Juju Smith-Schuster Ruled Out For Week 16

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The veteran wideout missed last week's game as well due to the same ankle issue. Smith-Schuster is putting together a disappointing campaign, so his absence isn't going to mean too much. Demario Douglas should […]

Jake Browning Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues/Start in Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning has been surprisingly great for fantasy football since taking over for Joe Burrow (wrist). In his last three games, Browning is averaging over 23 fantasy points. He has finished as the QB4 or higher in each week over […]

Is Rhamondre Stevenson Coming Back and Playing This Week? Week 16 Fantasy Football Return Update

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson suffered an ankle injury back in Week 13, which has kept Stevenson out of New England's past two games.  Now heading into Week 16, what is the injury outlook for Stevenson? The running back has 156 carries for 619 yards and four touchdowns this season as well as […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Limited On Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. The veteran wideout was questionable due to the same ankle issue last week and ultimately ended up sitting out of the game. The Pats have nothing to play for at this point, so it's unlikely that Smith-Schuster gets cleared […]

Hunter Henry Misses Thursday's Practice

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. The veteran tight end is dealing with a lingering knee issue, which could force him to the sideline for Week 16. That would be a shame considering Henry has 10 receptions for 106 yards and three touchdowns over […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Remains Sidelined On Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remained absent once again during Thursday's practice session. This isn't too surprising, given the Patriots said back in Week 13 that Stevenson would miss several weeks. The Pats have nothing to play for besides good draft positioning, so they are highly unlikely to be in any rush […]

The King's Week 16 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 16 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Out Of Practice Again

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is missing a second consecutive day of practice leading up to their Sunday night game against the Denver Broncos. Stevenson suffered an ankle sprain in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers and has missed the following two games. A second DNP in a row does not […]

NFL Week 16 Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 NFL Teams Stand?

As we head into the last three weeks of the NFL season, we are starting to get a better sense of who these 32 teams are. Injuries, inefficiencies, and mega-popstar distractions have impacted NFL teams in different ways through the league's first 15 weeks. On the other hand, there have been some major positive surprises […]

Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings for Week 16 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Kyren Williams, Ty Chandler, Noah Brown, Puka Nacua, Tyler Boyd

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 16 has arrived. The final four of the fantasy football playoffs are officially here. Fantasy managers have worked very hard to get to this point, and we here at RotoBaller have been with you every step of the way during the 2023 season. It's time to set those winning lineups and advance […]

DFS Lineup Anchors: RBs and WRs for Week 16 DFS Lineups

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 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Hunter Henry, Dalton Kincaid, Pat Freiermuth, Greg Dulcich, Tommy Tremble

Most of the elite fantasy tight ends are healthy heading into Week 16, but there are a few mid-level players at the position in the injury headlines. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 16 as of Thursday, December 21 will give you the latest news on the statuses of Hunter Henry, […]

When Will JuJu Smith-Schuster Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had a bounce-back year of sorts last season. It was his best year since his second season. That earned him a sizable contract in the last free agency market, but since leaving the Kansas City Chiefs for the Patriots, he hasn't repeated. It hasn't helped that he has […]

Matthew Stafford – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a season of two halves. He is the QB16 for the year, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game. Over the first 11 weeks, Stafford averaged one passing touchdown per game, totaling more than one only once. […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Matthew Slater Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant during practice on Wednesday. The 27-year-old missed last Sunday's game but exploded one week earlier in Week 14 with four catches for 90 yards. It appears that he has a respectable rapport with current starting quarterback Bailey Zappe, though it's tough to trust […]

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 - All Positions (QB, RB, WR, TE)

Welcome everyone to the fantasy football Week 16 waiver wire! I’m here as always to help you make the best fantasy waiver pickups for Week 16. There are a lot of other quality players to look at adding this week on the waiver wire. This article is challenging to make relevant to all the different […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zamir White, Curtis Samuel, Hunter Henry, Trey Sermon, more

For most leagues it's time for the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, and today we're back with our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings to help you make the right moves this week on the waiver wire. The grind never stops. Week 16 will be an interesting one -- with new injuries […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16

The fantasy football playoffs are here and tomorrow isn't promised, so prioritize your needs and keep roster depth in the chamber where possible. It's great to line up Week 17 title plays already, but we must get there first. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire columns […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16: Joe Flacco, Justice Hill, Jerick McKinnon, Jamal Agnew, Hunter Henry, and more

The majority of fantasy teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, but fantasy managers who are still in the running for a championship should continue to monitor which players could be worth adding ahead of Week 16. The waiver wire in deep leagues is a wasteland, but it's always a good idea to improve your […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Most leagues are in some stage of the playoffs at this point, and congrats to all those still alive! Today we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 16 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning […]

Hunter Henry – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been one of the most confusing tight ends. He was the TE2 over the first two weeks, averaging 5.5 receptions on 6.5 targets for 54 receiving yards, one touchdown, and 14.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per […]

Week 16 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Bijan Robinson, Aaron Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, Joshua Palmer

Welcome, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy football rankings. It's finally here: the final four of the fantasy playoffs. Let's go! At RotoBaller, there's no stopping now, and we are here to help you set that optimal lineup with our Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Below is where key fantasy options, such as Aaron Jones, Joshua […]

Ezekiel Elliott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott has been a solid fantasy football running back lately. Over the past three weeks, he has averaged 22 touches for 92.7 scrimmage yards and 13.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran was outstanding in Week […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 16 TE Pickups Include Hunter Henry, Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller, Tyler Higbee, more

Fantasy football managers no longer have to worry about bye weeks! They just have to worry about injuries and the terrible quarterbacks throwing dying quails to their tight ends. While no teams are on bye this week or for the rest of the season, there are fantasy football managers who are entering their playoff tilts […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Sam LaPorta, Hunter Henry, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft

RotoBallers, the second round of the fantasy playoffs, has arrived. Here at RotoBaller, we have been providing that league-winning advice and will look to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR tight end rankings for fantasy football.  Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is having one of the greatest rookie seasons for a […]

Hunter Henry Misses Wednesday's Practice

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Henry had a good game in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with 66 receiving yards and his third touchdown in the last two games on seven receptions (nine targets), but he […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Opens Week With DNP

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remained absent from practice to kick off preparations on Wednesday for a Week 16 Sunday night battle against the Denver Broncos. Stevenson sprained his ankle on Dec. 3 and hasn't practiced or played since. A DNP to begin the practice week isn't a great sign that he'll […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Tee Higgins, DeAndre Hopkins

RotoBallers! It's an exciting time of the fantasy football season, with the fantasy playoffs officially here. Week 16 kicks off Thursday with the Rams and Saints. We have been with you all season and are here to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. There […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, De'Von Achane, Devin Singletary, James Conner

Hey, RotoBallers! It's the second round of the fantasy playoffs, and it's time to set those winning lineups with our and the NFL team's half-PPR fantasy football running back rankings for Week 16. Fantasy managers need to be aware of a lot of news and injuries regarding the running back position heading into the week. Let's […]

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Taylor Heinicke, Mason Rudolph, Nick Mullens

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 16 is here; it's the second game of the fantasy postseason. Let's Go! Fantasy managers must set their lineups earlier with Thursday Night Football and two Saturday games. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer or injury replacement for the fantasy playoffs, we've got you covered […]