Jameson Williams A Deep-League Flex Option

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams saw a career-high seven targets in last week's victory over the Denver Broncos. He only caught four of them for 47 yards, but it was a notable performance. In eight of his nine prior contests, Williams earned three or fewer targets. If he can post at least five targets […]

Sam LaPorta A High-End TE1 In Week 16

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta posted five catches for 56 yards and three touchdowns last week, reminding fantasy managers that he's a must-start stud at the position. Through 15 weeks of action, LaPorta ranks first in total fantasy points among tight ends. Needless to say, he has plenty of upside in all matchups and […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown In For Another Big Day In Week 16

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught just five total passes in Week 13 and Week 14, which was shocking given his two-year history of commanding a ton of targets and catching a high volume of passes. However, he bounced back in Week 15, snagging seven of his nine targets for 112 yards and […]

David Montgomery An RB2 With Upside Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery saw his four-game touchdown streak snapped in Week 14, and he wasn't able to find the end zone in Week 15 either. Since Jahmyr Gibbs has been the more efficient runner and handled more of the receiving work out of the backfield, Montgomery needs a touchdown or two to […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Has Plenty Of Upside In Tough Week 16 Matchup

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was spectacular last week in a favorable matchup against the Denver Broncos, rushing 11 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and catching two passes for eight yards and another score. Although he'll face a tough matchup in Week 16, he has earned a "must-start" tag due to his […]

Jared Goff Has QB1 Outlook Against Vikings

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is coming off a five-touchdown performance against the Denver Broncos. His Week 15 showing marked the ninth time in 14 games that he has posted at least two touchdowns. He's been reliable for most of the 2023 season, and fantasy managers should be able to count on him in Week […]

D'Andre Swift Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: After a strong start to his first year with the Philadelphia Eagles, D'Andre Swift has been a disappointing fantasy asset in recent weeks. Over the last four games, Swift has rushed 49 times for 206 yards and caught five passes for 12 yards. That equals an […]

Saquon Barkley Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Saquon Barkley, like most running backs, has been hit-or-miss for fantasy football this season. The do-it-all offensive weapon has posted five RB1 weeks in 2023, but he's also finished outside the top 32 running backs four times. Given the Giants' offensive struggles, he doesn't have the […]

Joshua Palmer Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12-14 Team Leagues (If Keenan Allen is Out) POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/4 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wideout Joshua Palmer returned from a six-week stint on the injured reserve list in Week 15. On a Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, he caught all four of his targets for 113 yards and a […]

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 […]

Chris Olave Will Play Against Rams

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) missed last week's meeting with the New York Giants due to an ankle injury. On Wednesday, head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Olave will play against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The Rams are a neutral matchup for fantasy wide receivers, […]

Josh Jacobs Trending Toward Playing On Christmas Day?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quad) missed the Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a quad injury. However, that game took place on Thursday Night Football, and the Raiders play on Monday this week. Jacobs will have had 11 days to recover between games, and head coach Antonio Pierce […]

Darnell Mooney Not Practicing To Begin Week 16

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (illness) is not practicing on Wednesday due to an illness. The 26-year-old has not missed a game this season, but a few players have been inactive this year due to illnesses. His practice status should be monitored later in the week. That said, Mooney has only hauled in 29 […]

Tommy Tremble Dealing With Illness On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (illness) is listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice as he deals with an illness. The Panthers have five players listed with illnesses on their initial Week 16 injury report. It's encouraging that Tremble was at least able to practice, but he remains off the fantasy radar. Despite […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Remains Out Of Practice

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) did not take part in practice on Wednesday leading up to the Week 16 contest against the New York Jets. Robinson suffered a hamstring injury in Week 13, causing him to miss the Week 15 contest against the Los Angeles Rams after the team's bye. It's unfortunate […]

Best Potential 2023 NFL Playoffs Matchups - Lions vs. Rams, Chiefs vs. Bills, Browns vs. Ravens, and more

While there are still three weeks of NFL action before the playoff picture is set in stone, it's always fun to look ahead at the most exciting and intriguing potential matchups for the 2023 NFL playoffs. Whether it's in the Wild Card Round, Divisional Round, Conference Championship Round, or Super Bowl, football fans love to […]

