1 day agoWashington Commanders tight end
John Bates could be in store for an increased role, with
Zach Ertz (concussion) listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz suffered this concussion last weekend and could not practice all week, which suggests he will face an uphill battle to pass the league's protocol. When filling in for Ertz last weekend, Bates brought in his lone target for six yards. Earlier this season, Bates caught six of his nine targets for 64 yards and averaged a solid 10.7 yards per reception. However, given his lack of offensive production, even in a reserve role, makes him a high-risk TE2 facing the Eagles. Fantasy managers should look for an alternative option as Bates will have a tough task ahead of him in his first start as the Eagles have allowed the fifth-fewest PPR points to the position this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoDallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (illness) did not practice on Friday due to an illness and is listed as questionable to play in Week 16 on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) has been ruled out, and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf, personal), cornerback Jourdan Lewis (elbow), safety Juanyeh Thomas (knee) and linebacker Nick Vigil (foot) are questionable. Parsons is under the weather heading into the weekend, but we'd be surprised if he wasn't active for the Cowboys in Week 16. He has missed four games this year due to injury, but when healthy, the 25-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher remains a must-start in fantasy IDP leagues. Thanks to 21 tackles (10 solo), 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble in nine games played, Parsons has averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game, which ranks him eighth among all defensive linemen. Start him in Week 16.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Ralph Vacchiano
1 day agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus should be expected to continue to operate as the No. 3 wideout in Week 16 but should not be started in any formats while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, Zaccheaus brought in three of his four targets for 36 yards. He also found the end zone, but the play was eventually called back due to an offensive penalty. Zaccheaus has typically been deployed as a depth option in the passing attack but has seen an uptick in opportunities with
Noah Brown (kidney) on Injured Reserve. He has shown upside at times in his limited role, averaging an impressive 10.0 yards per catch this season. However, facing one of the top secondaries in the sport that has allowed the fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts makes Zaccheaus a desperation option in deep PPR formats that should be avoided.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoThe Cleveland Browns defense will head on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. The last time these two teams met, in Week 7, Cleveland turned in a decent effort, holding Cincinnati to 21 points and just 223 yards of total offense. The Bengals have heated up on offense in recent weeks, posting at least 34 points in four of their past six games. Cleveland's defense has been one of the more disappointing units in fantasy this year after a dominant 2023 and will not be a recommended fantasy option heading into Week 16.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Dyami Brown should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. With
Noah Brown (kidney) on the injured reserve, Dyami Brown was given an increase in playing time. Last weekend, Brown brought in three of his four targets for 40 yards in their victory over the New Orleans Saints. Over his past two games, Brown has seen at least four targets in each contest and averaged a solid 9.3 yards per reception. In both of these games, he was deployed as the clear No.2 option opposite of
Terry McLaurin in relief of Brown. However, facing a tough Philadelphia defense that has shut down opposing wide receivers, fantasy managers should look for an alternative option this weekend.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1
day
agoWashington
Commanders
wide
receiver
Terry
McLaurin
should
be
viewed
as
a
top-12
option
in
Week
16
when
he
faces
the
Philadelphia
Eagles
in
a
pivotal
NFC
East
clash.
McLaurin
is
carrying
a
three-game
touchdown
streak
into
this
matchup.
