Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 16 (2024)

It's hard to make it far without good running back production in the fantasy football playoffs. RB is a very matchup-dependent position since it's harder to predict target volume for them than it is for WRs, and sometimes run games can get shut down completely. It's the most important position to hit on in the […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 16 (2024)

We're gonna try to be a bit bolder in this one. Who needs to be told to start Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua? Only the wildest of fantasy managers would consider benching him. The same goes for someone like Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. As a fantasy manager, it's cool to read […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Mike Williams, Calvin Austin III, Justice Hill

With the injury to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and the plethora of ailments to key running backs heading into Week 16, fantasy managers are rightfully wondering who they should start in place of their key players if they end up missing the next slate of games. The Steelers have two potential options […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, Pat Freiermuth

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the better offenses in the league this season. They rank 11th in total points per game this year despite being a run-heavy group and technically not having had their starting quarterback for the first six games of 2024. They rank in the bottom half of teams in offensive yards […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Xavier Worthy, Dalton Schultz, Noah Gray

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans have a variety of offensive players who have been key contributors in helping fantasy football teams make it to the playoffs. Not all of them have played well consistently, though, so making decisions about which ones to start and sit can be difficult. Chiefs' wide receiver Xavier […]

Did Amari Cooper Play in Week 15? Why Was Cooper Not Targeted? Fantasy Football Outlook

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper has now played in four straight games since returning from a wrist injury that held him out of two contests. Yet he was shockingly held to zero catches, failing to register even a single target, in the Week 15 win over the Detroit Lions. What makes this even more […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Marvin Mims Jr.

The Denver Broncos will face the Los Angeles Chargers in a game that likely will have playoff implications. The Broncos are 9-5 and will attempt to fend off the 8-6 Chargers, who are fighting for second place in the division behind the Kansas City Chiefs, who have already locked up the division championship. Playoff seeing […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Gus Edwards, Quentin Johnston, Stone Smartt

The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos in Week 16, and their skill position players are widely owned in fantasy football leagues. While most of them haven't been fun to have this season, in deeper leagues, many more players have value and are rostered. Running back Gus Edwards, wide receiver Quentin Johnston, […]

Titans D/ST, Falcons D/ST, Bengals D/ST - Fantasy Football Defense Streamers, Waiver Wire Starts

Choosing which D/ST to start in fantasy football can become a difficult weekly endeavor. Some team's defenses play extremely well to start the season, but get severely hampered by injuries and take massive steps back. Sometimes, some D/STs will look like great starts, but end up disappointing. It's also easy to think more highly of […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 16 (Thursday Updates): David Montgomery, Joe Mixon, Joe Burrow, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, Tyrone Tracy Jr., George Pickens, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Alvin Kamara, and More

It's Week 16, which means we're finally done going through injury reports and worrying about our players missing time or being hobbled in their games! Well, almost. Not really. We still have a slog of injured players to talk about, and it's a good idea to get the latest news on players who are hurt. […]

What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 16 NFL Schedule

We're into the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, for most teams anyway. All eyes will be on Thursday night's game, from the most dialed-in fantasy managers to people who haven't touched the game at any point in their lives. Two divisional rivals will clash in a game that, guess what, has playoff implications! […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Javonte Williams, Audric Estime, Joshua Palmer

Sometimes there are simply no great options to start at certain positions on some of your fantasy teams. Whether it's because you're in a deep league, have a roster that's loaded with injuries, or have limped into the playoffs through sheer luck, this situation simply happens sometimes. It's important to make the right decisions because, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, Jaylen Warren

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday in a key divisional matchup with serious playoff implications. Pittsburgh has a 10-4 record and will clash with one of its bitter rivals -- the Ravens boast a 9-5 record on the season, meaning the fight for the division crown is alive and well. The […]

Are George Pickens, Diontae Johnson, T.J. Watt Hurt? Fantasy Football Injury Updates (Week 16)

