Week 15 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings & Projections: Michael Thomas Primed For Another Big Week

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Week 15 Quarterback Rankings

Lamar Jackson is back to being a QB1 this week against the Jets, who rank 21st against the pass. Jackson continues to boast a strong floor against tougher defenses as we saw last week, but he can open it up again in what should be a convincing win for the Ravens on Thursday night. Deshaun Watson is coming off a strong game where he had to try and chase a win against Denver. Tennessee ranks 24th in DVOA against the pass, and have allowed 22.2 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks over the last five weeks. In that span we have seen some odd quarterback scoring of late, with some not so usual names up top. That might be the case in Week 15 alone, where Baker Mayfield takes on the Cardinals, Gardner Minshew against Oakland, and Ryan Tannehill against Houston. Now, Tannehill has been a legit fantasy quarterback since coming in, and Houston is allowing the 4th most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season. Sam Darnold, Matt Ryan, and Josh Allen see some of the tougher matchups of Week 15.

Week 15 Running Backs Rankings

With the injury to Rashaad Penny, Chris Carson will get a bump in snaps and touches, and is in a great spot against Carolina this week. They have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing backs this season, and rank 32nd in DVOA against the run. Carson is back to being a full workhorse, and is a strong option this week. Injuries could derail Josh Jacobs against Jacksonville, who rank 31st against the run. He sat out last week, and given the season is slipping it might be wise for Oakland to rest up their future back. Dalvin Cook came back from injury last week and ran over Detroit in an easy matchup. Los Angeles is on the table this week, and they rank 24th in DVOA against the run, and have allowed the 12th most fantasy points per game to opposing backs. Derrick Henry is right up there as well, with Houston allowing the 9th most fantasy points per game to opposing backs. Henry continues to shred the league, and that should continue this week.

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Week 15 Wide Receivers Rankings

Injuries hit this position hard last week, but that will create some potential waiver wire targets who can be plugged in if needed. DJ Chark is week to week, and Chris Conley should see a bump in targets. Oakland has allowed the 6th most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season, and Conley’s breakout speed makes him a home run threat as well. DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson both checked out of last week’s game with a concussion, and that leaves them iffy for this week. Allen Hurns will get a chance to be the top dog against the Giants, who have allowed the second most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Cleveland’s wide receivers are in a good spot against Arizona, although Odell Beckham’s health still doesn’t have me too high on him. Jarvis Landry checks in as someone who can exploit this secondary. The 49ers could be due for a repeat fantasy performance against Atlanta, who are bottom ten against the pass, and are allowing the 10th most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers.

Week 15 Tight Ends Rankings

Young tight ends are on the rise here, and Ian Thomas is one of them. He will get Seattle this week, who have allowed the fourth most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Thomas is coming off of a big target game, and we just need to make sure Greg Olsen is out again. David Njoku did come back last week, but was worked in slowly. Not sure the volume will be there against the worst tight end defense in the league, but it is something to note. Houston has been exploitable with tight ends, as we saw last week, I like Jonnu Smith, who is filling in for Delanie Walker at the end of season due to injury. With Mike Evans out, OJ Howard might see a tick up in targets, and Detroit is middle of the road in fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. If Noah Fant is healthy, the Chiefs have allowed 85 receptions to tight ends this season, which is the most in the league.

Week 15 Kicker Rankings

Teams allowing the most field goal attempts this season are Cincinnati, Denver, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore. Detroit, Arizona, Houston, and Philadelphia are a few other teams worth targeting with kickers, as they give up a lot of volume. Teams that give up the least amount of volume are New England, New Orleans, San Francisco, Oakland, and Minnesota. Volume is ultimately what you want each week. Finding kickers on offenses that move the ball is always a plus for fantasy points at the position. Efficiency would come next. If you are in need of a waiver wire pickup, Robbie Gould is out there in 50% of leagues. Zane Gonzalez was dropped, but is in a bounce back spot. Austin Seibert is 28% owned as well.

Week 15 Defense Rankings

Baltimore and New England facing weaker opponents this week check in as strong top options. The Jets offense has hit against some weaker defenses, but this will be a big upside spot for the Ravens who have been a top three fantasy defense over the second half of the season. I like Seattle on the road this week in a bounce back spot. Carolina has allowed 50 sacks on the season, and are allowing the 6th most fantasy points per game to defenses this season. The 49ers are also in a great home spot against Atlanta, who have a leaky offensive line, and can also turn the ball over quite a bit. They have allowed the 8th most fantasy points per game to opposing defenses this season.