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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (calf) practiced in full on Saturday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old is the No. 2 receiver on the depth chart, but he has been held to two or fewer targets in four of his last five games. During those five weeks, he's averaging just 1.6 catches, 17.2 yards, and zero touchdowns per game. Pittsburgh could go run-heavy this week because Miami's defense has allowed the 10th-most rushing yards to opposing running backs in 2025. The Dolphins have also allowed the third-fewest receiving yards to opposing wide receivers. All signs point to Austin having another dud week despite being cleared to suit up. He should be avoided in fantasy football on Monday.

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. ranks as the overall TE7 in PPR leagues this season and is coming off the best game of his rookie campaign. He has found the end zone in two consecutive games and has a favorable matchup against a Chicago Bears defense that has allowed the ninth-most receptions to opposing tight ends in 2025. Last week, Fannin had 25.4 fantasy points in PPR leagues, and he led all NFL tight ends with 24 yards after contact. He also ranked second among tight ends with 54 yards after contact and 74 air yards. Shedeur Sanders will be throwing a lot this week, as the Browns are 7.5-point underdogs on the road. He should earn high-value targets early and often, keeping him in the mid-to-high TE1 tier for Week 15 fantasy football.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren continues to be a strong RB2 option in fantasy football, but his exact role in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins will depend on game script. Warren had an underwhelming role on the ground last Sunday as he had just eight carries for 13 yards. However, he salvaged his fantasy showing with three catches, 49 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. He ranked outside the top 55 running backs in both yards before contact per attempt and yards after contact per attempt. Pittsburgh is favored by 3.5 points over Miami, which means the Steelers could go run-heavy. However, he'll also have to share some volume with Kenneth Gainwell. Pittsburgh routinely gets the ball in its running backs' hands, but it's just a matter of whether it happens on the ground or through the air. Either way, Warren is a top-24 fantasy running back for this week.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has tested his fantasy managers' patience throughout the entire 2025 NFL season. Between missing time and delivering several underwhelming performances, Thomas has not lived up to his late-first-round price tag in last summer's fantasy drafts. However, he could be turning a corner ahead of Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Jets. Thomas is coming off a modest performance against the Colts in which he caught three of six targets for 87 yards, but his underlying metrics were even more encouraging. The second-year receiver finished last week with 153 air yards and an average depth of target of 25.5 yards, both of which ranked sixth-most among all NFL wide receivers. If he can turn these potential yards into even more receiving yards, big plays, and perhaps a touchdown, he'll turn in a dominant fantasy performance. This week is as encouraging as any for Thomas, as the Jets' secondary has been iffy this season. While New York has allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025, they also haven't intercepted a single pass this year. If Jacksonville doesn't abandon the pass early, Thomas should exceed his projections and rank as a top-15 fantasy receiver for Week 15.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings should benefit from a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. While the Titans' pass defense has been better than their run defense, they've still allowed the sixth-most receiving yards and seventh-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Jennings has been one of the more dependable targets in San Francisco, scoring a touchdown in four of his last five games. During that span, he ranks as the overall WR20 in PPR leagues. He'll face competition from Christian McCaffrey and lose some targets to George Kittle, but there's no denying that Jennings is the best true wide receiver on the 49ers, especially with Ricky Pearsall catching just five passes over his last three games. Jennings is the overall WR23 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings, and he should be started in all leagues.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will look to bounce back following last week's underwhelming fantasy performance against the Minnesota Vikings. He's trending in the right direction with a more favorable matchup in Week 15 against the New York Giants. The Giants have allowed the fourth-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. McLaurin has played in just six games this season, averaging 3.8 catches, 56.7 yards, and 0.3 touchdowns per contest. He'll be dealing with a change in quarterback this week as Marcus Mariota starts in place of Jayden Daniels (elbow), but that shouldn't have a significant effect on his fantasy value. McLaurin's best fantasy performance of the year came in Week 13 with Mariota under center, when the 30-year-old pass catcher had seven catches, 96 yards, and a touchdown in the Commanders' upset win over the Broncos. With a favorable matchup on tap, McLaurin should be viewed as a high-end WR2 in most leagues.

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has seen a ton of targets coming his way as the No. 1 option in this offense. Robinson has registered double-digit targets in three of his last five games. The expectation is that Robinson will continue seeing a high volume of targets against a struggling Washington Commanders defense in Week 15. This Commanders' secondary is sitting in the bottom-five in terms of fantasy points allowed to wideouts. The high target share and plus-matchup should give Robinson a starting value in basically all fantasy formats this week.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton isn't quite having the type of success that fantasy managers expect from a WR1 in an offense. Sutton has played better lately, with 59 receiving yards or more in three straight games. Over that span, Sutton has seen 24 targets, so he should continue to see the ball coming his way. He'll draw a tough matchup against the Green Bay Packers defense in Week 15. A defensive unit that has allowed the fewest yards per reception coming into this game. Sutton has enough upside to be at least started as a FLEX option this weekend.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has become a popular target in this offense in recent weeks. Meyers currently carries a three-game touchdown streak into the Week 15 matchup against the New York Jets. Last week, Meyers saw 10 targets, which was his most since Week 2. The Jags are clearly leaning on him in the passing game, and that should continue this weekend. Meyers figures to continue having success against an average Jets secondary. Fantasy managers should be able to count on Meyers to offer WR2 upside for this home contest.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has been in the end zone a ton over the last few weeks. In the previous four games, Watson has scored five touchdowns, while producing 80 receiving yards or more in two contests the return of Jayden Reed figures to cut into Watson's target share going forward. Watson also heads into a tough matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. A secondary that has allowed the second-fewest yards per target to wideouts this season. Watson has been an elite deep threat for this offense, but would likely give fantasy managers a dud if he can't make those splash plays. Fantasy managers should be able to count on Watson as a WR3 this weekend. His fantasy value often hinges on him making a big play for a touchdown, so he's a somewhat risky choice against an elite secondary.

