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 […]

Devaughn Vele Ruled Out for Week 16

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, Sara Palczewski of Louisiana First News reports. Vele has been considered week-to-week after suffering a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. He caught five of six […]

Devin Neal Ruled Out for Sunday

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Devin Neal (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, according to Sara Palczewski of Louisiana First News. Neal left early during the Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers due to a hamstring injury, and he'll be forced to miss at least one […]

Christian Watson "Should be Good" to Face the Bears on Saturday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (chest, shoulder), who returned to a limited practice on Wednesday, said he should be able to play in Week 16 on Saturday night in the divisional rematch against the hosting Chicago Bears, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. "It's feeling pretty good for everything considered, so I think […]

Dak Prescott Expected to Start for the Rest of the Season

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that he plans to play quarterback Dak Prescott when asked if he would want to see backup quarterback Joe Milton III play if the Cowboys are eliminated from playoff contention. "I want to win, so the plan would be to play Dak," Schottenheimer said. It's not a surprising […]

Geno Smith has "a Good Chance" to Return in Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Wednesday that there's "a good chance" that quarterback Geno Smith (shoulder, back) returns to start this Sunday against the Houston Texans in Week 16, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Smith suffered a right-shoulder injury in the Week 14 loss to […]

Saquon Barkley Back at Practice on Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (stinger) is back at practice on Wednesday after he was listed as a non-participant due to a stinger on Tuesday, according to Cayden Steele of NJ Advance Media. Barkley suffered a stinger in Sunday's blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but his return to practice on Wednesday bodes […]

Mason Taylor to Miss Second Straight Game

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (neck) has been ruled out for a second straight game for Week 16 action against the hosting New Orleans Saints, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Taylor suffered a neck injury in the Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins, when he had five catches for 51 […]

D'Andre Swift Listed as Limited in Wednesday's Practice

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) was listed as a limited participant in the team's practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network. Swift wasn't listed on the first injury report of the week on Tuesday, so it's possible he tweaked his groin in Wednesday's practice. It's […]

Luther Burden III Still Absent From Practice on Wednesday

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (ankle) is missing a second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, according to Marquee Sports Network's Scott Bair. The Bears could be short-handed on offense at the receiver position on Saturday night against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, as Rome […]

Rome Odunze Trending Towards Missing Third Straight Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) missed another practice on Wednesday, according to Scott Bair of the Marquee Sports Network. Odunze also missed Tuesday's session and looks to be on track to miss a third straight game due to a stress fracture in his foot. Head coach Ben Johnson hinted earlier this week that […]

Brady Cook Will Start Again in Week 16

New York Jets rookie quarterback Brady Cook has been named the starter for the team's Week 16 matchup with the Saints. Head coach Aaron Glenn made the announcement on Wednesday, adding that either Tyrod Taylor (groin) or Justin Fields (knee) will back him up. This marks Cook's second consecutive start after coming on early in […]

Nick Chubb Returns to Practice

Houston Texans veteran running back Nick Chubb (ribs) was back at practice on Wednesday after missing the team's Week 15 win over the Cardinals. Rookie Woody Marks (ankle) was forced out of the blowout win with an ankle injury and was not spotted at Wednesday's practice, so Chubb could see an uptick in volume in […]

Tetairoa McMillan Not Seen at Practice

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was not seen during the media accessible portion of Wednesday's practice, according to beat reporter Joe Person. McMillan carried no injury designation into the team's Week 15 loss to the Saints and was on the field for 48 of 57 offensive snaps, so fantasy managers will need to […]

Woody Marks Not Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (ankle) was not seen during the media accessible portion of Wednesday's practice after leaving the team's Week 15 win over the Cardinals with an ankle injury. Head coach DeMeco Ryans indicated after the game that Marks could have re-entered if needed, but it appears the Texans are handling the […]

Tee Higgins Still in Concussion Protocol, Set to Practice on Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol, but he had his helmet on Wednesday and looked ready to practice, according to James Rapien of BengalsTalk.com. Higgins suffered his second concussion in two weeks in Week 14 and was held out of the Week 15 loss to the Baltimore […]

Rashod Bateman Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) is back at practice on Wednesday, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Bateman will most likely be listed as limited on Wednesday, but it gives him a chance to play in Week 16 against the New England Patriots on Sunday night after he missed the Week 15 […]

Josh Jacobs Not Practicing on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee) is a non-participant at practice on Wednesday, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Jacobs did not take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday, either, but he intends to play through his knee issue again in a crucial Week 16 divisional rematch against the Chicago Bears […]

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 […]

Tyquan Thornton Not Practicing on Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (concussion) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Fellow wideout Rashee Rice is also dealing with a concussion and will not practice on Wednesday. The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention and lost star quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) to a torn ACL in […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Blake Corum, Kenneth Walker, Justin Jefferson, TreVeyon Henderson, Brian Thomas Jr., Kareem Hunt, Kyle Monangai, Khalil Shakir, Alec Pierce

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Blake Corum, Kenneth Walker, Justin Jefferson, TreVeyon Henderson, Brian Thomas Jr., Kareem Hunt, Kyle Monangai, Khalil Shakir, Alec Pierce. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Patrick Mahomes Rehabbing ACL, LCL Tears

Kansas City Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) was operated on quickly to fix the LCL part of his ACL/LCL knee injury that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Jesse Newell of The Athletic. Mahomes has started his rehab in Dallas this week and […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Travis Etienne Jr., DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, Emeka Egbuka, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Travis Etienne Jr., DK Metcalf, George Pickens, Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, Emeka Egbuka, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

Rashee Rice Won't Practice Due to Concussion

The Kansas City Chiefs say that wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Pete Sweeney. It's a new injury for Rice, and one that could certainly keep him from playing in the Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, especially with the Chiefs now eliminated from playoff contention. […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, Bryce Young, Sam Darnold, Gardner Minshew, Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers, Geno Smith, Brady Cook

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jalen Hurts, Bryce Young, Sam Darnold, Gardner Minshew, Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers, Geno Smith, Brady Cook. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, Caleb Williams, Marcus Mariota

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Matthew Stafford, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, Caleb Williams, Marcus Mariota. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning […]

Mecole Hardman Returning to Practice

The Buffalo Bills are opening wide receiver Mecole Hardman's (calf) 21-day practice window on Wednesday, according to Maddy Glab of BuffaloBills.com. Hardman has been on Injured Reserve for the last four games after injuring his calf in the Week 11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 27-year-old will be eligible to play this Sunday […]

Christian Watson to be Limited on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Christian Watson (chest) is expected to be limited in Wednesday's practice, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. "He's improving. We'll just see how he's feeling out there," LaFleur said. Watson was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report. He was hospitalized following […]