The great thing about DFS is it eases some of the pain of season-long fantasy disappointments. Whether you are one of the few teams fighting for the championship in your fantasy league or your season ended weeks ago, each week you have the opportunity to start over and set a winning lineup on FanDuel. Week 15 features a number of intriguing matchups as many teams are fighting for their playoff lives. While there are different strategies that can help you win, we decided to pay up at running back this week. There are plenty of values to be had at wide receiver, and the elite running backs have been the most consistent fantasy options this season. In addition to the players listed in our rankings, here are a few more players to look at this week. Both Tyrod Taylor and Joe Flacco are priced in the middle of the pack at quarterback and offer nice upside with plus matchups. Kenneth Farrow offers a good bargain at running back at $6,000 and is likely to get the majority of carries in San Diego with Melvin Gordon out. The Steelers DST is worth considering at $4,600. Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter for fantasy and DFS related questions @JonDAdams. Click here if you are interested in my Week 15 DraftKings picks. Click the arrow on the right side of the above image to see my NFL FanDuel lineup picks for Week 15. (Getty)
No. 9 TE Kyle Rudolph
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Position: Tight End
Matchup: vs. Colts
Price: $5,800
Put Him in Your Lineup: The Colts give up the ninth most fantasy points to opposing tight ends. This game presents a massive opportunity for Rudolph who has become the most consistent option on offense for the Vikings. He has had eight or more targets in three straight contests that has led to two double-digit FanDuel performances including 14 points last week against the Jaguars. Rudolph is priced a bit below the most expensive tight end and offers good value at $5,800. (Getty)
No. 8 Green Bay Packers DST
Position: Defense
Matchup: at Bears
Price: $4,500
Put Them in Your Lineup: This is one of the more juicy fantasy matchups this week. The Packers defense is surging over the last month after their early season struggles. They have 19, 8 and 10 FanDuel points over the last three weeks. Combine that with a matchup against a poor Bears offense, it looks likely the Packers DST will continue their hot streak. The Green Bay DST had 12 FanDuel points in their last matchup this season and could have an even better performance on Sunday. (Getty)
No. 7 K Kai Forbath
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Position: Kicker
Matchup: vs. Colts
Price: $4,500
Put Him in Your Lineup: Since the Vikings cut ties with Blair Walsh, Forbath's consistency has been a boost to Minnesota's offense. He is on an upward trajectory the last three weeks with 7, 10 and 16 FanDuel points. Forbath is flying under the radar and is the cheapest option on FanDuel along with several other kickers. If he continues to perform well, his price will no doubt rise so take advantage of the market inefficiency. (Getty)
No. 6 QB Jameis Winston
Team: Tampa Bay Bucs
Position: Quarterback
Matchup: at Cowboys
Price: $7,800
Put Him in Your Lineup: Winston did not fare so well against the Saints last week but should be able to bounce back on Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys. Winston has had eight games this season of 17 or more FanDuel points including four outings in the 20's. The Cowboys offense is prone to playing keep away, but Winston will still be able to throw for multiple touchdowns. He has the benefit of essentially playing indoors at AT&T Stadium in Arlington unlike most quarterbacks this weekend. He is priced below the elite quarterbacks and should give you a solid return on your investment. (Getty)
No. 5 WR Dontrelle Inman
Team: San Diego Chargers
Position: Wide Receiver
Matchup: vs. Raiders
Price: $5,500
Put Him in Your Lineup: Over the last month, Inman has emerged as the number one receiver for a depleted Chargers receiving unit. He has had 11 or more points for three straight weeks. The Raiders rank near the bottom in points allowed to wide receivers. As Inman's targets stay steady, he should be able to continue his hot streak with a prime matchup against the Raiders. At $5,500, he allows you to pay up for elite running backs this week. (Getty)
No. 4 WR Taylor Gabriel
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Position: Wide Receiver
Matchup: vs. 49ers
Price: $5,800
Put Him in Your Lineup: The Falcons wide receivers are keeping the Atlanta medical staff busy. With Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu battling injuries, it has opened up more opportunities for Gabriel. He has taken advantage of the targets with 14 or more FanDuel points in five of his last six games. The 49ers give up the third most fantasy points to opposing receivers meaning Gabriel could have his best game yet in Week 15. The great news for DFS players is his bargain price of $5,800. (Getty)
No. 3 WR Amari Cooper
Team: Oakland Raiders
Position: Wide Receiver
Matchup: at Chargers
Price: $7,400
Put Him in Your Lineup: There's reason to think the inconsistent but talented Raiders receiver is due for a massive day. With Michael Crabtree banged up, the Raiders typical spread the wealth philosophy is likely to be less in play. If Crabtree is limited in any way, Derek Carr is going to bombard Cooper with targets. Cooper also had one of his most productive fantasy outings of the season against the Chargers with 24 FanDuel points the last time these two teams played. With his up and down fantasy play, his ownership percentage is likely to be low. (Getty)
No. 2 RB LeSean McCoy
Team: Buffalo Bills
Position: Running Back
Matchup: vs. Browns
Price: $9,000
Put Him in Your Lineup: McCoy is riding a hot streak all the way into a prime matchup against a winless Browns team. He has had 19 or more FanDuel points in three straight games. There is no sign of that changing this week against a bad Browns team. McCoy and the Bills offense will likely be helped by short field position against one of the worst offenses in the league. It's tempting to find a cheaper option, but you're better off saving money at wide receiver this week. Go with an elite running back like McCoy in your lineup for Week 15. (Getty)
No. 1 RB Le'Veon Bell
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Running Back
Matchup: at Bengals
Price: $9,400
Put Him in Your Lineup: Nothing makes the Steelers happier than crushing the Bengals every chance they get. Cincinnati is having a down year and will have no answer for one of the best running backs in the league. Don't expect another 49 point performance like last week, but you will get a good return for your investment. Bell has had 19 or more FanDuel points eight times this season. Look for Bell to continue paying dividends for DFS players this week against the Bengals. (Getty)
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