K.C.
30Gus EdwardsBal.at Jac.
31D'Onta ForemanChi.at Cle.
32Chuba HubbardCar.vs. Atl.
33Devin SingletaryHou.at Ten.
34Chase BrownCin.vs. Min.
35*Alexander MattisonMin.at Cin.
36Roschon JohnsonChi.at Cle.
37*Aaron JonesG.B.vs. T.B.
38Najee HarrisPit.at Ind.
39Keaton MitchellBal.at Jac.
40Tyjae SpearsTen.vs. Hou.
41Antonio GibsonWas.at L.A.-R
42Samaje PerineDen.at Det.
43Dameon PierceHou.at Ten.
44Tyler AllgeierAtl.at Car.
45Zach CharbonnetSea.vs. Phi.
46Kareem HuntCle.vs. Chi.
47*Rhamondre StevensonN.E.vs. K.C.
48Kenneth GainwellPhi.at Sea.
49Rico DowdleDal.at Buf.
50Zamir WhiteL.V.vs. L.A.-C
51Dalvin CookN.Y.-Jat Mia.
52Latavius MurrayBuf.vs. Dal.
53Jaleel McLaughlinDen.at Det.
54Miles SandersCar.vs. Atl.
55Jerick McKinnonK.C.at N.E.

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 15

  • Ja'Marr Chase is dealing with an ankle injury that will limit his practice participation this week. He hopes to be able to play on Saturday vs. Minnesota.
  • In that same game, Justin Jefferson is questionable with a chest injury that knocked him out of last week's game after just 13 snaps. If he does play, he'll have a new quarterback in Nick Mullens throwing to him.
  • Sleeper pick: Odell Beckham Jr. looks fully healthy, with 97 receiving yards and a touchdown last week vs. the Rams. He's facing a Jaguars defense that gives up the eighth-most fantasy points to wideouts.
1*Tyreek HillMia.vs. N.Y.-J
2CeeDee LambDal.at Buf.
3A.J. BrownPhi.at Sea.
4Amon-Ra St. BrownDet.vs. Den.
5Stefon DiggsBuf.vs. Dal.
6*Ja'Marr ChaseCin.vs. Min.
7DJ MooreChi.at Cle.
8Puka NacuaL.A.-Rvs. Was.
9Michael Pittman Jr.Ind.vs. Pit.
10Brandon AiyukS.F.at Ari.
11Mike EvansT.B.at G.B.
12Keenan AllenL.A.-Cvs. L.V.
13Deebo SamuelS.F.at Ari.
14Cooper KuppL.A.-Rvs. Was.
15Chris OlaveN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
16DeVonta SmithPhi.at Sea.
17Adam ThielenCar.vs. Atl.
18Garrett WilsonN.Y.-Jat Mia.
19Davante AdamsL.V.vs. L.A.-C
20DeAndre HopkinsTen.vs. Hou.
21DK MetcalfSea.vs. Phi.
22Courtland SuttonDen.at Det.
23Calvin RidleyJac.vs. Bal.
24*Justin JeffersonMin.at Cin.
25Rashee RiceK.C.at N.E.
26Amari CooperCle.vs. Chi.
27Zay FlowersBal.at Jac.
28Drake LondonAtl.at Car.
29Jakobi MeyersL.V.vs. L.A.-C
30Jordan AddisonMin.at Cin.
31Jaylen WaddleMia.vs. N.Y.-J
32Chris GodwinT.B.at G.B.
33Gabe DavisBuf.vs. Dal.
34George PickensPit.at Ind.
35Jayden ReedG.B.vs. T.B.
36*Marquise BrownAri.vs. S.F.
37Terry McLaurinWas.at L.A.-R
38Elijah MooreCle.vs. Chi.
39Curtis SamuelWas.at L.A.-R
40Tyler BoydCin.vs. Min.
41Josh DownsInd.vs. Pit.
42Tyler LockettSea.vs. Phi.
43Romeo DoubsG.B.vs. T.B.
44Odell Beckham Jr.Bal.at Jac.
45Tee HigginsCin.vs. Min.
46*Christian WatsonG.B.vs. T.B.
47*Rashid ShaheedN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
48Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSea.vs. Phi.
49Demarcus RobinsonL.A.-Rvs. Was.
50Michael GallupDal.at Buf.
51Rondale MooreAri.vs. S.F.
52Josh ReynoldsDet.vs. Den.
53Jahan DotsonWas.at L.A.-R
54Jerry JeudyDen.at Det.
55*Tutu AtwellL.A.-Rvs. Was.

Fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 15

  • Dalton Kincaid (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He's also dealing with a thumb injury.
  • Taysom Hill (foot/hand) did not play last week and has yet to return to a full practice.
1Travis KelceK.C.at N.E.
2Sam LaPortaDet.vs. Den.
3George KittleS.F.at Ari.
4Evan EngramJac.vs. Bal.
5Cole KmetChi.at Cle.
6T.J. HockensonMin.at Cin.
7David NjokuCle.vs. Chi.
8Jake FergusonDal.at Buf.
9Trey McBrideAri.vs. S.F.
10Kyle PittsAtl.at Car.
11Logan ThomasWas.at L.A.-R
12*Dalton KincaidBuf.vs. Dal.
13Dalton SchultzHou.at Ten.
14Dallas GoedertPhi.at Sea.
15Hunter HenryN.E.vs. K.C.
16Isaiah LikelyBal.at Jac.
17Cade OttonT.B.at G.B.
18Tyler ConklinN.Y.-Jat Mia.
19*Tyler HigbeeL.A.-Rvs. Was.
20Gerald EverettL.A.-Cat L.V.
21Chigoziem OkonkwoTen.vs. Hou.
22Pat FreiermuthPit.at Ind.
23*Taysom HillN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
24Michael MayerL.V.vs. L.A.-C
25Tanner HudsonCin.vs. Min.
26Kylen GransonInd.vs. Pit.
27Adam TrautmanDen.at Det.
28Colby ParkinsonSea.vs. Phi.
29Mo Alie-CoxInd.vs. Pit.
30Tommy TrembleCar.vs. Atl.

Fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 15

1Brandon AubreyDal.at Buf.
2Jake ElliottPhi.at Sea.
3Dustin HopkinsCle.vs. Chi.
4Brandon McManusJac.vs. Bal.
5Justin TuckerBal.at Jac.
6Matt GayInd.vs. Pit.
7Jason MyersSea.vs. Phi.
8Cairo SantosChi.at Cle.
9Evan McPhersonCin.vs. Min.
10Harrison ButkerK.C.at N.E.
11Wil LutzDen.at Det.
12Younghoe KooAtl.at Car.
13Jake MoodyS.F.at Ari.
14Tyler BassBuf.vs. Dal.
15Blake GrupeN.O.vs. N.Y.-G
16Cameron DickerL.A.-Cat L.V.
17Chase McLaughlinT.B.at G.B.
18Nick FolkTen.vs. Hou.
19Chris BoswellPit.at Ind.
20Greg ZuerleinN.Y.-Jat Mia.
21Joey SlyeWas.at L.A.-R
22Jason SandersMia.vs. N.Y.-J
23Lucas HavrisikL.A.-Rvs. Was.
24Riley PattersonDet.vs. Den.
25Matt PraterAri.vs. S.F.
26Anders CarlsonG.B.vs. T.B.
27Daniel CarlsonL.V.vs. L.A.-C
28Greg JosephMin.at Cin.
29Eddy PineiroCar.vs. Atl.
30Matt AmmendolaHou.at Ten.
31Randy BullockN.Y.-Gat N.O.
32Chad RylandN.E.vs. K.C.

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 15

1Dallas Cowboysat Buf.
2Baltimore Ravensat Jac.
3New York Jetsat Mia.
4Cleveland Brownsvs. Chi.
5Buffalo Billsvs. Dal.
6San Francisco 49ersat Ari.
7Denver Broncosat Det.
8Indianapolis Coltsvs. Pit.
9Minnesota Vikingsat Cin.
10Pittsburgh Steelersat Ind.
11Los Angeles Chargersat L.V.
12Philadelphia Eaglesat Sea.
13Jacksonville Jaguarsvs. Bal.
14Miami Dolphinsvs. N.Y.-J
15Seattle Seahawksvs. Phi.
16Cincinnati Bengalsvs. Min.
17Tampa Bay Buccaneersat G.B.
18New Orleans Saintsvs. N.Y-G
19Kansas City Chiefsat N.E.
20Las Vegas Raidersvs. L.A.-C
21Houston Texansat Ten.
22Chicago Bearsat Cle.
23Atlanta Falconsat Car.
24Green Bay Packersvs. T.B.
25New York Giantsat N.O.
26Detroit Lionsvs. Den.
27Los Angeles Ramsvs. Was.
28Arizona Cardinalsvs. S.F.
29Washington Commandersat L.A.-R
30Tennessee Titansvs. Hou.
31Carolina Panthersvs. Atl.
32New England Patriotsvs. K.C.

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