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Week 16 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

RotoBaller's updated fantasy football projections (RB, WR, QB, TE) for Week 16 (2025). Set winning lineups with our fantasy football projections.

It's time for the semifinal round of the fantasy football playoffs, so it's important to use all the available resources to set your optimal lineups. No one wants to be eliminated due to a bad lineup call, so we're here to help. Below, view our Week 16 fantasy football projections for all positions. Navigate the table to see how key players like Michael Wilson, Darren Waller, Marcus Mariota, Terry McLaurin, RJ Harvey, Ashton Jeanty, Justin Jefferson, George Pickens, and more are expected to perform.

Our overall fantasy football projections for Week 16 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the projections, you will see some key fantasy football outlooks for the week. Also, be sure to check out our fantasy football injury news.

Make sure you also bookmark our fantasy football rankings portal to make winning lineup decisions. Our free mobile app is a must-have for player news - download it and configure your push notifications. We deliver all the top NFL news, injuries, and fantasy analysis 24x7 with our free push notification alerts... all for free!

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Week 16 Fantasy Football Projections

Be sure to check our PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings.

Player Name Team Pos Fan Points Pass Yards Pass TDs Rush Ru. Yards Ru. TDs Rec Rec. Yards Rec. TDs
Christian McCaffrey SF RB 22.3 18.5 72.3 0.9 5.4 51.5 0.3
Josh Allen BUF QB 22.1 210.1 1.7 8.7 45.3 0.6 0 0 0
Jahmyr Gibbs DET RB 20.4 16.4 80.1 0.7 4.8 42.3 0.2
Bijan Robinson ATL RB 20.2 18.8 90.3 0.6 4.2 39.2 0.2
Jalen Hurts PHI QB 19.7 209.2 1.6 7.1 33.2 0.5 0 0 0
De'Von Achane MIA RB 19.5 16.4 75.9 0.8 4.5 38.1 0.2
Jacoby Brissett ARI QB 19.3 281.1 1.9 3.5 16.8 0.1 0 0 0
Brock Purdy SF QB 19.1 263.1 1.9 4.6 17.5 0.1 0 0 0
Saquon Barkley PHI RB 19.1 20.8 92 0.9 2.7 20.3 0.2
Justin Herbert LAC QB 18.9 244.3 1.7 4.9 26.5 0.2 0 0 0
Lamar Jackson BAL QB 18.8 230.4 1.6 5.8 33.9 0.2 0 0 0
Dak Prescott DAL QB 18.7 275.4 1.9 3.2 10.6 0.1 0 0 0
Drake Maye NE QB 18.7 235.2 1.5 5.3 26.7 0.3 0 0 0
Jonathan Taylor IND RB 18.7 22.5 97.4 0.8 2.7 19.3 0.1
Puka Nacua LAR WR 17.8 0.7 3.1 0 7.5 94.6 0.7
Joe Burrow CIN QB 17.7 275.6 1.9 2 5.5 0 0 0 0
Baker Mayfield TB QB 17.5 239.1 1.7 4.3 20.1 0.1 0 0 0
Jaxson Dart NYG QB 17.5 211.8 1.2 6.8 38.6 0.3 0 0 0
Ja'Marr Chase CIN WR 17.5 0 0 0 7.7 95.6 0.7
Bo Nix DEN QB 17.2 255.4 1.6 3.2 14.9 0.1 0 0 0
J.J. McCarthy MIN QB 16.9 229.3 1.5 4.2 19.3 0.2 0 0 0
Jared Goff DET QB 16.9 275.5 1.7 1.6 2.8 0 0 0 0
Tyler Shough NO QB 16.7 213.3 1.3 6.7 27.6 0.2 0 0 0
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA WR 16.6 0.6 3.1 0 6.7 93.8 0.6
C.J. Stroud HOU QB 16.6 235.3 1.6 3.6 13.8 0.1 0 0 0
Trevor Lawrence JAC QB 16.5 218.7 1.4 5.1 24.7 0.2 0 0 0
Trey McBride ARI TE 16.4 0 0 0 7.8 86.8 0.6
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET WR 16.3 0 0 0 7.5 90.4 0.6
Matthew Stafford LAR QB 16.2 249.1 1.8 1.2 1.4 0 0 0 0