In
his
past
two
games,
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1 day agoWashington Commanders running back
Jeremy McNichols should not be started in any format this weekend facing the Philadelphia Eagles. With
Austin Ekeler (concussion) sidelined, McNichols has taken the No.2 spot behind
Brian Robinson Jr. While
Chris Rodriguez Jr. has occasionally seen an increase in attempts, McNichols was deployed as the clear No.2 option last weekend as Rodriguez logged only three total offensive snaps. Since Week 12, McNichols has averaged a solid 5.3 yards per carry and has been operating as a change-of-pace option. However, in a game that will likely be very contested, Robinson may not leave the field quite often. Given his lack of stable opportunities, McNichols remains nothing more than a handcuff to Robinson with very little standalone value, especially when facing a Philadelphia defense allowing the third-fewest PPR points to the position this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoWashington Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. should be set for another workhorse opportunity to share this weekend, facing the Philadelphia Eagles with
Austin Ekeler (concussion) on the injured reserve. Last weekend, Robinson had a modest showing, tallying only 65 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards against the Saints. However, during Week 14, Robinson tallied 103 yards and a score. Even though he will face a tough Philadelphia rushing defense that has allowed the third-fewest PPR points to the position this season, fantasy managers should feel confident viewing him as a solid RB2, given his projected opportunity share. The Alabama product has shown a nose for the end zone all season, tallying eight scores across 11 contests. The last time he faced the Eagles, Robinson tallied 63 yards and a score on the ground.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoCleveland Browns kicker
Dustin Hopkins was given the week off to clear his head in a Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as the team tabbed
Riley Patterson as their kicker for the game. Hopkins will now return to the field after a one-week absence to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 16. The Bengals have been decent against opposing kickers this season, allowing the 14th-fewest fantasy points per game to the position. Hopkins has struggled with his accuracy this season, making just 16 of his 25 field goals. In addition, the Browns offense could find it hard to move the ball as they will start
Dorian Thompson-Robinson in place of
Jameis Winston against Cincy. Those two factors combine to make Hopkins tough to trust in fantasy heading into Week 16.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoTennessee Titans quarterback
Will Levis (shoulder) was benched in favor of
Mason Rudolph for the Week 16 contest against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts, and now he's questionable to serve as the backup on Sunday after being limited in Friday's practice with a right-shoulder injury. It's unclear exactly how serious Levis' shoulder injury is, but if the Titans don't feel he's healthy enough to be Rudolph's backup,
Trevor Siemian would be elevated from the practice squad to Tennessee's 53-man active roster for Sunday's contest. The 25-year-old improved his completion percentage from 58.4% of 63.7% in his sophomore year, but overall he was way too inconsistent and struggled with turnovers in his 11 starts, throwing for 1,916 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while also taking 40 sacks and fumbling seven times. Depending on what the team does at QB in the offseason, Levis could be a backup in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
1 day agoWashington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a QB1 in Week 16 despite the tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend in their victory over the New Orleans Saints, Daniels went 25-for-31 for 226 yards and two passing scores. He added 66 yards on 11 rushing attempts. During Weeks 12 and 13, Daniels averaged an impressive 29.5 PPR points per game, scoring seven touchdowns over that span. Daniels has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in each of his past three games. Given his elite rushing upside, fantasy managers should always consider him a must-start option. This weekend, he will have a rematch against a tough Philadelphia defense that has allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Even though the last time he faced them he scored only 15.4 PPR points, he should always be locked into all lineups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 day agoNew Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson (foot) was limited in practice on Friday for the second straight day this week. Johnson was also on the injury report last week with the same injury, but he played through it in the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders and caught two of his three targets for only 12 yards while playing 71 percent of the offensive snaps. The Saints offense is incredibly beat up right now and might be without star running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) and quarterback
Derek Carr (hand) for the final three games of the regular season. In addition, receiver
Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness) is up in the air, which means the 28-year-old Johnson could be rookie quarterback
Spencer Rattler's top target on Monday night versus the Green Bay Packers. Still, Johnson would have little upside as a TE2 in fantasy semifinal matchups in Week 16.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
1 day agoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy is in Miami for a Week 16 contest against the Dolphins. In Week 15's Thursday night game with San Francisco clinging to playoff hopes against the Rams, Purdy did not play well, completing 14-of-31 passes for 142 yards, no touchdowns, an interception, and three yards rushing. The weather in Miami is expected to be mild and dry, which is ideal for Purdy as he has struggled mightily in precipitation, but that's where the good news ends. Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins' pass defense have allowed the NFL's fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks (13.4). Purdy is the 12th-ranked fantasy quarterback in points per game this season, and projections this week are congruent with that number. Consider Purdy a suboptimal play on the QB1/QB2 fence for the fantasy playoffs.
--Brad Beltz - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
1
day
agoNew
Orleans
Saints
wide
receivers
Marquez
Valdes-Scantling
(chest,
illness)
and
rookie
Bub
Means
(ankle)
missed
practice
for
the
second
straight
day
this
week
on
Friday.
On
top
of
a
chest
injury,
Valdes-Scantling
is
now
dealing
with
an
illness,
read more...
