Is Alexander Mattison Coming Back and Playing This Week? Week 16 Fantasy Football Return Update

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has not had the breakout season many fantasy managers had hoped for after the team moved on from Dalvin Cook, but he's been productive at times during the 2023 campaign. Although Ty Chandler has begun to eat into his workload, he's remained on the fantasy radar. Mattison was absent […]

Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings for Week 16 (QB, RB, WR, TE, DST) - Kyren Williams, Ty Chandler, Noah Brown, Puka Nacua, Tyler Boyd

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 16 has arrived. The final four of the fantasy football playoffs are officially here. Fantasy managers have worked very hard to get to this point, and we here at RotoBaller have been with you every step of the way during the 2023 season. It's time to set those winning lineups and advance […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends - Updates for Hunter Henry, Dalton Kincaid, Pat Freiermuth, Greg Dulcich, Tommy Tremble

Most of the elite fantasy tight ends are healthy heading into Week 16, but there are a few mid-level players at the position in the injury headlines. Our fantasy football injury reports for tight ends for Week 16 as of Thursday, December 21 will give you the latest news on the statuses of Hunter Henry, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Quarterbacks - Updates for C.J. Stroud, Joe Flacco, Trevor Lawrence, Will Levis, and more

The 2023 NFL season has seen far too many quarterbacks get sidelined due to injury. Heading into the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, that theme seems to be continuing. Our Week 16 fantasy football injury reports for quarterbacks as of Thursday, December 21 will give you the latest news on the statuses of […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: After battling through injuries across the first half of the season, Kupp has started to look more like himself recently. The 30-year-old Rams slot man has now gone over 100 receiving yards with a TD in two straight for a surging L.A. squad that's won […]

Leonard Fournette (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nearly two months after signing a free-agent deal with the Buffalo Bills, running back Leonard Fournette is still yet to suit up for the AFC East squad. That could change in Week 16, as Bills running back Ty Johnson is dealing with […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Zamir White, Curtis Samuel, Hunter Henry, Trey Sermon, more

For most leagues it's time for the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, and today we're back with our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings to help you make the right moves this week on the waiver wire. The grind never stops. Week 16 will be an interesting one -- with new injuries […]

Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texans' defense was the reason they pulled off an overtime win in Tennessee in Week 15. With CJ Stroud out, the defense needed to step up to keep them in the close battle for the top spot in the AFC South and step […]

Denver Broncos Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 74% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Broncos are a DST that has come a long way compared to earlier in the season. You will need to shed the recency bias of Week 15, during which the Broncos allowed 42 points to the Lions. The home-road splits for Jared Goff […]

Week 16 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Bijan Robinson, Aaron Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, Joshua Palmer

Welcome, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy football rankings. It's finally here: the final four of the fantasy playoffs. Let's go! At RotoBaller, there's no stopping now, and we are here to help you set that optimal lineup with our Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings. Below is where key fantasy options, such as Aaron Jones, Joshua […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Sam LaPorta, Hunter Henry, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft

RotoBallers, the second round of the fantasy playoffs, has arrived. Here at RotoBaller, we have been providing that league-winning advice and will look to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR tight end rankings for fantasy football.  Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is having one of the greatest rookie seasons for a […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Puka Nacua, Rashee Rice, Jordan Addison, Tee Higgins, DeAndre Hopkins

RotoBallers! It's an exciting time of the fantasy football season, with the fantasy playoffs officially here. Week 16 kicks off Thursday with the Rams and Saints. We have been with you all season and are here to guide you to the fantasy championship with our Week 16 half-PPR wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. There […]

Week 16 Half-PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ty Chandler, De'Von Achane, Devin Singletary, James Conner

Hey, RotoBallers! It's the second round of the fantasy playoffs, and it's time to set those winning lineups with our and the NFL team's half-PPR fantasy football running back rankings for Week 16. Fantasy managers need to be aware of a lot of news and injuries regarding the running back position heading into the week. Let's […]

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Taylor Heinicke, Mason Rudolph, Nick Mullens

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy football rankings. Week 16 is here; it's the second game of the fantasy postseason. Let's Go! Fantasy managers must set their lineups earlier with Thursday Night Football and two Saturday games. For fantasy managers searching for a streamer or injury replacement for the fantasy playoffs, we've got you covered […]

Chicago Bears Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don’t let the low rostership scare you away from the Bears. No defense has shot up the rankings farther than the Bears. Chicago is our second-ranked DST for Week 16 and is in Tier 1. Over the last five games, the Bears’ DST has […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 15

While the 2024 NFL Draft is over four months away, fanbases of teams at the bottom of the standings are surely wondering which pick their franchise could end up with when the 2023 season concludes. Teams that are in dire need of a quarterback upgrade are clamoring for a top-five selection, but some teams will […]

Dontayvion Wicks (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is coming off a season-best game in Week 15. The rookie's role is contingent on others missing time, but he has demonstrated his ability to deliver when called upon. Christian Watson missed last week's game and Jayden […]

Parker Washington (WR, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington has recently carved out a role, notably in the last three weeks, following his first game with more than a 14% snap share. With injuries mounting, the rookie appears to have opportunities in the Jaguars' solid […]

Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed returned from his thigh injury in Week 15, which had sidelined him for two games. He remains a boom-or-bust option at the moment, as he isn't someone who will consistently receive a high target volume. […]

Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer returned from his knee injury and put up a solid fantasy output in the embarrassment in Week 15 versus the Raiders. The state of the team isn't ideal right now, but he has value down […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas returned from his concussion in Week 15 and looked to add to his solid rookie year. While the Patriots' offense drastically lowers his ceiling, he has some value on volume alone. Since Week 7, […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has hit a stride over the last few weeks, including a season-best game in Week 15. With the heavy pass volume of the Commanders' offense, Samuel has some value to end the season. Samuel's rostership […]

Noah Brown (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown has stepped in nicely when his number is called on. With injuries stacking up in the Texans' wide receiver room, Brown could see consistent volume in a good passing attack. All of a sudden, the Houston Texans […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd has taken a backseat to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2023 and hasn't been a consistent fantasy option. Whenever Higgins or Chase is out, however, Boyd has stepped up to the occasion and been […]

When Will Ja'Marr Chase Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has not been in contention for the No. 1 overall fantasy receiver in 2023 like most had hoped for. However, he's still been ultra-productive and delivered huge spike weeks. After 15 weeks of action, the third-year pro ranks sixth in total fantasy points among wideouts. Unfortunately, Joe Burrow suffered […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After getting targeted 10 times last week, Demarcus Robinson saw a sharp drop in targets this week down to three, but the production was still there as he found the end zone for the third game in a row. He has a […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: So far, Jameson Williams' NFL career has been a lot of boom and a lot of bust. He's made some big plays at times, but he hadn't really had a game where he saw serious volume. Before Week 15, he had more […]

Michael Mayer (TE, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Is Las Vegas' passing attack a newfound juggernaut or a one-week wonder buoyed by the badness of the Los Angeles Chargers’ lay-down defense? The rookie has tons of tools and potential, making him a long-term fantasy find in dynasty leagues, but he […]

Tanner Hudson (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tanner Hudson keeps quietly posting solid games with backup quarterback Jake Browning throwing to him.  Fun fact -- Hudson has caught 33 of the 39 passes tossed in his direction. Another fun fact -- his next game is against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense […]

Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Higbee returned after a one-week absence and harpooned the burgeoning fantasy worth of understudy Davis Allen. Matthew Stafford’s top tight end has scored two touchdowns over his past three games and should find himself with advantageous matchups with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua getting double-teamed on the […]