23 hours agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) was removed from the final injury report Friday after missing practice the previous two days. It was a second bust performance in two weeks for Westbrook-Ikhine against the Bengals, tallying just nine yards on two catches in a Titans loss. Westbrook-Ikhine has given fantasy managers whiplash, going from five double-digit outings between Weeks 8 and 13 to failing to eclipse 20 yards in a game since. Coming up is an away game against an Indianapolis Colts defense that has allowed the ninth-least points to opposing fantasy wide receivers this season. At this point, Westbrook-Ikhine is best labeled as a high-risk, high-reward player. He is a fine FLEX option for those willing to take the gamble in Week 16.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: Tennessee Titans
23 hours agoTennessee Titans wide receiver
Tyler Boyd (foot) does not carry an injury designation going into his Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. While unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday, Boyd was a full participant on Friday and appears ready to play this weekend. Despite being healthy, the wideout was only on the field for 56% of offensive snaps last week against the Bengals and was targeted on just 8% of throws–both of which are top-three-worst for him in a game this season. Boyd has not provided much to have faith in him in 2024 and should continue to be avoided in lineups as fantasy playoffs march onward.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: Tennessee Titans
23 hours agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Mason Rudolph will start for the first time in seven weeks against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Rudolph put on an impressive fantasy performance against the Bengals last week, emerging from his backup role midway through the third quarter to throw for two touchdowns and finish as QB12 in Week 15. He was also a serviceable fantasy option in his three previous outings, accounting for five total touchdowns in Weeks 7 through 9. The Colts present a middle-of-the-road challenge, allowing the 15th-most points to opposing fantasy quarterbacks this season. Tennessee's offense still has much to prove, but with the Titans starting job on the line, perhaps Rudolph will be playing with some extra pep in his step in Indianapolis. Consider him an option for Superflex or 2QB leagues.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
23 hours agoThe New York Giants defense heads into Week 16 with a prime opportunity to capitalize on a favorable matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and rookie quarterback
Michael Penix Jr., who will be making his first NFL start. The Giants' pass defense ranks 7th in the league, allowing just 200.4 yards per game and boasting 38 sacks (7th-most in the NFL), which could disrupt the Falcons' 6th-ranked passing attack. However, their 31st-ranked run defense (143.7 yards per game allowed) remains a major liability against Atlanta's 12th-ranked rushing offense (and starter
Bijan Robinson). With the Falcons averaging only 20.9 points per game (21st in the NFL), the Giants' strong red-zone efficiency (15th, 53.7% TD rate) gives them deep sleeper appeal this week.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
24 hours agoNew York Giants kicker
Graham Gano looks to get going in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons after a quiet showing in Week 15, where he had no field goal attempts but made both PATs in a 35-14 loss to the Ravens. On the season, Gano has converted 6 of 8 field goals (75%) with a long of 50 yards. The Falcons' defense allows 24.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the league, which could create scoring opportunities if the Giants' offense can sustain drives.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
24 hours agoNew York Giants tight end
Daniel Bellinger heads into Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons looking to build on steady production as the team's lone starting tight end since
Theo Johnson's season-ending injury. Over the past two games, Bellinger has tallied eight receptions on 10 targets for 80 yards, averaging 10 yards per catch but has yet to find the end zone. The Falcons' defense has been tough on tight ends recently, ranking 4th in fewest fantasy points allowed to the position over the past four weeks. However, Atlanta's overall struggles against the pass (225.9 yards allowed per game, 27 passing touchdowns surrendered) leave a glimmer of upside for Bellinger, giving the Giants hope in favorable game scripts.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
24 hours agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson enters Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons looking to improve on a rocky performance in last week's loss to the Ravens, where he posted four receptions on nine targets for 38 yards. Robinson has been a reliable short-yardage option this season with 71 receptions on 111 targets but averages just 7.4 yards per catch. The Falcons' defense, ranked 27th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers over the past four weeks, presents an opportunity for Robinson to exploit, particularly in PPR formats. While his lack of big-play ability caps his ceiling, Robinson's volume and the Falcons' struggles on defense (24.4 points allowed per game) might give him an opportunity for a decent game. Robinson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice (shoulder), but he fully participated on Thursday and Friday.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
24 hours agoThe San Francisco 49ers defense/special teams unit will face the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday. Last week, San Francisco's D did well to keep the Los Angeles Rams to 12 points, allowing four field goals but no touchdowns. However, they did not force any turnovers and recorded no sacks. Miami's offense is ranked in the bottom half of the league by yardage, although Miami suffered through four games of sub-par quarterback play while starter Tua Tagavailoa was recovering from a concussion. The Dolphins have some health questions on offense, as receiver
Tyreek Hill (wrist) and two starting offensive linemen are questionable, while receiver
Jaylen Waddle (knee) is doubtful. The 49ers are relatively healthy on defense, with two big exceptions: DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee). San Francisco's D/ST is RotoBaller's 17th-ranked unit in Week 16, with boosts or downgrades depending on the health of Miami's O-line, Hill, Waddle, Bosa, and Greenlaw.
