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The fantasy football playoffs start for most leagues in Week 15. That means setting your weekly fantasy football lineup has more significance than over the first 14 weeks.
Week 15 kicks off with an NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers with significant playoff implications.
Should fantasy players start Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, or Tutu Atwell in Thursday night’s game?
Should I Start Matthew Stafford For Fantasy Football?
Stafford was awful to start the year, averaging one passing touchdown per game over the first six contests, scoring 14.7 or fewer fantasy points in every matchup. However, the future Hall of Famer has been outstanding since getting Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back from injury.
The veteran has averaged 2.3 passing touchdowns and 19.4 fantasy points per game over seven weeks, totaling two or more scores in all but one contest. Meanwhile, the 49ers have surrendered two passing touchdowns and 19.1 fantasy points per game to wide receivers over the past three weeks. Stafford is an excellent low-end QB1 in Week 15.
MATTHEW STAFFORD TO Demarcus Robinson ONE-HANDED TD TO WIN THE GAME FOR THE @RAMSNFL! pic.twitter.com/xqFG6xQ4eS
— NFL (@NFL) November 4, 2024
Should I Start Brock Purdy For Fantasy Football?
Purdy has had some rocky moments this season, including a 2.2 fantasy point performance two weeks ago against the Buffalo Bills. However, the third-year pro is the QB12 for the year, averaging 17.6 fantasy points per game. Last week, he had 325 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 22.1 fantasy points against the Chicago Bears on 25 pass attempts.
More importantly, Purdy has become a rushing threat near the goal line. The former Iowa State star has four rushing touchdowns this season, totaling all four over his past six contests. Meanwhile, the Rams got obliterated by Josh Allen last week, giving up 342 passing yards and 51.9 fantasy points. Purdy is a mid-range QB1 this week.
Brock Purdy lays out for the @49ers TD!
📺: #SEAvsSF on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/7OlI7fdb3J— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2024
Should I Start Tutu Atwell For Fantasy Football?
Fantasy players in standard-size leagues likely don’t have Atwell on their roster. The veteran has played well as a reserve receiver, ranking as the WR74 for the year, averaging 5.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he has played well in limited snaps, outperforming the team’s superstar wide receivers in some metrics.
Not sure people realize how good Rams WR TuTu Atwell has been when he's gotten opportunities in 2024:
🔵 2.57 yards per route run (8th)
🟡10.35 yards per target (16th)
🔵 Leads Rams WRs in avg. separation
🟡 9th in 1st downs/routeCould truly be a value signing this offseason.
— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) December 11, 2024
Atwell is a solid flex option in the deepest of fantasy leagues. The 49ers have surrendered over 30 half-point PPR fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in two of their past four games, including last week. More importantly, Atwell had 11.3 fantasy points in the Week 4 matchup against the division rivals.
Popular Week 15 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 15 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Tutu Atwell compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Bo Nix or Brock Purdy
Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy
Cj Stroud or Matthew Stafford
Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford
Justin Herbert or Brock Purdy
Jalen Hurts or Brock Purdy
Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy
Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford
Caleb Williams or Matthew Stafford
Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford
Jameis Winston or Matthew Stafford
Jordan Love or Matthew Stafford
Kyler Murray or Brock Purdy
Matthew Stafford or Brock Purdy
Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford
Tua Tagovailoa or Brock Purdy
Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy
Cj Stroud or Matthew Stafford
Jayden Daniels or Brock Purdy
Justin Herbert or Matthew Stafford
Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford
Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford
Anthony Richardson or Matthew Stafford
Anthony Richardson or Matthew Stafford
Bo Nix or Matthew Stafford
Brock Purdy or Matthew Stafford
Caleb Williams or Brock Purdy
Cj Stroud or Matthew Stafford
Cj Stroud or Matthew Stafford
Cj Stroud or Matthew Stafford
Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford
Geno Smith or Matthew Stafford
Isaac Guerendo or Matthew Stafford
Jalen Hurts or Brock Purdy
Jayden Daniels or Brock Purdy
Jordan Love or Matthew Stafford
Justin Herbert or Brock Purdy
Kirk Cousins or Matthew Stafford
Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford
Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford
Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford
Kyler Murray or Matthew Stafford
Miami Dolphins or Brock Purdy
Patrick Mahomes or Brock Purdy
Russell Wilson or Matthew Stafford
Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy
Sam Darnold or Brock Purdy
Sam Darnold or Matthew Stafford
Sam Darnold or Matthew Stafford
Tua Tagovailoa or Matthew Stafford
Will Levis or Brock Purdy
Will Levis or Matthew Stafford
Bo Nix or Brock Purdy
Cj Stroud or Brock Purdy
Jameis Winston or Matthew Stafford
Jared Goff or Brock Purdy
Jordan Love or Brock Purdy
Josh Allen or Brock Purdy
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