Tyreek Hill, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Don't Practice

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring), rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) and linebacker Damien Wilson didn't practice on Wednesday. Reid said that Hill's hamstring tightened up on him in the Week 15 win over the Saints and the team wants him to rest. It doesn't […]

49ers Defense Risky In Week 16

The 49ers Defense failed to keep Andy Dalton and the Dallas Cowboys in check in Week 15. This week, the 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals, who are coming off a strong offensive showing. The Cardinals put 33 points on the board in Week 15 as quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 406 yards. The 49ers Defense […]

George Kittle Worth Starting If He Plays

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) has been sidelined since Week 8 after fracturing his foot. However, there appears to be a decent chance that he returns to the field this week against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers have been ravaged by injuries all year and this week they will be starting their […]

Jordan Reed Not A Strong Starting Option In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed managed to score his fourth touchdown of the year in Week 15. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to do much else, catching just two of his five targets for 18 yards. Reed has been a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option over the past month or so and even when he scores, […]

Brian Burns Won't Need Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that pass-rusher Brian Burns (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday, but he will not require surgery. Offensive lineman Russell Okung (hip) and cornerback Troy Pride also missed practice Wednesday. Burns, 22, has been fantasy relevant this year with his 56 combined tackles (seven for loss), 20 QB hits, three […]

Kendrick Bourne Not Trustworthy In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had his best fantasy performance of the year in Week 15, catching four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. However, the bulk of his production came on a 49-yard touchdown pass with 30 seconds to go, when the game was nearly already decided. This week, Bourne and […]

Browns Defense Getting Healthy Ahead Of Week 16

Cleveland Browns safety Andrew Sendejo (concussion) has been cleared to practice, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The team also expects defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (neck) to play in Week 16 against the Jets. Safety Ronnie Harrison (concussion) has also been designated to return from Injured Reserve. Cleveland's defense held the Giants and backup quarterback […]

Matthew Stafford Banged Up But Trending Towards Playing

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb, ribs) is trending towards playing in Week 16 against the Buccaneers. The veteran passer was unable to finish the Lions blowout loss last week after injuring his ribs. Stafford also is dealing with torn ligaments in his throwing thumb on top of the Lions organization unable to practice due […]

Brandon Aiyuk Should Deliver Solid Numbers In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has seen a whopping 29 targets over his past two games. Over that stretch, he's caught 19 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown. This week, as the 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals, Aiyuk will be catching passes from the team's third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard with Nick Mullens […]

Tytus Howard Unlikely To Play Against Bengals

Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel said that it's "unlikely" that offensive lineman Tytus Howard (concussion) will play in Week 16 against the Bengals after suffering a concussion in the Week 15 loss to the Colts. The 24-year-old first-round pick in 2019 has started all 14 games for Houston's offensive line this year, so […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Has WR3/4 Value Against Buccaneers

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. will go up against a Buccaneers Defense that is allowing the 11th most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. The veteran receiver is enjoying his best stretch of the season, racking up 40 receptions on 60 targets for 471 yards and three touchdowns over his last six […]

Brandon Allen Not Ruled Out For Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the decision to start either quarterback Brandon Allen (knee) or Ryan Finley in Week 16 against the Texans will come down to how Allen's knee looks at the end of the week. Allen suffered a knee injury in Week 14 and was inactive in the Monday night […]

T.J. Hockenson Has Favorable Tilt Against Tampa Bay

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will go up against a Buccaneers Defense that is allowing the 10th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. Hockenson disappointed last week with only 18 receiving yards but for the season has 60 receptions for 675 yards with six touchdowns. Tampa Bay has allowed eight touchdowns […]

Tyler Boyd In Concussion Protocol

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Boyd left the team's Monday night win over the Steelers early with the head injury and didn't return to the contest. The 26-year-old is highly questionable to play in Week 16 on a short week against […]

D'Andre Swift Could Struggle Against Buccaneers

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will have several mitigating factors that could hamper his fantasy value against the Buccaneers in Week 16. In regards to on the field, quarterback Matthew Stafford currently is questionable and the Buccaneers have allowed the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. On top of that, the Lions […]

