Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Daniel Jones, Gardner Minshew, Sam Darnold, Tyler Huntley, Nick Foles

Fantasy managers fortunate enough to still be alive in the fantasy football playoffs will be without quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (shoulder) and Lamar Jackson (knee). Gardner Minshew draws the start against Dallas, while Tyler Huntley fills in again for Jackson in a favorable matchup versus the Falcons. The Colts are changing quarterbacks and benching Matt Ryan […]

Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Dallas Goedert, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Juwan Johnson, Dawson Knox, Taysom Hill

A couple of key stud tight ends are back from Injured Reserve just in time for the second round of the fantasy football playoffs. However, the position as a whole is still scarce, so there will continue to be tough start-or-sit decisions. We're here to help with our updated Week 16 fantasy football tight end […]

Week 16 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Zack Moss, Deon Jackson, Chuba Hubbard, Tyler Allgeier, Rashid Shaheed, Marquise Goodwin, Demarcus Robinson

It’s that time of year, with Week 16 featuring a nearly full slate on Saturday (10 games) and three games scheduled on Christmas. If you were lucky enough to make it to the final four, many fantasy managers are left scrambling to fill some holes in the lineup. Fortunately, there are plenty of viable options […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Week 16 Updates for Chris Olave, Deebo Samuel, Diontae Johnson, Treylon Burks, Tyler Lockett

Welcome to Week 16 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 16, as of December 24th. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 16, including Chris […]

Tyler Higbee Faces Tough Pass Defense In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee faces the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day in Week 16. The Broncos' defense is one of the best in the league at limiting points and passing yards. Against opposing fantasy tight ends, they only rank No. 15, however. About 29% of Broncos' opponents' passing yards have gone to […]

Cam Akers A Desperation Start In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is a possible flex starter for teams in dire straits in Week 16. The 23-year-old is the only thing with a pulse in the Rams' offense. He led the team in rushing yards and receiving yards, with 35, last week. He has gained over 60 rushing yards in […]

Van Jefferson A Poor Quality Start In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson faces a stifling Denver Broncos defense in Week 16 and should not be started. The Broncos allow the fewest passing touchdowns and the fantasy points to opposing fantasy WRs. Limiting opponents to the fifth-fewest passing yards per game and the second-fewest yards per attempt, Jefferson won't have much […]

Baker Mayfield Faces Stifling Denver Defense

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield is a must-sit in a Week 16 game that matches one of the worst passing offenses against one of the best passing defenses, the Denver Broncos. The Broncos are the toughest matchup for opposing fantasy quarterbacks. They have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the league while picking off […]

John Wolford Declared Out For Week 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) has been ruled out for a Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Wolford last suited up in Week 13, playing the first drive before ceding the rest of the game to newcomer Baker Mayfield. With Wolford inactive, Bryce Perkins will serve as the backup to Mayfield on […]

Aaron Donald Ruled Out, Likely Done For The Year

The Los Angeles Rams ruled out defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) for the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay. It's unlikely that Donald will play again this year. The 31-year-old All-Pro will miss his fourth straight game this weekend and will most likely […]

Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 16 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions

Week 16 of the NFL season is here. A lot of teams are out of the playoffs and shutting down young players ahead of next season while a bunch of the teams in the middle of the NFL standings are looking to make a late push for the playoffs. the key for setting fantasy lineups […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jerick McKinnon, DeVonta Smith, Deon Jackson, Zay Jones, AJ Dillon

Fantasy managers fortunate enough to still be alive in the fantasy football playoffs will still have tough start-or-sit-decisions to try to advance. Injuries, role changes, and unexpected breakouts have shifted the rankings as a whole. We're here to help with our our Week 16 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of December 22nd. […]

Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: A.J. Brown, Amari Cooper, Christian Watson, Marquise Goodwin, Zay Jones

The wide receiver position has had its fair share of injuries this season, so there are players who have emerged on the fantasy radar, seemingly out of nowhere. This position requires a deep dive into the rankings. We're here to help with our updated Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as of December 22nd. […]

Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Tyreek Hill, Keenan Allen, Garrett Wilson, Drake London

You are already aware that wide receivers will play a critical role in the success of your teams. The undeniable volatility that exists with the running back position has also presented an increasing rationale for prioritizing wide receivers when you build your rosters – both at the onset of your drafts and as you manage […]

Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, Evan Engram, Taysom Hill, Chigoziem Okonkwo

