NFL Fantasy 2024 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks for Week 15
Week 15 of the NFL season is upon us, and fantasy football managers are scrambling to make the right decisions at the quarterback position. With so many talented signal-callers in the league, it can be tough to know who to start and who to sit. That’s where we come in. Here’s a look at some of the top quarterback matchups for Week 15, along with our start ’em and sit ’em recommendations.
Start ‘Em
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Denver Broncos)
Mahomes is one of the most consistent fantasy performers in the league, and he’s coming off a huge game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. The Broncos have one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL, so Mahomes should be in line for another big day.
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (vs. Miami Dolphins)
Allen has been on a tear lately, throwing for over 300 yards and multiple touchdowns in each of his last three games. The Dolphins have a solid pass defense, but Allen is playing at such a high level right now that he should be considered a must-start in all formats.
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Baltimore Ravens)
Burrow has been one of the most impressive young quarterbacks in the league this season, and he’s coming off a huge game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14. The Ravens have a tough defense, but Burrow has shown that he can put up big numbers against anyone.
Sit ‘Em
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. San Francisco 49ers)
Brady has been struggling mightily in recent weeks, and he’s facing a tough matchup against the 49ers in Week 15. The 49ers have one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, and Brady could be in for a long day.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (vs. Carolina Panthers)
Rodgers has been another disappointment this season, and he’s coming off a particularly bad game against the Chicago Bears in Week 14. The Panthers have a solid pass defense, and Rodgers is not a good option to start in fantasy football this week.
Justin Fields, Chicago Bears (vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
Fields has been a bright spot for the Bears this season, but he’s facing a tough matchup against the Eagles in Week 15. The Eagles have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and Fields could be in for a long day.
Matchup Analysis
Here’s a closer look at some of the key quarterback matchups for Week 15:
Patrick Mahomes vs. Denver Broncos
Mahomes is a must-start in all formats, but he could be in for a big day against the Broncos. The Broncos have allowed the most passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, and they’re coming off a game in which they gave up over 400 passing yards to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Josh Allen vs. Miami Dolphins
Allen is another must-start this week, but he could face a bit more of a challenge against the Dolphins. The Dolphins have allowed the ninth-fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, but they’ve also given up some big games to top quarterbacks. Allen is playing at such a high level right now that he should be considered a strong start even against a tough matchup.
Joe Burrow vs. Baltimore Ravens
Burrow is a good start this week, but he could face a tough challenge against the Ravens. The Ravens have allowed the sixth-fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, and they’re coming off a game in which they held the Cleveland Browns to just 13 points. Burrow is a talented quarterback, but he’s not a must-start against the Ravens.
Tom Brady vs. San Francisco 49ers
Brady is a risky start this week against the 49ers. The 49ers have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, and they’re coming off a game in which they held the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to just 17 points. Brady is a veteran quarterback, but he’s not a good option to start in fantasy football this week.
Aaron Rodgers vs. Carolina Panthers
Rodgers is a risky start this week against the Panthers. The Panthers have allowed the 10th-fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, and they’re coming off a game in which they held the Atlanta Falcons to just 15 points. Rodgers is a talented quarterback, but he’s not a good option to start in fantasy football this week.
Justin Fields vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Fields is a risky start this week against the Eagles. The Eagles have allowed the fourth-fewest passing touchdowns in the NFL this season, and they’re coming off a game in which they held the New York Giants to just 11 points. Fields is a talented quarterback, but he’s not a good option to start in fantasy football this week.