Top Quarterbacks to Start in Week 15

Lamar Jackson is an automatic start, projected for 21 points against a Bengals defense that has consistently struggled to contain elite quarterbacks.

Dak Prescott sits close behind at 19.9 points in a matchup with Minnesota, a team vulnerable against the pass. Matthew Stafford follows at 19.7 points against Detroit's struggling defense, while Jalen Hurts rounds out the elite tier at 19.6 points against Las Vegas.

Beyond the headliners, Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence offer compelling upside. Maye has thrown for at least 270 yards in four straight games against Buffalo, positioning him in high-end QB1 conversation. Lawrence, facing the Jets' weak quarterback defense, has shown enough flashes to warrant consideration as a viable sleeper.

Cincinnati's documented issues against top-tier quarterbacks make Jackson one of Week 15's safest plays. Minnesota's inconsistent coverage amplifies Prescott's ceiling.

Fantasy QB Sleepers Worth Streaming

Trevor Lawrence headlines the sleeper category against a Jets defense that has hemorrhaged points to quarterbacks. Beyond his arm, Lawrence brings rushing upside, averaging 18.1 rushing yards per game across his first three NFL seasons.

J.J. McCarthy emerges as another intriguing option off the back of a breakout performance against Washington—three touchdown passes and 19 rushing yards. He now faces Dallas, a team vulnerable through the air. With momentum and favorable matchups ahead, McCarthy belongs firmly in streaming conversations.

For deeper needs, Aaron Rodgers warrants consideration against Jacksonville, which has surrendered the most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Rodgers is showing signs of settling in after posting an 80.9 passing grade against Miami.

Quarterbacks to Avoid in Week 15

Tua Tagovailoa tops the fade list facing Buffalo's stingy home defense. Tagovailoa's inconsistency all season compounds the risk.

Derek Carr presents similar concerns against New England's disciplined defense, which has limited opposing quarterbacks. Carr's ongoing accuracy and decision-making issues make this matchup especially dangerous. Matt Ryan carries comparable risk against Minnesota's solid pass defense.

Tyler Huntley should also be avoided. He has struggled to find consistent rhythm against Cleveland's defense, which has tormented quarterbacks all year.

Week 15 demands avoiding unnecessary risk. Buffalo has proven effective enough at shutting down quarterbacks to make Tagovailoa dangerous. The same applies to Carr against a Patriots defense that knows how to contain.