2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith looks to keep his momentum rolling in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders. Smith has scored in back-to-back games, including an 11-catch, 109-yard performance in the Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers. It was his best game of the season, fueled by a season-high 12 targets, as Philadelphia's passing attack clicked. While Washington's defense is stingy, ranking fourth in passing yards allowed per game (189.6), they have struggled in the red zone, surrendering 23 passing touchdowns this season. Smith's ability to earn targets and convert them into scoring opportunities makes him a solid WR2/Flex with upside this week. Fantasy managers should feel confident starting Smith as Philadelphia's offense looks to stay hot.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley aims to rebound in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders after being held to just 65 rushing yards in last week's 27-13 win over the Steelers. The game marked Barkley's second-lowest rushing total of the season, snapping his streak of four consecutive 100-yard performances. Barkley also missed part of the second quarter with an undisclosed injury but returned to and finished the game. Washington's run defense presents an opportunity for Barkley to get back on track. The Commanders rank 25th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (132.1) and have surrendered 13 rushing touchdowns this season. Barkley's ability to exploit favorable matchups makes him a strong RB1 candidate for fantasy managers looking ahead to this divisional showdown.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts enters Week 16 against the Washington Commanders fresh off one of his best passing performances of the season. In the Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers, Hurts completed 25-of-32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns while adding 45 rushing yards and another score. His 14 rushing touchdowns lead all quarterbacks this season, and his 290 passing yards marked his second-highest total of 2024. Washington's defense ranks fourth in passing yards allowed per game (189.6), but they've surrendered 23 passing touchdowns and struggle against mobile QBs. Hurts' dual-threat ability and consistent scoring upside keep him locked in as a high-end QB1. He'll look to add to his six-touchdown total over the past two games against the Commanders defense.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2
days
agoNew
England
Patriots
running
back
Rhamondre
Stevenson
could
have
an
opportunity
to
demonstrate
his
pass-catching
upside
during
Sunday's
Week
16
game
against
the
Buffalo
Bills.
New
England
faces
Buffalo
two
times
over
the
next
three
weeks,
and
this
Sunday's
contest
could
set
the
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2
days
agoIndianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Michael
Pittman
Jr.
was
a
full
participant
in
practice
on
Friday.
The
27-year-old
did
not
practice
on
Wednesday,
but
was
back
to
a
full
participant
the
following
two
sessions
to
close
out
the
week.
The
6-foot-4
wideout
has
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2 days agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray is a top-five quarterback play when the Cardinals travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers. Murray hasn't lit up the box score in recent weeks, but his Week 15 performance against the Patriots was a step toward returning to his usual output. He kept the ball clean last week, ending his streak of three games with a turnover. The Panthers' defense ranks 27th in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks in fantasy. It will be a colder game in Carolina, which could be an adjustment for the Cardinals' offense, but Murray has played well in cold games throughout his career. The matchup with the Panthers' defense and Murray's rushing ability make him a desirable start in fantasy in Week 16.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki had three catches for 37 yards in the Week 15 win over the Titans. Unfortunately, that type of showing has been the norm for the 29-year-old nearly all season. Granted, he has had a few potent fantasy showings. However, with 45 catches for 497 yards during the 2024-25 campaign, Gesicki can't be trusted from a fantasy standpoint, although managers in need can plug him in and hope for the best against a Browns defense that has struggled against opposing tight ends all year.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase has been the best fantasy wideout all year. In the former LSU Tiger's 14 appearances this season, he has amassed 102 catches (138 targets) for 1,413 yards and 15 touchdowns. He found the end zone eight times in the four games heading into the Week 15 win over the Titans. While Chase didn't score versus Tennessee, he still had nine catches. With the Browns on tap for Week 16, nothing should change regarding Chase, meaning he should continue to get plenty of attention from
Joe Burrow (wrist, knee). Keep him starting in all fantasy formats against Cleveland.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals running back
Chase Brown has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign. The 24-year-old has 832 yards off 191 carries and 47 catches for 318 yards. He's also combined for 11 touchdowns, finding the end zone at least once in seven of his previous nine appearances. With the Browns on tap for Week 16, Chase will need to stay involved for the Bengals, a team barely alive for the postseason. But since the 2023 No. 163 overall pick has been a go-to option for
Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) all year, there's no reason to believe that will change versus a Cleveland defense that has allowed 25.4 points per game this season. As expected, Chase remains a must-start in all fantasy setups in Week 16.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2
days
agoAtlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Darnell
Mooney
picked
a
terrible
time
to
have
his
worst
outing
of
the
season,
recording
zero
catches
on
one
target
against
a
depleted
Raiders
defense.
The
27-year-old
posted
a
one-catch
performance
back
in
Week
1,
but
averaged
almost
five
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2 days agoLos Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum received attention from fantasy managers heading into the season, mostly due to head coach Sean McVay indicating he would be involved. While the rookie has gotten some action, amassing 48 carries for 187 yards and six grabs for 46 yards, it hasn't been at the level most envisioned. Instead,
Kyren Williams remains the undisputed No. 1 option out of the backfield, with the 24-year-old already seeing more carries in 2024-25 than in his first two seasons combined. With that in mind, the Rams meet the Jets in Week 16. Unfortunately, the ship has sailed on Corum, at least for this season, so fantasy managers should keep him out of the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2
days
agoAtlanta
Falcons
quarterback
Michael
Penix
Jr.
will
make
his
first
career
start
in
Week
16
against
the
New
York
Giants.
The
Falcons
are
heavy
favorites
in
this
one,
but
that
is
likely
more
a
product
of
their
one-two
punch
in
the
backfield
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2
days
agoSan
Francisco
49ers
running
back
Patrick
Taylor
Jr.
is
expected
to
draw
his
first
career
start
filling
in
for
the
ruled-out
rookie
Isaac
Guerendo
(foot,
hamstring)
in
Miami
on
Sunday.
With
Guerendo
healthy
enough
to
play,
the
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2 days agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Cooper Kupp is coming off a rough showing, failing to catch any of his three targets in the Week 15 win over the 49ers. However, outside of the hideous effort versus San Francisco, the wideout has played well during the 2024-25 campaign, catching 63 passes for 657 yards and six touchdowns. With the Jets on tap for Week 16, the Rams need a win to increase their chances of making the playoffs. The Jets defense has allowed only 10 touchdowns to opposing wideouts this season. Still, even with
Puka Nacua commanding plenty of attention from
Matthew Stafford from week-to-week, Kupp's upside keeps him a must-start in Week 16.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua has missed time this season due to injury. However, he's been a quality wideout when healthy, as expected, catching 61 passes for 805 yards and three touchdowns in nine appearances. Although a few more end zone trips from the 23-year-old would be nice, fantasy managers are happy as long as he stays on the field. With the Rams currently sitting atop the NFC West, the team needs a win against the Jets in Week 16 to enhance their chances of earning a postseason berth. While the Jets defense can be a problem at times, that shouldn't keep Nacua out of any fantasy lineup on Sunday. Keep him starting.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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