8 hours agoDetroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams got loose for an 82-yard touchdown reception and lit up the stat sheet with five catches for 143 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. He did most of his damage on one play which he can do with his elite speed but he rewarded fantasy managers who took a chance on him in playoff matchups. Williams got behind the Chicago defense, hauled in the long pass from
Jared Goff, and then raced the rest of the way for a touchdown. He saw seven targets in this game and made the most of them. With the healthy target total and his breakaway potential, Williams is looking like a solid option moving forward.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson caught seven passes for 62 yards on 12 targets in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson was second on the team in targets behind
Malik Nabers but managed just 8.9 yards per reception with a long of 15 yards, highlighting the Giants' continued offensive struggles. With quarterback
Drew Lock underwhelming yet again, Robinson's opportunities were limited to short and intermediate routes, capping his fantasy output at 9.7 points. While Robinson's involvement in the offense remains steady, the lack of consistency from Lock and the team's inability to score makes him a risky fantasy option as the season winds down.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NY Giants
8 hours agoNew York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers hauled in seven receptions for 68 yards on 14 targets in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite leading the team in targets, Nabers could only secure half of them, averaging 9.7 yards per reception with a long of 21 yards. The inefficiency highlighted the struggles of
Drew Lock under center, as the Giants' passing attack failed to generate consistent production. Nabers' 10.3 fantasy points were serviceable, but his ceiling remains capped in an offense plagued by quarterback inconsistency and an inability to sustain drives.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
8 hours agoDetroit Lions running back
Jahmyr Gibbs had a productive game in the team's win at the Chicago Bears in Week 16. The talented running back rushed 23 times for 109 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown and added four catches for 45 receiving yards. Gibbs lived up to high expectations after holding onto the lead-back role in this matchup with fellow Lions running back
David Montgomery (knee) missing this game. Gibbs has been very effective with Montgomery out of the lineup and he looks like one of the top fantasy running backs for championship week next week. The 23 carries are a very positive sign for his future outlook as those were a season-high. If he gets that many looks (23 carries and five targets), he is going to be very hard for opposing defenses to contain.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens (hamstring) was limited in Sunday's practice estimation. The wideout has missed the last three games because of a hamstring injury, so the update isn't surprising. However, it was reported earlier on Sunday that Pickens has a "real chance" to return on Christmas versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Of course, fantasy managers should continue to plan accordingly. But if Pickens isn't out there on Wednesday,
Calvin Austin III and
Van Jefferson should continue to see more attention from
Russell Wilson.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Mike DeFabo
8 hours agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson tallied 94 yards and two touchdowns on 22 attempts during their victory over the New York Giants. He brought in both of his targets for nine yards. Both of Robinson's scores came from within the five yard line. With the Falcons having a substantial lead throughout the afternoon,
Tyler Allgeier did most of the work in the final quarter. However, Robinson continued to showcase his elite efficiency averaging a solid 4.3 yards per carry. Entering Week 16, Robinson had averaged 4.6 yards per attempt over his past three contests. The former first-round selection has now eclipsed 90+ rushing yards in each of his past four contests and has found the back of the end zone four times over this span. Fantasy managers should continue to view Robinson as an elite RB1 heading into a Week 17 tilt against the Washington Commanders who just surrendered 150 rushing yards to
Saquon Barkley.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
9 hours agoIndianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor tallied a season-high 218 rushing yards with three touchdowns on 29 attempts during their victory over the Tennessee Titans. Taylor did not see a target in the passing game. The Wisconsin product led the way as his 29 attempts were a season-high. Taylor did most of his damage on two plays. He tallied a 65-yard TD run in the second quarter and then posted a 70-yard TD carry in the third quarter. Taylor would complete the hat trick later in the third quarter as he punched in a one-yard score. Entering Week 16, Taylor only found the end zone one time over his past six contests. This was on a receiving score as he has not tallied a rushing score since Week 8. Taylor has also tallied at least 100+ rushing yards in consecutive outings. Taylor has a great opportunity to stay hot next weekend facing the New York Giants who have allowed fifth-most PPR points to opposing running backs this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
9 hours agoNew York Giants running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. was the lone bright spot in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 14.9 fantasy points on a combined 69 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown. Tracy carried the ball seven times for 26 yards (3.7 YPC) and added four catches for 43 yards, including a highlight-reel toe-tap touchdown at the back of the end zone from