--Brad Beltz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.COM
1 day agoNew York Giants running back
Devin Singletary could be in line for an expanded role in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons with starter
Tyrone Tracy Jr. questionable due to an ankle injury. Singletary has been a steady, if unspectacular, contributor this season with 382 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, and a 3.9 YPC average, earning 6.93 fantasy points per game. While the Falcons' run defense ranks 13th in yards allowed (116.7 per game) and has given up only seven rushing TDs all season, they've tightened up lately, ranking 6th in fewest RB fantasy points allowed over the past four weeks. Singletary's volume could make him a viable flex play, but his lack of explosiveness and Atlanta's improving defense temper expectations.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoIndianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor has 21 or more carries in four of the last five contests with virtually no competition for touches from the other running backs on the team. That is, except for
Anthony Richardson who has scored four times on the ground over the last four weeks while Taylor hasn't scored via the rush since Week 8. The 25-year-old nearly had one last week but dropped the ball in celebration before crossing the goal line, resulting in a lost fumble instead. Expect the former second-round draft pick to get a healthy dose of touches again in Week 16 against Tennessee, especially given how good the Titans' pass defense has been, allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing receivers compared to a rush defense yielding the 13th-most points to opposing backs. The fifth-year pro falls to a high-end RB2 in this week's matchup, who should get plenty of work and comes with RB1 upside if he's able to find the end zone.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoNew York Giants quarterback
Drew Lock returns to the starting role for Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons after missing Week 15 with a heel injury. Lock has been underwhelming in limited action this season, with 405 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions over two starts, averaging just 5.1 yards per attempt. However, the Falcons present an enticing matchup, as their defense ranks 26th in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks over the past four weeks (18.9 FPPG). Atlanta also struggles overall, allowing 24.4 points per game, the fifth-most in the NFL. While Lock's inconsistency and eight sacks taken are concerning, his rushing ability (116 yards, 1 TD) gives him a sneaky floor, but he should remain on the bench for the playoffs.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoNew England Patriots tight end
Austin Hooper has been productive over his last five games, totaling 18 catches, 238 yards, and two touchdowns during that span. Even as the Patriots' No. 2 tight end, Hooper has managed to make a name for himself, ranking as the overall TE14 in fantasy points since Week 10. That actually ranks five whole spots higher than fellow Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry, despite the fact that Henry has played more snaps than Hooper and has more fantasy points over the whole season. Hooper's rapport with
Drake Maye does put him on the fantasy radar this week, but he's still in the mid-to-low TE2 tier. That's especially true as he prepares to take on a Bills defense allowing the ninth-fewest catches, sixth-fewest receptions, and sixth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in 2024.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1
day
agoSan
Francisco
49ers
kicker
Jake
Moody
will
kick
off
to
the
Dolphins
in
Miami
on
Sunday
for
a
Week
16
interconference
matchup.
