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Welcome back, RotoBallers! The final four of the fantasy playoffs start for most fantasy leagues. Depending on if you faced Puka Nacua or Kyren Williams on Thursday night, you may need upside to catch up and advance to the fantasy championship. We are here to help you set that winning lineup with our NFL team's Week 16 fantasy football FLEX PPR rankings.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) returns to action against the Las Vegas Raiders after missing the last two weeks with a should injury. Pacheco racked up 89 total yards and two scores in the previous matchup against Las Vegas. Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Jets. Antonio Gibson will be Washington's lead back but has a brutal matchup against a Jets defense that ranks seventh in rush DVOA. Here, you will find where Pacheco, Gibson, and other key FLEX options, such as Ty Chandler, Jordan Addison, James Conner, Ezekiel Elliott, Chris Godwin, Joshua Palmer, and Chuba Hubbard rank for this week.
Our PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 16 are put together by Nick Mariano, Scott Engel, Andersen Pickard, and Brandon Murchinson. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff.
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Week 16 FLEX Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Josh Jacobs Will Not Play in Week 16
- Zay Flowers Get In Full Practice Session
- Elijah Mitchell Gets In Limited Practice Friday
- Jauan Jennings Remains Out On Friday
- Zay Jones Considered Questionable To Play
- Chris Godwin To Play In Week 16
- Josh Jacobs Expected To Play
- Kenneth Walker III Set To Play
- Rhamondre Stevenson Ruled Out For Week 16
- Hunter Henry Questionable For Week 16
- JuJu Smith-Schuster Ruled Out For Week 16
- Kareem Hunt Expected To Play
- Nico Collins Will Play In Week 16
- Raheem Mostert Gets In Full Practice Session Friday
- Tyreek Hill Considered Questionable For Week 16
- Jonathan Taylor Off The Injury Report
- Commanders Elevate Derrick Gore For Week 16
- Brock Wright Ruled Out For Week 16
- Greg Dortch Questionable For Week 16
- D'Onta Foreman Ruled Out
- Cole Kmet Questionable To Face Cardinals
- Aaron Jones Off The Injury Report
- Jayden Reed Out, Dontayvion Wicks In For Week 16
- AJ Dillon Questionable To Face Panthers
- Christian Watson Out To Face Panthers
- Luke Musgrave Ruled Out For Week 16
- Alexander Mattison Will Play In Week 16
- Zack Moss Questionable To Play In Week 16
- Michael Pittman Jr. Ruled Out For Week 16
- Brian Robinson Jr. Ruled Out For Week 16
- Jerome Ford Will Play In Week 16
- Ian Thomas Questionable For Week 16
- Tommy Tremble Cleared To Face Packers In Week 16
- Marquise Brown Won't Play In Week 16
- Zack Moss Downgraded To Out
- Hunter Henry Downgraded To Out
- Jerick McKinnon Ruled Out For Week 16
- Kadarius Toney Won't Play In Week 16
- Will Levis Ruled Out for Week 16
- Michael Mayer Won't Play In Week 16
- Leonard Fournette Will Make Season Debut Against Chargers
- Jauan Jennings Ruled Out For Week 16
- Irv Smith Jr. Inactive For Week 16
- DeVonta Smith Removed From Injury Report
Week 16 Fantasy Football FLEX Outlooks and Rankings Analysis
A new feature has been added to our weekly fantasy football rankings article. Below, you will find our fantasy football outlooks for key options in Week 14, which gives readers a matchup preview of that player and advice on whether to start or avoid for the upcoming week. We provide outlooks for all 32 NFL teams, which can be found on our player profile pages and our fantasy football news desk.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16 FLEX PPR Rank: 18
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Thursday. Pacheco didn't practice or play at all the last two weeks, but the Chiefs expect him to return for the Christmas Day battle on Monday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Fantasy managers should have already thrown Pacheco back into their starting fantasy lineups for a semifinal matchup this week. When healthy, Pacheco has been a top-15 back for fantasy managers in 2023 with 176 carries for 779 yards (4.43 yards per carry) and six rushing scores.
He's added 33 receptions for 209 yards and another TD. In the first meeting with Vegas in Week 12, Pacheco had 15 carries for 55 yards and two rushing scores, adding five receptions for 34 additional yards. With Pacheco on track to return in Week 16, it will send Clyde Edwards-Helaire back to a complementary role in KC's backfield.
Joshua Palmer, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Week 16 FLEX PPR Rank: 81
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer has some fantasy upside in Week 16 despite a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Making the matchup tougher is the fact that quarterback Easton Stick will be leading the Los Angeles offense instead of Justin Herbert, but still, someone has to catch his passes, and Palmer seems the most likely to do it. Palmer showed he was healthy in his return to the lineup last week, and he was able to put up four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.
The Bills' defense has been solid all season against the pass, limiting Palmer's upside a bit, but if we assume there will be some fourth-quarter garbage time for the Chargers again in this one, Palmer could pile up some fantasy-significant yardage, especially with Keenan Allen (heel) out. Palmer is a WR3 with some upside despite all the challenges.
Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers
Week 16 FLEX PPR Rank: 47
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has seen at least 22 carries in three straight games while rushing for at least 87 yards in each of those contests. He will look to stay hot in Week 16's home matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers have been a plus matchup for running backs this season as they are allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Hubbard has taken over as Carolina's lead back and should see plenty of work against the Packers, keeping him on the map as a solid RB2 in fantasy this weekend.
Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets
Week 16 FLEX PPR Rank: 50
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson saw just four targets in a blowout loss last week but should be a focal point in an excellent matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Although quarterback Trevor Siemian will be starting in relief of Zach Wilson (concussion), the second-year wideout has proven to be a dependable option regardless of who is under center.
Wilson also offers plenty of upside in this contest, as Washington has surrendered the most yards and second-most fantasy points to receivers in 2023. Fantasy managers have every reason to be wary of the Jets' offense, but Wilson should remain in starting lineups as a WR2 this week.
James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Week 16 FLEX PPR Rank: 55
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner showcased his prowess in Week 15, rushing 14 times for 86 yards and a touchdown, coupled with three receptions for three yards in a loss to the 49ers. This follows his stellar performance against his former team, solidifying his status as a hot commodity heading into Week 16 against the Bears. Since his return from injury, Conner has maintained RB24 status, averaging 16.8 touches and 72.4 total yards per game.
Despite ranking high in explosive run rate, missed tackles forced per attempt, and yards after contact per attempt this season, he faces a stout Bears defense. Since Week 10, Chicago has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards, posing a formidable challenge for Conner. Fantasy managers should weigh his recent momentum against the Bears' defensive prowess in their decision-making, but he is currently tough to trust as anything more than an RB2/3.
Week 16 Fantasy Football FLEX PPR Rankings
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings.
| FLEX Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB |
| 2 | A.J. Brown | WR |
| 3 | Kyren Williams | RB |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb | WR |
| 5 | Tyreek Hill | WR |
| 6 | Alvin Kamara | RB |
| 7 | Justin Jefferson | WR |
| 8 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR |
| 9 | James Cook | RB |
| 10 | Raheem Mostert | RB |
| 11 | Rachaad White | RB |
| 12 | Cooper Kupp | WR |
| 13 | Mike Evans | WR |
| 14 | Stefon Diggs | WR |
| 15 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB |
| 16 | Deebo Samuel | WR |
| 17 | DJ Moore | WR |
| 18 | Isiah Pacheco | RB |
| 19 | Joe Mixon | RB |
| 20 | Jonathan Taylor | RB |
| 21 | DK Metcalf | WR |
| 22 | Rashee Rice | WR |
| 23 | Tony Pollard | RB |
| 24 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB |
| 25 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR |
| 26 | Davante Adams | WR |
| 27 | Breece Hall | RB |
| 28 | Jaylen Waddle | WR |
| 29 | Chris Olave | WR |
| 30 | Puka Nacua | WR |
| 31 | Bijan Robinson | RB |
| 32 | Derrick Henry | RB |
| 33 | Travis Kelce | TE |
| 34 | Kenneth Walker III | RB |
| 35 | Tee Higgins | WR |
| 36 | Saquon Barkley | RB |
| 37 | David Montgomery | RB |
| 38 | Trey McBride | TE |
| 39 | De'Von Achane | RB |
| 40 | D'Andre Swift | RB |
| 41 | T.J. Hockenson | TE |
| 42 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB |
| 43 | Aaron Jones | RB |
| 44 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR |
| 45 | Courtland Sutton | WR |
| 46 | Chuba Hubbard | RB |
| 47 | Amari Cooper | WR |
| 48 | Sam Laporta | TE |
| 49 | Garrett Wilson | WR |
| 50 | David Njoku | TE |
| 51 | DeVonta Smith | WR |
| 52 | Chris Godwin | WR |
| 53 | Calvin Ridley | WR |
| 54 | James Conner | RB |
| 55 | Austin Ekeler | RB |
| 56 | Ty Chandler | RB |
| 57 | Nico Collins | WR |
| 58 | Jerome Ford | RB |
| 59 | Jaylen Warren | RB |
| 60 | Javonte Williams | RB |
| 61 | Zamir White | RB |
| 62 | Jordan Addison | WR |
