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
1
day
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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1
day
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
read more...
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1
day
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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1 day 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
1
day
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
read more...
1
day
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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1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day agoJacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Mac Jones is a better-than-usual fantasy option in Week 16 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones had a good outing last week against the New York Jets, giving him a good fantasy outing in two of the last three weeks. However, it is still hard to trust Jones beyond two QB/Superflex leagues given his overall body of work. The Raiders do serve as a plus matchup, but the Jaguars offense has struggled for the most part this season. Despite all of the injuries to the Jacksonville receiving core,
Brian Thomas Jr. has been dominant as a rookie, and
Brenton Strange caught 11 passes in the place of
Evan Engram, giving him good enough options to succeed at least. It is hard to trust Jones in an important fantasy playoff matchup, but there are worse options in Week 16.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoLos Angeles Rams running back
Kyren Williams has had a quality season. He's already gone for over 1,000 yards on the ground while also combining for 14 touchdowns. Although the 24-year-old has averaged only 4.0 yards per carry, fantasy managers have been pleased with his production. With Los Angeles looking to make the playoffs, Williams and company will meet the Jets in Week 16. New York has allowed 23.2 points per contest this season, which isn't the most efficient mark in the National Football League. However, the Jets have surrendered only nine rushing touchdowns during the 2024-25 campaign, which isn't good news for Williams, who has relied heavily on his ability to find the end zone for most of his fantasy production. Still, the 24-year-old is one of the best backs in the league, so he remains a must-start in Week 16.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1
day
agoAtlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Drake
London
popped
up
as
a
limited
participant
in
Friday's
practice
due
to
a
knee
injury
but
does
not
carry
an
injury
designation
for
the
contest
and
is
expected
to
play.
Of
course,
with
fantasy
championships
potentially
in
play
for
read more...
1 day agoLos Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford is coming off a rough showing, throwing for only 160 yards and completing 59.3% of his attempts in the Thursday night win over the 49ers. He also failed to throw a touchdown after hurling two in each of his previous three games heading into Week 15. The Rams are clinging to the top spot in the NFC West, although the team will need a win over the New York Jets to enhance their chances of making the postseason. Unfortunately, Stafford will have his work cut out for him, with the Jets allowing only 13 passing touchdowns this season. Granted, the signal-caller still has some value, at least in multi-quarterback fantasy formats. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a big day out of Stafford in Week 16.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 day agoThe New York Jets defense struggled in a Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, allowing a
Mac Jones-led offense to score 25 points. New York will look to bounce back when they host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. The Rams have been a tough matchup for opposing D/STs this season, allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to the position. New York's defense has been a disappointing unit this season and is not a recommended fantasy option heading into their matchup against the Rams this weekend.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoNew York Jets kicker
Anders Carlson made one of his two field-goal attempts and added three extra points in a Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Carlson will look to keep it going at home against the Los Angeles Rams. The Ram have been generous to kickers this season, allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to the position. That being said, the Jets' kickers have not been a fantasy goldmine this season. Treat Carlson as a low-end option heading into Week 16 against the Rams despite the plus matchup.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoPhoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This comes after Booker exited early on Thursday due to a groin injury. The severity of the issue is unclear, but Booker will at least miss Saturday's game. His next chance to get on the court will be Monday versus the Denver Nuggets. The Suns will likely use a committee approach to help fill the void left by the superstar guard. Out of everyone,
Royce O'Neale and
Grayson Allen figure to gain the most fantasy value. Both players are possible streaming options with Booker unavailable on Saturday. O'Neale has been playing well lately and is the slightly better short term option between the two.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoUtah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets. George is listed as having a left ankle sprain. He's only missed one game this season so fantasy managers should be hopeful he's able to fight through this. George put up 28 points against Detroit on Thursday night while going 7-13 from deep. He should have another interesting matchup against Brooklyn if he's able to go. If not, expect
Jordan Clarkson and
Johnny Juzang to get more usage in Utah's offense. Clarkson should be prioritized as the more reliable fantasy option.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoNew York Jets tight end
Tyler Conklin is expected back after missing Week 15's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a personal issue. The Jets will host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 in what shapes up as a nice matchup for Conklin. The Rams have struggled against tight ends this season, allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Conklin hasn't been a major piece of the Jets offense this season but he has shown a decent floor in PPR leagues with at least three catches and 32 yards in three of his past six contests. Conklin sets up as a mid-range TE3 in fantasy this weekend and should only be started out of desperation.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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