Ray-Ray McCloud III Scores 71-Yard Rushing Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III broke off a 71-yard jet sweep for a touchdown in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The electric play came halfway through the first quarter to give San Fran a 7-0 lead. It was McCloud's only carry of the game. He was targeted with one […]

Brock Purdy Throws Two Touchdown Passes Again

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed 15-of-22 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the Niners' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders. The 23-year-old has thrown two touchdown passes in each of the past four games. His yardage number is his career high. The interception wasn't his fault. Jauan Jennings bobbled […]

Ross Dwelley Inactive In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley is inactive for Saturday's meeting with the Washington Commanders. George Kittle, Tyler Kroft, and Charlie Woerner are all in the lineup in Week 16, so Dwelley's designation is hardly a surprise. Considering he has only three catches and one touchdown this season, he wouldn't have seen much action […]

Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jamaal Williams, Zack Moss, Jerick McKinnon, J.K. Dobbins, Gabe Davis, Amari Cooper, Rashid Shaheed, K.J. Osborn

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. That said, we're back with our Week 16 fantasy football PPR rankings for fantasy football, as of […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 16 Include Justin Fields, Brock Purdy, Taysom Hill

Every week, I share some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in all formats, plus a […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 16 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 16 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It's playoff time! Last week featured the largest comeback in NFL history, three overtime games, and possibly the wildest finish to a game I've ever seen. There were some massive performances from unsung heroes as well as studs, […]

Fantasy Football Week 16 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Dak Prescott, Joe Mixon, Amari Cooper, Brian Robinson

Welcome to Week 16 RotoBallers! With a holiday weekend ahead, all fantasy GMs want for Christmas is a win in their league's playoffs. Heading into this week of action, this is what we have waited all year for, as fantasy managers will look to keep their dreams of winning a championship alive for one more […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Gardner Minshew, Deon Jackson, Darius Slayton and Juwan Johnson

Congrats to those still in need of sneaky starts or pivot plays – that likely means you are in your league's semifinals! That in its own right is a huge accomplishment. More importantly, it also means you are just two wins away from that ultimate goal you set out to achieve every summer – winning […]

10 Things You Should Know Ahead Of Week 16 - Fantasy Football Outlooks For Gardner Minshew, Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara

Happy Holidays! As we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, we have a full slate of games on tap for Christmas Eve. With the fantasy playoffs underway, every decision matters for fantasy managers. The NFL – and fantasy football -– is a game of constantly moving parts, and just when you think you […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 16 (Saturday Morning Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Rhamondre Stevenson, Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Chris Olave, Aaron Jones

Due to the holidays, the majority of Week 16 games will be held on Saturday. As we head into the weekend, fantasy managers must closely monitor all significant injury news. These are the latest notable injury updates as of Saturday, December 24. Fantasy football stalwarts such as Christian McCaffrey, Jalen Hurts, Rhamondre Stevenson, and many […]

Booms and Busts: Week 16 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Fournette, CeeDee Lamb

It’s playoff time and it’s time to perfect your picks. We have one of the biggest weeks of the fantasy season coming up this weekend. Oh, and it’s also Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday break and enjoy time with your family and loved ones. Also, I hope you all stay warm […]

Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: DJ Moore, Gabe Davis, K.J. Osborn, Marquise Goodwin, Richie James Jr.

We're well into the fantasy playoffs, and there are no bye weeks to navigate. However, there are still plenty of uncertain situations as injuries, and an intense weather forecast continues to muddy the waters regarding ranking players for this critical Week 16. See below for our updated Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as […]

Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: J.K. Dobbins, Isiah Pacheco, Chuba Hubbard, Cam Akers, Devin Singletary

We're well into the fantasy playoffs, and there are no bye weeks to navigate. However, there are still plenty of uncertain situations as injuries, and an intense weather forecast continues to muddy the waters regarding ranking players for this critical Week 16. See below for our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings, as […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 16 Including George Pickens, Malik Willis, Daniel Bellinger, Jaylen Warren

As we progress through the fantasy playoffs, several rookies have achieved impressive stat lines. Last week, Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier carried the ball 17 times for 139 yards and earned 22.6 PPR points. Commanders first-year wideout Jahan Dotson also played well, catching four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Other top rookie […]

NFL Pick 'Em: Player Prop Picks for No House Advantage - Saturday Early Slate (Week 16)

Happy Holidays RotoBallers! Hopefully, you're able to spend the weekend with your loved ones, but if you manage to sneak in some time for football, there is no better way to celebrate than by joining some contests offered by our friends at No House Advantage! Typically, we take a look at the early contests on […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 16 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, Nick Chubb, Najee Harris

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 16, as of December 24. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 16, including Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, Nick Chubb, and Najee Harris. As the fantasy football playoffs continue in full […]

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 […]

Should I Pickup and Start Chuba Hubbard in Week 16? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Panthers have been rotating running backs ever since they shipped Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers ahead of Week 7. Since the trade, Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman have been the Panthers' primary two ball carriers with a bit of Raheem Blackshear mixed in, as well. Carolina takes on the Detroit Lions at home in […]

RIVAL Fantasy - NFL FantasyBook Over/Under DFS Prop Picks: Week 16

Hello everybody, I'm Joe Nicely! I'm excited to tell you about a cool new site that offers a unique blend of player props and fantasy sports. My friends over at RIVAL Fantasy have a TON of great games we can look to take advantage of. In this article, we'll target some of my favorite options […]

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

Scott Engel was the No. 2 overall fantasy football accuracy ranker on fantasypros.com in Week 9. In Week 13, he was No. 8 in QB accuracy rankings and No. 3 for defenses.  Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 16 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes his analysis of […]

49ers Activate Javon Kinlaw From Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers officially activated defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) from Injured Reserve on Friday, giving an already dominant defensive line even more help heading into the postseason. Kinlaw played the first three games of the season before landing on Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old tore his ACL last season and wasn't quite ready to […]

Should I Pickup And Start Brock Purdy In Week 16? Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has had a wild rookie season. The last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has started the past two games. The 49ers are their third starting quarterback this year. They lost Trey Lance to a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2. San Francisco then lost Jimmy Garoppolo to a […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 16 Value Picks Include Daniel Jones, D'Andre Swift, DJ Moore, Noah Fant

This week is probably one of the biggest weeks in recent memory that involves the weather severely impacting the outcome of NFL contests. Heavy snow storms are expected throughout much of the country and just about all of the games being played outdoors will be affected. While we can't always predict the weather, it's important […]

Jordan Mason Questionable Against The Commanders

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Washington Commanders. The 23-year-old was a late addition to the injury report after his hamstring tightened up during Wednesday's practice. Mason has rushed for 120 yards on 15 attempts over the last two games. If Mason cannot suit […]

George Kittle Is Still A Must-Start Despite Tough Matchup

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has a tough matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 16. The Commanders have shut down tight ends this season. They have allowed the fewest yards, third-fewest receptions, and third-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends. They shut out Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz in Week 4. However, Kittle […]

Christian McCaffrey A Must-Start In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could leave a fantasy championship berth in your stocking this Christmas. McCaffrey won't have an easy time of it against an above-average Washington defense. But the 26-year-old Pro Bowl snub has the skills and the eleventh-ranked run blocking line leading the way for him. With two-straight 100-yard games […]

Brandon Aiyuk Faces Solid Defense In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk faces the Washington Commanders in Week 16. The Commanders rank No. 15 in terms of limiting fantasy points from opposing WRs. It is not an extremely tough matchup, but Aiyuk has been underperforming lately. He only caught two passes in each of the past two games and hasn't […]