Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Soft Defenses for Your Stars to Exploit

As Week 15 of the NFL season arrives, matchup awareness is critical to fantasy football postseason success.

There are several porous defenses out there that will turn even average fantasy producers into superstars this weekend.

Drew Brees and the Saints are on the road at Minnesota this Sunday to take on a battered Vikings defense that is sure to give up yards and fantasy points in bunches. 

Don't forget about the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the offensive juggernaut that is the undefeated Green Bay Packers. 

These wretched defenses, among others, will produce breakout efforts from several fantasy stars.

Here are a few.

Chris Johnson vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Titans are at the Colts in Week 15, and Indianapolis' fantasy defense has scored negative points on three different occasions already this season. Ouch.

Johnson rediscovered his game back in Week 10 at Carolina and has rushed for more than 130 yards in three out of five outings. This week, he'll likely top the 100-yard mark against Indy's 30th-ranked D against opposing RBs. 

Expect CJ2K to carry your fantasy team to victory this weekend if he's on your roster. The Titans are in the playoff race and have plenty to play for. 

Four quarters of Chris Johnson will break the will of the winless Colts and the hearts of your fantasy opposition.

Arian Foster vs. Carolina Panthers

The Houston RB was quiet last week against the Bengals, but don't expect the same in Week 15 against Carolina. The Panthers rank 31st against opposing fantasy RBs.

Foster has surpassed the 111-yard mark on five occasions this season and will likely do it again on Sunday with rookie QB T.J. Yates looking to stay healthy—fingers crossed, Texans fans.

Also, before last week's game against Cincinnati, Foster had scored a TD in six straight games, so expect a score or two against the Panthers.

Carolina's horrid D will provide a monstrous fantasy day from Foster in Week 15.

Tim Tebow vs. New England Patriots

Tim Tebow could very well end up the highest-scoring fantasy QB in Week 15.

Why? Well, he's suiting up against the New England Patriots, who are pathetic against the pass, ranked dead last in the league.

Denver is the NFL's best rushing team, and that will surely make life easier through the air for second-year QB Tim Tebow. 

Tebow hasn't scored less than 14 fantasy points since coming in for Kyle Orton against San Diego back in Week 5.

And considering the Pats rank 29th against opposing fantasy QBs, this matchup at Mile High could produce some major fireworks.

Fantasy owners with Tebow under center will be all smiles in Week 15, because New England's soft defense guarantees success.