It’s their first week of the fantasy playoffs! Hopefully, you made it this far, and you’re ready to make a run at the championship.
There are plenty of question marks at quarterback this week with injuries to Geno Smith, Tyrod Taylor, Riley Leonard, and, of course, Daniel Jones. Thankfully, we don’t have to worry too much about these quarterbacks until you are in Superflex leagues.
If Jacoby Brissett helped carry your team into the playoffs with his recent strong performances, you may want to pivot away from him in Week 15. Brissett draws a brutal matchup against the Texans, who allow the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. They’ve given up just one 250-yard passer all season and have allowed only one quarterback in their last five games to throw more than one touchdown. Even elite names like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Trevor Lawrence were held to one or zero passing scores. Brissett would likely need another 50+ pass attempts just to reach a serviceable fantasy output, making him a risky play when your season is on the line. –Steve Pintado
If you’re taking a deep shot at quarterback this week, Kirk Cousins is worth a look. He hasn’t played anywhere near his usual level this season, but the matchup is extremely favorable. The Buccaneers have allowed 20+ fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in five straight games—even rookie Tyler Shough hit that mark against them. If Cousins gets Drake London back, that would be even more reason to lean his way in Week 15. Cousins also had two of his best starts last season against this same Buccaneers defense, which adds another layer of optimism. If you’re swinging for upside at quarterback, Cousins is a viable high-risk, high-reward option. –Steve Pintado
For some Week 15 this-or-that decisions, I’d lean toward Jaxson Dart over Patrick Mahomes. The rookie gets a favorable matchup against the Commanders’ defense, while Mahomes draws a tougher spot and has struggled to hit his ceiling this season. I’d actually prefer rookie Tyler Shough over Caleb Williams this week. Williams draws a brutal matchup against the Browns defense, while Shough has quietly played well over the last month, putting up 20+ fantasy points in three of his last four games. Shough’s recent production and safer matchup give him the edge in Week 15. –Steve Pintado
Keep a close eye on the Commanders’ quarterback situation as well. Jayden Daniels’ injury status for Week 15 is something to monitor—Washington said he could have returned if needed, which hints he may be trending toward playing. If Daniels suits up, he’s in play again, and if he doesn’t, Marcus Mariota would be a viable streaming option. –Steve Pintado