The studs with the toughest matchups include D.J. Moore (@ Bills), Tee Higgins (@ Broncos), Stefon Diggs (vs. Panthers), and Tyreek Hill (@ Chargers). Each drop slightly in our rankings, but they’re still must-starts. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (@ Rams) are slightly tougher calls, but we still think you have to play both, regardless of the consistency issues both have had this year.
WEEK 15 STANDARD RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Among players we consider streamers (less than 50-percent owned in Yahoo leagues), Laquon Treadwell (vs. Texans), DeVante Parker (vs. Jets), K.J. Osborn (@ Bears), Kendrick Bourne (@ Colts), Jamison Crowder (@ Dolphins), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (@ Ravens), and Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard (vs. Cowboys) look like the best options in standard leagues.
WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide Receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
The Jets, Bears, Titans, Texans, Dolphins, Colts, and Ravens haven’t stopped WRs all year, and most of these receivers are drawing more consistent targets. Osborn and Crowder are in new roles while Adam Thielen (ankle) and Elijah Moore (quad) are out, and DeVante Parker was productive in his first game back from a hamstring injury. The Giants’ receivers come down to who’s healthy, but the matchup should lead to more throwing than usual. The Patriots offense could do the exact opposite of last game and have significant success through the air. You could also try Nick Westbrook-Ihkine (@ Steelers), but& now that Julio Jones is back, there might not be a lot of work for him in the Titans’ passing game.
WEEK 15 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
We know there are plenty of players on the start-or-sit bubble owned in more than 50 percent of leagues, though, as Chase Claypool (vs. Titans), Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson (vs. Vikings), Michael Gallup (@ Giants), and Christian Kirk (@ Lions) are always tough to handicap. However, this week, those receivers should be on the “start” side of things. As always, some are safer plays than others, but all are worth the risk depending on your situation.
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On the other hand, Robby Anderson (@ Bills), Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis (vs. Panthers), Michael Pittman Jr. (vs. Patriots), Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. Cardinals), and Courtland Sutton (vs. Bengals) can’t be trusted this week. Beasley and Davis always have upside, but the matchup is difficult and Buffalo has plenty of options. Sutton has been a dud regardless of whether the Broncos are winning big, losing big, or in a close game. The other guys are in low-powered passing offenses, so their floors are particularly low.
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Don’t get overwhelmed by start-or-sit decisions that bye weeks haven’t forced you to make. We have a long season of data to go on now, so when deciding on a flex spot, trust the numbers and recent trends. Depending on your projections, you might want to opt for a high ceiling over a high floor, so figure out what you need and go from there. There are plenty of options.
Note: We’ll be updating these WR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes and analysis.
UPDATE: We’re not ranking players on the reserve/COVID list, but Tyler Lockett, Jarvis Landry, and Allen Landry could potentially return for their Monday/Tuesday games.
Fantasy WR Rankings Week 15: Who to start at wide receiver
Rankings based on standard, non-PPR scoring
