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Can you believe we are in Week 15? It feels like the season started only a week ago, but here we are, trying to enjoy what is left of the COVID-ridden 2020 campaign before the playoffs begin. As teams continue to scratch and claw to make the postseason, now is the time to be mindful about certain players getting additional opportunities in preparation for 2021 and also for others to get some much-needed rest. While it isn't a huge concern yet, it is still something DFS managers should prepare for, nonetheless.
Last weekend, we witnessed the Washington Football Team put together a solid defensive performance against the hobbled San Francisco 49ers. The Cowboys, who were matched up against the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals, weren't too far behind. On the offensive end, Miles Sanders, Derrick Henry, and Jonathan Taylor were featured in many winning fantasy lineups, with guys like K.J. Hamler, Mike Gesicki, and Nelson Agholor helping offset the rostering price of some of the costly DFS options.
In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 15 (Sunday) daily fantasy football lineup picks on FanDuel. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. Be sure to also check out our weekly DraftKings DFS lineup picks and lots of other great NFL DFS articles and NFL DFS tools to help you win big! Feel free to give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen. Good luck, RotoBallers.
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FanDuel Quarterbacks - Week 15 Picks
Lamar Jackson, QB - vs. JAX ($8,200)
Jackson and the Ravens are trying to remain in the playoff hunt and are coming off a victory over the Browns on Monday night. Luckily, Baltimore will next have the luxury of squaring off with the miserable Jaguars on Sunday, a squad that has logged just one victory on the year.
The reigning MVP certainly hasn't been throwing much as of late, compiling only 34 pass attempts in his previous two outings. However, he has been a terror on the ground, at least more so than he usually is, by racking up 22 carries for 218 yards and three scores. Marquise Brown may not be in the lineup, which may impact Jackson's statistical output on the throwing end, but he may be able to scramble his way to being a top DFS option in Week 15.
Kyler Murray, QB - vs. PHI ($8,000)
Murray has really cooled off over the last month. After acquiring at least 23.12 fantasy points in each of his first nine contests of the year, things haven’t exactly been stellar for the sophomore signal-caller as he has seen a significant reduction in production.
Nonetheless, there is good news in this scenario, as Murray and the Cardinals will go toe-to-toe with Philly this weekend. The Eagles Defense has seen its fair share of competent quarterbacks over the previous three weeks, allowing the trio of Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and Taysom Hill to put up some efficient fantasy numbers during that span. Although Murray isn’t on the same level as Rodgers or Wilson from a talent perspective, at least not yet, he has more than enough ability to smash his Week 15 opponent while also exceeding the value of his deflated DFS asking price.
FanDuel Running Backs - Week 15 Picks
Cam Akers, RB - vs. NYJ ($6,700)
Akers has been on a roll. During the Rams’ decisive victory over the New England Patriots, the rookie received 29 carries, finishing with 171 yards. He continues to get touches, and it appears as if the committee approach with Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown is no longer a thing.
Akers will likely be a popular addition to DFS lineups in Week 15, but for a reason. The Jets have been horrendous all around in 2020 and have struggled on both sides of the ball. With Los Angeles expected to win big, the likelihood that the second-round pick gets north of 20 carries is reasonable to expect.
Leonard Fournette, RB - @ ATL ($5,500)
Bruce Arians continues to stress his commitment to getting things done on the ground. However, with Ronald Jones II dealing with a fractured pinkie that required surgical intervention, his availability for Week 15 is in jeopardy. Things got worse for the veteran, as Tampa placed him on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and although he still has a chance at playing, things aren’t looking good at the moment.
Fortunately, the Bucs have Fournette, a back more than capable of keeping things in order. He arguably had the best season of his career in 2019, primarily on the receiving end, before the Jaguars released him during the offseason. If given a chance to serve as a lead option, he has all the tools needed to succeed while also serving as adequate relief from a fiscal standpoint. Obviously, if Jones can suit up, Fournette’s outlook will change entirely.
FanDuel Wide Receivers - Week 15 Picks
Tyreek Hill, WR - @ NO ($9,300)
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Hill has composed a stellar 2020 campaign. With his talent coupled with the ability of the greatest quarterback on the planet, good things happen.
After his 269-yard, three-touchdown performance a few weeks ago, the 26-year-old has remained involved, even accruing 30 rushing yards in each of his previous two games. Inside the confines of a dome where weather isn’t a factor, guys like Hill can benefit tremendously.
Brandon Aiyuk, WR - @ DAL ($6,900)
It is no secret that the 49ers are banged up. The team has already been without Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle, but now will be missing Deebo Samuel, who injured his hamstring in Week 14.
As always with injuries, it gives others a chance to step up. Aiyuk should be the primary benefactor with Samuel out of the lineup. He will be entering Week 15, coming off a 10-catch, 119-yard output against the Washington Football Team. The 22-year-old also received 16 targets in that one, so the chances are good that he remains heavily involved against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
FanDuel Tight Ends - Week 15 Picks
Travis Kelce, TE - @ NO ($8,500)
When it comes to the tight end position, there is no one better than Mr. Kelce. In each of his previous six games, he has received at least eight targets. During that same span, he has accumulated an equal amount of catches while also finding the end zone four times.
He is also one of the most lethal red-zone threats in the league, and with Tyreek Hill and Patrick Mahomes on the same field, it opens things up even more. For those fantasy managers looking for an efficient stacking opportunity, this is the team to consider in Week 15.
Mark Andrews, TE - vs. JAX ($6,800)
If you are looking to save some bucks and go with a riskier option, Andrews is your guy. His hit-or-miss tendencies can be frustrating, but with Marquise Brown likely out of the picture on Sunday, the veteran may have the highest-ceiling outside of Travis Kelce at the position.
Andrews has caught 17 of his 22 targets over the last three weeks, accumulating 235 yards and a touchdown in the process. While the Ravens have been running it down its opponent's throats, there should be enough room for Andrews to get some looks from Lamar Jackson, especially if he is without his top wideout.
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