2 days agoNew York Jets running back
Breece Hall (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Hall missed practice to begin the week, but is now ready to go for this weekend. He returned to the field last week, but struggled as he rushed nine times for 30 yards in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Possibly, Hall was still dealing with the knee issue last week, so hopefully he'll get more involved this weekend. Fantasy managers should go ahead and consider Hall as a RB2 with the expectation that
Braelon Allen and
Isaiah Davis will still get mixed in.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Zack Rosenblatt
2 days agoThe Chicago Bears' defense has a tough ask in Week 16 as they are going to be competing against one of the most explosive offenses in the league in the Detroit Lions. Chicago has been a poor fantasy defense for quite some time as they have been struggling in points allowed and in turnovers. Over their last seven games, the Bears have allowed 27 points per game and have only forced three turnovers in that span. It'll be a challenge for the team to stop Detroit given the offensive tear they have been on in the past few weeks, therefore Chicago should not be considered for fantasy this week.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
2 days agoFree-agent left-hander
Patrick Sandoval (elbow) and the Boston Red Sox agreed on a two-year, $18.25 million deal on Friday, according to sources. The 28-year-old left-hander is coming off an internal-brace procedure on his left elbow but expects to return at some point in the second half of the 2025 season. He became a free agent after the Los Angeles Angels non-tendered him in November. Sandoval won't be on the fantasy radar to begin the season and will probably be too risky to roster in the majority of formats once he returns in the second half in his debut with Boston. He's the second left-handed starter the BoSox have added this offseason after the traded for
Garrett Crochet. Sandoval leans more on his secondary pitches than he does an average fastball, which limits his fantasy upside with a career 22.7% strikeout rate. He has a 4.01 career ERA with a 1.39 WHIP in six MLB seasons to date.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
2 days agoAccording to Kelsey Russo of the Browns, tight end
David Njoku (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals. Njoku opened the week as a non-participant on Wednesday and Thursday but was spotted earlier at Friday's practice. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status over the weekend. Njoku was sidelined last weekend due to this same injury. Over his previous four games, the tight end has averaged an impressive 15.6 PPR points per game with 6.5 receptions and 46.0 yards per game. During this span he found the end zone three times. Even though
Dorian Thompson-Robinson will be taking over starting duties, Njoku should still be viewed as a low-end TE1 facing the Bengals who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Russo
2
days
agoFree-agent
first
baseman
Christian
Walker
agreed
to
a
three-year,
$60
million
deal
with
the
Houston
Astros
on
Friday.
It's
yet
another
sign
that
the
Astros
won't
be
re-signing
All-Star
third
baseman
Alex
Bregman
this
winter.
The
Astros
acquired
infielder
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2 days agoChicago Bears tight end
Cole Kmet has been quite inconsistent this season and may struggle to find some room to operate in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. The former second-round pick has been more bust than boom in recent weeks, as he has had one total target in the past two games played. In fact, Kmet has five games with either one target or no targets, compared to his four games with five or more targets this season. Kmet has three catches for 26 yards in the Thanksgiving loss to the Lions in Week 13. The 25-year-old tight end poses a very risky play for fantasy teams in the playoffs, and there may be better options for those starting lineups. Kmet comes in as RotoBaller's TE24 for this week, making him mainly a streaming option in deep leagues.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoChicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze has found himself a solid role in the Chicago Bears offense with 47 catches for 624 yards and three touchdowns over 14 games this season. Odunze hasn't surpassed 50 receiving yards over his last four games but will look to get back on track against the Detroit Lions in Week 16. The rookie receiver has failed to crack 45 yards receiving or a receiving touchdown in 10 of his 14 games this year as the Bears offense has struggled to find consistency. Odunze had two catches for 25 yards in the Thanksgiving game loss to the Lions and will look to improve on those numbers in Week 16. While Odunze's rookie season has been solid as a third wide receiving option for the Chicago offense, but should only be considered to start for fantasy teams in deeper leagues. The Washington product comes in as RotoBaller's WR45 for this week.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoAccording to Kelsey Russo of the Browns, wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tillman was a limited participant throughout practice this week and could be in danger of missing his fourth-straight contest. Tillman has yet to see the field since suffering a concussion during their Week 12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before the injury, Tillman was beginning to find his footing after a slow start. During Weeks 7 through 12, Tillman averaged an impressive 15.4 PPR points per game while tallying 66.0 yards and 5.2 receptions per game. Fantasy managers should closely monitor his status ahead of kickoff on Sunday as he has a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals who have allowed the 13th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season. However, he does come with some inherent risk with
