Woody Marks Could Continue Late-Season Surge if Healthy

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (ankle) exited early from his team's Week 15 blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals due to an ankle injury. However, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans indicated on Monday that Marks could have re-entered the game had the score been closer. While Marks' status for Week 16 against the Las […]

Omarion Hampton Could See Larger Workload as He Regains Full Health

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton missed seven games in the middle of the 2025 season due to an ankle injury, but he made his return to the field in Week 14. The Chargers have worked Hampton back in slowly, as he's split backfield snaps with Kimani Vidal over each of the past two […]

Luther Burden III Could See Increased Playing Time if Healthy

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss practice on Tuesday ahead of Chicago's Week 16 matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. If Burden III can get back on the practice field and prove healthy enough to play, he could see […]

Jaxson Dart Continues to Provide Dual-Threat Production Upside

After missing two games due to a concussion, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart recorded a season-low four rush attempts in his first game back against the New England Patriots in Week 14. However, Dart got back to his aggressive style of play in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, recording 63 rushing yards on […]

Harold Fannin Jr. Emerging as the Top Receiving Option in Cleveland

Across 14 games this season, Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has recorded 66 catches for 667 yards and four touchdowns on 99 targets. While the 21-year-old has played an important role in his team's offense all season long, he's seen his usage ramped up to a new level in recent weeks. Over […]

Tank Bigsby Limited in Practice on Tuesday Due to Illness

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby (illness) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday due to an illness. With Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (stinger) a non-participant in practice due to a stinger he suffered in Week 15, Bigsby could be in line for more work in Philadelphia's Week 16 matchup against the […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Michael Carter, Jawhar Jordan, Colby Parkinson, Jayden Reed, Blake Corum, Audric Estime, Malik Davis

Amazingly, Week 16 is here! It's the final four of the fantasy playoffs, and we are one game away from fantasy championship games. At RotoBaller HQ, we are already preparing for the final four and kickstart the week with our Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16 (2025)

Anyone who still has FAAB remaining is going to feel like royalty as our playoff slate unfolds. Even those without any funds left should be putting in $0 bids where available, as you never know who is sleeping instead of prioritizing our silly little game! No matter how many dollars or teams you have remaining, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16

There are only two weeks left of the fantasy football season. Most leagues are in the semi-finals of their playoffs, playing for a berth in the championship. While some fantasy managers consider making what some call "grenade drops", defined as dropping players who are widely viewed as talented but who have been highly disappointing, I've […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Football Roundtable

If you're still alive and heading into the fantasy football playoff semifinals, congratulations! You must have a solid team, but you should still be looking at the waiver wire to improve your depth, find a one-week fill-in, or at least block your opponents from adding potential boosts to their rosters. There's never a time to […]

Top Fantasy Football Playoffs D/ST Rankings (Weeks 16, 17) - Defense Streamers and Starts (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football playoffs D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2025 season. Each week, we will go through the best defensive streaming options that fantasy managers should pick up for the coming weeks.  Only two weeks remain in most fantasy leagues, meaning now is the time to plan […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

We are now two weeks away from crowning a fantasy football champion. Two more victories. That's all that stands between us and immortality, or at the very least, year-long bragging rights. This week brought several running back injuries, which could create a busy waiver wire week. However, it doesn't seem that many of the injuries […]

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Streamers: Start 'Em for Week 16 Playoffs

'Tis the season to be jolly here at RotoBaller -- and nothing puts me in a better mood than decking the fantasy halls with a big, juicy playoff win. No time to speculate, it's do or die. Cut the fat from those rosters, add anyone with a pulse who could help you, or your opponent, […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 16 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight a running back in Arizona who is poised for a larger role due to the numerous injuries on the roster, and two tight ends who are reaching must-start status. This week's must-add […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Gainwell, Blake Corum, Michael Carter

Congratulations to all of you who successfully maneuvered your teams through the various obstacles that have emerged since Week 1. This includes the unwanted presence of injuries, impactful bye weeks, and an avalanche of unexpected developments that required you to navigate through each challenge. You have advanced beyond those hurdles as you plan for the […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 16 are Jayden Reed, Devaughn Vele, Tutu Atwell, Tre' Harris, more