John Brown Remains On Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver John Brown (ankle) will practice on Wednesday, but he remains on Injured Reserve. Brown is trending in the right direction and could be activated to play in time for Monday night's meeting with the division-rival Patriots. New England's secondary will be much more vulnerable without […]

Justin Jefferson A WR1 Option Against Saints

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will go up against a tough Saints Defense in Week 16 on Christmas Day. New Orleans is allowing the 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers this season, including only two 100+-yard performances since Week 4. 100-yard games has become the norm for Jefferson, who continues to break Vikings […]

Stefon Diggs, Tre'Davious White Will Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Stefon Diggs (foot), cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoulder) and defensive end A.J. Epenesa (head) will all practice on Wednesday. Receiver Andre Roberts (back) and offensive lineman Daryl Williams (groin) will sit out. Unless he suffers a setback later this week, Diggs should suit up and be […]

Tevin Coleman Lacking Defined Role For Week 16

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman might have an opportunity for extra work in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals now that the team will be without Raheem Mostert (ankle), their No. 1 back. However, it's tough to bank on. Jeff Wilson Jr. figures to be the team's primary rusher this week, and Jerick […]

Adam Thielen Will Need Touchdown To Fulfill Fantasy Promise

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will go up against a Saints Defense in Week 16 that is allowing the 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers this season. It has been a mixed season for Thielen, who has only 771 receiving yards on the season but a career-high 13 touchdowns. He will need a […]

Philip Rivers Not Practicing Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Philip Rivers (toe) will not practice on Wednesday, which has been the case every week since he injured his toe. Rivers hasn't missed any game action, though, and has been much better as a fantasy passer in recent weeks than he was to begin the 2020 […]

Jerick McKinnon A Risky PPR Flex Option In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has an opportunity to see an uptick in playing time this week against the Arizona Cardinals. With Raheem Mostert (ankle) shut down for the season, the team will lean heavily on Jeff Wilson Jr. as their primary ball-carrier, but McKinnon might be the team's primary pass-catching running back. […]

Dalvin Cook To Face Stiff Saints Defense On Christmas

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could face his toughest test of the season on Christmas Day against the Saints. New Orleans is allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season and have allowed only three touchdowns to the position since Week 5. Fantasy teams typically would steer clear of starting their […]

Kirk Cousins Gets Tough Christmas Day Test

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will face a Saints Defense that is allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points to opposing passers this season. After an interception-laden start to his season, Cousins has bounced back to post some of the best totals of his career this season. At 29 touchdowns he is one shy of tying […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Has RB1 Upside In Week 16

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. appears to be in a fantastic spot heading into Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals. The team is shutting down Raheem Mostert (ankle) for the year and Wilson is now the team's No. 1 back. Last week, Wilson saw 16 carries while Mostert earned 14, missing a […]

Julio Jones Expected To Be Game-Time Decision

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is expected to once again be a game-time decision in Week 16 against the Chiefs. However, Morris noted that Jones "is a little bit closer" than he has been to playing after missing the last two games. The 31-year-old wants to […]

C.J. Beathard Can't Be Trusted In Championship Week

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard will be starting under center for the team in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals with Nick Mullens (elbow) out for the season. Beathard is going to have a tough time this week leading an offense that will be without its No. 1 running back in Raheem Mostert (ankle) and […]

Cole Kmet Has Positive Matchup Against Jaguars

Chicago Bears tight end Cold Kmet will face a Jaguars Defense that is allowing the eighth most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. Jacksonville has surrendered 11 touchdowns to tight ends in 2020 and Kmet has been on the rise in a rejuvenated Bears offense. The rookie is averaging 4.75 targets since the […]

Allen Robinson II Ready For Revenge Against Former Team

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II will go up against the team that drafted him, the Jaguars, in Week 16. Robinson signed as a free agent with the Bears two seasons ago and is having another Pro Bowl-type season in 2020 with 90 receptions for 1,110 yards and six touchdowns. The veteran will go […]

David Montgomery Has Shot At Another Huge Game

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is one of the hottest offensive players in the NFL heading into the team's Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars. Over his last four games, Montgomery has 137 receiving yards, 434 rushing yards and five touchdowns as the Bears offense has come to life over the past month. The […]