1 day agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (face) will play against Charlotte on Friday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available and will start alongside
Tyrese Maxey,
Kelly Oubre Jr.,
Paul George, and
Kenyon Martin Jr. Health issues have limited Embiid to only 29.3 minutes per game across six appearances in 2024-25. However, he has still been productive, with averages of 20.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks. Embiid tore the Hornets apart a season ago, as he went for 37.5 points and 12.5 boards in the matchup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Aaronson
1 day agoNew Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (head) was limited for the second straight day this week on Friday as he tries to work his way back from Injured Reserve. Olave had his 21-day practice window to return from IR opened on Thursday. The 24-year-old is making progress after suffering multiple concussions earlier this season, but interim head coach Darren Rizzi already stated that the former first-rounder is "probably doubtful" to make his return in Week 16 on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Fantasy managers stashing Olave that are still alive in the playoffs shouldn't have been considering Olave as a realistic starting option anyways on Monday night. If Olave is able to make his return in Week 17 (fantasy championships in most leagues) versus the Las Vegas Raiders, he'll likely be on a snap count with rookie quarterback
Spencer Rattler most likely running the offense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
1 day agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback
Derek Carr (hand) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Friday for the second straight day this week. Carr has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol but he remains out of practice due to a left-hand fracture that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the New York Giants. The 33-year-old veteran signal-caller hasn't been put on Injured Reserve yet, which would officially end his season, and he's doing everything in his power to try and play again in 2024. However, with the Saints barely clinging onto slim playoff hopes, it's unlikely we'll see Carr back on the field again in the final three weeks for the Saints. When/if Carr is officially ruled out for Week 16 on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers, rookie
Spencer Rattler is expected to make his fourth start of the year. Look for Carr to be officially ruled out on Saturday's final injury report.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
1 day agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Khris Middleton (illness) will return to action on Friday versus Cleveland. He missed Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City due to an illness. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that Middleton will continue to come off the bench. Following offseason surgery on both ankles, Middleton has averaged 21.3 minutes in four contests this term, producing 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals.
AJ Green and
Gary Trent Jr. will play less with Middleton back, while
Pat Connaughton will likely drop out of the rotation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
1 day agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Friday. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Thursday that Kamara is unlikely to play on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16, and with the Saints barely clinging to faint playoff hopes, there's a chance we don't see Kamara again this season over the final three weeks. Fantasy managers still battling for a championship will unfortunately be without the 29-year-old back this weekend. Second-year RB
Kendre Miller has had a tough time staying healthy in his year plus in the NFL, but he's healthy now and should serve as New Orleans' primary backfield option at Lambeau Field on Monday night, giving him at least RB3/flex value in fantasy lineups this week. Veteran
Jamaal Williams will serve as his backup.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
1 day agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is good to go for Friday's matchup against the league-leading Cavaliers. He's been inactive only twice all season despite being a mainstay on the injury report with a knee problem. Antetokounmpo is coming off a triple-double performance as he led the Bucks to the NBA Cup win on Tuesday against Oklahoma City with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also feasted in this season's first clash with the Cavaliers, racking up 34 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
1 day agoThe Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams is yet again a top option among defensive units in Week 16's road meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings' defense has been a lock-down unit all season and gets another vulnerable matchup this Sunday in a Seahawks team letting up the sixth-most points per game to fantasy D/STs (10.9). Minnesota is allowing the thirteenth-fewest total yards per game this season (334.0) and has been particularly stingy against opposing rushing attacks (89.1 YPG [second-least]). With 28 total turnovers forced on the season, they trail only the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30 as the highest mark in the league. Fantasy managers can continue to rely on the Vikings as a high-end unit, ranking as RotoBaller's D/ST3 in this week's rankings.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
1 day agoThe Detroit Lions are still deciding on whether to place running back
David Montgomery (knee) on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. Head coach Dan Campbell said the team is "optimistic" about Montgomery's ability to return in the playoffs despite suffering an MCL injury in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills. However, the team still has a decision to make on whether to put Monty on IR. "It certainly sounds more optimistic, that's the best way to say it," Campbell said. If Detroit puts him on IR before their game this Sunday against the division-rival Chicago Bears, Montgomery would not be available to play in the Lions' first playoff game, which might not be until the Divisional Round if the team secures the top overall seed in the NFC. The 27-year-old is out of play in fantasy leagues for the rest of the year, though, with
Jahmyr Gibbs now set to take on an even bigger role.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard
1
day
agoPittsburgh
Steelers
wide
receiver
George
Pickens
(hamstring)
didn't
officially
practice
this
week
and
was
ruled
out
for
Saturday's
game
against
the
division-rival
Baltimore
Ravens
for
the
third
straight
game,
but
he
is
running
and
did
make
an
effort
to
be
cleared
this
week.
read more...
