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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 15

By Frankie Licausi

Dec 5, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) attempts a pass against the New York Giants during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) attempts a pass against the New York Giants during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back 1: Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings ($8,500)

Dalvin Cook is coming off a monster 205-yard, two touchdown performance last week against the Steelers, and he gets a great matchup this week against the Chicago Bears who allow the 11th-most fantasy points to running backs on the year.

Grabbing an elite RB1 in DraftKings can leave you with less money for the rest of your lineup, but Cook’s floor this week is a top-10 back, and his upside could take him to the very top of the running back rankings yet again this week. He should lead our lineup in points.

Running Back 2: Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns ($7,700)

Nick Chubb is another elite running back option for us, and though he’s coming off two down games against Baltimore, he has a dream matchup this week against the Las Vegas Raiders, who allow the third-most fantasy points to running backs on the year.

Another advantage for Chubb this week is that Kareem Hunt is dealing with an ankle injury that may cause him to miss time. If so, Chubb will see nearly all the running back snaps, which will lead to a monstrous day for the young back. He and Cook form a duo that is tough to beat.