Scott Engel, a prominent Fantasy Football analyst, is in his 13th year of offering expert insights. A member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame, Engel has earned four FSWA awards and has been nominated 13 times. His work is also featured on RotoBaller.com, The Athletic, and SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio.
As fantasy football players enter the high-stakes playoff season in Week 15, they must navigate the pressure of securing a championship. Winning typically requires a three-game streak starting this week, but Engel advises against overthinking lineup decisions. He encourages players to trust their key starters and make confident, well-informed choices when selecting streamers. “You know who the must-start players in the lineup are,” Engel says, emphasizing the importance of sticking to well-researched picks rather than stressing over individual matchups.
One standout performance from Week 14 was Zach Charbonnet’s exceptional game, where he rushed for 134 yards, two touchdowns, and added 59 receiving yards, totaling 38.4 fantasy points. Charbonnet’s display of versatility, mixing physical running with speed, and supported by a solid offensive line, makes him a top RB1 candidate for Week 15. Facing a Packers defense ranked 27th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to running backs, Charbonnet’s role should be even more prominent.
Engel stresses the importance of having top backup players on your roster for the playoffs, advising to target handcuffs like Jaylen Wright and Justice Hill. He provides specific Week 15 start recommendations for running backs, including Chuba Hubbard, who has been in strong form recently, and Brian Robinson Jr., who benefits from a favorable matchup against a struggling Saints defense. Rico Dowdle and Sincere McCormick are also recommended as excellent streaming options.
Wide receiver picks for Week 15 include Khalil Shakir, facing a Lions defense in a likely high-scoring game, and Adam Thielen, who has been Bryce Young’s go-to target. Darnell Mooney and Marvin Harrison Jr. also make the list. For quarterbacks, Engel suggests starting Tua Tagovailoa and Sam Darnold, while tight ends Jake Ferguson and Dalton Kincaid round out the recommendations.
To close, Engel shares streaming defense tips, including Washington and Atlanta, ensuring fantasy players are prepared to advance through the playoffs.
