Welcome to week 15, everyone! If you made it this far, congratulations! You're probably already in the fantasy football playoffs. If not, you're probably trying to earn a spot this week (or just enjoying the ride for the rest of the season).
In case you haven't pinned down your starting defense, here are the Week 15 defense rankings and three streamers to consider.
Week 15 Defense Streamer
Washington Commanders D/ST vs. NO
of commander of washington The defenseman is not a player you would pick to represent your favorite NFL team in the real world…but Week 15 finds him in an interesting position against a team riddled with injuries. new orleans saints crime. Several key contributors will be out in Week 15, while two of them (WR Rashid Shahid, knee; TE/Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill) are officially done for the year. QB Derek Carr seems to be sidelined week by week. A hand injury hurt him this week, and star receiver Chris Olave continues to recover on IR from a concussion sustained in Week 9 (although he is eligible to return this week).
If Carr is unavailable, either Jake Hoerner or Spencer Rattler will start and pitch to a combination of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kevin Austin Jr., Juwan Johnson and Alvin Kamara. Expect Washington to have plenty of opportunities to create splash plays.
Atlanta Falcons D/ST vs. LV
once again, atlanta falcons Not the kind of defensive unit you'd pick to represent your favorite NFL team in the real world. However, they have an ideal opponent in the New Orleans Saints as well as the New Orleans Saints. las vegas raiders this week. The Raiders haven't had great options at quarterback since the beginning of the year between Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell. The Raiders could miss both, with Minshew out for the year with a collarbone injury and O'Connell out since Week 14 with a knee bruise.
If AOC is out, former third-round pick Desmond Ridder will start and pitch to a team of star tight ends Brock Bowers and WR Jacobi Meyers, but nothing else. do not have. The Falcons have struggled with their pass rush this year, but their coverage unit is fully capable between Jesse Bates III, AJ Terrell, and Justin Simmons. The Falcons' D/ST has scored double-digit fantasy points just twice all season, so it's not an ideal starting spot, but he could do much worse if given the chance.
New York Jets D/ST vs. JAC
Remember the old days. new york jetsWas defense actually scary? Yes, that is no longer the case. This D/ST actually earned negative points against the team last week. miami dolphins. However, they proved capable of some splash play in Week 13, scoring 16 points against the away opponent. seahawkslimited Seattle to 20 points, recorded three sacks against Geno Smith, and recovered two forced fumbles.
The Jets will face Mac Jones' team this week. jacksonville jaguarshe scored just 23 points in three starts this year, with zero passing touchdowns, five interceptions, and five sacks. These are just opportunities that any defense can take advantage of. Even with a struggling defense, especially with the type of personnel New York has in place.
Fantasy Football: Week 15 Defensive Rankings
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