We're talking about playoffs! For most fantasy football leagues, the regular season has come and gone, and six teams are left fighting for the championship. Room for error is behind us — now, you either win or watch somebody else claim the title. This is when start 'em, sit 'em decisions make or break the entire season, so our Week 15 fantasy RB PPR rankings should be starred on your favorites list all week.
You know the drill by now — the upper echelon of the PPR class should be automatically locked in. That includes fantasy MVP candidate Tony Pollard (@ Jaguars in Week 15) and Week 14 behemoth Miles Sanders (@ Bears), who both combine massive talent with superb matchups. Jacksonville has surrendered the ninth-most PPR points to RBs this season, and only three teams have allowed more to the position than Chicago.
With Alvin Kamara (vs. Falcons) coming off a bye and facing a PPR-generous Atlanta D, he's right up there with Najee Harris (@ Panthers) as a must-start thanks to a favorable matchup. Ditto for Isiah Pacheco (@ Texans), who ate well in Week 14 against the Broncos and now gets to tee off against the worst rushing D in the NFL. There's plenty of room for him and ace receiving back Jerick McKinnon (@ Texans) in fantasy leagues. Zonovan Knight (vs. Lions) proved he's not a one-hit wonder last weekend, and he now draws a Detroit squad that ranks last in points and yards allowed. He's clearly the preferred play over Michael Carter (vs. Lions), though Carter, who had six targets last week, has a little higher floor in PPR formats.
WEEK 15 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
We understand owners being wary of Jamaal Williams (@ Jets) after a rough week and guys in tough matchups like David Montgomery (vs. Eagles), Travis Etienne Jr. (vs. Cowboys), and Joe Mixon (@ Buccaneers). But Williams has been a TD hog in just about every game this season, and the other three have high-volume roles in chain-moving offenses.
WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
That includes Aaron Jones (vs. Rams), who faces a shell of L.A.'s Super Bowl defense. Seemingly the only player from the Rams who has rejuvenated himself since the start of the season is Cam Akers (@ Packers), who suddenly started gaining chunk yardage and scoring TDs. Now is the time for your patience in Akers to be rewarded! Green Bay surrendered a combined 518 rushing yards and four rushing TDs in Weeks 12 and 13.
WEEK 15 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
Welcome back to fantasy relevance, JK Dobbins (@ Browns). Now that you're here, enjoy a fantasy feast against a Cleveland squad serving up the fourth-most PPR points to RBs this season. Even Gus Edwards (@ Browns) can put up flex-worthy numbers in that matchup, though his floor and ceiling are lower in PPR formats. Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson (vs. Giants) are two more committee backs in good situations — New York has surrendered the fifth-most rushing yards and 11 total TDs to RBs. Don't worry too much about James Conner (@ Broncos). The Chiefs went off against Denver last week, and Kyler Murray will want to dump off to his security blanket to avoid pocket pressure.
WEEK 15 DFS: Best values | Best stacks
Other guys we don't love in standard formats but like just fine in PPR include Cordarrelle Patterson (@ Saints) coming off a bye, D'Andre Swift (@ Jets) against a squad that squashes rushes but can be exploited via backfield catches, and both Leonard Fournette and Rachaad White (vs. Bengals). White may have taken over the majority of the carry share in Tampa, but both still have upside as pass-catchers in a game that should be high scoring. The same can be said for Devin Singletary (vs. Dolphins) and Raheem Mostert (@ Bills) in what should be a shootout. All of these backs have fairly low ceilings, but they can still work as flexes in 12-team leagues.
WEEK 15 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
If Kenneth Walker III and DeeJay Dallas (vs. 49ers) remain sidelined with ankle injuries, expect Travis Homer to get the bulk of the RB touches in a brutal matchup. He wouldn't be a recommended play, but he could pile up some cheap catches if you're desperate. Ditto for Ameer Abdullah (vs. Patriots) if Josh Jacobs (finger) is out, though Zamir White would likely get more carries.
Fantasy owners will also have to watch for injury updates on Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) and Damien Harris (thigh). The latter has some flex value because of the favorable matchup, but Wilson Jr. should be left on benches even if he's active.
Note: We'll be updating these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for analysis and the latest player movement.
Week 15 fantasy RB PPR rankings
Rankings based on full-point PPR scoring leagues
Rank Player
1 Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Seahawks
2 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ Raiders
3 Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Titans
4 Derrick Henry, Titans @ Chargers
5 Dalvin Cook, Vikings vs. Colts
6 Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Jaguars
7 Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Patriots
8 Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Commanders
9 Miles Sanders, Eagles @ Bears
10 Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Falcons
11 Nick Chubb, Browns vs. Ravens
12 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Texans
13 Najee Harris, Steelers @ Panthers
14 Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Vikings
15 Zonovan Knight, Jets vs. Lions
16 Jamaal Williams, Lions @ Jets
17 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Giants
18 David Montgomery, Bears vs. Eagles
19 Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Buccaneers
20 Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys @ Jaguars
21 Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Cowboys
22 Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Rams
23 Cam Akers, Rams @ Packers
24 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ Texans
25 JK Dobbins, Ravens @ Browns
26 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. 49ers
27 Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Giants
28 James Conner, Cardinals @ Broncos
29 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Bills
30 Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons @ Saints
31 Rex Burkhead, Texans vs. Chiefs
32 Latavius Murray, Broncos vs. Cardinals
33 D'Andre Swift, Lions @ Jets
34 Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers vs. Bengals
35 Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Bengals
36 Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Browns
37 Devin Singletary, Bills vs. Dolphins
38 D'Onta Foreman, Panthers vs. Steelers
39 Michael Carter, Jets vs. Lions
40 Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Steelers
41 Dare Ogunbowale, Texans vs. Chiefs
42 AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Rams
43 James Cook, Bills vs. Dolphins
44 Samaje Perine, Bengals @ Buccaneers
45 Jordan Mason, 49ers @ Seahawks
46 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Bears
47 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Saints
48 Kyren Williams, Rams @ Packers
49 Ameer Abdullah, Raiders vs. Patriots
50 Travis Homer, Seahawks vs. 49ers
51 Pierre Strong Jr., Patriots @ Raiders
52 Joshua Kelley Chargers vs. Titans
53 Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. Ravens
54 Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. Colts
55 Darrynton Evans, Bears vs. Eagles
56 Jaylen Warren, Steelers @ Panthers
57 Justin Jackson, Lions @ Jets
58 Marlon Mack, Broncos vs. Cardinals
59 Zamir White, Raiders vs. Patriots
60 Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Broncos
61 Raheem Blackshear, Panthers vs. Steelers
62 Caleb Huntley, Falcons @ Saints
63 JaMycal Hasty, Jaguars vs. Cowboys
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