Fantasy Football Playoffs: Positional Power Rankings NFL Week 15

Sportz Nation Staff
19 hours ago
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bby Zak Drapeau, Matt Hylen and Joseph McLaughlin

12/11/2025

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Quarterbacks

(Zak Drapeau)

Josh Allen at NE
Joe Burrow vs BAL
Jalen Hurts at LV
Matthew Stafford vs DET
Lamar Jackson at CIN
Jaxson Dart vs WAS
Drake Maye vs BUF
Dak Prescott vs MIN
Patrick Mahomes vs LAC
Brock Purdy vs TEN
Jayden Daniels at NYG
Trevor Lawrence vs NYJ
Caleb Williams vs CLE
Sam Darnold vs IND
Justin Herbert at KC

With his Burrow-like performances since coming back, it's no surprise to see him firmly entering the top of this list. This will also be Lamar Jackson's second week further down the list after another non-Lamar-like game.

Dak is also further down the list because of a tough matchup against the Vikings' defense, as well as Mahomes, who will be facing the Chargers.

Brock Purdy, Jayden Daniels, and Sam Darnold are higher than normal this week based on past performances.

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Running Backs

(Matt Hylen)

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Christian McCaffrey vs TEN
Jahmyr Gibbs at LAR
Johnathon Taylor at SEA
De'Von Achane at PIT
Bijan Robinson at TB
Derrick Henry at CIN
Bucky Irving vs ATL
Chase Brown vs BAL
Josh Jacobs at DEN
James Cook at NE
Saquon Barkley vs LV
Travis Etienne Jr. vs NYJ
Kyren Williams vs DET
Ashton Jeanty at PHI
Tre'Veyon Henderson vs BUF

As the Fantasy Playoffs kick off this week, my RB rankings will be a lot more matchup-based than usual. Coming in my tier 1 of players are the 1-4 slots. In my eyes, McCaffrey, Gibbs, Taylor, and Achane are the only four players who could possibly top the RB ranks in terms of point production. They are the safest options and most reliable when you need them to score points.

My second tier of players ranges from 5-7. Robinson, Henry, and Irving all have favorable matchups this week, with an elite ability to gain big yardage when given the opportunity. Look for these three to produce RB1 numbers in a big way.

My third tier is a little bigger, as it ranges from 8-12. I could see any of these players topping this tier due to the matchups, but I like everyone here to produce solid RB1 numbers to help your team win their first playoff game.

Last but not least, my fourth tier of RBs ranges from 13-15. Williams should still be an RB1 option even with the split of carries, while Henderson and Jeanty haven't done much lately but should produce against bad defenses. I like these three to either be elite RB2 options or low-grade RB1s, depending on the workload.

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Wide Receivers

(Joseph McLaughlin)

Puka Nacua vs DET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs IND
Amon-Ra St. Brown at LAR
Ja'Marr Chase vs BAL
CeeDee Lamb Q vs MIN
Rashee Rice vs LAC
A.J. Brown vs LV
Davante Adams Q vs DET
Nico Collins vs ARI
George Pickens vs MIN
Justin Jefferson at DAL
Wan'Dale Robinson vs WSH
Deebo Samuel at NYG
Jaylen Waddle at PIT
Jameson Williams at LAR

I give Nacua the edge over St. Brown in Sunday's matchup between the Rams and Lions. Nacua will have an easier time against a weaker Lions secondary compared to the Rams.

Chase rises higher with Joe Burrow back at the helm. The former LSU teammates make a great pair and will give the Ravens' defense a lot of trouble.

Jefferson is still towards the bottom due to the Vikings' quarterback issues. If he does get the ball, he should have an easier time against Dallas' secondary.

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Tight Ends

(Zak Drapeau)

George Kittle vs TEN
Trey McBride at HOU
Brock Bowers at PHI
Tyler Warren at SEA
Brenton Strange vs NYJ
Kyle Pitts at TB
Jake Ferguson vs MIN
Dalton Kincaid at NE
Harold Fannin at CHI
Travis Kelce vs LAC
Hunter Henry vs BUF
Theo Johnson vs WAS
Mark Andrews at CIN
Juwan Johnson vs CAR
Dallas Goedert vs LV

The Tight Ends experienced the biggest shakeup this week. McBride is not #1 on the list for the first time in 6 weeks, while both Travis Kelce and Hunter Henry plummet as well.

For their hot starts after injury, both Brenton Strange and Dalton Kincaid are back toward the top of the list, and after his insane game last week, so is Harold Fannin Jr.

Tyler Warren is of particular note, with the recent signing of Phillip Rivers pushing him down as far as TE9 on most Fantasy sites, but I believe his role as a safety net may be even stronger now.

The 10-15 rankings are as close as they possibly could be and could've even included names like Schultz and Waller as well.

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