Dorian Thompson-Robinson replacing
Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kelsey Russo
2 days agoChicago Bears wide receiver
Keenan Allen is in the midst of one of the worst seasons in his long career to this point but has an interesting matchup against a hurting Detroit Lions defense in Week 16. The 12-year veteran has played well recently and is developing a rapport with rookie quarterback
Caleb Williams. Allen has scored in three of his last four games while hauling in 23 of 41 targets for 271 yards. In the Thanksgiving game loss, he torched the Lions with five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Allen comes in as RotoBaller's WR30, making him a mid-range WR3 and a solid FLEX option in Week 16.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoAccording to Turron Davenport of ESPN, wide receivers
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) and
Tyler Boyd (foot) both returned to practice on Friday. This is a great sign for their status heading into the weekend as both were listed as non-participants during the first two practices of the week. Fantasy managers should monitor Friday's final injury report as both wideouts may carry an injury designation into the weekend given their non-participation earlier in the week. After tallying eight touchdown in eight games during Weeks 6 through 13, Westbrook-Ikhine has brought in just three passes over his past two games. Boyd has tallied at least 35 yards in three of his past four games while operating as the clear No.3 option. If one of the wideouts were to sit out,
Calvin Ridley would see a significant uptick in targets.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Turron Davenport
2 days agoChicago Bears wide receiver
D.J. Moore has been an up-and-down play this season for fantasy purposes and has an opportunity to get momentum going again in Week 16 against a banged-up Detroit Lions team. The 27-year-old receiver is on pace to match his target total (136) from last season and has 76 catches for 758 yards and five touchdowns over 14 games so far in 2024. Coming off of two disappointing games from a yardage standpoint (14-95-0), Moore is hopeful that he will match his game against Detroit a couple of weeks back when he had eight catches for 97 yards and a score. The Bears receiver has a low-end WR2 floor but a higher ceiling this week than the previous two games. Moore comes in as RotoBaller's No. 24 ranked wide receiver for this week.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoAccording to Nicki Jhabvala, the Washington Commanders have ruled out defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (pectoral) for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Allen has been sidelined since Week 6 after suffering a torn pectoral muscle. The two-time Pro Bowler returned to practice this week but was not able to progress enough to return to action. During the first five games of the season, Allen tallied 15 tackles (13 solo) with two sacks. Last season, across 16 games, Allen registered 5.5 sacks with 53 tackles. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Jer'Zhan Newton to continue to operate in the No.2 spot on the depth chart alongside Daron Payne. Allen's next opportunity to return would in a Week 17 match against the Atlanta Falcons that could have significant playoff implications.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
2 days agoChicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift has put up decent numbers in his first year with the team and will look to build on his success against the Detroit Lions in Week 16. The 25-year-old rusher has been inconsistent this season. He was the RB44 overall in points per game for the first three weeks of the season, the RB6 in that metric from Week 4 to Week 11, and the RB41 in the past three weeks. However, Swift's inefficiency is offset by his opportunities, as he is one of only eight players in the league to get at least 10 touches in each game this season. Opportunities increase his floor to being a risky low-end RB2, and he comes in as RotoBaller's RB24 this week.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoChicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams has struggled to be fantasy-relevant throughout this season and faces an uphill battle in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. The first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had one of his best performances against the Lions in Week 13 when he combined his 256 passing yards and three scores through the air with 39 rushing yards. However, since then, Williams has averaged a measly 163 yards passing and 1.5 passing touchdowns per game. The Lions are dealing with many injuries on the defensive side of the ball and have allowed 79 total points over the last two games. Williams checks in as RotoBaller's QB18, making him a solid second quarterback in Superflex/2QB leagues.
