NFL DFS Week 15 Example Lineups: Top Picks for DraftKings & FanDuel Contests
Published: Dec 15, 2024
UPDATED: Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:50am ET
Welcome to the DFS Example Lineups for NFL Week 15's Sunday main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. By now you should have read through the DFS Playbook, the DFS Dart Board and all the DFS coaching pieces, so let's get to it and build ourselves some winning DFS lineups!
In addition to the primary DFS pieces, be sure to check out other articles on Fantasy Alarm that can aid in your research. You've got Andrew Cooper's Target Report and the WR/CB Match-Up Report from Eric Romoff, both of which can help you choose the right receivers and tight ends. You also want to check out all the DFS tools here at Fantasy Alarm as well. The lineups built below are an example of what can be put together by following the content we have put out this week and using our NFL DFS tools like our NFL DFS Projections, Lineup Generator and DFS Rostership Percentages.
**Be sure to check the Playbook and Dart Board for late changes
Best of luck to you this week and let's make some money!
NFL Week 15 Sunday Morning Notes
Justin Herbert (ankle/thigh) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 15 against the Bucs.
Saints officially ruled out QB Derek Carr (concussion/hand) for Week 15 against the Commanders.
Raheem Mostert (hip) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 15 against the Texans.
Mike Evans (hamstring) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 15 against the Chargers.
Ladd McConkey (shoulder/knee) is questionable for Week 15 against the Buccaneers.
DK Metcalf (shoulder) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 15 against the Packers.
Jaylen Waddle (hamstring) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 15 against the Texans.
Commanders placed WR Noah Brown (ribs/kidney) on injured reserve.
Chiefs activated K Harrison Butker from injured reserve ahead of Week 15’s matchup with the Browns.
FOX’s Jay Glazer reports Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee.
Jets RB Breece Hall, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Jaguars
Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Bengals
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, listed as questionable for Sunday due to back and hip injuries, is expected to play vs. the Chargers
Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Chargers
Colts WR Josh Downs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Broncos
Browns TE David Njoku, listed as questionable with a hamstring, will work out pre-game to see if he is able to play vs. the Chiefs
NFL Weather Report for Sunday, 12/15
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns
- We could see rain throughout the entire game while also enduring sustained winds at 15-20mph with gusts up to 30mph. Offense should be impacted, especially in the longer passing game.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans
- Potential on-and-off showers during the game with winds at 10-15mph and gusts up to 20mph. The rain isn't supposed to be significant enough to downgrade the offenses, but something to keep an eye on.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers
- Rain showers are possible, but expected more late than early in the game.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos
- Sustained 15-20mph winds expected early with gusts up to 30mph but also expected to die down for the second half.
NFL Week 15 GPP Stacks
Ranked in order of favorite.
- Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir, Amari Cooper or or Keon Coleman or Dalton Kincaid (Montgomery or Gibbs coming back)
- Detroit Lions: Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams or Sam LaPorta (Cook coming back)
- Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman or Mark Andrews (Tracy or Nabers coming back)
- New York Jets: Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson or Allen Lazard (Bigsby coming back)
- Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, Trey McBride, Michael Wilson or Marvin Harrison Jr (Stevenson or Henry coming back)
- Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle or Jonnu Smith (Mixon coming back)
- Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Chase Brown (Pollard/Spears coming back)
- Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Zach Ertz or Dyami Brown (Kamara coming back)
- Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, DeAndre Hopkins (Chubb coming back)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Cade Otton or Jalen McMillan (Edwards or McConkey coming back)
- Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Tank Dell (Achane coming back)
- Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson or Jayden Reed or Tucker Kraft (Charbonnet coming back) - FANDUEL ONLY
- Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer or Quentin Johnston or Stone Smartt (Irving/White coming back)
- Seattle Seahawks: Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DK Metcalf or Noah Fant (Jacobs coming back) - FANDUEL ONLY
- Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith (Harris coming back)
- Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims or DeVaughn Vele (Taylor coming back)
- Dallas Cowboys: Cooper Rush, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson or Brandin Cooks (Hubbard coming back)
- Cleveland Browns: Jameis Winston, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore (Pacheco or Kelce coming back)
- Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young, Adam Thielen, Chuba Hubbard or Xavier Legette (Dowdle coming back)
- Tennessee Titans: Will Levis, Calvin Ridley, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine-Ikhine-Ihkine or Chig Okonkwo (Brown or Chase coming back)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Russell Wilson, Mike Williams, Pat Freiermuth or Calvin Austin (Barkley or Brown coming back)
- Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, Josh Downs, Michael Pittman (McLaughlin or Sutton coming back)
- New England Patriots: Drake Maye, Hunter Henry, Kayshon Boutte or Demario Douglas (Conner coming back)
- New Orleans Saints: Jake Haener, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kevin Austin or Juwan Johnson (Robinson coming back)
- New York Giants: Tommy DeVito, Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton or Wan'Dale Robinson (Henry coming back)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Mac Jones, Brian Thomas Jr, Parker Washington or Brenton Strange (Hall/Allen coming back)
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Top Picks for Week 15 DraftKings & FanDuel
QB Coach | RB Coach | WR Coach | TE Coach | DST Coach | Watch List | Dart Board
| Pos | Player | Team | Opponent | Salary | Proj. Draft% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Lamar Jackson | BAL | NYG | $8,300 | - |
| Pivot | Aaron Rodgers | NYJ | JAC | $5,400 | - |
| RB | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | BUF | $7,500 | - |
| RB | Brian Robinson | WAS | NO | $6,200 | - |
| Pivot | Derrick Henry | BAL | NYG | $8,300 | - |
| WR | Davante Adams | LA | SF | $6,900 | - |
| WR | Zay Flowers | BAL | NYG | $6,000 | - |
| Pivot | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | JAC | $6,500 | - |
| WR | Amari Cooper | BUF | DET | $5,300 | - |
| TE | Stone Smartt | NYJ | JAC | $2,600 | - |
| Pivot | Brenton Strange | JAC | NYJ | $2,500 | - |
| FLEX | Kevin Austin | NO | WAS | $3,200 | - |
| Pivot | Jalen McMillan | TB | LAC | $3,700 | - |
| DST | Baltimore Ravens | BAL | NYG | $3,900 | - |
| $49,900 |
Player News
Dolphins signed No. 13 overall pick DT Kenneth Grant to a four-year contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Grant will sign his contract today. The former Michigan defensive tackle is expected to fill a major void left by Christian Wilkins, who left for the Raiders in the 2024 offseason. Grant totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, and seven TFLs in his final season at Michigan and excelled at stopping the run while also generating 27 pressures in his final season, per PFF.
Beat reporter John Hendrix reports that free agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is among the 16 players that the Saints will host for their rookie minicamp.
Peoples-Jones last played regular season snaps with the Lions back in 2023, when he caught 13-of-24 targets for 155 yards. He is highly unlikely to return to fantasy relevance at this point but could perhaps sign on as a special teams contributor.
Titans signed fourth-round pick WR Elic Ayomanor to a four-year contract.
Ayomanor will now begin learning behind Calvin Ridley. Although Ayomanor is unlikely to find a meaningful role in year one, dynasty managers should note his status as training camp gets underway this summer. The former Stanford receiver flashed big-play ability in his two college seasons.
Buccaneers signed seventh-round pick WR Tez Johnson to a four-year contract.
Johnson will serve as a rotational deep-threat option for Baker Mayfield. His thin frame (5'10/154) simply does not lend itself to the repeated hits one incurs in a full-time role. Johnson did earn 100-plus targets in his two seasons at Oregon, though. His big-play style make him a better fit in best ball for now, pending any major on-field breakthroughs.
Giants waived DT Casey Rogers.
Rogers was a 2024 undrafted free agent and logged 33 defensive snaps for the Giants in his rookie season. He is credited with zero tackles and/or sacks. He may find his way onto another roster as a practice squad option.
Vikings signed third-round pick WR Tai Felton to a four-year contract.
Felton is quietly in play to challenge Vikings No. 3 WR Jalen Nailor in training camp. Nailor (5'11/190) caught 28-of-42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns in his first season as a starter last year, with the latter category buoying his fantasy productivity. Felton (6'1/183), meanwhile, caught 96-of-143 targets for 1,119 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 2.32 yards per route run in his final college season. Fantasy managers should monitor Felton’s training camp reports this summer, as he could have a matchup-based WR5 role if everything falls into place.