NFL Fantasy 2025 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Running backs for Week 15

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You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers — at least we hope so. Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting Jahmyr Gibbs. But that’s too obvious, so you won’t see such simple analysis here. Instead, we’re exploring more debatable situations. And if you can’t find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.

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These days, when you look up underappreciated , expect to see a picture of Travis Etienne. Since Jacksonville’s Week 9 bye, Etienne has averaged 16.4 fantasy points per game, topping 15 in five of six. The Jags have been routing opponents lately, so he has not been heavily featured in the passing game, but we know that is in his bag. On top of that, this is a fantastic matchup against the Jets. Since Week 10, the Jets have allowed the most rushing TDs and third-most yards to RBs. They have given up explosive runs at an above-average rate. On the year, they have allowed the third-most fantasy PPG to RBs. Etienne is a must-play in the opening round of the fantasy playoffs.

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