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 Lineup Busts? Fantasy Football Players to Consider Sitting

The opening week of the fantasy football 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 […]

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 […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16 (2025)

It’s crunch time—let’s break down the numbers and matchups to maximize your fantasy football playoff chances. Every week, a new hero emerges from the fantasy wasteland. Last week, Colby Parkinson (24.5), Gunnar Helm (14.9), and Dawson Knox (18.7) likely produced while sitting on your bench. Let's dive into the top starts and sits at tight […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 16 Early Updates

Finding the right tight end streamer can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy football semifinals matchup, so we're here to assist with our Week 16 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. Below, find out where TEs on the start-sit bubble like Travis Kelce, Colston Loveland, Juwan Johnson, AJ Barner, Mike Gesicki, […]

College Basketball Power Rankings: Top 25 Teams for Week 6

There is a smattering of bowls this week before the first CFP playoff games this weekend. We’ll keep you occupied with some college hoops. There have already been 100 matchups of ranked vs. ...

Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 16 Early Updates

Deciding between two players with similar outlooks at different positions can be challenging, and it's never been important to make the right start-or-sit call. Let us help with our Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. To see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Woody Marks, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Rico Dowdle, Michael […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 16 Early Updates

Having a productive stable of running backs can carry your fantasy team to glory, but if you don't have a few must-start studs, you'll have to keep a close eye on matchups. We're here to guide your start-sit calls with our Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Below, find out where ball […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 16 Early Updates

If you've made it this far, you have a good team. That said, be careful not to get complacent in setting your lineups. Use our Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025 for assistance. In the full set of fantasy WR rankings below, find out where key pass-catchers like Jakobi Meyers, Justin Jefferson, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 16 Early Updates

One week away from the fantasy football championship, it's time to crush those lineup calls! We're here to help with our Week 16 fantasy football rankings for all positions. Ahead of the all-important Week 16 slate, check out where key start-sit options such as D'Andre Swift, George Pickens, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Michael Carter, Tony […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Colston Loveland, Tetairoa McMillan, Harold Fannin Jr., Devin Neal, RJ Harvey, Jaxson Dart, Oronde Gadsden II, Shedeur Sanders

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Colston Loveland, Tetairoa McMillan, Harold Fannin Jr., Devin Neal, RJ Harvey, Jaxson Dart, Oronde Gadsden II, Shedeur Sanders. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these […]

Michigan QB Jadyn Davis Set to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan quarterback Jadyn Davis plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3Sports. The former four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 has appeared in just one game, attempting two passes, and throwing one interception. The North Carolina native was stuck behind five-star Bryce Underwood in 2025, and he'll search for a new opportunity […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Luther Burden III, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Ashton Jeanty, Woody Marks, Tyler Warren, Jayden Higgins, Kyle Monangai, Chimere Dike

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Luther Burden III, Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, Kyle Monangai, Woody Marks, Tyler Warren, Jayden Higgins, Ashton Jeanty, Chimere Dike. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]