| 63 | George Kittle | TE |
| 64 | Diontae Johnson | WR |
| 65 | Evan Engram | TE |
| 66 | Zay Flowers | WR |
| 67 | Tyler Lockett | WR |
| 68 | Drake London | WR |
| 69 | Najee Harris | RB |
| 70 | Adam Thielen | WR |
| 71 | Isaiah Likely | TE |
| 72 | Jake Ferguson | TE |
| 73 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR |
| 74 | Devin Singletary | RB |
| 75 | Jakobi Meyers | WR |
| 76 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR |
| 77 | Terry McLaurin | WR |
| 78 | Antonio Gibson | RB |
| 79 | Josh Downs | WR |
| 80 | Gus Edwards | RB |
| 81 | Joshua Palmer | WR |
| 82 | Romeo Doubs | WR |
| 83 | Brandin Cooks | WR |
| 84 | Tyler Boyd | WR |
| 85 | Dallas Goedert | TE |
| 86 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR |
| 87 | Curtis Samuel | WR |
| 88 | Cole Kmet | TE |
| 89 | Demario Douglas | WR |
| 90 | Noah Brown | WR |
| 91 | George Pickens | WR |
| 92 | Wan'dale Robinson | WR |
| 93 | Jerry Jeudy | WR |
| 94 | Darren Waller | TE |
| 95 | Dalton Kincaid | TE |
| 96 | Chase Brown | RB |
| 97 | Rashid Shaheed | WR |
| 98 | Roschon Johnson | RB |
| 99 | Tyjae Spears | RB |
| 100 | Tucker Kraft | TE |
| 101 | Jonathan Mingo | WR |
| 102 | Kyle Pitts | TE |
| 103 | Dalton Schultz | TE |
| 104 | Quentin Johnston | WR |
| 105 | Ameer Abdullah | RB |
| 106 | Taysom Hill | TE |
| 107 | Elijah Moore | WR |
| 108 | Kareem Hunt | RB |
| 109 | Gabe Davis | WR |
| 110 | Tanner Hudson | TE |
| 111 | Demarcus Robinson | WR |
| 112 | Jahan Dotson | WR |
| 113 | Jameson Williams | WR |
| 114 | Michael Wilson | WR |
| 115 | Cade Otton | TE |
| 116 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB |
| 117 | Parker Washington | WR |
| 118 | Darius Slayton | WR |
| 119 | Rondale Moore | WR |
| 120 | Pat Freiermuth | TE |
| 121 | AJ Dillon | RB |
| 122 | Zach Charbonnet | RB |
| 123 | Tyler Conklin | TE |
| 124 | Alec Pierce | WR |
| 125 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE |
| 126 | Jalin Hyatt | WR |
| 127 | Tyler Higbee | TE |
| 128 | Tyler Allgeier | RB |
| 129 | Gerald Everett | TE |
| 130 | Justice Hill | RB |
| 131 | Darnell Mooney | WR |
| 132 | Khalil Shakir | WR |
| 133 | Logan Thomas | TE |
| 134 | Malik Heath | WR |
| 135 | DeVante Parker | WR |
| 136 | Rashod Bateman | WR |
| 137 | Juwan Johnson | TE |
| 138 | Robert Woods | WR |
| 139 | Rico Dowdle | RB |
| 140 | Mike Gesicki | TE |
| 141 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB |
| 142 | Justin Watson | WR |
| 143 | Treylon Burks | WR |
| 144 | Cedric Tillman | WR |
| 145 | Samaje Perine | RB |
| 146 | Latavius Murray | RB |
| 147 | Greg Dortch | WR |
| 148 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR |
| 149 | Dameon Pierce | RB |
| 150 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB |
| 151 | Josh Reynolds | WR |
| 152 | Michael Gallup | WR |
| 153 | Miles Sanders | RB |
| 154 | Alexander Mattison | RB |
| 155 | K.J. Osborn | WR |
| 156 | Jamaal Williams | RB |
| 157 | DJ Chark Jr. | WR |
| 158 | Khalil Herbert | RB |
| 159 | Tutu Atwell | WR |
| 160 | Jamal Agnew | WR |
| 161 | Kylen Granson | TE |
| 162 | Trey Palmer | WR |
| 163 | Jonnu Smith | TE |
| 164 | Noah Fant | TE |
| 165 | Xavier Gipson | WR |
| 166 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR |
| 167 | A.T. Perry | WR |
| 168 | Jalen Guyton | WR |
| 169 | Ty Johnson | RB |
| 170 | Hunter Renfrow | WR |
| 171 | Durham Smythe | TE |
| 172 | Nelson Agholor | WR |
| 173 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB |
| 174 | Dawson Knox | TE |
| 175 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB |
| 176 | Dalvin Cook | RB |
| 177 | Braxton Berrios | WR |
| 178 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR |
| 179 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB |
| 180 | Allen Lazard | WR |
| 181 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR |
| 182 | Tre Tucker | WR |
| 183 | Andrei Iosivas | WR |
| 184 | Jordan Mason | RB |
| 185 | Allen Robinson II | WR |
| 186 | Kadarius Toney | WR |
| 187 | Chase Edmonds | RB |
| 188 | Joshua Kelley | RB |
| 189 | Kalif Raymond | WR |
| 190 | Michael Carter | RB |
| 191 | Trenton Irwin | WR |
| 192 | Noah Gray | TE |
| 193 | Boston Scott | RB |
| 194 | River Cracraft | WR |
| 195 | Tyquan Thornton | WR |
| 196 | Jalen Tolbert | WR |
| 197 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR |
| 198 | Trey Sermon | RB |
| 199 | Matt Breida | RB |
| 200 | Patrick Taylor Jr. | RB |
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