Week 15 of the 2026 NFL season runs Dec 15 – Dec 21. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 15 takeaways
- Bijan Robinson is the week's top-ranked running back at 19.9 projected points, drawing @ WAS.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 19.9 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Puka Nacua gains about 2.7 points on a normal week vs DAL.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Brian Thomas Jr. loses roughly 2 points @ HOU.
- No teams are on bye this week, so the waiver pool stays shallow.
Week 15 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 15
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen (BUF) | vs CHI | 24.3 | +1 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | @ PIT | 23.4 | +0.4 |
| 3 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | vs ATL | 23.1 | +0.6 |
| 4 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | vs NYJ | 22.7 | +3.1 |
| 5 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | @ CAR | 21.8 | +0.6 |
| 6 | Justin Fields (NYJ) | @ ARI | 21.1 | +2.2 |
| 7 | Jordan Love (GB) | vs MIA | 20.8 | +0.8 |
| 8 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | vs NO | 20.3 | -0.2 |
| 9 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs SEA | 19.8 | -2.2 |
| 10 | Bo Nix (DEN) | @ LV | 19.8 | +1.2 |
| 11 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | vs NE | 19.7 | -1.8 |
| 12 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | @ BUF | 17.4 | -0.8 |
Running back rankings — Week 15
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | @ WAS | 19.9 | +1.2 |
| 2 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | @ MIN | 16.7 | -0.7 |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs SEA | 16.1 | -1.8 |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | @ TEN | 15.7 | +1.2 |
| 5 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | vs DAL | 15.3 | +2.1 |
| 6 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | @ GB | 14.9 | -1.1 |
| 7 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | @ LAC | 14.6 | -0.6 |
| 8 | Bucky Irving (TB) | vs NO | 14 | -0.2 |
| 9 | Chase Brown (CIN) | @ CAR | 13.7 | +0.3 |
| 10 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | vs MIA | 13.6 | +0.5 |
| 11 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | vs DEN | 13.3 | -1.9 |
| 12 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | @ PIT | 13 | +0.2 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 15
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | @ CAR | 19.9 | +0.4 |
| 2 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | vs DAL | 19.4 | +2.7 |
| 3 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | vs DET | 18.6 | +0.4 |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | @ LAR | 16 | -1.6 |
| 5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | @ MIN | 15.8 | -0.7 |
| 6 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | vs CLE | 15.7 | -0.5 |
| 7 | Drake London (ATL) | @ WAS | 15.7 | +0.9 |
| 8 | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | @ ARI | 14.8 | +1.5 |
| 9 | Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) | vs NYJ | 14.5 | +1.9 |
| 10 | Davante Adams (LAR) | vs DAL | 14.3 | +2 |
| 11 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | @ CAR | 14 | +0.4 |
| 12 | Nico Collins (HOU) | vs JAX | 13.8 | -1.8 |
Tight end rankings — Week 15
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey McBride (ARI) | vs NYJ | 15.3 | +2.1 |
| 2 | Brock Bowers (LV) | vs DEN | 12.1 | -1.8 |
| 3 | George Kittle (SF) | @ LAC | 11.6 | -0.5 |
| 4 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | @ MIN | 11 | -0.5 |
| 5 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | @ PIT | 10.7 | +0.2 |
| 6 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | vs DET | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| 7 | Evan Engram (DEN) | @ LV | 10.1 | +0.6 |
| 8 | Travis Kelce (KC) | vs NE | 9.9 | -1 |
| 9 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | vs MIA | 8.9 | +0.3 |
| 10 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs SEA | 8 | -0.9 |
| 11 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | @ BUF | 7.8 | -0.3 |
| 12 | David Njoku (CLE) | @ NYG | 7.5 | +0.2 |
Week 15 risers
- Puka Nacua (WR) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2.7 points above a normal week.
- Kyren Williams (RB) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2.1 points above a normal week.
- Trey McBride (TE) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 2.1 points above a normal week.
- Davante Adams (WR) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2 points above a normal week.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 1.9 points above a normal week.
- Garrett Wilson (WR) @ ARI grades smash spot — worth about 1.5 points above a normal week.
Week 15 fallers
- Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) @ HOU grades nightmare — about 2 points below a normal week.
- Ashton Jeanty (RB) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.9 points below a normal week.
- Saquon Barkley (RB) vs SEA grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- Nico Collins (WR) vs JAX grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- Brock Bowers (TE) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- CeeDee Lamb (WR) @ LAR grades tough — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
Week 15 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Bucky Irving · RB · TB14.2 pts/week at stake
With Bucky Irving out you lose about 14.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Brock Bowers · TE · LV13.9 pts/week at stake
With Brock Bowers out you lose about 13.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Trey McBride · TE · ARI13.2 pts/week at stake
With Trey McBride out you lose about 13.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
George Kittle · TE · SF12.1 pts/week at stake
With George Kittle out you lose about 12.1 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Sam LaPorta · TE · DET11.5 pts/week at stake
With Sam LaPorta out you lose about 11.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Travis Kelce · TE · KC10.9 pts/week at stake
With Travis Kelce out you lose about 10.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Mark Andrews · TE · BAL10.5 pts/week at stake
With Mark Andrews out you lose about 10.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
T.J. Hockenson · TE · MIN10 pts/week at stake
With T.J. Hockenson out you lose about 10 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.