FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16 (2025)

Anyone who still has FAAB remaining is going to feel like royalty as our playoff slate unfolds. Even those without any funds left should be putting in $0 bids where available, as you never know who is sleeping instead of prioritizing our silly little game! No matter how many dollars or teams you have remaining, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16

There are only two weeks left of the fantasy football season. Most leagues are in the semi-finals of their playoffs, playing for a berth in the championship. While some fantasy managers consider making what some call "grenade drops", defined as dropping players who are widely viewed as talented but who have been highly disappointing, I've […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Football Roundtable

If you're still alive and heading into the fantasy football playoff semifinals, congratulations! You must have a solid team, but you should still be looking at the waiver wire to improve your depth, find a one-week fill-in, or at least block your opponents from adding potential boosts to their rosters. There's never a time to […]

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 […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

We are now two weeks away from crowning a fantasy football champion. Two more victories. That's all that stands between us and immortality, or at the very least, year-long bragging rights. This week brought several running back injuries, which could create a busy waiver wire week. However, it doesn't seem that many of the injuries […]

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, […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 Fantasy Football (2025)

RotoBaller drops our top 2025 fantasy football Week 16 waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB. This week, we will spotlight a running back in Arizona who is poised for a larger role due to the numerous injuries on the roster, and two tight ends who are reaching must-start status. This week's must-add […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Gainwell, Blake Corum, Michael Carter

Congratulations to all of you who successfully maneuvered your teams through the various obstacles that have emerged since Week 1. This includes the unwanted presence of injuries, impactful bye weeks, and an avalanche of unexpected developments that required you to navigate through each challenge. You have advanced beyond those hurdles as you plan for the […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 16 are Jayden Reed, Devaughn Vele, Tutu Atwell, Tre' Harris, more

Welcome in, RotoBallers, to the penultimate edition of 2025's wide receiver waiver wire pickups, and what a year it's been. If you were lucky enough to be the owner of one of this weekend's standout performers -- congrats! You're likely (hopefully) well on your way to the second round of the tournament. Apologies to those […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 TE Options Include Dalton Schultz, Harold Fannin Jr., Colston Loveland, Colby Parkinson

Bye weeks are no longer a problem for fantasy footballers. Just injuries, disappointing performances, and a lack of targets. If you are reading this column, your fantasy squad is either in the thick of your league’s playoffs or you just really love my writing style. You probably do not need a tight end if your […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round for Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Malik Davis, Jawhar Jordan, Troy Franklin, Jayden Reed, Jalen Coker, Dalton Schultz, C.J. Stroud, Kirk Cousins

Week 15 was an incredible slate, filled with all sorts of star performances, untimely duds, and massive injuries. Whether that shaped the first round of your playoffs or the final do-or-die week of your regular season, we unite here at RotoBaller in pursuit of that final championship victory. We take the next step toward that […]

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 […]

High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 16

Even though the fantasy playoffs are officially underway, managers should still be looking to stash high-upside lottery tickets on their bench. This week, we will spotlight several handcuff running backs who would be must-start RB2s in the event their starter misses time. In addition, an emerging rookie WR is also seeing his fantasy stock increase, […]

Week 16 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The opening week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books. Hopefully, you were able to avoid starting potential busts like Tyler Warren, whom we recommend keeping on the bench, and did not face the top performers like Kyle Pitts Sr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown. In this week's edition, we will once again spotlight four […]

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 […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 16)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) has now missed two games in a row with knee and ankle injuries. He hurt his knee in Week 12, just after his team's bye week, early in the contest against the Atlanta Falcons, and was forced to exit. It's been a rough season for the […]

Is Sam LaPorta Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 16)

The 2025 season has been a frustrating one for injuries in fantasy football. Each week, there have been numerous impactful injuries that have forced fantasy managers to think on the fly. In a lot of cases, fantasy managers are left stashing an impactful player on the injured reserve, hoping for a late-season boost to their […]

Is Garrett Wilson Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 16)

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) suffered his second knee sprain of the 2025 season in Week 10. It was his first game back from his first knee sprain, which caused him to miss three weeks, including his team's Week 9 bye. It seems, on the surface, like the Jets rushed him back […]

When Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 16 (2025)

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. missed Week 15's game against the New York Giants due to a groin injury, opening the door for rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt to post his best game since his breakout performance in Week 5. Rodrguez has been operating as Washington's clear lead back in recent weeks, and he should […]

Kansas State's Jayce Brown Intends to Transfer

Kansas State wide receiver Jayce Brown is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Brown caught 41 passes for 712 yards (team-high) and five touchdowns in 2025, adding seven carries for 116 yards and one score. The Florida native earned third-team All-Big 12 honors in his junior season. In 33 career […]

NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 16?

With the Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention, the AFC will have a new champion for the first time since 2021. Week 15 featured a seismic shift in power across the NFL. Many of the teams we have become accustomed to seeing deep in the playoffs are either done altogether or on the outside looking in. […]

Nation's Leading Passer Drew Mestemaker to Enter Transfer Portal

North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to On3Sports. The Texas native broke out in 2025 as a redshirt freshman, completing over 70% of his passes for 4,129 yards, 31 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also rushed for five more scores. The 19-year-old led the FBS in passing yards, […]

Jayden Maiava Signs New Deal to Return to USC

University of Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava signed a new deal with the program to return in 2026, according to USC's official X account. The Hawaii native began his career at UNLV before heading to Los Angeles ahead of the 2024 campaign. While splitting time with Miller Moss as the Trojans' starting quarterback in 2024, […]

Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16? Bhayshul Tuten, Jayden Daniels, Sean Tucker, Quentin Johnston, Bam Knight, Justin Herbert, Chimere Dike, Lamar Jackson, John Metchie III

Who Should I Drop? Who Should I Keep? Some of the most common Week 13 fantasy football cut candidates involve players like Bhayshul Tuten, Jayden Daniels, Sean Tucker, Quentin Johnston, Bam Knight, Justin Herbert, Chimere Dike, Lamar Jackson, John Metchie III. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make the right waiver wire […]

Aidan Mizell Won't Return to Florida, Entering Transfer Portal

Florida Gators wide receiver Aidan Mizell is set to enter the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 and Rivals. The rising redshirt junior was a four-star recruit out of Orlando in the 2023 recruiting cycle, but he's been unable to carve out a big-time role in the Florida offense. In 22 career games, […]

East Carolina Targeting Jordan Davis as Next Offensive Coordinator

East Carolina is pursuing North Texas offensive coordinator Jordan Davis to be its next offensive coordinator, reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel. The 33-year-old aided former UNT head coach Eric Morris in leading the Mean Green to the No. 1 total offense (504.3) and scoring offense (44.8) in 2025. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker had a breakout season […]

Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 16? Trevor Lawrence, Adonai Mitchell, Romeo Doubs, Luke Musgrave, Brian Robinson Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Evan Hull, Jayden Higgins

Who Should I Pickup? Who Should I Stream? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire decisions involve players like Trevor Lawrence, Adonai Mitchell, Romeo Doubs, Luke Musgrave, Brian Robinson Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Evan Hull, Jayden Higgins. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these waiver wire decisions and […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 16 Early Updates

Fantasy managers are one win away from the title game, so it's never been more important to use all the available resources to find the best quarterback to start. Use our Week 16 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025 to analyze the position. In the initial Week 16 QB rankings below, find out where key […]