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Who should I start for Week 16? Fantasy football outlooks for Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold. Our expert fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks.
We are only a few days away from fantasy football championship week. That means you can be sure that fantasy owners everywhere are going through their lineups with a fine-toothed comb.
Quarterbacks are always essential to a high-scoring fantasy week. Picking the right signal-caller can give your team the advantage you need.
Several quarterbacks that gamers should consider starting in Week 16 are Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, and Sam Darnold. There’s a case to be made for each player, so let’s break down what to expect from each quarterback in Week 16.
Should I Start Aaron Rodgers for Fantasy Football?
Rodgers is coming off a three-touchdown performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.
Davante Adams. 71-YARD TD. JETS LEAD.
📺: #NYJvsJAX on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/CwGfbTtbpF— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2024
While that was good to see, it’s worth pointing out that it was against a Jacksonville defense that ranks dead last in defensive passing DVOA per FTN Fantasy. Despite the cushy matchup, Rodgers struggled mightily in the first half of that game and only completed 53% of his passes against a terrible defense.
The Jets face a Los Angeles Rams team that has also struggled to defend the pass, but they could have more success pressuring Rodgers than Jacksonville did. Rodgers also hasn’t looked like the same elite player we’ve grown accustomed to seeing, and it looks like Father Time might be taking over.
Still, it’s a good matchup again for Rodgers, but he has been difficult to trust. He makes for an okay play for gamers in need of a quarterback, but there are better options to rely on in an extremely important week.
Should I Start Kyler Murray for Fantasy Football?
Murray has been a bit of a disappointment this year after being a popular pick in fantasy drafts this summer. He has only thrown 15 touchdown passes and is the QB11 on the season.
However, he gets a fantastic matchup this week. Arizona takes on the Carolina Panthers and Carolina has struggled defending quarterbacks all year. They’ve allowed the sixth-most points to opposing quarterbacks per Fantasy Football Today and have also allowed the 10th-most rushing yards to quarterbacks, so this sets up very nicely for Murray’s dual-threat ability.
Kyler Murray COOKIN the New York Jets with his SECOND rushing touchdown! pic.twitter.com/X4QvMKZhB9
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) November 10, 2024
While he hasn’t had the year fantasy owners had hoped for, this is not the week gamers should bail on Murray. Start him with confidence as there’s a good chance he has one of his best games of the season.
Should I Start Sam Darnold for Fantasy Football?
Darnold has been one of the biggest feel-good stories of the year. He’s thrown 29 touchdown passes and is the QB9 on the year.
Darnold. Jefferson. SIX.
📺: #CHIvsMIN on ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus & ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/yxeaGOD4HS— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2024
Minnesota’s offense gets a tougher draw this week as they go against a Seahawks defense that ranks 10th in defensive passing DVOA and has allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Darnold has overcome several poor matchups this year to post strong fantasy finishes, so this is not necessarily a good reason to bench the seventh-year pro.
The reality is that Darnold has thrown multiple touchdown passes in 10 games this year and has proven he can do so regardless of matchup. Gamers can start him as a QB1 for the fantasy football semi-finals.
Popular Week 16 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 16 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Bo Nix or Aaron Rodgers
Justin Herbert or Aaron Rodgers
Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold
Jayden Daniels or Kyler Murray
Bo Nix or Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray or Sam Darnold
Jordan Love or Sam Darnold
Brock Purdy or Sam Darnold
Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold
Anthony Richardson or Aaron Rodgers
Jared Goff or Sam Darnold
Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray
Cj Stroud or Aaron Rodgers
Matthew Stafford or Aaron Rodgers
Jared Goff or Kyler Murray
Jordan Love or Kyler Murray
Bo Nix or Sam Darnold
Brock Purdy or Aaron Rodgers
Tua Tagovailoa or Aaron Rodgers
Jared Goff or Aaron Rodgers
Sam Darnold or Kyler Murray
Tua Tagovailoa or Kyler Murray
Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray
Justin Herbert or Sam Darnold
Matthew Stafford or Kyler Murray
Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers
Jordan Love or Aaron Rodgers
Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold
Aaron Rodgers or Sam Darnold
Lamar Jackson or Sam Darnold
Justin Herbert or Kyler Murray
Jayden Daniels or Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers or Kyler Murray
Geno Smith or Aaron Rodgers
Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold
Anthony Richardson or Sam Darnold
Caleb Williams or Aaron Rodgers
Jalen Hurts or Sam Darnold
Jalen Hurts or Kyler Murray
Cooper Rush or Aaron Rodgers
Drake Maye or Sam Darnold
Brock Purdy or Kyler Murray
Joe Burrow or Kyler Murray
Michael Penixjr or Aaron Rodgers
Russell Wilson or Kyler Murray
Sam Darnold or Aaron Rodgers
Patrick Mahomes or Kyler Murray
Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers
Baker Mayfield or Aaron Rodgers
Cj Stroud or Kyler Murray
Cj Stroud or Sam Darnold
Cooper Rush or Sam Darnold
Geno Smith or Sam Darnold
Josh Allen or Sam Darnold
Patrick Mahomes or Sam Darnold
Anthony Richardson or Kyler Murray
Drake Maye or Aaron Rodgers
Jalen Hurts or Aaron Rodgers
Kirk Cousins or Aaron Rodgers
Kyler Murray or Aaron Rodgers
Lamar Jackson or Aaron Rodgers
Rico Dowdle or Kyler Murray
Tua Tagovailoa or Sam Darnold
Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold
Devon Achane or Aaron Rodgers
Dk Metcalf or Sam Darnold
Drake Maye or Kyler Murray
Jameis Winston or Aaron Rodgers
Keenan Allen or Aaron Rodgers
Alvin Kamara or Aaron Rodgers
Brian Thomasjr or Kyler Murray
Bryce Young or Aaron Rodgers
Chase Brown or Aaron Rodgers
Chuba Hubbard or Sam Darnold
Cooper Rush or Kyler Murray
Courtland Sutton or Aaron Rodgers
Deejay Dallas or Aaron Rodgers
Geno Smith or Kyler Murray
Isiah Pacheco or Aaron Rodgers
Jameis Winston or Sam Darnold
Jerome Ford or Kyler Murray
Joe Burrow or Aaron Rodgers
Jordan Addison or Sam Darnold
Josh Allen or Aaron Rodgers
Josh Allen or Kyler Murray
Kirk Cousins or Sam Darnold
Kyler Murray or Kyler Murray
Luke Schoonmaker or Kyler Murray
Mac Jones or Aaron Rodgers
Michael Penixjr or Sam Darnold
Patrick Mahomesii or Aaron Rodgers
Romeo Doubs or Sam Darnold
Tank Dell or Sam Darnold
Tee Higgins or Sam Darnold
Tyjae Spears or Kyler Murray
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