Welcome in, RotoBallers, to the penultimate edition of 2025's wide receiver waiver wire pickups, and what a year it's been. If you were lucky enough to be the owner of one of this weekend's standout performers -- congrats! You're likely (hopefully) well on your way to the second round of the tournament. Apologies to those […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 TE Options Include Dalton Schultz, Harold Fannin Jr., Colston Loveland, Colby Parkinson

Bye weeks are no longer a problem for fantasy footballers. Just injuries, disappointing performances, and a lack of targets. If you are reading this column, your fantasy squad is either in the thick of your league’s playoffs or you just really love my writing style. You probably do not need a tight end if your […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round for Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Malik Davis, Jawhar Jordan, Troy Franklin, Jayden Reed, Jalen Coker, Dalton Schultz, C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins

Week 15 was an incredible slate, filled with all sorts of star performances, untimely duds, and massive injuries. Whether that shaped the first round of your playoffs or the final do-or-die week of your regular season, we unite here at RotoBaller in pursuit of that final championship victory. We take the next step toward that […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. With only four teams remaining in most fantasy football leagues, choosing the right defense could be the difference between […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

If you've made it to the playoffs but are questioning your kicker decision, the fantasy football kicker streamers, rankings, and starts for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season can help. Luckily, for managers needing a kicker this week, there are plenty of viable options who can put up decent points. The bad news is that there […]

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 16

Even though the fantasy playoffs are officially underway, managers should still be looking to stash high-upside lottery tickets on their bench. This week, we will spotlight several handcuff running backs who would be must-start RB2s in the event their starter misses time. In addition, an emerging rookie WR is also seeing his fantasy stock increase, […]

Week 16 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The opening week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you were able to avoid starting potential busts like Tyler Warren, whom we recommend keeping on the bench, and did not face the top performers like Kyle Pitts Sr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown. In this week's edition, we will once again spotlight four […]

Kyle Monangai has Earned a Consistent Role in Chicago

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai has had some impressive performances during his first year in the NFL. Monangai has rushed for over 100 yards twice but has been held in check lately. Even though D'Andre Swift remains Chicago's primary back, Monangai continues to get consistent playing time in the backfield. The 23-year-old has […]

TreVeyon Henderson Keeps Impressing in Patriots Backfield

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson had arguably his best performance of the season last week in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Henderson rushed the ball 14 times for 148 yards and scored two touchdowns versus Buffalo. The rookie back put the league on notice when he took over as the lead […]

Saquon Barkley Misses Practice With Stinger

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (neck) was a non-participant during Tuesday's practice session with a stinger that he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. This was only a walkthrough, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried yet. Barkley is coming off a solid performance, where he rushed […]

Sam Darnold Difficult to Trust for Rest of the Season?

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 […]

Younghoe Koo Waived by Giants

New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo was waived by the organization on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero. This doesn't come as a total shock after Koo's struggles this past Sunday. The 31-year-old missed three kicks during the 29-21 loss to the Washington Commanders. He connected on six of nine field-goal attempts while making 13 of […]

Dontayvion Wicks Misses Tuesday's Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was a non-participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Wicks was on the injury report last week with a lingering ankle issue. He ended up playing on Sunday but was ineffective with one catch for six yards in the loss to the Denver Broncos. Wicks has been a non-factor […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Gets in Full Practice on Tuesday

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. Rodriguez was limited twice in practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's win over the New York Giants. He appears to be trending in the right direction with a full session to begin Week 16 preparation. In […]

Legit Breakouts or Flukes? Kyle Pitts Sr., Kirk Cousins, Colby Parkinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 15 has concluded, and despite being nearly done with the 2025 NFL season, we still saw players have surprise performances that made fantasy managers consider grabbing them off waivers and starting them in Week 16, even with potential elimination on the line. The fantasy playoffs, in most leagues, are single-game elimination contests. But as […]