--Bruce Clark - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoAccording to Greg Auman of FOX Sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The defensive back suffered this knee injury during their Week 14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders and will now miss his second-straight contest. Before the injury, Winfield tallied 49 tackles (30 solo) during Weeks 7 through 13. During this span he tallied two sacks and two pass deflections. While sidelined, fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Christian Izien, Tykee Smith, and Kaevon Merriweather to see most of the snaps at the safety position.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Greg Auman
2 days agoAccording to Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar, the Colts have ruled out wide receiver
Alec Pierce (concussion) for Week 16's divisional tilt against the Tennessee Titans. Pierce sustained this concussion during last weekend's loss to the Denver Broncos and was unable to practice all week. The 24-year-old will need to clear the league's protocol in order to return in Week 17 to face the New York Giants. During Weeks 10 through 13, Pierce found the end zone twice and averaged a solid 10.8 PPR points per game. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Josh Downs and
Michael Pittman Jr. to lead the passing attack. However, they do have a tough matchup ahead of them on Sunday as the Titans have allowed the fifth-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Joel A. Erickson
2 days agoAccording to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN, Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (hamstring) was seen at Friday's practice. This is a positive sign for his availability heading into the weekend as he was unable to participate at all this week. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status on Friday's injury report as he will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend. Njoku was unable to suit up last weekend with this hamstring injury and is in danger of missing his second-straight contest. During Weeks 11 through 14, the veteran tight end averaged a solid 15.6 PPR points per game and found the end zone three times. If Njoku is able to play on Sunday, he should be viewed as a low-end TE1 facing the Cincinnati Bengals who have allowed the most PPR points to the position. He does come with some inherent risk with
Dorian Thompson-Robinson taking over starting duties under center.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Oyefusi
2
days
agoMiami
Dolphins
wide
receiver
Jaylen
Waddle
(knee)
was
not
seen
at
the
portion
of
Friday's
practice
open
to
the
media
and
is
listed
as
doubtful
for
the
Week
16
contest
on
Sunday
against
the
visiting
San
Francisco
49ers
at
Hard
Rock
Stadium.
Waddle
read more...
2 days agoCarolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that quarterback
Bryce Young will start the final three games of the 2024 regular season. "Bryce is going to finish the season for us," Canales said. Young took a step back in the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but the Panthers have no reason to go back to veteran
Andy Dalton while out of playoff contention. The 23-year-old second-year signal-caller got off to a terrible start in 2024 and was benched after two games in favor of Dalton, who gave the club a spark initially. Eventually, Dalton got injured, forcing the Panthers to go back to Young. In his last seven starts, Young has taken a step forward, completing 60.6% of his passes for 1,492 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions while also running for two scores. Still, he turned the ball over four times last Sunday and has only one passing touchdown in each of the last six games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
2 days agoDespite missing a practice this week due to a knee injury, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins has been cleared from the final Week 16 injury report and will play against the division-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Higgins has missed several games this year due to injury, so fantasy managers may have been a bit worried when they saw him miss practice on Thursday. However, the 25-year-old was being rested more than anything and is fully expected to be fine this weekend as the Bengals look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. When healthy in 2024, Higgins has been money for his fantasy managers, scoring six touchdowns in nine games played. He's no
Ja'Marr Chase, but Higgins still has WR1 upside in fantasy for this week's matchup against Cleveland. In the first meeting against the Browns, Higgins caught four of eight targets for 82 yards and a touchdown.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that quarterback
Joe Burrow (knee) was officially limited for the third time this week on Friday but he is good to go for Sunday's divisional contest against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. Burrow is also battling through soreness in his surgically repaired right wrist, but all systems are go for the 28-year-old signal-caller. Even though the former first overall pick threw for under 200 yards against the Browns in their first meeting on Oct. 20, fantasy managers should keep Burrow locked into their starting lineups this weekend as a top-five QB. Burrow has been the QB3 overall in total fantasy points and currently leads the NFL in passing yards (3,977) and touchdown passes (36) while throwing only eight interceptions. The Browns have played divisional opponents much tougher in 2024, but Burrow is a must-start, high-end QB1.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
2
days
agoThe
Baltimore
Ravens
downgraded
wide
receiver
Nelson
Agholor
(concussion)
to
out
for
the
Week
16
contest
on
Saturday
against
the
division-rival
Pittsburgh
Steelers
due
to
his
concussion.
It
doesn't
come
as
much
of
a
surprise
after
Agholor
missed
practice
all
week.
Additionally,
fellow
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2
days
agoCleveland
Browns
running
back
Nick
Chubb
(foot),
who
suffered
a
season-ending
broken
foot
in
the
Week
15
loss
to
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs,
is
headed
for
free
agency
in
March,
and
The
Athletic's
Zac
Jackson
writes
that
it's
hard
to
say
what
Chubb's
read more...
