Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: Reggie Bush and More RBs Who Will Be Playoff Gold

Marquee running backs like Arian Foster, Ray Rice and Chris Johnson are obvious starts for fantasy owners. There's a second tier of RBs where the decision becomes more difficult, however, especially now that every lineup change is crucial during the playoffs.

To help in making those final choices, here are three mid-level rushers that will dominate in Week 15.

Reggie Bush – Miami Dolphins

Bush has long been an at-your-own-risk fantasy player. At least until recently. He's scored at least 11 points in six of his last seven games. In the only game he didn't reach that mark, he still managed to score a respectable nine.

The presence of Daniel Thomas hasn't negatively affected his value, because the rookie allows Bush to grab a quick breather and is otherwise a non-factor.

Bush's hot streak should continue against a brutal Buffalo Bills defense. He scored 12 points when the teams last met.

Week 15 Projection: 18 fantasy points

Felix Jones – Dallas Cowboys

With DeMarco Murray out of the picture, Jones will take back his place atop Dallas' running back depth chart. He gained 106 yards on 16 carries in relief of an injured Murray last week and should be in for another heavy workload on Saturday night.

Those touches virtually guarantee a big week because the Cowboys opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rank dead last against opposing fantasy RBs in 2011. The only concern would be another injury setback, but Jones understands he needs to illustrate some durability to prove his worth.

Week 15 Projection: 16 fantasy points

Roy Helu – Washington Redskins

Helu has asserted himself as the team's lead back after spending weeks on Mike Shanahan's running back carousel. He's been given at least 23 carries in each of the past three weeks and has reached the 100-yard mark every time.

There's no reason to expect anything to change against a New York Giants defense which has never fully recovered from a plethora of injuries. As long as Helu keeps getting fed the rock so consistently, he is a must-start fantasy option.

Week 15 Projection: 15 fantasy points