Fantasy Player Projections

Adrian Peterson is the hottest back in football right now. Fortunately for St. Louis, the Vikings' coaching staff allows Christian Ponder to throw once in a while.

Big plays -- sometimes trick plays -- tend to decide this series. In the first meeting of 2012, it was a fake field goal pass to Tom Crabtree. It's difficult to predict what it will be this time, but trust Green Bay to make the play.

The Browns are one of nine teams averaging fewer than 20 points per game and their offense is limited by its number of playmakers. It could be a dream game for a unit that has improved in the second half of the season.

Miami allowed 27 points to the 49ers, while registering four sacks against a rookie quarterback in Week 14. The Dolphins couldn’t force any turnovers, however. That should change against the injury-riddled Jaguars in Week 15, making the Dolphins a decent fantasy starter in the playoffs.

Oakland's D wasn't horrible against the Broncos in Week 14, notching three sacks and an interception. This is a sleeper unit in Week 15 against an inconsistent Chiefs offense.

New England recorded two sacks and one interception against Houston in Week 14. The Patriots gave up 14 points and just 323 yards to one of the better offenses in the league, and young quarterback Colin Kaepernick may have a tough time in Week 15.

The Seahawks likely pushed their fantasy owners deeper into the playoffs with their Week 14 performance against the Cardinals. They scored two defensive touchdowns and added three sacks and four interceptions. The Bills are much better offensively than the Cardinals, but the Seahawks remain an excellent unit.

The Jets' defense played well against the Jaguars in Week 14, registering three sacks, two interceptions and only allowing 10 points and 291 total yards. That's back-to-back good games for the Jets, who are worth a look in many leagues as they face the Titans in Week 15.

The Titans had a big game against the Colts in Week 14, notching four sacks, two interceptions and an interception return for a touchdown. They have 11 sacks in their past three games and they should get to Mark Sanchez frequently.

The Packers' offensive line has improved and the running game has a few new warm bodies, but the Bears still look good in this matchup. Chicago had five sacks and two takeaways in the first meeting.

This defense took care of Chicago last week, so St. Louis should be a walk in the park. This could be a week in which Jared Allen and the pass rush come up big.

Andrew Luck is tied for the league lead in interceptions (18) and ranks among the top five for times sacked. That's the kind of news Houston needs after its devastating loss to New England.

The Eagles are still a mess, and their offensive line is still full of holes, as evidenced by the six sacks it allowed last week. The Bengals are a sleeper team fantasy owners should look to in Week 15.

The Eagles have allowed 30.8 points per game over the past seven weeks, and only Kansas City has a worse turnover ratio than Philadelphia's minus-19.

The Giants' front seven used to be the reason fantasy owners plugged this unit into their starting lineups. Suddenly return man David Wilson is the one who has everyone excited.

No question, Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley make up the best interior line duo in the league. Beyond that, fantasy owners just can't trust this unit.

The loss of Ike Taylor cannot be overstated, but the Steelers are still one of the league's most disciplined units and can capitalize on a Cowboys team that ranks near the bottom in giveaways.

This game could be decided by whether Jay Ratliff is able to return to the starting lineup. With him, the Cowboys can plug holes and create pressure. Without him, they're not close to being the same unit. Because of that, the Cowboys are a bad bet for fantasy owners this week.

The Buccaneers notched six sacks against the Eagles, but they were unable to force any turnovers in the game. The Saints come to town in Week 15, and they'll try to improve on the 35 points they allowed to New Orleans in Week 7.

While the Saints did score on a 73-yard interception return against the Giants, they also surrendered 52 points against them in Week 14. The Buccaneers have a strong offense as well, scoring 28 points against the Saints in Week 7. Look elsewhere for a fantasy defense.

The Broncos played well again in Week 14, as they held the Raiders to just 13 points, 263 passing yards and 61 rushing yards. They also had a sack and two forced turnovers. Baltimore's offense is much better than Oakland's, but the Broncos continue to be fantasy worthy.

San Diego's defense/special teams scored its sixth touchdown of the season at Pittsburgh in Week 14, when Quentin Jammer recovered a fumble in the end zone. The Chargers had two sacks and two forced turnovers and are worth a fantasy look in Week 15 against Carolina.

Buffalo posted one sack and one interception against the Rams in Week 14, while limiting St. Louis to 78 total rushing yards and 209 passing yards for a respectable defensive afternoon. The Seahawks' offense, meanwhile, scored 44 points against Arizona (not including two defensive touchdowns). That makes the Bills' defense a risky start in Week 15.

The 49ers allowed just 13 points to the Dolphins in Week 14 and tallied two sacks and a fumble recovery. They have a much bigger problem on their hands in Week 15 against the Patriots. It's tough to think about sitting the Niners, though, even against a red-hot Tom Brady and Co.

The Falcons have their troubles up front (they're 23rd against the run) and the secondary will be tested this week against a Giants passing game that is coming together at the right time. This could spell doom for the NFC's top-seeded team.

Before losing nine straight, the Cardinals were at one time 4-0. And before the season got turned upside down, this fantasy defense was respectable.

The Jaguars had one sack and two forced fumbles against the Jets in Week 14, and they allowed 17 points and only 270 total offensive yards. Even so, the Dolphins pose a tougher task for the Jaguars, so the safe play is to use another defense this week.

The Ravens' defense had three sacks and one fumble recovery at Washington in Week 14. It also gave up 31 points and 172 rushing yards in the overtime loss. Things could get worse in Week 15 against Peyton Manning and Co.

The Panthers held the Falcons to 20 points in Week 14, registering one interception and allowing a total of 377 yards to Atlanta. They're just not as opportunistic as many other fantasy defenses, so look elsewhere in Week 15.

The Chiefs gave up 30 points to the Browns in Week 14, and while they were unable to force any turnovers, they did get three sacks. Earlier this season, they gave up 26 points to the Raiders, with one interception and no sacks.

Cleveland has 34 sacks and a plus-eight turnover ratio. Too bad the Browns are facing a Redskins offense ranked seventh in point production (26.4).

The Colts have given up an average of 25.3 points per game (23rd) and rank in the bottom half of the league for both punt and kick returns. Enough said.