Jameis Winston Out As Starter In Cleveland

After being benched in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday following three interceptions, Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will lose the starting job to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the upcoming Week 16 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Winston gave the Browns offense a notable jolt after Deshaun Watson […]

Browns To Start Dorian Thompson-Robinson In Week 16

The Cleveland Browns are making a change at quarterback heading into their Week 16 divisional contest against the Cincinnati Bengals and will go with Dorian Thompson-Robinson after benching Jameis Winston in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to league source. The Browns benched Winston after more turnover issues, as he tossed […]

A "Possibility" Patrick Mahomes Sits Out In Week 16

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says there is a "possibility" that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is unavailable to play this coming Saturday in Week 16 action against the Houston Texans after suffering what the team is calling a mild high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Mahomes is being […]

Derek Carr Unlikely To Return This Season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, hand) underwent more testing recently and is at least a few weeks away from being able to withstand contact, according to sources. With only three weeks remaining in the regular season (two weeks in most fantasy leagues), it's unlikely that we'll see Carr on the field again for […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings (2024) - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Romeo Doubs, Hollywood Brown, Brenton Strange, Kendre Miller, Patrick Taylor

Congratulations to the fantasy managers who picked up the win and are heading into the final four of the fantasy playoffs. The grind never stops. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to help you earn those bragging rights and hoist the championship hardware in 2024 with our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for […]

Backfield Breakdowns and Target Shares - Fantasy Football Week 16 Outlooks for Jared Goff, James Conner, Davante Adams, and More

Week 16 is here, and if you're reading this, it likely means you have advanced to the next round of your league's fantasy playoffs or you're coming off that all-important first-round bye. So, a congratulation of sorts is in order. Here in Week 16, we will have two games on Saturday, so make sure your […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16

Congratulations to those of you who are still dancing! One more week, one more victory until Championship week. If you're out of the playoffs and just can't get enough fantasy football, know you're welcome here, too! Our roster construction should change slightly since we're in the playoffs. Identify your ideal starting lineup for Weeks 16 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 16 Updates for Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Geno Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Zach Ertz, David Montgomery, Xavier Legette, Nick Chubb, Marquise Brown

The first round of the fantasy football playoffs is now behind us (in most leagues), and it was a brutal week in terms of injuries. We didn't have many injuries in Week 14, but Week 15 was as bad as some of the early-week seasons when it came to injuries to fantasy-relevant players. This just […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2024)

In Week 14, three quarterbacks posted 30 or more fantasy points. Heading into Monday Night Football and the conclusion of Week 15, Jared Goff (50), Lamar Jackson (45), Josh Allen (44), Baker Mayfield (35), Aaron Rodgers (35), and Jalen Hurts (31) all hit the mark as quarterbacks put on a show. We got some incredible […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Aaron Rodgers, Kendre Miller, Craig Reynolds, Jalen McMillan, Marquise Brown, Brenton Strange, more

The 2024 NFL season feels like it just started, but we're already onto Week 16. By now, fantasy managers know the waiver wire is thin, and options are limited, but if you're still alive in the championship race, you should always be looking to improve your team. Since only two weeks remain in most leagues, […]

Desmond Ridder Struggles In Week 15 Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder attempted 39 passes and completed 23 throws for 208 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in Monday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Unsurprisingly, he didn't throw his first TD pass until the game was nearly out of reach -- it happened with under three minutes left in the fourth […]

Caleb Williams Underwhelms In Monday Night Loss

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 18-of-31 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown in Monday night's 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He added three yards on four carries and coughed up a fumble. The rookie QB looked like he was turning a corner for a few weeks but had another tough go against […]

Kirk Cousins Finally Throws A TD, Hands Game Off To Ground Attack In Win

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9 in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders, however, the team leaned heavily on the run game in this one, tallying 168 rush yards between Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Cousins completed only 11 passes but was asked to throw the ball just […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Jalen McMillan, Malik Washington, Jalen Coker, Rashod Bateman

Welcome to our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. With just two weeks left, fantasy managers can easily identify their starting lineup in Weeks 16 and 17. We can never know when injuries will strike, so keeping 1-2 bench pieces you're comfortable starting is important. After that, however, fantasy […]