A trio of players that played for the Pittsburgh Steelers at some point in their careers have missed playing time in recent weeks. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring), Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson, and Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt (ankle) all missed snaps in Week 15. They're all talented players, and Pickens […]

Are Saquon Barkley, Geno Smith, Tony Pollard Hurt? Fantasy Football Injury Updates (Week 16)

We're headed into Week 16, which is the second round of the fantasy football playoffs in most leagues, the championship in some, and the first round in yet others. The vast majority of leagues have a playoff game of some kind, though, meaning staying updated on player injuries is more important for fantasy managers than […]

Is T.J. Watt Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to the medical tent and eventually had to exit the game due to his injury. The loss of Watt for the season would be a devastating blow to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, and very impactful […]

Is Geno Smith Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee) suffered a knee injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. It was serious enough that he exited the contest and was not able to return. Backup QB Sam Howell finished out the game, and delivered a very poor performance in relief.  Whether Smith is able to play […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) is dealing with a knee issue after a defender fell on his lower leg during a tackle in Week 15. He was pulled from the game and wasn't able to return after taking just 38% of the team's offensive snaps and failing to catch both of his targets. […]

Michael Penix Jr. (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We're going to take a hard stance on this situation. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was benched for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr., and we're recommending that you add him in all leagues. There are a few reasons for this, but first, let's […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) is dealing with a groin injury that he suffered in Week 15. This late in the season, it's always worth questioning if players on teams that aren't headed to the playoffs will be shut down. Sometimes, teams don't have much left to play for and they don't […]

Is Nick Chubb Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (foot) has been through a lot these past two seasons. After suffering a devastating injury early in 2023 that caused him to miss just about all of the season, Chubb returned to a faltering Browns team that was losing far more games than it was winning. His play didn't […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is dealing with an ankle issue he acquired in his team's Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. He got hit with the good ol' high-low, as he was being tackled from behind by a Browns defender who landed on his ankles. One of his feet got trapped […]

Is George Pickens Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) continues to deal with injuries heading into Week 16. He wasn't able to suit up for his team's Week 14 and 15 contests and given how tricky hamstring problems are to deal with, it's worth questioning if he'll be able to play again on Saturday. Pickens had played […]

Is Diontae Johnson Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been un-startable, and un-rosterable since the Carolina Panthers traded him to his new team. There are a few reasons for this, but chiefly they revolve around character issues, which Johnson is ignominiously known for.  He was seen as a diva with the Pittsburgh Steelers, which shouldn't be a […]

Is Sincere McCormick Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (ankle) looked like a legitimate starting option in a lot of fantasy football leagues heading into Week 15. Sadly, he injured his ankle during the game and was pulled from the contest. His left ankle got trapped and bent at an awkward ankle under a player who was […]

Is Dallas Goedert Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) is dealing with a knee injury that's now sidelined him for two games. This is the second injury that's caused him to miss significant time this season, as he dealt with a hamstring ailment earlier in the season that caused him to miss three games. He has effectively […]

Should I Pickup Alexander Mattison or Ameer Abdullah? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

After suffering an injury, Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (ankle) will miss the rest of the season. He was a promising addition off the waiver wire for fantasy managers, but he won't be able to play another snap, meaning RBs Ameer Abdullah and Alexander Mattison are in line for increased workloads moving forward. […]

When Is Marquise Brown Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) was previously expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury he suffered in a preseason game, but he may now be returning for this season after all. Surprisingly, the messaging we were given was clear, and yet it's Week 16 and […]

When Is Aidan O'Connell Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) probably could have gotten his team over the hump and earned them a victory in their Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Instead, he had to watch from the sidelines as backup QB Desmond Ridder failed to get much offense going at all. The team came close […]

When Is George Pickens Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2024)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) has shown his value to his team nearly as much being off the field as he has by being on it. The Steelers offense had no answers for the stingy defense of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15, as they lost, 13-27. It tied for the lowest point […]