Which Players Should You Start in Week 15?
Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers (vs. LAR)
I got the sense the fantasy community kind of dismissed Brock Purdy after his disastrous Week 13 in which he threw for 94 scoreless yards in — checks notes — a snowstorm. Surely, Purdy didn’t suddenly become bad at football because he missed a start and then had to navigate a blizzard.
Naturally, Purdy bounced back to his usual self against the Chicago Bears last week, throwing for 325 yards and two touchdowns. This week, Purdy gets a home date against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s a game the 49ers have to win if they want any shot at making the playoffs.
When the 49ers played the Rams back in Week 3, Purdy threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 41 yards. Perhaps you didn’t notice, but the Rams just surrendered the single greatest fantasy performance by a QB of all time to Josh Allen. Obviously, Purdy is not Allen. But he is a definite QB1 in Week 15.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Washington Commanders (at NO)
For the better part of the past month or so, Brian Robinson Jr. has been dealing with various injuries, limiting his production. The Washington Commanders’ bye week could not have come at a better time. The week off likely allowed Robinson to really rest up, providing him a chance to thrive during this stretch run.
In his return from bye, the matchup also couldn’t be much better. Robinson gets a New Orleans Saints run defense allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
With Derek Carr likely out this week, the Commanders are almost certain to find themselves in a positive game script, allowing them to lean on their run game. Jayden Daniels is certainly capable of doing everything himself, but this shapes up to be a game where Robinson might score three times. Get him in lineups.
Which Player Should You Sit in Week 15?
Baker Mayfield, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at LAC)
Despite a positive game script against the Las Vegas Raiders last week, Baker Mayfield kept chugging along. He managed to throw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, rewarding fantasy managers who were not afraid of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running in all of their touchdowns.
This week, things don’t shape up as well. The Chargers allow the 10th-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. They just held Patrick Mahomes to 210 yards passing and one touchdown.
Everything about this game feels like a letdown spot for the Bucs and a bounce-back spot for the Chargers. We could be looking at a floor game for Mayfield. Perhaps you can’t sit him entirely. Just don’t expect fireworks.
Pro Football Network’s Who Should I Start Optimizer
The Pro Football Network Who Should I Play for Fantasy Football tool allows the user to input multiple players from their fantasy football roster to determine who the best players to start that weekend would be. By utilizing a start/sit optimizer, you can see how those players are valued by our experts based on their respective matchups.
Our team of fantasy experts have over 35 years of fantasy experience. We regularly review our projections and rankings to ensure they are up to date with the latest news from around the NFL, which can give you the edge you need in your fantasy football league.
Where Do the Start/Sit Fantasy Rankings Come From?
Pro Football Network’s start/sit fantasy football rankings are generated primarily from our consensus fantasy projections. These projections take into account projected pass/rush attempts, team-implied point totals from Vegas odds, opposing defensive difficulty, and much more.
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How To Use the Who Should I Start Fantasy Football Tool?
Whatever dilemma you are facing for your fantasy football lineup, our Who to Start Fantasy tool can help guide you to a decision. Simply select your scoring system, the number of players you need to start, and enter in your options. Then let our experts’ projections recommend who you should start each and every week.
Which Fantasy Formats Are Supported By the Who Should I Start Tool?
Our Who Should I Start tool supports scoring systems of non-PPR, half-PPR, and full PPR, as well as having the option to decide between four points or six points per passing touchdown.
How To Use the Fantasy Advice?
While we’re confident these projections are as accurate as they can possibly be, fantasy football isn’t an exact science. These projections are meant to be utilized as a guide versus a hard-and-fast rule, so the decision is still ultimately yours to make!
FAQs
How Many Players Can I Compare at Once?
Our PFN Start/Sit Optimizer gives you the ability to compare a total of six players to find out who the best player to plug into your starting lineup would be. Additionally, you can easily compare across all positions to find the best FLEX option for the upcoming week to help dominate your fantasy football matchup!
In A Flex Position, Should I Start a Wide Receiver or a Running Back?
Unsurprisingly, there is no objectively correct answer to this question of which position to play in the FLEX spot. The objectively correct answer is you should start your best players. Whether those end up being running backs or wide receivers depends on how you constructed your roster.
How Does the Who Should I Start Tool Calculate Its Recommendations?
Pro Football Network’s start/sit fantasy football rankings are generated primarily from our consensus fantasy projections. These projections take into account projected pass/rush attempts, team-implied point totals from Vegas odds, opposing defensive difficulty, and much more.
How Do I Determine Which Player to Start for My Lineup?
Whatever dilemma you are facing for your fantasy football lineup, our Who to Start Fantasy tool can help guide you to a decision. Simply select your scoring system, the number of players you need to start, and enter in your options. Then let our experts’ projections recommend who you should start each and every week.
While we’re confident these projections are as accurate as they can possibly be, fantasy football isn’t an exact science. These projections are meant to be utilized as a guide versus a hard-and-fast rule, so the decision is still ultimately yours to make!