A couple of key stud tight ends are back from Injured Reserve just in time for the second round of the fantasy football playoffs. However, the position as a whole is still scarce, so there will continue to be tough start-or-sit decisions. We have fantasy managers covered with our updated Week 16 fantasy football tight […]

Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Miles Sanders, Zack Moss, Jerick McKinnon, Zonovan Knight, Latavius Murray

There are a ton of key running backs dealing with injuries heading into the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, so fantasy managers should be ready to pivot should things go south for their premier back. It's never been more important to make the right start-or-sit decisions and we're here to help with Week […]

Coaching Matters: Offensive Outliers From Week 15

This is the fifteenth week of this series where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on past coaching trends in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 15, we saw stat lines such as the Carolina Panthers' running back room combining for 19 rushing yards, the Philadelphia Eagles […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

The NFL, where the unpredictable happens. This weekend, we saw the largest comeback in history, two separate 17-point comebacks, a walk-off defensive touchdown off an offensive lateral, a goal-line stand surrounded by referee controversy, a pick-six in overtime, and a snow game. It was an incredible weekend of football and if you don't think it […]

Tough Calls and Strong Starts - Fantasy Football Playoffs Matchups for Week 16

You made it to the second week of the playoffs. Congratulations. Or perhaps you had a bye and are coasting into the second week. Hats off to you, my friend. But now comes the hard part. Are you a play my studs regardless kind of manager? Or are you a give me the best matchup […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zay Jones, Tyler Allgeier, DJ Chark, Zack Moss, Noah Fant

Welcome to Week 16 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it. Each week our NFL team puts out a […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups and Free Agent Adds – All Positions

What a start to the fantasy football playoff season! The two games between the Colts vs Vikings and Bills vs Dolphins were two of the most exciting games we've had all season. Not only that, but they provided plenty of fantasy goodness. Or maybe not, if you had to go up against Josh Allen or […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Alexander Mattison, James Cook, Joshua Kelley, Romeo Doubs, Richie James

The waiver wire in deep leagues is a wasteland full of low-upside quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. Any player who booms will be picked up in even the shallowest of leagues, so we'll have to dive deep in these leagues. However, there are plenty of bench stashes that could be league-winners if an injury […]

NextGen Stats - Week 15: QB Breakdowns and Takeaways

Things finally got serious. If you're here, it's only because of one of two reasons: 1) you have followed the series all along and want to keep reading just so you don't feel bad about yourself, or 2) you won your first round of the fantasy playoffs and are still on the lookout for the […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 16

What's up, RotoBallers? I'm Jorden Hill and I have been discussing trade targets in a weekly column all season for redraft formats. Now that deadlines have passed in the vast majority of leagues, we will transition over to dynasty fantasy football! My goal is to highlight some players that could be worth acquiring or trading […]

Brian Allen To Miss Rest Of The Season

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen (calf) will miss the rest of the season with a calf strain that he suffered early in the Monday night loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams offensive line has been the most banged up O-line in the league this year, and […]

Ben Skowronek Done For The Season

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) is done for the rest of the season, according to head coach Sean McVay. The 25-year-old came out of the gate strong when the Rams were relevant. Since Week 6, Skowronek has been held under 30 receiving yards in every game, but one. His absence should mean […]

Matthew Stafford Not Planning To Retire

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck, spine) said he doesn't plan on retiring after the 2022 season. Stafford's season is over after being diagnosed with a spinal-cord contusion, but he won't need surgery and is hoping to be ready to play next season. The 34-year-old signed a four-year contract extension with the Rams in […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The second round of the fantasy football playoffs is set to begin, and no one wants to lose a fantasy matchup in crunch time thanks to a bust performance from a kicker. Bye weeks are in the rearview mirror, but it can still be tough to know who to start and who to sit in […]

Ben Skowronek Catches One Pass For Three Yards

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek was targeted three times but only hauled in one pass for three yards in the Rams' 12-24 loss to the Packers on Monday Night Football. None of the Rams wide receivers could get anything going. Only Van Jefferson had more than one catch. Skowronek, Tutu Atwell, and Brandon […]

Matt Gay Kicks 55-Yard Field Goal

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay kicked two field goals and missed an extra-point try in the Rams' 24-12 loss to the Packers on Monday Night Football. Gay was responsible for the Rams' only two first-half scores -- field goals of 33 and 55 yards. The 55-yarder was the third-longest in the history of Lambeau […]