Top D/ST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Week 16 and 17 Team Defense Picks (2023)

There are just two more weeks left of the fantasy football season. All you have to do is win two more games, and you can call yourself a champion. It won't be easy, but now is the time to start planning out your defense in fantasy football for the possible remaining two games.  It might […]

Top DST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Rest-Of-Season Team Defense Picks (2023)

The fantasy football playoffs are finally here. If you need a defense for Week 15, Week 16, and/or Week 17, you have come to the right place. This article will give fantasy managers the best defenses to play over the next three weeks. Targeting certain defenses could be the difference in a championship or a […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn A Great Play In Week 16

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn is a great play in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Last week, Fairbairn finished with a season-high 17 fantasy points behind a four field goal day. With Case Keenum under center once again this weekend, the Texans' kicker could be called upon a lot. On the year, he has made […]

Texans Defense A Strong Option In Week 16

The Houston Texans defense is a strong option in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Houston is coming off a strong defensive performance last week, totaling seven sacks and one interception against the Tennessee Titans. Now, they'll face a Browns offense that continues to commit turnovers. In his three starts this season, Joe Flacco has […]

Dalton Schultz Has Tough Matchup In Week 16

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has a tough matchup in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has allowed the fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season, making Schultz a low-end option this weekend. Last week, the veteran returned from a two-game absence and reeled in four catches for 58 yards. With Case […]

Noah Brown Good To Go In Week 16

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown is good to go and off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Brown started the week on the injury report with a knee issue before practicing in full on Friday. Last week, Brown stepped up as the team's top wideout, catching eight passes for 82 […]

Dameon Pierce Hard To Trust In Week 16

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce should not be started in any format in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Pierce is coming off the lowest usage game of his career, playing just four snaps. Last week, the second-year back totaled just one carry for three yards. The Texans' running back has found himself falling […]

Devin Singletary A Strong Play In Week 16

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary is coming off a career day and will look to continue his strong play in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Last week, Singletary totaled 30 touches for a career-high 170 yards from scrimmage. That helped him finish as the RB7 in PPR formats on the week. The veteran […]

Gerald Everett- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1/TE2 depending on league size ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett has not had the year we all envisioned. He currently ranks as the TE22 in PPR formats while averaging just 7.6 fantasy points per game. Now, he'll enter Week 16 against the Buffalo […]

Los Angeles Chargers DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Not Startable in Any Format POSITIONAL VALUE: N/A ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers defense will face one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL in the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. The Bills have scored the seventh most points this year and average 27.1 points per game. Buffalo's offensive line has also […]

Najee Harris- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is coming off his worst game of the season. Harris played just 34% of the Steelers' offensive snaps (a season-low) and ran 12 times for 33 yards with one fumble lost. The 25-year-old finished with just 1.30 PPR points, […]

Mason Rudolph- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will make his first start in over two years on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rudolph will be making his 11th career start and his first since Week 10 of the 2021 season. In that game, the former […]

Chicago Bears DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears' defense is on fire in fantasy right now. They have totaled at least 15 fantasy points in three straight contests. During that three-game span, they have allowed just 43 points (14.3 points per game) while totaling 10 sacks, 10 turnovers, and […]

Buffalo Bills DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Buffalo Bills defense is a top option in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Buffalo's defense has come on in recent weeks, allowing 17 or fewer points in three of the past four games. During that span, they have finished with 22 fantasy […]

Ian Thomas Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's team practice. Thomas first suffered his ankle injury in Week 14 and then went on to miss Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons. But the 27-year-old tight end could return in Week 16 following a limited practice to start the week. Thomas […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Misses Wednesday’s Unofficial Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (unspecified) did not practice in the team's unofficial practice on Wednesday. With the Ravens playing on Monday night, Baltimore didn't have to give a reason for Beckham's absence. But Thursday's injury report will be more telling if the veteran were to miss another practice. The team could just […]