In
last
Thursday's
offensive
snooze-fest
in
Santa
Clara
against
the
Los
Angeles
Rams,
Moody
nailed
both
of
his
field
goal
attempts,
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1
day
agoIndianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Josh
Downs
returned
from
a
one-game
absence
after
the
Colts'
bye
week
in
Week
15,
only
to
produce
three
catches
for
32
yards.
While
the
eight
looks
the
23-year-old
drew
were
encouraging,
Anthony
Richardson's
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1 day agoNew England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry is coming off his worst fantasy performance since Week 10 and is looking to bounce back this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Henry tallied just 25 yards in that Week 15 showing, but he still ranks as the overall TE11 this year and has formed a very strong rapport with rookie quarterback
Drake Maye. Unfortunately for Henry, the Bills' defense has been solid against opposing tight ends, allowing the ninth-fewest catches, sixth-fewest receptions, and sixth-fewest fantasy points to the position in 2024. With that in mind, Henry will drop to the high-end TE2 tier this Sunday.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoNew England Patriots wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne has emerged as a potential fantasy option lately, and he remains on the radar heading into Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. Over his last four games, Bourne has totaled 14 catches, 183 yards, and one touchdown, cementing himself as one of
Drake Maye's favorite targets. This week, Bourne gets a favorable matchup against the Bills, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers who play out wide this year. Increased volume and a favorable matchup against the Bills put Bourne back on the radar as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in leagues with 14 or more teams.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle is in Miami this week for an interconference matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday. Last week at home versus the Rams on Thursday Night Football the 49ers offense was anemic overall, but Kittle pulled in four of seven targets for a team-leading 61 yards. While Miami's pass defense has been very stingy to fantasy quarterbacks and receivers, it has allowed its fair share of tight end points, representing the median of the league. As the fantasy season winds down, Kittle managers playing for a shot at the championship this week owe him his props as he leads the NFL in half-PPR points per game at the tight end spot (13.7), and is just 3.1 behind leader
Brock Bowers in total points. Kittle is a must-start top-3 option in Week 16.
--Brad Beltz - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
1 day agoNew England Patriots wide receiver
DeMario Douglas is an intriguing fantasy option ahead of his Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. While Douglas was held to just three catches for 11 yards (plus one touchdown) last Sunday, he has a promising chance to bounce back in Orchard Park this weekend. This optimism is rooted in the Bills' subpar performances against slot receivers this season. Buffalo has allowed the second-most fantasy points to receivers in the slot, which bodes well for Douglas, who has played 400 slot snaps this season (fifth-most in the NFL). Plus, with the Patriots expected to be playing from behind, there should be no shortage of targets for Douglas this week. He's not a touchdown or big-play threat, but his impressive volume and favorable matchup make him a fringe top-36 fantasy receiver in PPR leagues.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoNew England Patriots running back
Antonio Gibson doesn't receive enough volume to make him a household name in fantasy football, but his efficiency does put him on the radar in deeper leagues. The 26-year-old is averaging 6.8 yards per carry on 14 rushing attempts over the last two weeks, adding a touchdown along the way. He also caught two passes for 15 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The bad news for Gibson is that he faces the Buffalo Bills this week. Buffalo has been stingy against running backs on the ground, and while they're softer against pass-catching running backs, we expect
Rhamondre Stevenson to command more targets than Gibson. The good news is that Gibson's efficiency has earned him additional opportunities lately, good enough to tally 20.6 fantasy points (PPR) over his last two contests. The Memphis product ranks as a mid-to-high RB4 ahead of Sunday's battle in Buffalo.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoArizona Cardinals running back
James Conner is a must-start RB1 in Week 16 when the Cardinals face the Carolina Panthers on the road. Conner will look to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards for a second straight season, entering this game with 973 yards. He has been a workhorse all year, posting ten games with 20 or more touches. The Cardinals have no margin for error if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive, and the offense has relied on Conner to carry the load. Since signing his contract extension, Conner has put together back-to-back games with 90 or more rushing yards. The vibes are high with Conner and the Cardinals' rushing attack, and fantasy managers should trust him in this matchup.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1
day
agoSan
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Deebo
Samuel
Sr.
will
bring
the
least
productive
five-game
stretch
of
his
career
into
a
Week
16
matchup
in
Miami
on
Sunday.