Jets Interview Thomas Dimitroff For GM Position

The New York Jets interviewed former Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff on Monday, according to a source. The Jets have already begun to look at candidate to replace former GM Joe Douglas at the end of the 2024 season. Dimitroff was the GM in Atlanta for 12 years and saw the team post a […]

Patriots Expected To Bring Jerod Mayo Back Next Year

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly told associates last week that head coach Jerod Mayo will be back for another season in 2025 despite how poorly his first year as head coach in the NFL has gone this year. Mayo hasn't been given much help with one of the worst rosters in the league, […]

Derek Carr's Week 16 Status Unknown

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said that it's too soon in the week to guess whether quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, hand) could play in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers next Monday night. However, Rizzi also said it "wouldn't be a reach" to expect that Carr will be cleared to play […]

Titans Non-Committal On Starting QB For Week 16

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said on Monday that he's going to use the next few days to decide who his starting quarterback will be heading into Week 16 against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. Levis threw three interceptions and lost a fumble in the Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals before being benched […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round Including Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Jalen McMillan, Romeo Doubs, Marquise Brown, more

Week 15 brought plenty of fireworks and sneaky surprises as many of you stepped into the playoff waters! Whether you sat back with a bye week, cruised to victory, battled through a gauntlet, or have yet to start the playoffs, we're here for all of you with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round […]

Justin Herbert Limited On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report. Herbert is dealing with an ankle issue, but was able to play through it during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He looked fine in the pocket, but the ankle issue clearly limited his running ability […]

Seahawks Optimistic Geno Smith Will Take Most Of The Practice Reps This Week

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that tests on quarterback Geno Smith's right knee came back positive. "Hopefully we'll see him practice throughout the week," Macdonald says. In addition to the team expecting Smith to practice this week, they are optimistic that he will take most of the snaps at practice. Smith […]

Desmond Ridder Starting On Monday Night, Aidan O'Connell Ruled Out

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder will start in a revenge game against his former team, the Atlanta Falcons, on Monday Night Football. Meanwhile, Aidan O'Connell (knee), who was listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his left knee, is officially inactive and will serve as the emergency third QB. O'Connell was initially feared […]

Joe Burrow Avoids Issues With His Knee In Week 15

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) didn't have any issues with his surgically repaired knee in the Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Burrow was wearing a sleeve on his knee in last Monday night's win over the Dallas Cowboys and dealt with some soreness after that game, but he was fine […]

Geno Smith Optimistic About Knee Injury

During his weekly appearance on Seattle Sports 710AM, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald noted that quarterback Geno Smith (knee) "seemed optimistic" regarding his injury when the two exchanged texts on Monday morning. "He seemed optimistic this morning texting with him, so we've got that going for us," Macdonald said. The head coach also reported […]

Patrick Mahomes Diagnosed With Mild High-Ankle Sprain, Still Week-To-Week

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) has been diagnosed with a mild high-ankle sprain following tests on Monday and is still considered week-to-week after being injured late in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to sources. With the Chiefs facing the Houston Texans on Saturday in Week 16 and […]

Browns Not Ready To Name Starting QB For Week 16

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was non-committal on the team's starting quarterback for their upcoming Week 16 contest versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. "Anything related to Cincinnati I'll update you guys as we get into the week," Stefanski said. The Browns benched Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of their 21-7 loss to the […]

Desmond Ridder Expected To Start On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder is expected to make his first start of the season on Monday night against his old team, the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. Aidan O'Connell (knee) is listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his knee. He's expected to work out before the game to test his knee, […]

Vikings Open To Giving Sam Darnold A Contract-Extension

Given how well quarterback Sam Darnold has played in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings have not ruled out offering him a contract for next season despite widespread belief that they will let Darnold walk and hand the job to J.J. McCarthy (knee), who was drafted in the first round in April, according to sources familiar with […]

Ranking The Best Potential CFP National Championship Matchups

We're less than a week away from the College Football Playoff beginning, with Indiana visiting Notre Dame on Friday night in the first game of the new 12-team tournament. Looking ahead, there are a number of championship matchups with varying degrees of appeal to them. Fans would care a lot more about No. 1 Oregon […]

Patrick Mahomes Non-Committal On Week 16 Status

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is unsure if he'll be available for the Week 16 contest this coming Saturday against the Houston Texans after injuring his right ankle in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes' ankle isn't broken, but it's believed he's dealing […]