It’s hard to believe we’re in Week 15 already!
That means some of you are in your fantasy playoffs, but many are also getting eliminated in your season-long leagues. That’s the best time to hop on the DFS train because your season is never over when it comes to DFS.
With that in mind, let’s look at this Week 15 card from a cash game standpoint!
The players below are ones I’m looking at for cash game considerations for Week 15
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Dak Prescott (QB – DAL): $8,200 at BUF
This Dallas offense has been destroying the NFL recently, and Dak Prescott is thriving in this system. Prescott has scored at least 27 DraftKings points in five of his last seven outings, flirting with a 30-point average in that span. That’s the highest total in the NFL, seeing his price tag climb nearly $2,000 in that span. We don’t really care who he plays, but Buffalo isn’t a bad matchup, with Dallas projected to score 25 points in this potential shootout!
Brock Purdy (QB – SF): $6,800 at ARI
Brock Purdy is one of the MVP frontrunners, and he’s still not being priced like it. The 49ers quarterback has scored at least 20 DraftKings points in all but a few games since taking over as the starter last year. He’s also got at least 24 fantasy points in five of his previous six outings, thriving with the best offensive weapons in the NFL. We don’t anticipate Arizona to slow him down, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
FanDuel
Justin Fields (QB – CHI): $7,900 at CLE
It’s hard to believe Justin Fields is below $8K on FanDuel. That’s why he will be heavily rostered over there; he’s one of the safest bets for 20 FD points with his rushing abilities. If you look at the last five games Fields has finished, he’s averaging 25 FanDuel points per game. Cleveland is a concerning matchup, but don’t be surprised to see Fields run a ton because of the pressure from their dominant defensive line.
Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR): $7,200 vs. WAS
Matthew Stafford might be the highest-rostered quarterback on this slate. He’s been top 10 in air yards and pass attempts for most of the year and is coming off one of his best games. That’s no surprise since Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are finally healthy, but the matchup is the best part of this. Washington is surrendering the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season!
Running Backs
DraftKings
Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF): $9,300 at ARI
We’ve had Christian McCaffrey in here every week, and it’s easy to understand why. He’s been the best player in fantasy, leading all position players with 25 DraftKings points per game. He’s also established a 20-point floor as the horse for this elite offense, and he’s guaranteed to score a touchdown in nearly every game. He should get plenty of chances against Arizona, allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL): $6,800 at CAR
It’s hard to believe that DFS managers will still use Bijan Robinson, but they won’t fade him against Carolina below $7K. We’ve already seen a bump in his usage recently, averaging 17 carries over his last four fixtures. That sort of workload is incredible against Carolina, posting a 29th OPRK against opposing backs. Robinson will be one of the best backs in the NFL over the next decade, and this final month will likely be the start of that run.
FanDuel
Alvin Kamara (RB – NOS): $8,900 vs. NYG
Alvin Kamara missed the first month because of a suspension, but he’s been rolling ever since. He’s fifth in the position with 17 FanDuel points per game, re-establishing himself as one of the best pass-catching backs in the NFL. That 17-point average should be his floor against New York, allowing the fourth-most rushing yards in the league. It’s also a rare game where New Orleans is a large home favorite, and it should garner Kamara 20-plus touches.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB – KC): $6,100 at NWE
This is only a cash game play if Isiah Pacheco sits, but Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be rostered everywhere if Pacheco cannot go. He was the starting back for him last week and will be locked into 10-20 touches if he’s unable to play. That alone makes Edwards-Helaire an attractive option because Kansas City enters this game as a 9.5-point favorite. If they lead throughout, Edwards-Helaire should get all the work he can handle to milk the clock and give the Chiefs a much-needed win.
Wide Receivers
DraftKings
CeeDee Lamb (WR – DAL): $9,200 at BUF
You’ve made money if you’ve been stacking CeeDee Lamb with Prescott. Lamb has been the best receiver in the NFL over the last month, scoring at least 18 DraftKings points in eight straight games. He also has a 27-point average in that span, the highest total among any receiver. Buffalo can be a challenging matchup, but we could be looking at a shootout between two of the best offenses in the NFL.
Cooper Kupp (WR – LAR): $7,800 vs. WAS
It’s been a rough season for Cooper Kupp, but he finally looks healthy for the first time since the opening weeks. Kupp still led the league in fantasy points scored per game in two of the last three years. He’s simply one of the best wideouts in the NFL and should go off in this matchup. Washington owns a 31st OPRK against opposing receivers, with LA projected to score 24 points! We’ve seen Kupp showcase a 40-point upside in the past, and that sort of ceiling game is not out of play in a matchup like this.
FanDuel
Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA): $10,200 vs. NYJ
Tyreek Hill should be one of the frontrunners for MVP. He just had one of the worst games of his season after getting banged up on Monday, but he still leads all receivers with 21 FanDuel points per game. The next closest is at just 18 FD points, and Hill clearly wants to set the receiving yards record. The Jets are a difficult matchup, but there’s no safer wideout out there.
Jayden Reed (WR – GB): $6,100 vs. TB
Most fans saw Jayden Reed go off on Monday night, but he’s been the Packers’ best receiver for a month now. The rookie has scored at least 13 FanDuel points in four of his last five outings. What’s really encouraging is that his usage is rising, seeing his snaps and target share skyrocket over recent weeks. A rising rookie is a beautiful thing, and we don’t want to avoid him since Tampa Bay is allowing the third-most passing yards in the NFL.
Tight Ends
DraftKings
Travis Kelce (TE – KC): $7,600 at NWE
Travis Kelce is in here every week, just like McCaffrey. These two are cash game options because they stand above the rest of the pack. Kelce has been lapping the tight end field for five years and is leading the position again with 17 DraftKings points per game. Only one other tight end is above 11 DK points, making Kelce the safest tight end on every slate!
FanDuel
David Njoku (TE – CLE): $6,200 vs. CHI
I played against David Njoku in one of my season-long league playoffs last week, and he destroyed me. Njoku finished that gem with a season-high 24 FanDuel points, but he’s been a significant part of this offense for a while. Most don’t realize it, but Njoku has led all tight ends in targets over the last two months! It’s hard to believe he’s outside the top five in salary at the position with that workload. We’re not scared of a 23rd-ranked Chicago secondary.
Defense/Special Teams
DraftKings
Miami Dolphins D/ST: $4,000 vs. NYJ
DFS managers have been using D/STs against the Jets all season, and they’ll lean toward Miami here. The Dolphins have at least 12 DraftKings points in four straight outings, dropping 21 DK points against this New York team a few weeks ago. That’s no surprise since the Jets are surrendering the third-most fantasy points to opposing D/STs.
FanDuel
New Orleans Saints D/ST: $4,600 vs. NYG
We just saw New Orleans go off last week, and they continue to be a dominant defense. This matchup makes them again enticing because the Giants allow the most fantasy points to opposing D/STs. That’s terrifying since they have a road matchup against New Orleans, who just dropped 21 FD points last week. The oddsmakers agree, making the Saints a 6.5-point favorite in a game with a 37-point total.
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