Vikings Looking To Lean On Ty Chandler More

The Minnesota Vikings leaned on Alexander Mattison for most of the season. But following his absence in Week 15, Ty Chandler exploded for a career day. He rushed 23 times for 132 yards and one touchdown while catching three passes for 25 yards. That performance could help him land the Vikings top running back role […]

Week 16 Sleeper Fantasy Football Picks - Snap Counts, Targets, Usage Analysis

What a wild Week 15 it was for fantasy purposes. If you had Jalen Hurts or Geno Smith as one of your quarterbacks on Monday night, you were probably sweating all morning. Hurts winded up playing and put up 23.9 fantasy points, while Smith was active but didn't play any snaps. Maybe you didn't need […]

Is Zach Wilson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was coming off a career game in Week 14, where he threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns. But Wilson couldn't replicate that success early on against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15.  Wilson left last week's game early after suffering a concussion midway through the contest. Before his […]

Ty Johnson Limited In Tuesday’s Practice

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice. The Bills didn't actually hold a practice to start the week, so Johnson's limited rep is just an estimate. But the 26-year-old did briefly exit last week's game with a shoulder issue, and it appears to still be bothering him. […]

Keaton Mitchell Placed On Injured Reserve List

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) was officially placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday. It was an expected move from the Ravens after Mitchell tore his ACL in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 21-year-old has really come on in recent weeks, but now faces a long road to recovery […]

Is Trevor Lawrence Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence couldn't do much against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. Lawrence threw for 264 yards and one touchdown while also losing two fumbles in the contest.  It was not the best game for the 24-year-old quarterback. But following the 23-7 loss, Lawrence was immediately placed in the concussion protocol.  So, […]

When Will C.J. Stroud Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) suffered a brutal head injury in the team's 30-6 loss to the New York Jets in Week 14. As a result, Stroud did not play in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans. When Stroud left Week 14 early, he was immediately placed in the concussion protocol. Most players don't […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 14, 15, 16, 17) - Defense Streamers and Starts

At this point in the season, streaming defenses in fantasy could be the difference in a playoff victory or not. If you still need to win in Week 14, prioritize a D/ST pickup for this weekend.  Despite the Cowboys and Ravens ranking as the top two fantasy defenses through 13 weeks, they have some tough […]

Dalton Schultz Totals 58 Receiving Yards In Week 15 Win

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz returned from a two-game absence and helped lift the team to a 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Schultz was dealing with a hamstring issue over the past few weeks, but he came back on Sunday and contributed with four catches for 58 yards. The […]

Noah Brown Steps Up With Eight Catches In Week 15 Win

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown was heavily involved in the team's 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Stepping in as the Texans' top wideout on Sunday, Brown did not disappoint. He caught eight passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in the contest. His eight catches and 11 targets were […]

Devin Singletary Totals 30 Touches, 170 Yards In Week 15 Win

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary continued his impressive season in the team's 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Singletary ran 26 times for 121 yards while also catching four passes for 49 yards in the contest. The veteran has fully emerged as the Texans' top back this year, which showed […]

Case Keenum Throws For One Touchdown In Week 15 Win

Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum did just enough in the team's 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Keenum filled in for the injured C.J. Stroud (concussion) on Sunday and completed 23-of-36 passes for 229 yards and one touchdown with one interception. The veteran's lone touchdown came late in the fourth quarter […]

Week 15 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker for Geno Smith, Puka Nacua, Pat Freiermuth, Jahmyr Gibbs, more

The biggest week of the fantasy season is upon us, and it's a must-win game for every manager. You win, and you advance to the second round of the playoffs. You lose, and you go home with no championship win this year. Luckily, if you have a first-round bye, you can sit back and relax […]

Trevor Lawrence- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-plus team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End QB1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been the hottest fantasy quarterback over the past four weeks. He has totaled 103.2 fantasy points and is averaging 25.8 fantasy points per game during that span, both most among all players in fantasy. But now, he'll […]