Is Will Levis Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has shown flashes in his rookie campaign, including a four-touchdown debut and a Monday Night Football comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins. His rocket arm has made him an intriguing fantasy football signal-caller, at least in Superflex and two-QB leagues. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the Week 15 loss […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 16 NFC Contenders and Pretenders

The NFC has already seen three teams clinch playoff spots, but there are still plenty of key games to monitor down the stretch. Division winners and seeding are still to be determined. There are no official "rankings" in the NFL, so we'll examine recent hype and public perception of some of the potential NFC playoff […]

Buccaneers Designate Rakim Jarrett To Return From Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (quad) is being designated to return from the Injured Reserve list. The team has 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. The rookie suffered a quad injury in the Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and has been out of action ever since. Through […]

Landon Dickerson To Undergo Thumb Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (thumb) is set to undergo thumb surgery that will hold him out of the Week 16 contest against the New York Giants. According to Tim McManus of ESPN, he will definitely miss that game, but then he'll be evaluated heading into Week 17. The 25-year-old guard earned a Pro […]

Anthony Richardson Says He's Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) has been sidelined since suffering a significant shoulder injury that required surgery in Week 5 of the 2023 campaign. After a promising start to his rookie year, his season was over quickly. However, the 21-year-old said he thinks he's ahead of schedule in the rehab process. "I think I'm […]

Is Zay Jones Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones has had fantasy value in spurts over the last two seasons, and with Christian Kirk on Injured Reserve, he's been a trending name as the fantasy football playoffs move forward. However, Jones suffered an injury in the Week 15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. We have his latest update […]

Colts Suspend Isaiah McKenzie, Tony Brown For Rest Of Season

The Indianapolis Colts are suspending wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and cornerback Tony Brown for the remainder of the 2023 season for "conduct detrimental to the team," according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. McKenzie caught just 11 passes for 82 yards in 13 games this year. Brown has appeared in 12 games, logging ten […]

Bills Designating DaQuan Jones To Return From Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (pectoral) was designated to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Buffalo will now have to activate him from IR over the next three weeks for him to be eligible to play. Jones suffered a significant pectoral injury in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Justin Houston Released By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran edge rusher Justin Houston. The four-time Pro Bowler has been on the Injured Reserve list since November 4 due to a hamstring injury, but he reportedly is willing to play again this season for a contending team. According to NFL media's Field Yates, teams would only owe Houston $194,000 […]

Is Jayden Reed Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Green Bay Packers rookie wideout Jayden Reed has been a surprising star for fantasy football in 2023, posting 54 receptions for 592 yards and six touchdowns and rushing 11 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns. In half-PPR leagues, he is the overall WR26 after having a WR73 ADP in preseason drafts. The Michigan State […]

NFL Playoff Picture and Wild Card Standings - Rams, Seahawks, Bills, Chiefs, Texans, Colts Among Teams In The Hunt

Week 15 saw plenty of surprising results, including the Buffalo Bills trouncing the Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks pulling the upset over the Philadelphia Eagles with Drew Lock under center. Buffalo and Seattle kept their postseason hopes alive, while both Philadelphia and Dallas failed to take a commanding lead in the NFC East. The playoff […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: Week 16 AFC Contenders and Pretenders

Heading into Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, the postseason race is heating up and there are sure to be exciting games full of playoff drama down the stretch. This late into the year, some teams are hitting their stride, while others are limping into the final three weeks of the 2023 campaign. There […]

Roschon Johnson, Rico Dowdle, Jonathan Mingo - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add Roschon Johnson in 12+ Team PPR Leagues (21% Rostered) Add Rico Dowdle in 12+ Team Leagues (11% Rostered) Add Jonathan Mingo in 14+ Team PPR Leagues (14% Rostered) ANALYSIS: The Bears' backfield situation has fluctuated week-to-week, but Roschon Johnson led all Chicago running backs in rushing yards (36) and receiving yards (24) […]

Tutu Atwell On Track To Face Saints On Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. Atwell missed the Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders in concussion protocol. While his return provides the Rams with a field stretcher, the third-year pro […]