The fantasy playoffs are finally here, and fantasy managers have absolutely no room for error in their starting lineups. This weekly article is meant to make those lineup decisions a little bit easier. This week, I've changed things up by only listing which players you should be starting, rather than suggesting any players to sit. You can always listen to Starts and Sleepers episode of The Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, which releases episodes every weekday - also, check out the free Week 15 Player Rankings.
QUARTERBACKS
START: Matthew Stafford vs WAS
- Avg Fantasy Points: 15.6
- Opponent vs QBs: 31st
- Week 15 Rank: QB6
- Projected Points: 23.1
Matthew Stafford has been on fire lately. He's scored at least 28 fantasy points in each of his last three games, and now he faces an opponent that has allowed each of their last four opponents to score at least 23 fantasy points. This is the perfect scenario where an unstoppable force is meeting a very movable object. Start all of your Rams this week against the commanders.
SLEEPER: Jordan Love vs TB
- Avg Fantasy Points: 17.6
- Opponent vs QBs: 28th
- Week 15 Rank: QB9
- Projected Points: 20.6
Jordan Love had a bit of an off game last week, throwing for his lowest total since week 7 and finishing outside of the Top-18 quarterbacks for the first time since week 5. Love remains a stream-worthy quarterback against the Buccaneers. Tampa is dealing with a bunch of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, and we saw them allow Desmond Ridder to pass for 347 yards last week.
TIGHT ENDS
SLEEPER: Logan Thomas @ LAR
- Avg Fantasy Points: 8.8
- Opponent vs TEs: 29th
- Week 15 Rank: TE14
- Projected Points: 9.0
I basically had to pick Logan Thomas by default. There are barely any starting tight ends left. But Thomas has a solid matchup this week, and this game should be a back-and-forth shootout.