3 days agoAtlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins was benched in favor of first-round rookie
Michael Penix Jr. this week after throwing nine interceptions in a five-game span in which the team went 1-4. Cousins, 36, is unlikely to be the No. 1 QB in Atlanta again this year, and the chances that the 13-year veteran signal-caller comes back in 2025 as the backup are slim. Cousins has a no-trade clause after signing a four-year, $180 million deal last offseason with around $100 million guaranteed. If the Falcons cut Cousins, they'll get hit with $65 million in dead money. If they designate him a post-June 1 cut, they dead money would spread over the next two seasons -- $40 million in 2025 and $25 million in 2026. A trade could be pulled off if Cousins approves it, and in that scenario, the Falcons would be on the hook for the remaining $37.5 million of remaining proration. Cousins also has a $10 million roster bonus for 2026.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Marc Raimondi
3 days agoNew England Patriots kicker
Joey Slye can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues ahead of Sunday's Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Slye has been relatively mediocre this year, showcasing impressive power but struggling with accuracy on kicks that most NFL kickers would make. All in all, he's 19-for-20 on extra points and 23-for-30 on field goals in 2024. This week, the bad news for Slye is that he faces the Bills, who have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2024. To further complicate matters, he'll be kicking in Orchard Park, New York, which is known for cold temperatures, wind gusts, and potential snow in the winter months. Any of these weather conditions could affect Slye in Week 16, further reducing his fantasy value. For now, he's a mid-range K2 who lacks fantasy appeal on Sunday.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoThe New England Patriots defense/special teams should be avoided in all fantasy leagues ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots' defense has struggled to impose its will this year against some of the NFL's weaker offenses, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, who finished with 32 points against the Patriots and did not turn over the football. If New England can't slow down someone like the Jaguars, they'll have no luck against the Bills, who have scored 445 offensive points and are allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing D/ST units in 2024. The Patriots rank among the bottom few defenses this week and should be avoided at all costs.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoNew York Giants quarterback
Tommy DeVito (concussion) cleared concussion protocol on Friday and has been removed from the injury report, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Meanwhile, fellow quarterback
Drew Lock (heel, left elbow) practiced again and has also been removed from the injury report, as expected. The Giants intend to start Lock at quarterback in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, which means that DeVito will return to the backup role. Lock has completed just 51.9 percent of passes through two starts with just 405 yards, zero touchdowns, and three turnovers. On a more positive note, he has flashed impressive mobility with 116 rushing yards on nine attempts. Lock has also shown that he can support strong production from the Giants' receivers, including
Malik Nabers, who caught 13 of his 23 targets for 148 yards through Lock's two starts. Fantasy managers should view Lock as a high-end QB3 option this week.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Raanan
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins (rest, knee) was seen practicing on Friday. He had been limited on Wednesday and absent on Thursday, so his presence to close out the week is a promising sign. According to ESPN's Ben Baby, Higgins was "working with trainers on the side, which has been the norm in recent weeks." It appears the 25-year-old receiver is trending toward playing against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, but we'll want to see the Bengals' final injury report before jumping to any conclusions. Higgins is a borderline must-start receiver if active; he is averaging 5.8 catches, 82 yards, and 0.8 touchdowns over his last four games. He ranks as a mid-to-low WR2 option this Sunday against Cleveland.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ben Baby
3
days
agoNew
England
Patriots
quarterback
Drake
Maye
will
get
his
first
taste
of
December
football
in
Orchard
Park
during
Sunday's
divisional
matchup
against
the
Buffalo
Bills.
Maye
is
coming
off
a
solid
game
against
the
Arizona
Cardinals
in
which
he
registered
202
passing
yards,
read more...
3 days agoArizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. Benson, a rookie, has consistently operated as the Cardinals' No. 2 running back behind
James Conner, totaling 291 rushing yards, 59 receiving yards, and one touchdown this year. With Benson sidelined and
Emari Demercado (back) on injured reserve, the Cardinals will call upon
DeeJay Dallas to back up Conner in Week 16. For fantasy purposes, Conner, who was the overall RB1 last week, is the only Arizona running back worth rostering and starting on Sunday.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Josh Weinfuss
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