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (ankle) currently carries a questionable tag into Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. According to Adam Schefter, Demercado is expected to make his return to the field after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. His return to the mix would make for a messy situation in the backfield. Demercado figures to immediately have a significant role, which should reduce the playing time of Bam Knight and Michael Carter. This is already an unfavorable matchup against a Texans defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards this season. If Demercado is active, fantasy managers should view him on the lower end of the FLEX radar in deep leagues.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (calf) is questionable for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. According to Ian Rapoport, Ferguson is expected to suit up despite the calf issue. Ferguson has been limited in practice while dealing with his nagging calf problem. It doesn't seem serious enough to keep him out of this game, but the Cowboys might wait to see how Ferguson feels closer to gametime. If healthy, Ferguson should be considered a locked-in TE1 for this game. Otherwise, Luke Schoonmaker would see an expanded role, but he wouldn't be a recommended streaming option even in a starting role.

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Giants. Rodriguez is listed as questionable after logging back-to-back limited practices. The 26-year-old has taken on a much larger role lately, amassing 37 touches over his last three games. During that span, he's averaging an impressive 4.8 yards per carry and has also scored a touchdown. If Rodriguez is active, he'll rank as a low-end RB2 against a Giants defense that has allowed the second-most rushing yards and second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. However, if he doesn't suit up, the Commanders would give increased snaps to Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols out of the backfield.

The Chicago Bears remain "optimistic" that wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) will play in Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Odunze is currently listed as questionable and is working his way back from a one-game absence. He ranks as the overall WR29 in PPR leagues with 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns so far. Windy conditions and temperatures in the single digits could have an impact on Odunze's fantasy value this week, but his upside as a big-play threat in the Bears' Caleb Williams-led offense keeps him in the WR3/flex tier. Managers should verify that Odunze is active when the Bears announce their list of inactive players at 11:30 a.m. EST.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) "should be good to go" for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. McCaffrey entered the weekend without an injury designation, but he was added to the injury report on Saturday with a questionable tag. In the end, the star running back is expected to suit up in a very favorable matchup against a struggling Titans run defense that has allowed the third-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2025. If he's near 100 percent, McCaffrey will rank as a high-end RB1 in fantasy football.

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (ribs) is not expected to play in Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chubb had been listed as questionable. He missed two consecutive practices before logging a limited session on Friday, but the late upgrade in participation evidently wasn't enough for him to suit up this week. Chubb's absence will strengthen Woody Marks' hold on the lead-back role in Houston. Marks ranks as the overall RB12 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings. Dare Ogunbowale will operate as Marks' backup, and British Brooks could earn a few snaps in the third-string role.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Head coach Sean McVay previously said that he thought Adams would be able to suit up, and Schefter's report aligns with McVay's comments. The veteran receiver has appeared in all 13 games so far and was listed as questionable to face Detroit. He posted a modest four catches for 29 yards last week, but before that, he put together an impressive six-game touchdown streak. Adams ranks as the overall WR6 in PPR leagues this year with 56 catches, 718 yards, and 14 trips to the end zone. He should be viewed as a top-10 fantasy receiver for Week 15 as the Rams host the Lions.

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (illness) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wilson needs to see how he feels prior to kickoff before the team makes a ruling on his status. The 26-year-old reportedly felt sick at the team facility on Saturday and was sent home with medication to improve his condition. The Packers hope that he can suit up, but we likely won't get an official decision on his availability until inactives are announced at 2:55 p.m. EST. If active, Wilson will likely back up Josh Jacobs (knee). Therefore, he can be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Denver Broncos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Jacobs had been listed as questionable after missing two of his three practices in the past week. While the Packers want to keep him fresh and acknowledge that they have another game in just six days, the team plans to have Jacobs available for Week 15, barring any sort of pregame setback. This is good news for fantasy managers, because Jacobs has been an RB1 this season and will provide major scoring upside as the playoffs get underway in many fantasy leagues. He ranks as the overall RB13 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has taken a back seat in the rushing attack recently, causing his value to slide ahead of the fantasy playoffs. The rookie garnered a ton of hype this summer and began the season as the clear leader of Washington's backfield. However, a significant dip in efficiency starting back in Week 6 has been a death knell for the 24-year-old's workload. Over that time frame, Croskey-Merritt has eclipsed 3.5 yards per carry in a given game on just three occasions. Conversely, teammate Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) has boasted double-digit carries in four of the last five games, marking a shift in the team's game plan. With Rodriguez Jr. questionable for Sunday's outing with the Giants, Croskey-Merritt may see a modest uptick in touch load. Still, he's clearly fallen out of favor with the coaching staff and can be avoided outside of a stash in dynasty formats.