Kenneth Walker III Maintains Lead Role

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III gained 54 rushing yards on 16 carries and caught one of his two targets for two receiving yards in Week 16. The second-year back was tagged as questionable coming into Sunday's game after logging just one practice this week due to a supposed shoulder injury. Despite the tag, […]

Rico Dowdle Gets Just Two Touches In A Week 16 Loss

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle touched the ball just twice in a Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Dowdle ran the ball twice, gaining a total of four yards. He was targeted twice in the passing game but was unable to make either catch. It was a disappointing game for the Cowboys rushing […]

Tony Pollard Runs A Dozen Times In Week 16 Loss

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard ran the ball 12 times in a Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Pollard took the dozen handoffs and ran for 38 yards with a long gain of seven yards. In the passing game, he was only targeted once, making a catch for a five-yard gain. It was […]

AJ Dillon Scores On Limited Workload

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon took seven carries for 12 yards and a touchdown during the team's 33-30 win over the Carolina Panthers. The 25-year-old came into the game questionable due to a thumb injury and had his carry count limited, but he found the end zone on a goal-line carry for the […]

Aaron Jones Racks Up 135 Yards Against Carolina

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones took 21 carries for 127 yards and caught one of three targets for eight yards during the team's 33-30 win over the Carolina Panthers. The veteran had a field day against the hapless Panthers run defense but had a touchdown stolen from him by backfield mate AJ Dillon. […]

Antonio Gibson Scores Game-Tying Touchdown Late In Week 16

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson had nine carries for 30 yards and a touchdown along with one catch for two yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. Despite posting an underwhelming yardage total, Gibson ended up salvaging his day with a game-tying touchdown during the fourth quarter. Although starter Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Scores Two Touchdowns Against Jets

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. had 10 carries for 58 yards and two touchdowns along with one reception for seven yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. With starting running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) being ruled out for the second week in a row, Rodriguez ended up leading Washington's backfield […]

Jerome Ford Finds The End Zone In Week 16

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 15 times for 25 yards and a touchdown while losing two yards on his lone catch in a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans in Week 16. Ford has now been held to 25 or fewer rushing yards in two straight games, although he now has […]

Tyler Allgeier Scores In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier was able to have plenty of success on the ground during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Allgeier rushed nine times for 69 yards and scored a touchdown in the win. It's worth noting that a majority of those yards came on a 31-yard score in the third quarter. […]

Bijan Robinson Heavily Involved In Win

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson posted a dud last week, but was able to turn it around in a big way on Sunday. The rookie back rushed 12 times for 72 yards on the ground in the win over the Indianapolis Colts. He also hauled in seven of his 10 targets for 50 yards […]

Miles Sanders Sees Just Four Touches In Week 16, Injures Toe Late

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball three times for three yards and added a five-yard catch in a 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Sanders continues to be an afterthought in the Carolina offense as starter Chuba Hubbard garnered 16 carries in the high-scoring contest. To add insult […]

Chuba Hubbard Runs For 43 Yards, TD In Week 16

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball 16 times for 43 yards and a touchdown while adding an eight-yard reception in a 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Hubbard's four-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave him four scores over his past five contests. The veteran tailback has […]

Jerick McKinnon Lands On Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) has been placed on the injured reserve on Sunday. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering McKinnon has been dealing with a groin issue since Week 7. He was already ruled out for the upcoming matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, McKinnon will miss […]

Javonte Williams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider as a flex in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams isn't getting any favors from the Broncos' schedule in the fantasy playoffs. Denver's lead back tallied 20 total yards on 14 touches in Week 15 at Detroit, who allow the fewest rushing yards to running backs this season. His Week […]

Alexander Mattison Officially Active For Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Detroit Lions. However, as NFL Network's Tom Pelissero noted on Sunday morning, the 25-year-old is less than 100 percent and could have some limitations while operating behind Ty Chandler, who dominated with 157 total yards and one touchdown last weekend. […]

Kenneth Walker III Officially Active For Week 16

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction, so this latest update comes as no surprise. The 23-year-old is coming off a big game versus the Eagles in which he broke free […]

AJ Dillon Suiting Up Against Panthers

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (thumb) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction, especially after head coach Matt LaFleur expressed optimism about his status when addressing the media on Friday. Dillon will operate as the No. 2 […]

Gus Edwards Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is back as the clear leader of the backfield now that Keaton Mitchell (knee) is done for the season. On the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers rank 12th against opposing backfields, allowing 18.9 fantasy points per game. They've also allowed […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of Fantasy Matchmaker! This article will go through which players have the best and worst matchups in Week 16. With the second round of the playoffs in full swing, paying attention to matchups could be the difference in advancing to the next round. Now, players that make this list are […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 16 (Sunday Morning Updates): Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor, Nico Collins, Josh Jacobs, Michael Pittman Jr., Kenneth Walker III, and more

With the fantasy football playoff semifinals underway in most leagues for Week 16 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 16 as of Sunday, December 24, 2023, will give you the latest updates […]

Josh Jacobs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all Leagues (ruled out) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 16 ANALYSIS: Josh Jacobs (quad/illness) is officially out for Week 16 and the Raiders matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. He missed last week's blowout victory against the Los Angeles Chargers with a quad injury, and he was listed as […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: After missing Indy's last three games following thumb surgery, Taylor is set to return to the Colts lineup in Week 16 after getting in a week's worth of full practices. It couldn't come at a better time for an Indy squad that's fighting for a […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 16 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jonathan Taylor, Rashee Rice, Trey McBride

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 16 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Derrick Henry - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS:  Henry heads into a Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on the heels of his worst performance of the season. "King" mustered just nine rushing yards on 16 carries in a Week 15 dud against the Houston Texans. Derrick Henry has arrived 📍@NissanStadium #SEAvsTEN […]

Kenneth Walker III - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS:  After missing two games with an oblique injury and easing back into the lineup in Week 14, Walker broke out for 112 all-purpose yards and a TD in Seattle's surprising Week 15 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The dynamic back saw 22 touches against […]

Patriots vs. Broncos SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Ezekiel Elliott, Javonte Williams, Demario Douglas

The Week 16 Sunday Night Football matchup features a bottom dweller in the AFC and a team looking to stay alive in the playoff race. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Patriots vs. Broncos game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Baker Mayfield, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Hunter Henry, more

We are so close to the fantasy football championship that I am sure you can taste it! There are still some obstacles in our way though. For one, you have to beat your opponent this week. Not only that, you have to win this week while navigating the holidays and an unusual NFL schedule.  That’s […]

Gus Edwards Down To A Flex Option In Week 16

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is back as the clear leader of the backfield now that Keaton Mitchell (knee) is done for the season. On the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers rank 12th against opposing backfields, allowing 18.9 fantasy points per game. They've also allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards per […]

DFS Lineup Anchors and Advice: Core Plays for Week 16 (Christmas Day Slate)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally a tight […]

Ty Chandler Expected To Lead Backfield Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to "ride" Ty Chandler in Week 16, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. While Alexander Mattison (hamstring) is expected to be active, he apparently won't return to his starting role. After all, he is less than 100 percent and struggled when healthy while Chandler dominated to the tune of 157 […]