Week 15 DFS Cheapskate Plays is here to spotlight a few budget-friendly players who can help you stretch your salary cap without sinking your lineup.
We’re not chasing the “studs”. If I don’t mention the slate’s most expensive QB, it’s not because I think he’s a bad play; it’s because you don’t need me to tell you they will score the most points. The real purpose here is to dig for value, the affordable (cheap) options that make it possible to fit those high-priced studs into your build.
Of course, these picks come with more risk, and they don’t have the same floor as the proven stars. But when they hit, the payoff is huge. DFS is ultimately a game of points per dollar: a $4K player scoring 20 points (5x value) actually outperforms an $8K player scoring 24 points (only 3x). That’s why we hunt for these gems. They give you a better return on investment, even if they whiff more often.
Player prices are referenced from DraftKings, but the concept applies across all major DFS platforms.
Week 15 Cheapskate Quarterback
Jaxson Dart $5,600, NYG vs Commanders
Jaxson Dart is a lock for 20 fantasy points, and at $5,600 he stands out as the best pure value quarterback on the Week 15 DFS main slate. Dart’s edge starts with his dual-threat profile. He has already piled up 337 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, a massive bonus in DFS formats where quarterback rushing production creates both floor and slate-breaking upside. Those rushing scores are not flukes; they are designed red-zone usage that directly converts into fantasy points.
As a passer, Dart brings stability at a discount. He has thrown 11 touchdowns against just 3 interceptions, showing an ability to protect possessions while still pushing the ball downfield. His 63.6 percent completion rate reinforces that he is not simply freelancing but operating efficiently within the offense. When defenses sell out to contain his legs, Dart has proven capable of punishing them through the air.
What truly separates Dart from other quarterbacks in his salary tier is the combination of efficiency and rushing equity. Very few sub-$6K quarterbacks offer legitimate multi-touchdown upside without needing a perfect game script. Dart doesn’t need perfection. He creates fantasy points with his arm, his legs, and near the goal line, giving him one of the safest paths to value and one of the highest ceilings relative to price on the entire Week 15 slate.
Week 15 Cheapskate Running Back
Chuba Hubbard $4,600, CAR at Saints
Chuba Hubbard’s price has not corrected, and that disconnect makes him one of the strongest values at just $4,600. Hubbard’s appeal starts with his quietly reliable receiving production. He has nearly 200 receiving yards on the season and continues to be used as a functional part of the passing game. That receiving role is critical at his salary, giving him a built-in PPR floor that many cheap running backs do not have.
Hubbard has also flashed tangible efficiency as a pass catcher, averaging roughly 8.4 yards per reception. When he is targeted, he is capable of turning those opportunities into chunk gains that matter in DFS scoring. His versatile usage keeps him on the field in multiple game scripts, insulating him from the volatility that often sinks value-priced backs.
The ceiling is real as well. In recent action, Hubbard delivered a strong all-purpose performance with over 120 total yards and a touchdown. At $4,600, you are paying for a fringe role and getting a player who can contribute in the passing game, break explosive plays, and find the end zone. That combination makes Hubbard one of the most mispriced and profitable DFS options on the Week 15 slate.
Week 15 Cheapskate Wide Receiver
Kayshon Boutte $5,000, NE vs Bills
A potential shootout with the Bills makes Kayshon Boutte one of the best values on the Week 15 DFS main slate. When games tilt toward pace and passing volume, any receiver is a buy at a modest $5,000 salary. He is not a possession receiver who needs double-digit targets to matter. He is an efficiency-driven playmaker who can flip a DFS lineup on a handful of opportunities.
Boutte’s profile is built on explosiveness and yards after the catch. He has averaged over 15 yards per reception, which underscores his ability to turn routine throws into chunk gains. His yards per target efficiency remains strong, signaling that when the ball comes his way, it produces meaningful fantasy output rather than empty receptions. That matters in DFS, where efficiency often outweighs raw volume.
Against a Bills team capable of forcing opponents into aggressive passing scripts, Boutte’s downfield ability elevates his ceiling well beyond his price tag. One broken play can deliver tournament-winning value, making him one of the most appealing risk-reward wide receiver options on the entire Week 15 slate.
Week 15 Cheapskate Tight End
Dalton Kincaid $4,500, BUF at Patriots
Let’s continue with the thesis that the Bills–Patriots could turn into a shootout. That environment only sharpens the case for Dalton Kincaid on the Week 15 DFS main slate. When Buffalo games accelerate, the ball has to go somewhere, and the reality is that there are few proven pass catchers. That funnels opportunity directly toward Kincaid, especially in high-leverage situations.
Kincaid’s profile is built for DFS efficiency. He owns an elite catch rate north of 80 percent, giving him one of the safest floors at the tight end position. Those receptions are not empty, either. His yards after catch ability ranks among the best at the position, allowing him to create fantasy points without needing deep targets. That skill set plays perfectly against defenses focused on limiting perimeter damage.
The ceiling is already established. Kincaid has multiple 100-yard games this season, a rare trait for a tight end and one that separates him from touchdown-or-bust options. He has also scored four touchdowns despite missing time, reinforcing that he is a trusted option near the goal line. As his role has expanded when healthy, his routes and usage have trended upward at the exact right time.
At $4,500, Kincaid offers stability, upside, and scarcity at a thin position. In a projected high-scoring game with limited competition for targets, that combination is pure DFS value.
Week 15 Cheapskate Defense
New York Giants $2,700, NYG vs Commanders
The New York Giants DST may not be a unit anyone is excited to click. For $2,700 though, they stand out because sometimes the matchup matters more than the defense itself. This is one of those weeks. The Giants are cheap. They are also flawed, yet they are facing a Commanders offense that has consistently created scoring opportunities for opposing defenses.
The Giants’ defense does bring some baseline utility. They average just over two sacks per game, which is enough to keep them alive for DFS scoring when paired with a shaky offensive line on the other side. They have also demonstrated the ability to force turnovers in key moments, and at their price, the bar is extremely low. You are not paying for dominance; you are paying for salary relief and access to chaos. The Commanders have struggled with protection, ball security, and sustaining drives, which increases sack opportunities and short-field situations. Even modest defensive production can return value at this price point.
The Giants DST is not a “good defense” play. It is a “bad-offense-to-pick-on” play, and those are often the exact defenses that unlock the rest of a roster.
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