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Fantasy playoffs are here and Dart, Tuten, and Jefferson are must-starts

Fantasy playoffs are here, and Joe Rivera and Jacob Camenker give your their list of must-start players ahead of Week 15.

Fantasy football managers are gearing up for the playoffs in Week 15.

One of the sneakiest ways to get an advantage in your matchup is locking in the best defense and special teams unit.

There are plenty of lopsided matchups to exploit for fantasy managers who are battling in the postseason. There are no more bye weeks the rest of the way and the NFL playoff picture is still taking shape.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have the juicest matchup with Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor out, which would make the Jets an obvious offense to target with undrafted rookie Brady Cook starting. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles will play a Kenny Pickett-led Las Vegas Raiders offense.

The skill positions get all the attention and headlines, but don’t forget that the D/ST spot can make or break your season.

Here’s a look at the D/ST rankings for Week 15 that could help you be on your way to being crowned the next champion.

Fantasy football D/STs rankings Week 15Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. New York Jets)Philadelphia Eagles (vs. Las Vegas Raiders)Seattle Seahawks (vs. Indianapolis Colts)Houston Texans (vs. Arizona Cardinals)San Francisco 49ers (vs. Tennessee Titans)Chicago Bears (vs. Cleveland Browns)Denver Broncos (vs. Green Bay Packers)Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Miami Dolphins)Green Bay Packers (at Denver Broncos)Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Los Angeles Chargers)Dallas Cowboys (vs. Minnesota Vikings)Carolina Panthers (at New Orleans Saints)Cleveland Browns (at Chicago Bears)New Orleans Saints (vs. Carolina Panthers)Miami Dolphins (at Pittsburgh Steelers)New York Giants (vs. Washington Commanders)Los Angeles Chargers (at Kansas City Chiefs)Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em, Week 15

Looking for more fantasy football advice? USA TODAY Sports has you covered:

→ Need an edge under center? Here are the best quarterback options to start and to sit in Week 15.

→ A good running back makes all the difference. A bad running back can cost you a lot of points. Here’s who to start and who to sit in Week 15.

→ The wide receiver position is one of the deepest each season. Set yourself up for success in Week 15 with start ’em, sit ’em advice for wideouts.

→ Tight ends can be the perfect X-factor for any fantasy team. Here’s who you should start and sit in Week 15.