Week 15 fantasy football rankings: Kicking off the postseason push

Fantasy football season continues, but only for the fortunate few. So if you’re reading this, congratulations on making it to the playoffs in your league.

Now comes the hard part: winning a championship. The first step is surviving Week 15, so let’s see which players can help you do just that.

Fantasy football rankings are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.

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Fantasy football Week 15 quarterback rankings

Derek Carr is considered week-to-week with a fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand. He’s also going through the concussion protocol. Spencer Rattler would be in line to start if Carr is out.

Fantasy football Week 15 running back rankings

Isaac Guerendo (foot) did not participate in Tuesday’s walk-through. He’ll have a tight window to get ready this week with the Niners playing Thursday night, but he plans to give it a go.
The Jets aren’t optimistic Breece Hall (knee) will return this week. Team officials say they aren’t planning on shutting him down for the season.
Bucky Irving left last week’s game early with back spasms. The Bucs travel to Los Angeles for this week’s game against the Chargers so he could be a game-time decision.
Kenneth Walker recently underwent testing on his injured calf, but the results aren’t yet known. He missed Week 14 while backup Zach Charbonnet racked up 193 total yards and two scores.

Fantasy football Week 15 wide receiver rankings

Ladd McConkey (knee), who was inactive on Sunday night, is expected to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.
George Pickens (hamstring) appears doubtful for Sunday’s game in Philadelphia. He was listed as questionable last week before being declared inactive following pregame warmups. Mike Williams and Van Jefferson would seem to be the main beneficiaries if Pickens is out.
Josh Downs (shoulder) missed Week 13 and is coming off a bye week. He’s expected to return to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy football Week 15 tight end rankings

Will Dissly (shoulder) left Sunday’s game early and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Stone Smartt would be the next man up for the Chargers and a deep sleeper in fantasy.