1 day agoCleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (ankle) will take the court for the first time this season on Friday versus Milwaukee. Per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Strus is ready to go after missing the first 27 contests of the campaign with a right ankle sprain. Strus had a career year last season in Cleveland, averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 32.0 minutes. He'll be a nice addition to an already strong team, although Strus might need some time before he can operate at 100 percent.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
1 day agoMinnesota Vikings kicker
Will Reichard is a fringe top option in Week 16 when his team lines up against the Seattle Seahawks on the road. The rookie was excellent in last weekend's 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears, knocking in all six of his kicks (three extra points), including his first field goals since returning from a quad injury that forced him to injured reserve. Despite his monster Week 15 outing, he'll be tougher to trust against a Seahawks unit that's allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to kickers in 2024 (6.8). Even with a potent Minnesota offense behind him, fantasy managers can likely find a better kicking option in the fantasy semi-finals. Reichard is RotoBaller's K14 ahead of this week's slate of action.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
1 day agoThe Kansas City Chiefs officially activated wide receiver
Marquise Brown (shoulder) from Injured Reserve on Friday ahead of his regular-season debut for the team in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. Hollywood practiced in full this week and was removed from the final injury report on Thursday, ensuring that he will be active for the first time all year on Saturday. The 27-year-old signed with KC in the offseason to be a top wideout alongside
Rashee Rice (knee), but a shoulder injury suffered in the preseason that required surgery has kept him out until this point. Rice is done for the season, but the Chiefs have also added
DeAndre Hopkins and
JuJu Smith-Schuster to the fold, so Brown won't necessarily be the unquestioned pass-catcher now that he's back. The Chiefs are fully expected to take it slow and ease Brown in, making him much too risky for fantasy lineups in Week 16.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Kansas City Chiefs
1 day agoMinnesota Vikings tight end
T.J. Hockenson gets an exploitable matchup this Sunday in a meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. The 27-year-old has been fine – albeit unspectacular – over the last few weeks as he rounds into form. Hockenson has had a few nice performances but has mostly been a third option in the Vikes' pass attack behind wide receivers
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison. Still, since Week 10, he's been the TE11 in PPR formats. He'll have a sound chance to stay involved against a Seattle defense, allowing 12.9 fantasy points per game to tight ends – the thirteenth-most in the league. While the ceiling games have yet to be consistent, the Iowa alum is a top option at his position – clocking in at RotoBaller's PPR TE5 in Week 16's ranks.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
1 day agoDallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday versus the Rangers. He made an early exit from Wednesday's contest against Toronto, but Marchment has escaped serious injury, as X-rays on his ailment have come back negative. Marchment provides both grit and skill for the Stars, having produced 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) in 30 games with 41 hits. Jamie Benn or Evgenii Dadonov might play a larger role in Friday's game in Marchment's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Owen Newkirk
1
day
agoIndianapolis
Colts
tight
end
Mo
Alie-Cox
(hip)
and
wide
receiver
Ashton
Dulin
(ankle)
are
both
considered
questionable
to
play
on
Sunday
in
Week
16
against
the
division-rival
Tennessee
Titans.
Alie-Cox
didn't
practice
on
Wednesday
or
Thursday
but
was
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2 days agoCleveland Browns wide receiver
Elijah Moore struggled in a Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, losing one yard on two catches. He will look to bounce back on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. The Bengals have been a good matchup for receivers in fantasy this season as they are allowing the 13th-most fantasy points per game to the position. That being said, the Browns have chosen to bench
Jameis Winston and insert quarterback
Dorian Thompson-Robinson as their starter this week, a move that is a significant downgrade for all of the Cleveland pass catchers. Moore was barely hanging onto flex status in PPR leagues even with Winston slinging it and can't be started in any fantasy formats moving forward now that DTR is under center.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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