Week 15 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Kickers and Team Defenses

It’s always a safe play to take whichever defense is facing the Jets.

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Fabs’ Top 10 Defenses

1. 49ers defense at Cardinals
2. Dolphins defense vs. Jets
3. Chiefs defense at Patriots
4. Browns defense vs. Bears
5. Saints defense vs. Giants
6. Rams defense vs. Commanders
7. Cowboys defense at Bills
8. Falcons defense at Panthers
9. Ravens defense at Jaguars
10. Steelers defense at Colts (Sat.)

Week 15 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES

Week 15 Start ’Em: Defenses

Start of the Week

Dolphins defense vs. Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Dolphins defense has been a popular streamer due to a stretch of good matchups, and this week against the Jets is no different. Their offense has allowed 55 sacks and committed 24 giveaways, and Zach Wilson has always been prone to his share of mistakes under center.

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Start ’Em

Rams defense vs. Commanders (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): The Rams defense has been unreliable from a fantasy standpoint, but a matchup against the Commanders makes it a nice option. Their offense has surrendered 58 sacks and committed 23 giveaways this season, so the Rams are in a good spot in this NFC matchup.

More Starts

Saints defense vs. Giants (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Titans defense vs. Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Chiefs defense at Patriots (1 p.m. ET, Fox)

DFS Bargains (DraftKings)

Rams defense vs. Commanders ($3,600)
Falcons defense at Panthers ($3,600)
Browns defense vs. Bears ($3,500)

Week 15 Sit ’Em: Defenses

Sit of the Week

Patriots defense vs. Chiefs (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Chiefs offense isn’t what it used to be in terms of the stats, but it’s still allowed a mere 18 sacks and has not been what you would call friendly from a defensive matchup perspective. So, while the Patriots defense is playing very well lately, I’m fading it against Kansas City.

Sit ’Em

Jets defense at Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Jets put up a nice stat line last week, scoring 12 fantasy points in a win over the Texans. I wouldn’t chase those points this week, though, as Gang Green faces a brutal road matchup against the Dolphins’ high-scoring offense. As a result, I’d look elsewhere for defensive help.

More Sits

Broncos defense at Lions (Sat. 8:15 p.m. ET, NFL Network)
Bills defense vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
Jaguars defense vs. Ravens (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)

DFS Fades (DraftKings)

Bears defense at Browns ($3,300)
Cowboys defense at Bills ($3,200)
Buccaneers defense at Packers ($2,900)

Fabs’ Top 10 Kickers

1. Brandon Aubrey at Bills
2. Justin Tucker at Jaguars
3. Jake Elliott at Seahawks (Mon.)
4. Evan McPherson vs. Vikings (Sat.)
5. Jason Sanders vs. Jets
6. Jason Myers vs. Eagles (Mon.)
7. Harrison Butker at Patriots
8. Wil Lutz at Lions (Sat.)
9. Dustin Hopkins vs. Bears
10. Brandon McManus vs. Ravens

Week 15 Start ’Em: Kickers

Start of the Week

Jason Sanders vs. Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Sanders has been solid for fantasy fans lately, and that trend should continue against the Jets. The Men in Green have allowed 34 field-goal attempts, which is tied for the second most in the league, and kickers have averaged more than nine points per game against them in 2023.

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Start ’Em

Chris Boswell at Colts (Sat. 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network): Boswell has failed to score more than six points in three of his last four games, but he does have a nice matchup against the Colts this week. Their defense has allowed at least eight points to kickers in all but four games, and five of them have posted double digits.

More Starts

Evan McPherson vs. Vikings (Sat. 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network)

Brandon McManus vs. Ravens (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)

Lucas Havrisik vs. Commanders (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS)

Week 15 Sit ’Em: Kickers

Sit of the Week

Tyler Bass vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Bass has been solid lately, as he’s scored at least eight points in three straight games. I think he’ll take a step back this week, though, as he faces a Cowboys defense that has allowed just one kicker to score double digits. In all, Dallas has surrendered the fewest points to kickers.

Sit ’Em

Cairo Santos at Browns (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Santos has been one of the top kickers in fantasy land, averaging 8.6 points per game. That’s tied for the fourth most in the NFL. Still, a matchup in Cleveland makes him a tough player to trust. Their defense has been tough on kickers at home, allowing a maximum of five points in a game.

More Sits

Daniel Carlson vs. Chargers (Thur. 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
Greg Zuerlein at Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Blake Grupe at Giants (1 p.m. ET, Fox)