Fantasy Football Sleepers, Busts: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

The semifinal round of the fantasy football playoffs has arrived, and start-sit calls have never been more consequential and nerve-wracking. Starting a player who flames out could cause you to fall short of a fantasy football championship, but starting an under-the-radar sleeper could propel your team to a win. As always, we're here to help. […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Adam Koffler's Week 16 Picks

There are a ton of moving pieces as we head into the fantasy football semifinals week. Injuries are piling up, creating chaos for fantasy managers fighting to make it to championship weekend. This weekly article aims to make some bold yet informed calls. While not a start/sit column, hopefully my five bold predictions for Week […]

4 Potential Fantasy Football League-Winners: Breakout Picks for the Fantasy Playoffs

Locking in on a league-winner can help you secure a fantasy football championship. For this article, we'll define a league-winner as a player who was widely available coming into the playoffs but became a hot pickup for Weeks 16 and 17. In this article,  I'll spotlight four potential league-winners for Weeks 16 and 17. Each […]

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 […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's Week 16 Picks

It's time for the semifinals of the fantasy playoffs. It's do-or-die time, where every move counts. You may have had to deal with a big performance from your opponent on Thursday Night Football, so it's time to shoot for the moon on a high ceiling to swing your matchup in your favor. That's where my […]

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. […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Matchups Analysis (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 16 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. We are one step closer to becoming fantasy football champions. […]

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 […]

NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 16 Football (2025)

Week 16 was solid for NFL quarterback play. Unfortunately, one of the crown jewels at the position, Patrick Mahomes, went down with a torn ACL. Mahomes has become a villain around the league because of the Chiefs' winning ways, but we can all agree that the league is less entertaining when one of its stars, […]

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 […]

Week 16 NFL Weather Report - Fantasy Football Lineup Impacts

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Week 16 fantasy football weather report for the 2025 NFL season! The first few months of the season brought us very few weather concerns, but now that the winter months of December and January have arrived, it is time to ramp up this session again. I will be […]

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 […]

D/ST Strength of Schedule: Best Fantasy Football Defense Streamers and Matchups (Weeks 16-17)

What's the last piece of a perfect fantasy football lineup, capable of winning a championship? That'd be the D/ST. Here at RotoBaller, we're helping you complete the puzzle. This article dives into several key metrics that help us pinpoint league-winning defenses. At the end of this article, we'll discuss options for every week of 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 […]