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The fantasy football playoffs have arrived. With them comes the most unforgiving stretch of the season. Wide receiver has been one of the most volatile positions all year. Injuries, target swings, and breakout performances have reshaped depth charts every week. Now, with no teams on bye in Week 15, fantasy managers finally have their full arsenal available. That said, the stakes have never been higher. Whether you’re trying to survive your quarterfinal matchup or secure a championship berth, choosing the right wideouts could be the difference between moving on or watching your season end abruptly.
Below, we break down the top WR options for Week 15 and the sleepers who could tilt your playoff matchup.
Few wide receivers are entering Week 15 with more fantasy football momentum than Puka Nacua. The Rams star erupted for seven catches, 167 yards, and two touchdowns in a 45–17 demolition of the Cardinals. He averaged a staggering 23.9 yards per reception. His 11 targets reaffirmed his role as Matthew Stafford’s first read whenever Los Angeles needs a chunk play.
Nacua is now just seven receptions shy of back-to-back 100-catch campaigns. He continues to oscillate between complementary and headline roles alongside Davante Adams. In Week 14, though, the spotlight belonged entirely to him. With a potential shootout looming against the Detroit Lions, Nacua projects as an elite WR1 once again.
Ja’Marr Chase has had a strange stretch statistically. However, his usage remains among the safest in fantasy football. In Week 14, he posted 5 receptions for 44 yards. He took a clear back seat to Tee Higgins during the Bengals’ loss to Buffalo. Still, Chase’s target floor remains unmatched. He hasn’t dipped below eight targets since Week 3.
Cincinnati’s Week 15 rematch with Baltimore presents an immediate bounce-back opportunity. Chase torched the Ravens for a 7-110-0 line in their Thanksgiving meeting. With Joe Burrow starting to rediscover rhythm, the elite wideout should once again see WR1-level volume. Even if Higgins draws some defensive attention away, Chase remains an automatic start with top-five upside.
George Pickens’ Week 14 performance was more frustrating than alarming. Yes, he caught five passes for 37 yards. That said, he struggled with miscues. Those included an early facemask penalty, a bobbled ball that became an interception, and a missed opportunity late in the game. On the flip side, Pickens has reached five catches in six straight games. That showcases a dependable baseline.
With CeeDee Lamb’s concussion potentially opening the door for elevated target volume, Pickens becomes a high-priority WR2 with WR1 potential against Minnesota. Dak Prescott is playing some of the best football of his career. Pickens’ downfield ability remains too valuable to overlook. Expect a sharper performance in primetime.
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