Week 15 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Play-or-Bench Advice on Top Fantasy Football Stars

The last thing fantasy football owners want to do is bench a star during the playoffs. 

But those who have hoisted fantasy league trophies understand that sometimes lineups with some of the biggest names on the bench end up winning.

While there is no exact science to fantasy football, playing the best possible matchups while looking at a wide variety of factors is better than throwing names at a dartboard.

Let’s take a look at matchup comparisons at each position before taking a deeper dive into some start-sit dilemmas.

                  

Quarterback

Star to Know: Kirk Cousins, WAS (vs. CAR)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins likely helped many owners get to this point, providing 17 or more fantasy points eight times this year. He’s attractive as a playoff option because of his floor—he’s scored 15 or more points in all but one game since the season’s opening week.

Cousins gets a nod in Week 15, though, thanks to his ceiling. He gets to torch the Carolina Panthers, who allow the ninth-most points to quarterbacks on average.

Carolina has allowed seven opposing quarterbacks to hit on two or more touchdown passes, including three or more three times.

At home, look for Cousins to have a huge day against a weak secondary.

               

Star to Sit: Matthew Stafford, DET (at NYG)

Owners need to avoid Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford at all costs.

The veteran has a fantasy double whammy in Week 15—a terrible matchup and an injury.

Stafford will play through a finger injury. Plus, he’ll attempt to do so against the New York Giants, who allow the second-fewest points to quarterbacks on average.

New York hasn’t allowed any quarterback to hit 20 points this year. Expecting an injured Stafford to do so on the road in the cold would be silly.

              

Running Back

Star to Know: LeGarrette Blount, NE (at DEN)

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