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Fantasy football starts/sits for TNF, expert advice for all Rams vs. Seahawks Week 16 matchups on Thursday Night Football. Our start em, sit em picks for Colby Parkinson, Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet, Sam Darnold, more.
Welcome to our Thursday Night Football start/sit chart for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Below you will find our start/sit matchups chart for all players in the TNF game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Colby Parkinson, Matthew Stafford, Blake Corum, Kyren Williams, Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, and A.J. Barner. Which Rams and Seahawks players should you start or sit in Week 16?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 16, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 16, RotoBallers!
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Los Angeles Rams Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Matthew Stafford, QB | Start | 118.1 | @ SEA |
| Puka Nacua, WR | Start | 117.5 | @ SEA |
| Kyren Williams, RB | Start | 110.7 | @ SEA |
| Colby Parkinson, TE | Start | 108.2 | @ SEA |
| Blake Corum, RB | Risky Start | 103.8 | @ SEA |
| Los Angeles Rams, DEF | Risky Start | 103.2 | @ SEA |
| Harrison Mevis, K | Risky Start | 102.3 | @ SEA |
| Tutu Atwell, WR | Sit | 101 | @ SEA |
| Terrance Ferguson, TE | Sit | 98.5 | @ SEA |
| Davis Allen, TE | Sit | 96.6 | @ SEA |
| Jordan Whittington, WR | Sit | 96.3 | @ SEA |
| Xavier Smith, WR | Sit | 96 | @ SEA |
| Konata Mumpfield, WR | Sit | 93.5 | @ SEA |
Colby Parkinson, TE, Rams
Fantasy managers should no longer be ignoring Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson. The 26-year-old has been a bigger part of L.A.'s high-scoring offense ever since Tyler Higbee (ankle) landed on Injured Reserve, and he's not slowing down. In the team's 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Parkinson played a season-high 86% of the offensive snaps and set season-highs in catches (five), targets (seven), and receiving yards (75) while finding the end zone twice.
The former fourth-rounder now has a whopping six touchdown receptions in the last six games for the Rams, and yet somehow, he's only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues. Higbee's return isn't imminent, so Parkinson could be the team's top pass-catching TE the rest of 2025. The Rams' Week 16 matchup against the division-rival Seahawks on Thursday night isn't ideal, but with receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) potentially out, Parkinson could have an even bigger role in the passing attack. Parkinson should be a priority waiver-wire addition at the TE position this week.
Blake Corum, RB, Rams
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum has been breaking out down the stretch of this season, and he did it again in Week 15. Over the past three weeks, Corum has totaled 280 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 30 carries. He totaled 71 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries against the Detroit Lions, who rank among the top run defenses in the NFL. Corum saw his largest workload of the season as well, playing 46% of the snaps, while starter Kyren Williams (54%) saw his lowest snap count of the season.
Both backs are playing well, and with Davante Adams (hamstring) uncertain to play in Week 16, the Rams will use that run game a ton against the Seattle Seahawks. Corum is a low-end RB2 in Week 16 as he looks to continue his dominance on Thursday Night.
Seattle Seahawks Start/Sit Matchups
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| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR | Start | 118.1 | vs. LAR |
| Jason Myers, K | Start | 112.7 | vs. LAR |
| Seattle Seahawks, DEF | Risky Start | 103.7 | vs. LAR |
| Kenneth Walker III, RB | Risky Start | 103.4 | vs. LAR |
| Cooper Kupp, WR | Risky Start | 103.1 | vs. LAR |
| Zach Charbonnet, RB | Risky Start | 103 | vs. LAR |
| Sam Darnold, QB | Risky Start | 102.3 | vs. LAR |
| AJ Barner, TE | Sit | 101.9 | vs. LAR |
| Rashid Shaheed, WR | Sit | 101.1 | vs. LAR |
| Cody White, WR | Sit | 99.1 | vs. LAR |
| Jake Bobo, WR | Sit | 94.5 | vs. LAR |
| Brady Russell, RB | Sit | 90.4 | vs. LAR |
Sam Darnold, QB, Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has only turned in two solid fantasy days in his last six outings. Darnold and the Seahawks' offense have failed to do well to find the end zone in recent weeks. Additionally, Darnold has been turning the ball over far too much. Although the Seahawks continue to win, their recent success is largely attributed to their stellar defensive play.
Based on what we saw earlier in the season, we know what Darnold and this offense are capable of. However, NFL defensive coordinators are very adaptable, and they may have figured out the ticket to stopping Seattle. With matchups against the Rams, Panthers, and 49ers remaining, Darnold will face three solid-to-great defenses in a row. Streaming Darnold was fun earlier in the season, but it may not be feasible in the fantasy playoffs.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp hauled in five of his seven targets for 46 yards in the Week 15 win over the Indianapolis Colts. It marked Kupp's most receptions in a game since Week 5, and his most receiving yards since Week 10. The former Los Angeles Rams wideout hadn't recorded more than three receptions in a game since Week 5 versus Tampa Bay, with Seattle's passing game flowing almost entirely through Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
With newcomer Rashid Shaheed's role growing in Seattle's offense, Kupp feels like the clear third option in a low-volume passing game, which caps his upside in fantasy. The 32-year-old is still a tough player to trust in 12-team formats, but he'll be a decent flex option in deeper leagues on Thursday night against his former team.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Colby Parkinson, Matthew Stafford, Blake Corum, Kyren Williams, Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, A.J. BarnerV. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 16.
Week 16 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
Scoring Formats. Fantasy football managers play in various types of leagues, and this tool allows you to choose whether it's PPR scoring, Half-PPR scoring, or Standard (Non-PPR) scoring. The second thing you want to do is to select the scoring format. There are three small radio buttons (small circles), so click on the scoring format you prefer. The results may vary based on the scoring format you select.
Popular Week 16 Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Week 16 (2025)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
Popular Week 16 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
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