He
is
averaging
3.3
half-PPR
points
over
that
stretch,
including
a
3.4-point
performance
last
Thursday
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1 day agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. is a must-start in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders. In an otherwise awful year for the Jaguars offense, BTJ has been a lone bright spot. Last week against the New York Jets, he put up a whopping 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns, making him one of the top fantasy receivers on the week, all with backup
Mac Jones under center instead of starter
Trevor Lawrence. The Raiders serve as an even easier option for fantasy receivers than the Jets, so it isn't crazy to think BTJ has the potential for a repeat performance. Even with more realistic expectations, BTJ has the upside and floor of a WR1 in Week 16 against the Raiders.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoThe Philadelphia Eagles defense/special teams will aim to deliver another strong performance in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders. Philadelphia continues to excel on defense, leading the NFL in fewest total yards allowed, rushing yards allowed, and total points allowed. They are also tied for 9th in sacks and 15th in takeaways. The Commanders, however, present a tough challenge. They rank 5th in total yards, 3rd in rushing yards, and 6th in total points scored this season. Additionally, Washington has been disciplined with the ball—tied for the second-fewest turnovers in the league. Philadelphia will look to replicate their Week 11 effort in this critical divisional game, keeping them in the conversation as a startable fantasy option.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoPhiladelphia Eagles kicker
Jake Elliott will aim to stay reliable in Week 16 as the team travels to Washington to face the Washington Commanders. Last week, Elliott connected on two field goals and three extra points in the Eagles' 27-13 victory over the Steelers—This marked the eighth time this season that Elliott has made multiple field goals in a game. While Elliott has yet to convert a kick from beyond 50 yards in 2024, Philadelphia's efficient offense has consistently put him in scoring situations. Fantasy managers can trust him as a steady option heading into this divisional matchup.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Grant Calcaterra will look to contribute against the Washington Commanders in Week 16. Despite starting in place of the injured
Dallas Goedert (knee), Calcaterra caught just one pass for 22 yards in the Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers. His involvement has been limited, with only two red-zone targets and one touchdown in five starts this season. The Commanders' defense has allowed the fifth-most receiving touchdowns per game to tight ends but ranks seventh in fewest receiving yards allowed to the position. This makes Calcaterra a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option heading into the matchup. Managers should consider more reliable options unless chasing upside in deeper leagues.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoJacksonville Jaguars running back
Tank Bigsby is a flex option, at best, in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Bigsby was demoted to a backup role behind
Travis Etienne Jr. in Week 15, making it hard to trust him in fantasy going forward. The Raiders do serve as a good matchup and potentially an unusually positive game script for the Jaguars, meaning both Bigsby and Etienne could get plenty of carries to succeed in fantasy. However,
Mac Jones has been volatile at quarterback since replacing injured starter
Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), making it hard to trust the Jaguars offense as a whole. Given Bigsby can't be counted on for consistent volume, he is nothing more than a risky flex play despite a good matchup with the Raiders in Week 16.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings will face the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday. The former Tennessee Volunteer disappointed last Thursday despite a team-high nine targets. The opportunities only translated to two receptions for 31 yards. In fairness, an offensively sluggish, rain-soaked first half didn't help. Weather isn't expected to be a factor this week in Miami, but the Dolphins' pass defense offers its own challenge. Miami is ranked second-best in the NFL at limiting wide receiver fantasy half-PPR points. Still, Jennings is firmly entrenched as quarterback
Brock Purdy's favorite option, as one would have to go back to Week 6 to find another 49er surpassing an active Jennings in targets. Despite the tough matchup, Jennings should rebound with a useful fantasy line as a solid WR2.
--Brad Beltz - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
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