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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo\/Sue Ogrocki)<\/p>\n
Quarterbacks<\/p>\n
Start: Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. Titans<\/p>\n
Purdy draws one of the most favorable quarterback matchups of Week 15. Tennessee\u2019s coverage unit has struggled to contain layered route concepts and timing-based passing game \u2014 exactly the structure of San Francisco\u2019s offense. With the 49ers\u2019 run game forcing defensive overcommitment and Purdy excelling in rhythm throws, the Titans\u2019 inability to generate consistent pressure creates a clean environment for efficient, high-value production. Purdy carries legitimate QB1 upside this week.<\/p>\n
Other locks:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Joe Burrow vs. Ravens<\/p>\n
\u2014 C.J. Stroud vs. Cardinals<\/p>\n
\u2014 Lamar Jackson vs. Bengals<\/p>\n
Avoid: Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals vs. Texans<\/p>\n
Brissett faces a nightmare matchup against a Texans defense that wins up front and compresses throwing windows. With Arizona unlikely to sustain drives and Brissett lacking mobility to escape Houston\u2019s interior pressure, his floor is low. There\u2019s no ceiling case here \u2014 he\u2019s an avoid across all formats.<\/p>\n
Running backs<\/p>\n
Start: Tony Pollard, Titans vs. 49ers<\/p>\n
Pollard steps into a high-usage role coming off the best performance of his career in Week 14. The 49ers\u2019 defense, while stout on early downs, has consistently leaked explosive plays to backs who win in space and through the air. Pollard\u2019s route involvement has climbed, and Tennessee increasingly funnels touches through him when trailing \u2014 a likely script here. His combined rushing and receiving outlook gives him RB2 stability with RB1 breakout potential.<\/p>\n
Other locks:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Bijan Robinson vs. Buccaneers<\/p>\n
\u2014 Kenneth Walker III vs. Colts<\/p>\n
\u2014 Travis Etienne vs. Jets<\/p>\n
Avoid: Breece Hall vs. Jaguars<\/p>\n
Hall\u2019s talent is undeniable, but this matchup is brutal. Jacksonville has been suffocating against running backs, allowing minimal yards after contact and erasing checkdown production with disciplined linebacker play. Hall\u2019s fantasy value has already become volatile behind a struggling Jets offense, and the Jaguars\u2019 front is exactly the type that turns his explosive-play dependency into a liability. With scoring opportunities scarce and efficiency projecting poorly, Hall is a strong sit in Week 15.<\/p>\n
Wide receivers<\/p>\n
Start: Wan\u2019Dale Robinson vs. Commanders<\/p>\n
Robinson draws one of the most favorable matchups of Week 15 against a Washington defense that has struggled all season to contain slot receivers and short-area separators. With the Giants leaning heavily on quick-game concepts to stabilize their offense, Robinson has become their most reliable chain-mover and yards-after-catch threat. Washington\u2019s linebackers consistently allow free access underneath, giving Robinson a strong floor in PPR formats with real spike-week potential if the Giants push tempo. He enters Week 15 as a high-volume WR3 with WR2 upside.<\/p>\n
Other locks:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Nico Collins vs. Cardinals<\/p>\n
\u2014 Puka Nacua vs. Lions<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jaylen Waddle vs. Steelers<\/p>\n
Avoid: DJ Moore, Bears vs. Browns<\/p>\n
Moore struggled last week, in the exact situation he should\u2019ve thrived in, as Rome Odunze was out with an injury. Cleveland has been one of the league\u2019s stingiest defenses against perimeter receivers, eliminating explosive plays and forcing quarterbacks into low-percentage throws outside the numbers. Moore\u2019s production hinges on efficiency and big-play creation \u2014 two things the Browns specifically take away. With Chicago likely facing pressure and Moore drawing the highest level of defensive attention, he becomes a risky Week 15 option with a suppressed ceiling. He\u2019s a fade this week.<\/p>\n
Tight ends<\/p>\n
Start: Jake Ferguson vs. Vikings<\/p>\n
Ferguson is one of the safest high-usage TE1 plays of the week. Minnesota has been consistently vulnerable to tight ends who win on option routes and seam-breakers. Quarterback Dak Prescott trusts Ferguson in key moments and scoring areas, and Sunday night\u2019s game script should push Dallas to lean heavily on its short and intermediate passing layers.<\/p>\n
Ferguson\u2019s combination of volume, red zone usage and matchup makes him a top-tier TE start.<\/p>\n
Other locks:<\/p>\n
\u2014 Harold Fannin Jr. vs. Bears<\/p>\n
\u2014 Juwan Johnson vs. Panthers<\/p>\n
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\u2014 Brenton Strange vs. Jets<\/p>\n
Avoid: Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Bills<\/p>\n
Henry has been a revelation this season, but the Bills match up well with tight ends who operate primarily in the short middle. With New England favoring perimeter and running game approaches in matchup-tight situations, Henry\u2019s path to fantasy relevance is narrow. Low target share and a stingy matchup and inclement weather equal an easy Week 15 avoid.<\/p>\n
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This column was provided to The Associated Press by RosterWatch, www.rosterwatch.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Week 15, the margins get thin in fantasy football and every lineup choice carries playoff weight. Matchups…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":337684,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[436],"tags":[49,48,514,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-337683","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-nfl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=337683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337683\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/337684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=337683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=337683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=337683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}