Week 15 Fantasy WR Rankings: Must-starts, sleepers, potential busts at wide receiver

It's been a tough year for fantasy football owners, as injuries and COVID-19 have wreaked havoc on start 'em, sit 'em decisions. This could be another difficult week for wide receiver start-sit calls, but assuming reasonable health, it will be because there are so many good options. Our Week 15 fantasy WR rankings can help you differentiate the real sleepers from the potential busts. 

First, let's look at the receivers with bad matchups that you're likely to start regardless. Michael Thomas (vs. Chiefs), DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (@ Washington), Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson (vs. Bears), and Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley (@ Broncos) all remain solid options despite tough opponents. Many will probably be worried about Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins (vs. Pittsburgh), too, but the Steelers have actually been slightly below average against WRs most of the year. Boyd and Higgins still present risks given their unreliable QB against such a strong defense, but they're both in our starter's tier. 

WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS: 
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

There are several other borderline WRs in tough spots and could be benched, depending on your other options. Brandin Cooks and Keke Coutee (vs. Colts), Jamison Crowder and Breshad Perriman (@ Rams), DJ Chark (@ Ravens), Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick (vs. Bills), and Jakobi Meyers (@ Dolphins) are all extra risky plays in standard leagues, though most still have WR3 upside in PPR formats. 

WEEK 15 STANDARD RANKINGS: 
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

If you need a sleeper, there are plenty of candidates. Sterling Shepard (vs. Browns), T.Y. Hilton (vs. Texans), Marquise Brown (vs. Jaguars), and Mike Williams (vs. Raiders) are on the start 'em, sit 'em bubble most weeks, and they look like better-than-average options in Week 15 thanks to their matchups. Going deeper, you can try your boom-or-bust luck with Kendrick Bourne (@ Cowboys), Darnell Mooney (@ Vikings), Cam Sims (vs. Seahawks), Darius Slayton and Golden Tate (@ Browns), Willie Snead (vs. Jaguars), Michael Pittman Jr. (vs. Texans), or Josh Reynolds and Van Jefferson Jr. (vs. Jets). 

WEEK 15 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

It's unlikely you'll want to start most of the guys on that list with your season on the line, but you know there will be some surprise performances, so if you're a big underdog, don't be afraid to take some chances. If you're a heavy favorite, you can play it safer with the high-target receivers, but make sure you consider all of your available options. It's easy to get complacent this time of year and not check the waiver wire, but you might be surprised at who's available in your league.  

WEEK 15 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Note: Check back all week leading up to kickoff, as we'll continue to update our WR rankings based on the latest news and injuries.

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Week 15 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

WEEK 15 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.