Drew Lock early in the second quarter. That score gave the Giants an early 7-0 lead, but the game unraveled as Atlanta rattled off 34 unanswered points. While Tracy's rushing efficiency left much to be desired, his involvement in the passing game and red-zone usage were encouraging signs for fantasy managers in an otherwise dismal Giants offense.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
9 hours agoDetroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff had a nice fantasy performance against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. He completed 23 of 32 passes for 336 yards and three touchdown passes. Goff found
Amon-Ra St. Brown,
Jameson Williams, and
Sam LaPorta for his touchdown passes and was sharp in leading the Lions to a big 34-17 victory in Chicago. Goff took care of the football with no turnovers and came through for fantasy managers who started him in playoff matchups. With plenty of weapons in an explosive offense, the talented signal-caller is becoming one of the most reliable quarterbacks in fantasy.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
9 hours agoNew York Giants quarterback
Drew Lock struggled in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, completing 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions (both for pick-six touchdowns). Making his third start since the release of
Daniel Jones and returning from a Week 15 heel injury, Lock averaged a disappointing 5.4 yards per attempt and was sacked three times, managing just 8.5 fantasy points. His lone bright spot was a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter (to RB
Tyrone Tracy Jr.), but he failed to build any momentum as the Giants' offense stalled repeatedly. With the Giants now 2-13 and in pole position for the No. 1 overall draft pick, it seems increasingly likely they'll target a quarterback in the draft.
--Danny Boily - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
9 hours agoCleveland Browns quarterback
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) threw for 157 yards and two interceptions off 20-for-34 passing in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He added nine carries for 49 yards. While DTR got it done as a runner, his ability on the passing end was another story. But it appears Thompson-Robinson will get a chance to make things right, with head coach Kevin Stefanski indicating he will start in Week 17 versus the Dolphins, assuming he's healthy after being bothered by a calf issue during the contest. With that in mind, he isn't the best choice for fantasy lineups, although most fantasy managers have that figured out by this point.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Oyefusi
9 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback
Kenny Pickett threw for 143 yards, one touchdown, and one interception off 14-for-24 passing in Sunday's loss to the Commanders. He added three carries for 13 yards.
Jalen Hurts (concussion) was hurt in the first quarter and didn't return. Although Pickett got off to a strong start after taking over, finding
A.J. Brown for a touchdown, he cooled off for the remainder of the contest. Hurts isn't a lock to return in Week 17 versus the Cowboys, so the former Steeler could find himself back under center. However, with most fantasy leagues in the championship round, Pickett would be too risky to start in any fantasy format.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
9 hours agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz caught just one of his two targets for 12 yards during their victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz suffered a concussion last weekend but was able to turn the corner in time to suit up for this divisional matchup. However, Ertz took the backseat in this game as the Washington wide receivers stole the show. This was only the second time this season where Ertz caught just one pass in a single game and third time seeing only two targets. The veteran tight end will look to bounce back next weekend facing the Atlanta Falcons who have allowed the 15th-fewest PPR points to the position this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
9 hours agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Dyami Brown (hamstring) caught four of his five targets for 56 yards during their Week 16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown's five targets and yardage output were the third-most on the team, behind
Olamide Zaccheaus and
Terry McLaurin. Brown's longest reception of the afternoon went for 51 yards. Brown did sustain a hamstring injury in the second half and did not return after. Fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of missing Week 17's tilt against the Atlanta Falcons. With
Noah Brown (kidney) on Injured Reserve, Dyami Brown has emerged as a viable option in the Washington passing attack and has seen at least five targets in back-to-back outings.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
9 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley had 150 yards and two touchdowns off 29 carries in Sunday's narrow loss to the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Hurts (concussion) got hurt in the first quarter and didn't return. As a result, Barkley got a season-high 29 touches. Unfortunately, it didn't help, with the Eagles dropping their third game of the 2024-25 campaign. Philadelphia is already going to the playoffs. But if Hurts can't suit up against the Cowboys in Week 17, the former Nittany Lion could be in line for another monster performance.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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