Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings, Matchups We Love and Box Score Stats Projections

Week 15 got underway with Thursday night's NFC South showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With that game, the fantasy football playoffs began in most season-long leagues.

Some managers have inevitably found themselves trying to play catch-up in a win-or-go-home scenario. For all managers still alive in the postseason, finding the best plays and top matchups will be critical.

Here, you'll find updated point-per-reception (PPR) rankings and projections for the top remaining plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, and tight end. You'll also find a deeper dive into our favorite matchups of the week.

Quarterback

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

1. Drake Maye, New England Patriots: 277 yards, 2 TDs, 30 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: 267 yards, 2 TDs, 33 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

3. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: 366 yards, 3 TDs

4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals: 345 yards, 3 TDs

5. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: 250 yards, 2 TDs, 50 rushing yards

6. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: 250 yards, 2 TDs, 40 rushing yards

7. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: 240 yards, 2 TDs, 40 rushing yards

8. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers: 300 yards, 2 TDs

9. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars: 295 yards, 2 TDs

10. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys: 290 yards, 2 TDs

11. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: 250 yards, 2 TDs, 15 rushing yards

12. Sam Darnold, Indianapolis Colts: 250 yards, 2 TDs

Matchup to Love: Lamar Jackson at Cincinnati Bengals

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson hasn't quite looked like himself recently, though he did seem to find a spark during last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The fact that Jackson has scored below 10 fantasy points in three of his last four games is concerning. So is the fact that he had a miserable three-turnover game against the Cincinnati Bengals two weeks ago.

Managers should trust, however, that Jackson won't have two bad games against the Bengals in the same season. He should have a good chance to build off of last week's 22.1-point performance.

Only the Dallas Cowboys have surrendered more fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks than Cincinnati.

Running Back

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Texans RB Woody Marks

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: 7 receptions, 147 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

2. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions: 6 receptions, 135 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

3. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: 5 receptions, 140 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

4. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 receptions, 135 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

5. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: 3 receptions, 120 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

6. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles: 3 receptions, 110 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

7. James Cook, Buffalo Bills: 4 receptions, 100 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

8. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys: 3 receptions, 105 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

9. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals: 3 receptions, 101 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

10. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers: 3 receptions, 100 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

11. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts: 3 receptions, 99 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

12. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams: 4 receptions, 85 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

13. Woody Marks, Houston Texans: 3 receptions, 92 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

14. Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns: 1 reception, 107 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

15. RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos: 2 receptions, 96 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

16. TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots: 5 receptions, 98 scrimmage yards

17. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers: 4 receptions, 94 scrimmage yards

18. Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers: 3 receptions, 102 scrimmage yards

19. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders: 3 receptions, 94 scrimmage yards

20. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks: 3 receptions, 89 scrimmage yards

Matchup to Love: Woody Marks vs. Arizona Cardinals

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks isn't likely to be a top-10 fantasy scorer this week. However, he's an option that many managers probably scooped up off of the waiver wire en route to the playoffs and who can be trusted this week.

Marks has emerged as Houston's leading back. While an underwhelming Texans line has prevented him from being a weekly must-start, Marks has a high PPR floor and is a solid matchup-based play.

Against a good Kansas City Chiefs defense last week, Marks caught two passes, reached the end zone, and finished with 15.6 fantasy points. He should have even better numbers against a much more suspect Arizona Cardinals defense.

Arizona has surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.

Wide Receiver

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Rams WR Puka Nacua

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks: 8 catches, 162 yards, 1 TD

2. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 8 catches, 158 yards, 1 TD

3. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals: 8 catches, 155 yards, 1 TD

4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: 7 catches, 140 yards, 1 TD

5. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams: 6 catches, 148 yards, 1 TD

6. Nico Collins, Houston Texans: 6 receptions, 145 yards, 1 TD

7. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys: 6 receptions, 140 yards, 1 TD

8. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles: 7 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD

9. Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs: 7 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD

10. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins: 7 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD

11. Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants: 6 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD

12. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints: 6 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD

13. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers: 6 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD

14. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions: 5 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD

15. Jakobi Meyers, Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD

16. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens: 5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 TD

17. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders: 7 receptions, 108 yards

18. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: 7 receptions, 99 yards

19. Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots: 6 receptions, 98 yards

20. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles: 6 receptions, 96 yards

21. DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers: 6 receptions, 94 yards

22. Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers: 5 receptions, 91 yards

23. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers: 5 receptions, 85 yards

24. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos: 5 receptions, 82 yards

25. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers: 5 receptions, 81 yards

Matchup to Love: Puka Nacua vs. Detroit Lions

At this point in 2025, it's hard to pick against Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the top play of the week. He should have another terrific outing against the Indianapolis Colts, who have surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to WRs.

If there's a receiver who can top Smith-Njigba this week, though, it's Puka Nacua. The Los Angeles Rams superstar had a terrific seven-catch, 167-yard, two-touchdown outing in Week 14. He has one of the best matchups of the entire Week 15 slate, too.

The Detroit Lions have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. The Lions also have a potent offense and a stiff run defense, which could funnel the ball into Matthew Stafford's hands.

The Colts, who have lost Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles tear, may struggle to keep Seattle passing throughout four full quarters.

Tight End

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Ravens TE Isaiah Likely

1. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals: 9 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD

2. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: 8 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD

3. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: 7 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD

4. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns: 6 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD

5. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 6 reception, 88 yards, 1 TD

6. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts: 6 receptions, 82 yards, 1 TD

7. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys: 6 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD

8. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD

9. Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens: 5 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD

10. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens: 5 receptions, 62 yards

11. Theo Johnson, New York Giants: 5 receptions, 61 yards

12. Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints: 5 receptions, 58 yards

13. Coslton Loveland, Chicago Bears: 5 receptions, 55 yards

14. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans: 5 receptions, 52 yards

15. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills: 5 receptions, 51 yards

Matchup to Love: Isaiah Likely at Cincinnati Bengals

There are a couple of reasons to like Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely this week. The first is that fellow Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews showed up on the practice report with a glute injury this week.

Secondly, Likely has outpaced Andrews the last two weeks while delivering 12.5 fantasy points in back-to-back contests.

Lastly, the Bengals are the worst team in the NFL at slowing opposing tight ends, and it isn't particularly close.

Cincinnati has surrendered seven more fantasy points per week to TEs than the Washington Commanders, who have surrendered the second-most fantasy points to the position.

*Fantasy scoring information from FantasyPros.