D/ST Fantasy Football Playoffs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Defenses With Easy/Tough Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

The first week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you have lived to fight another day thanks to monster showings by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trevor Lawrence. However, the job is not done, and we will have to navigate through the next two weeks of NFL action to secure the championship. In […]

Week 16 NFL Player Props: Expert Prop Picks and Anytime Touchdown Bets (2025)

While we did not have our best effort in this space last weekend and finished down -.37 units, we did hit on a few of our long shot plays. I recommended readers should place a wager on Ricky Pearsall to finish the 49ers/Titans game with the most receiving yards at 6-1 odds. It was a […]

NFL Betting Picks and Props for Novig (Week 16)

Week 16 might feature the most exciting slate of NFL games we've seen this season. Not only do we have a lot of close spreads this weekend, but we also have a bunch of teams playing incredibly meaningful games that will impact the playoff race in both conferences. I couldn't think of a better week […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit

With one week standing between fantasy managers and the championship matchup, it's never been more critical to set optimal lineups. Use these Week 16 fantasy football rankings for 2025 to crush your start-sit calls ahead of must-win matchups. Below, you will see where key players such as Mike Evans, Colby Parkinson, Michael Carter, Rico Dowdle, […]

2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit

It's time for another great week of fantasy football action, and this time, a spot in the championship game is on the line. Check out our Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 for help with lineup calls. Below, you will see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs like Audric Estime, Evan Hull, Jayden […]

2026 NFL Mock for Dynasty Rookie Fantasy Football Drafts - 1st Round Picks

In November, I put out my first 2026 rookie mock draft for fantasy football dynasty leagues. It's safe to say that in the month since then, some key things have changed. Namely, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who was my 1.02 pick in November, collapsed down the stretch, introducing uncertainty to his future outlook. Meanwhile, three […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit Running Backs

It's time for Round 2 of the fantasy football playoffs, so whether you barely snuck in the postseason or have led your league all year long, all that matters is setting your best lineups for the next two weeks. We're back with our Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025 to guide your […]

2025 Fantasy Football WR Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit Wide Receivers

You're so close to hoisting the fantasy football championship trophy, so it's time to lock in. If you face tough start-sit calls for Week 16, we're here to help. Use our Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings as your guide for lineup decisions. To find out where key wideouts on the start-sit bubble like […]

2025 Fantasy Football TE Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit Tight Ends

Tight ends always present tough start-or-sit calls in fantasy football, and it's important to get it right in the semifinal round of the playoffs. Use these Week 16 fantasy football tight end rankings as your guide for lineup calls this weekend. In the full set of TE rankings below, you will see where key players […]

2025 Fantasy Football QB Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit Quarterbacks

Only one win stands between you and the fantasy football championship game, so let's nail our start-sit calls in Week 16. We're back with our Week 16 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025 to assist your lineup calls. Below, check out where Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, Jaxson Dart, Jacoby Brissett, C.J. Stroud, Trevor […]

2025 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings - Week 16 Start, Sit Kickers

It's time to advance to the championship round of the fantasy football playoffs, and believe it or not, a kicker can make the difference between a win and a loss in the semifinals. We're here to help you find the top option with our Week 16 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025. In the full […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. The playoff picture is nearly set in both conferences, with 11 teams holding a 90% or better chance to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bears (84%), Buccaneers (76%), and Steelers (66%) are also on the precipice, according to The […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 16 (2025)

The first week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you were on the better side of your matchup and lived to fight another day. As we have throughout the entire season, we will spotlight six running backs who are in the RB2/flex territory and determine whether managers should trust them in their […]

Tight Ends Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and Fantasy Football Trends for Week 16 (2025)

Two more wins. That's it. That's all that's left on the to-do list. That's how close we are. Can you taste it? It's right there in front of us. You can almost reach out and touch it, but the job isn't done yet. No, all the hard work you've put into the season can be […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 16 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 16 of the 2025 fantasy football season. The fantasy football playoffs are here, with a large sample of the offensive and defensive advanced metrics. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

If you are reading this, congratulations, you have made it to your league's semi-finals. You are so close to the ultimate goal, but also extremely far away. The semi-finals historically are when some weird stuff tends to happen. You could argue that weird stuff is already happening, with post-waiver injury news and QB changes. Oh […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 16 Targets and Avoids

With just three short weeks left in the NFL and three HUGE weeks for survivor pool gamers, welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 16! If you've survived this long, you've done incredibly well! However, the work isn't finished just yet. Even with a full 16-game slate, it's an incredibly tough slate […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 16 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Audric Estime, Evan Hull, Jalen Coker, Darren Waller, Troy Franklin, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Colston Loveland

The final four of the fantasy football playoffs have arrived, and we will have games on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. While most leagues run their waivers on Tuesday, there are still a few days to make moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we have our updated waiver wire rankings for fantasy football Week 16 of the […]

Thursday Night Football Bets, Anytime TD Scorer, and Player Props - Week 16 Expert TNF Picks (2025)

Thursday Night Football heads to Seattle, Wash., this week for a marquee NFC West battle between the 11-3 Seattle Seahawks and the 11-3 Los Angeles Rams. This matchup has a similar feel to last season's dramatic Week 18 clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, when two 14-2 teams squared off to decide the […]

Rams vs. Seahawks Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Thursday Night - Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams, Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kenneth Walker III

The second round of the 2025 fantasy football playoffs begins on Thursday Night Football, and we've got a great matchup to start the week. Besides the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, both being teams with a plethora of fantasy-relevant players, this game could determine who wins the NFC West and takes the top seed […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 16

You made it to the fantasy football semifinals (most likely)! Congratulations, you're one step closer to being crowned a champion. As we do each week, we'll take a look at whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling coming out of the previous week. There were a lot of injuries coming out of Week […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

It's time for the semifinal round of the fantasy football playoffs, so it's important to use all the available resources to set your optimal lineups. No one wants to be eliminated due to a bad lineup call, so we're here to help. Below, view our Week 16 fantasy football projections for all positions. Navigate the […]

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, […]

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

Even though the fantasy football 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2025)

Week 15 was an interesting one for fantasy managers. If you started Travis Etienne Jr (31.5), James Cook III (31.1), or TreVeyon Henderson (30.1), then you moved one more step closer to that elusive fantasy championship. The top 12 last week was a mixed bag with several returning running backs such as Bijan Robinson (29.5), […]