Week 16 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Welcome to the fantasy football semifinals! Congratulations on making it this far! Everything from here on out should be viewed through a one-week lens (except for a D/ST stash). If you are skittish about a matchup or an injury, don't be afraid to pivot. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 16 Lineups (2025)

There are two weeks left in the fantasy football season. If you’re reading this column, hopefully you survived the injury bloodbath that was Week 15. We had numerous players go down, and those injuries certainly played a role in numerous quarterfinal showdowns. However, the season stops for no one, and the fantasy semi-finals are here. […]

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 […]

Super Saturday Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em (Week 16) - Christian Watson, Jalen Hurts, DJ Moore, AJ Brown, Deebo Samuel, Chris Rodriguez, D'Andre Swift, Jayden Reed, Dallas Goedert, more

There will be two games played on Saturday in Week 16. Both are divisional matchups between two NFC divisions. The first is between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, and the second is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. These early games mean fantasy managers will have to set their lineups […]

Running Back Matchups to Target for Week 16 (2025) - De'Von Achane, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, More

This week, the Sunday main slate shrinks back down to 11 games since we have two games today (Saturday) in addition to the usual three primetime games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday nights. We have a situation where some very highly utilized backs are also the same guys in the really good matchups, so we […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target For Week 16 (2025) - Ja'Marr Chase, Nico Collins, Justin Jefferson, Xavier Worthy, Jakobi Meyers

Welcome to the Wide Receiver Matchups to Target column for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. We're nearing the end of the season, so we have all the data in the world at our disposal. We'll use individual performance, matchup grades, pace of play, and implied totals to pinpoint the best WRs to target […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: J.J. McCarthy, Trevor Lawrence, Audric Estime, Ashton Jeanty, Ladd McConkey, Terry McLaurin, Darren Waller, Harold Fannin Jr., more

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like J.J. McCarthy, Trevor Lawrence, Audric Estime, Ashton Jeanty, Ladd McConkey, Terry McLaurin, Darren Waller, and Harold Fannin Jr. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 16 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 16 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 16 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 16 lineup decisions for players like Kyle Monangai, Justin Jefferson, Tyler Warren, and more -- and how their matchups project for the week. There […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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), […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2025)

With the postseason kicking off in many leagues last week, the fantasy superstars came out to play. Amon-Ra St. Brown (41.4), Nico Collins (23.5), and Ja'Marr Chase (23.2) led the way among wide receivers, while Mike Evans, in his return from injury, dropped 19.2 fantasy points. It’s crunch time for fantasy championship hopefuls. Taking calculated […]

Quarterback (QB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2025)

Congratulations if you made it this far; now business is about to pick up as the Fantasy Football Championship births are on the line. Each lineup decision carries a little more weight than the previous weeks. Each risky proposition is magnified just a little more. Last week, Trevor Lawrence led the way in fantasy with […]

Must-Start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

The fantasy football playoffs are upon us, which means every decision can make or break your chances at a championship! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help with his top Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Week 16! We've got you covered with Week 16 D/ST streamer options to give you the tools needed to set […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

If you’re reading this, odds are you advanced to the next round of your fantasy playoffs or are still competing in a long round. Either way, that is good news! Now for the bad news. The IDP world has lost several key contributors over the past three weeks. The biggest loss was Micah Parsons’ torn […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2025)

It’s crunch time—let’s break down the numbers and matchups to maximize your fantasy football playoff chances. Every week, a new hero emerges from the fantasy wasteland. Last week, Colby Parkinson (24.5), Gunnar Helm (14.9), and Dawson Knox (18.7) likely produced while sitting on your bench. Let's dive into the top starts and sits at tight […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Rico Dowdle, Woody Marks, Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin, Breece Hall, Tyler Warren, Brock Purdy, Rashid Shaheed

Welcome to RotoBaller’s Key Starters and Tough Calls article for Week 15 of the 2025 season. Scott Engel's Week 15 Lineup Spotlights focus on notable players to start or sit when you are faced with challenging lineup calls in the first round of the fantasy playoffs. The fantasy football players included in this Week 15 […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 15 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 15 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em picks! If you are new here, this is our main weekly matchups column where we cover all games. We will offer an in-depth analysis of every player in every game. The fantasy football playoffs are finally here, which means the […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings and Start/Sit Picks for All Players

Welcome back to our updated Week 15 fantasy football start/sit chart for all player matchups and all games this week. The start/sit chart has been updated for the weekend for players like Marvin Harrison Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Jayden Daniels who have been ruled out due to injury. For anyone not familiar -- this weekly […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 15 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 15 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. […]