Updated Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz, Rob Gronkowski

Welcome RotoBallers to our Week 16 tight end rankings for fantasy football. We're here to help you set those winning lineups as always, so let's see where key tight ends like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Zach Ertz and Rob Gronkowski rank, among others? In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also […]

Is Travis Kelce Playing This Week? Fantasy Football Injury and COVID Updates

COVID-19 has caused absolute chaos in the NFL and fantasy football landscape. With marquee players landing on the COVID-19 list every day, fantasy managers have to dig extremely deep on the waiver wire and craft a lineup to take them to the promised land. The latest NFL star to land on the COVID-19 list? Chiefs […]

Travis Kelce Won't Play In Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will not play on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran is currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and while there was optimism he could make it back, fantasy managers will be without him in Week 16. Fortunately for the team, Tyreek Hill cleared protocols and will be […]

Cam Akers Could Factor Into Rams' Playoff Plans

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (Achilles) could be a factor in the team's postseason plans, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Activated from injured reserve on Saturday, Akers won't play in Week 16. However, general manager Les Snead says that the "vision" is for the second-year back to return for the playoffs, just […]

NFL DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Football Team vs. Cowboys Sunday Night Football

Welcome to Sunday Night Football between the Washington Football Team and Dallas Cowboys! Tonight's game means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest and easiest to win NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive […]

Sam Darnold Will Play Sunday, Could Start Next Week

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) will play on Sunday against the Buccaneers after being activated from IR this past week, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Although Darnold won't draw the start, Rapoport notes that he "is expected to enter the game within a few series and, based on how he does, could play […]

T.J. Watt Will Play Through Cracked Ribs

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (cracked ribs) will play through his injury in Week 16, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 27-year-old has been phenomenal this season, accruing 53 tackles, 17.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries through 12 games. He suffered the rib injury last week but plans to play on Sunday […]

David Johnson Not Expected To Play Sunday

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (quad) is not expected to play against the Chargers on Sunday afternoon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He had been listed as questionable. The 30-year-old has appeared in 12 games this season, totaling just 417 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. With Johnson sidelined, Rex Burkhead will serve […]

Kadarius Toney Trending In Right Direction For Week 16

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (oblique, COVID-19 ramp-up) has a "good chance of playing" in Week 16, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Despite dealing with an oblique injury and a recovery period following his positive COVID-19 test, the first-round pick is trending in the right direction for Sunday after missing the […]

Derwin James Will Be Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision against the Texans on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. James, listed as questionable, has progressed nicely, but his pregame workout will offer much more insight into whether he'll be able to suit up. He has appeared in […]

DJ Moore Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Although he is dealing with quarterback turmoil and a tricky matchup against the Buccaneers, Moore's role is capable of providing a steady floor for fantasy managers this week. He should […]

Damien Harris Returning To Action In Week 16

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is expected to start against the Bills in Week 16, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He had been listed as questionable but will return to action for the first time since Week 13, also against Buffalo. Harris should see a significant workload on Sunday due […]

Washington Pessimistic About Curtis Samuel In Week 16

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision in Week 16, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, the team is not very optimistic about the 25-year-old's status this Sunday. Samuel has been a massive disappointment this season. Between injuries and lack of production, the wideout has […]

Michael Badgley Converts Two of Three Field Goals In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley converted two of three field goals and both extra-point attempts during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Badgley now has back-to-back games with a missed field goal, missing from 50-plus against the Cardinals on Saturday night. He did manage to convert two field goals, both inside of […]

Indianapolis Colts Defense Strong In Week 16

The Colts' defense did enough to hold the Arizona Cardinals to 16 points during a 22-16 Week 16 win on the road Saturday night. While the Colts' defense did not force a turnover, they did not let the Cardinals establish the run game without James Conner, with Kyler Murray ripping off only one big run […]

Washington Optimistic About Antonio Gibson For Week 16

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is listed as questionable and is expected to be a game-time decision against the Cowboys in Week 16, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, the team does have "optimism" about his availability for the divisional tilt. Gibson has been impactful since Washington's bye week, totaling […]

Daniel Jones, Joe Judge Returning To Giants Next Year

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and head coach Joe Judge are both expected to be brought back for the 2022 season, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Despite the team's woes this year, Schefter notes that the Giants "believe both Judge and Jones deserve the opportunity to demonstrate their talents next […]

Mo Alie-Cox Draws Four Targets In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox caught two of four targets for 42 yards during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Due to knee and ankle injuries, the fourth-year tight end received a prime opportunity with Jack Doyle exiting the game early. Alie-Cox saw four targets and finished with 42 yards, the […]

Adam Thielen Expected To Play In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) is expected to play against the Rams on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 31-year-old is listed as questionable and has not played since Week 13 against Detroit. However, it looks like his streak of absences will end at just two games. Thielen's return to the lineup […]

Dezmon Patmon Scores Touchdown In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dezmon Patmon caught a 14-yard touchdown during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The second-year wideout proved to be clutch when targeted, hauling in his lone target to extend the Colts' lead to 22-13 in the final seven minutes of Saturday's win. He is not relevant in redraft […]

T.Y. Hilton Scores Touchdown In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton caught four of five targets for 51 yards and a touchdown during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran wideout opened the scoring on Saturday night, hauling in a one-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. Hilton had more opportunity due to the absence of […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Leads Colts In Receiving Yards In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught eight of 12 targets for 82 yards during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The second-year wideout drew a massive 42.9 percent target share on Saturday night and proved to be reliable for Carson Wentz in clutch moments, setting the Colts up in goal-to-go […]

Nyheim Hines Finishes With 18 Yards In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried three times for 11 yards and caught a seven-yard reception during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Hines preserved his value against the New England Patriots with a touchdown in Week 15, but his opportunity was much more limited against a good Arizona run defense […]

Jonathan Taylor Held Without A Touchdown In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor carried 27 times for 108 yards during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Taylor has been the RB1 in fantasy leagues for the majority of the season and still exceeded 100 rushing yards despite being held without a touchdown for the first game since Week 3 […]

Carson Wentz Delivers Monster Performance In Week 16 Win

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 18 of 28 pass attempts for 225 yards and two touchdowns during a 22-16 Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Wentz had thrown for under 200 yards in his previous two games but was asked to step up his usage and passing attempts to seal the third-straight win […]

Week 16 NFL DFS Betting Picks (Premium Content)

NFL Week 16 is almost here and I am coming at you with another week of my favorite bets across the sportsbooks in hopes of helping you make a little bit of cash this weekend!   Background I am a big-time fantasy football and fantasy baseball player. I have been in leagues for about two-thirds […]

Sunday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Washington vs Cowboys Showdown

Welcome to Week 16, RotoBallers! We've been pretty successful so far with these showdown slates and hopefully, that trend continues tonight with Sunday Night Football. Most of us started our fantasy journeys with football, so it's always nice when it comes around. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to provide […]

Key Fantasy Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights and Emergency Options for Week 16

Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions in Week 16. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to […]

Darius Slayton - Week 16 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton continues to be involved in three-wide receiver sets, but it hasn't led to massive fantasy production. He's caught 23 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown over 11 games in 2021. The 24-year-old has caught just four passes for 36 yards over his last three games. Slayton will […]