BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall
CURRENT ADP: ~154
ANALYSIS: McKissic was so close to being a Buffalo Bill in 2022, but the Washington Commanders plucked him right from the hands of Bills general manager Brandon Beane. It's clear they value McKissic's contributions on the football field or they would have just let him walk in free agency.
Being back with the Commanders is a positive for his fantasy value, given he's finished as the RB32 and RB28 in back-to-back seasons in PPR formats. McKissic's best asset is his ability as a pass-catcher. The Commanders use him on most third downs, in the two-minute drill, and when trailing by multiple scores in the second half of games. Over the last two seasons, he's averaged six targets and 4.9 rush attempts per game.
The expected value of a target in PPR formats is almost a whole point more than a rush attempt (1.6 vs. 0.6). McKissic will not only have solid standalone fantasy value in a complementary role alongside Antonio Gibson, but he'll give you spike weeks if Gibson is forced to miss any time.
In three games without Gibson the last two seasons, McKissic averaged 18 PPR fantasy points per game (and saw 10 targets in two of those three games). With Washington's win total around just eight, he should be busy regardless of whether Gibson misses any games. Prioritize McKissic as a highly valuable backup in PPR formats this season.
More Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers
Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Sincere McCormick (ankle) being placed on the injured reserve, Alexander Mattison should be expected to lead the Las Vegas backfield for the remainder of the season and should be added in all formats. During the first nine games of the season, Mattison […]
Patrick Taylor Jr. (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Patrick Taylor is in line to be the feature back for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. After getting some work in Week 14 against the Bears when Isaac Guerendo went down late in the game, Taylor played only 6% of the […]
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 […]
Brenton Strange (TE, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange caught 11 of his 12 targets for 73 yards in the Jags' loss to the New York Jets in Week 15. Such high volume warrants an addition in PPR leagues. While he didn't make any big plays […]
Jerome Ford (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford will take over as the team's lead back for the remainder of the season after RB Nick Chubb (foot) broke his foot in Week 15, ending his 2024 campaign. Ford has been highly efficient with his opportunities […]
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire pickups list, updated regularly!