Michael Wilson ARI WR 15.6 0 0 0 6.8 84.5 0.6
Caleb Williams CHI QB 15.6 205.7 1.4 4.8 23.1 0.1 0 0 0
Marcus Mariota WAS QB 15.6 208.3 1.2 6.7 30.7 0.2 0 0 0
Kirk Cousins ATL QB 15.5 258.4 1.5 1.3 2.4 0 0 0 0
Bryce Young CAR QB 15.3 217.7 1.3 4.4 20.3 0.1 0 0 0
James Cook BUF RB 15.3 19.2 84.4 0.6 2 16.6 0.1
Chase Brown CIN RB 15.3 13.3 58.4 0.6 4.2 30.4 0.1
Javonte Williams DAL RB 15.1 17.4 78.3 0.7 2 13 0.1
Drake London ATL WR 15 0 0 0 6.4 86.6 0.5
Jordan Love GB QB 15 225.1 1.5 3.2 11.5 0.1 0 0 0
Sam Darnold SEA QB 14.9 255.6 1.4 2 6.6 0 0 0 0
Michael Carter ARI RB 14.8 14.2 58.7 0.4 4.1 34.2 0.2
Josh Jacobs GB RB 14.8 16.2 69.4 0.7 2.4 19.8 0.1
Bucky Irving TB RB 14.6 15.8 66.3 0.7 2.1 17.6 0.2
Jameson Williams DET WR 14.6 0.6 3.8 0 5.5 83.3 0.5
Quinshon Judkins CLE RB 14.5 15.9 73.2 0.6 2.4 17.7 0.1
Aaron Rodgers PIT QB 14.3 231.6 1.4 1.5 1.9 0.1 0 0 0
Derrick Henry BAL RB 14 15.6 72.5 0.8 1.1 8.5 0.1
Gardner Minshew II KC QB 14 223.3 1.4 2.4 7.6 0.1 0 0 0
Aaron Jones Sr. MIN RB 13.9 14.7 67.1 0.5 2.2 19.1 0.2
Shedeur Sanders CLE QB 13.8 220.3 1.2 2.3 14.3 0.1 0 0 0
Rashee Rice KC WR 13.8 0.5 3 0 6.5 70.4 0.5
CeeDee Lamb DAL WR 13.6 0 0 0 5.6 75.5 0.5
Woody Marks HOU RB 13.4 15.4 68.3 0.6 1.8 15.4 0.1
Nico Collins HOU WR 13.3 0 0 0 5.4 70.3 0.6
TreVeyon Henderson NE RB 13.2 13.3 61.6 0.6 2.1 17.3 0.1
Cam Ward TEN QB 13.2 208.6 1.3 2.4 9.8 0.1 0 0 0
Travis Etienne Jr. JAC RB 13.2 14.2 61.8 0.4 2.9 21.6 0.2
Jaylen Warren PIT RB 13 13.2 56 0.6 2.7 18.8 0.1
Rico Dowdle CAR RB 12.7 15.6 66.5 0.4 2.1 17.3 0.1
Kyren Williams LAR RB 12.7 14.2 62.5 0.7 1.5 10.7 0.1
RJ Harvey DEN RB 12.7 14.6 60.9 0.5 2.1 16.3 0.1
Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG RB 12.6 15.3 64.9 0.3 2.7 23.1 0.1
George Pickens DAL WR 12.6 0 0 0 4.8 71.8 0.5
Mike Evans TB WR 12.5 0 0 0 4.8 72.3 0.5
Courtland Sutton DEN WR 12.5 0 0 0 5.8 67.6 0.5
Justin Jefferson MIN WR 12.2 0 0 0 5.2 71.7 0.4
Chris Olave NO WR 12 0 0 0 5.3 68.6 0.4
Ashton Jeanty LV RB 12 13.2 49.4 0.3 3.9 26.1 0.1
A.J. Brown PHI WR 11.8 0 0 0 4.6 65.2 0.5
D'Andre Swift CHI RB 11.7 16.3 67.6 0.4 1.6 12.3 0.1
Quinn Ewers MIA QB 11.7 185.6 1.3 2.2 4.8 0 0 0 0
Tony Pollard TEN RB 11.7 15.7 68.5 0.4 1.7 12.1 0.1
Breece Hall NYJ RB 11.6 14.4 60.3 0.4 2.2 16.8 0.1
Omarion Hampton LAC RB 11.3 13.8 58.7 0.5 1.3 10.2 0.1
DK Metcalf PIT WR 11.1 0 0 0 4.7 63.7 0.4
Wan'Dale Robinson NYG WR 11 0 0 0 5.7 60.7 0.3
Ladd McConkey LAC WR 11 0 0 0 4.8 59.5 0.4
Kyle Pitts ATL TE 10.9 0 0 0 5.2 60.4 0.4
Brady Cook NYJ QB 10.9 172.2 0.9 5.2 24.4 0.1 0 0 0
Kenneth Gainwell PIT RB 10.9 10.3 43.6 0.3 3.4 22.1 0.2
Zay Flowers BAL WR 10.8 0.4 2 0 4.6 62.2 0.3
Jakobi Meyers JAC WR 10.8 0 0 0 5.2 59.7 0.4
George Kittle SF TE 10.7 0 0 0 4.5 56.7 0.5
Harold Fannin Jr. CLE TE 10.5 0.5 2 0 5.7 53.4 0.3
Audric Estime NO RB 10.3 9.8 40.7 0.4 2.6 20.3 0.1
Jauan Jennings SF WR 10.2 0 0 0 4.3 54.3 0.4
Stefon Diggs NE WR 10.2 0 0 0 4.9 57.4 0.3
Troy Franklin DEN WR 10.2 0 0 0 4.6 58.3 0.3
Jordan Mason MIN RB 10.1 12.8 52.2 0.6 0.7 4.5 0
Terry McLaurin WAS WR 10.1 0 0 0 4.9 57.6 0.3
Luther Burden III CHI WR 10 0.6 3.2 0 4.2 55.8 0.3
Deebo Samuel Sr. WAS WR 10 1 4.8 0 4.8 51.1 0.3
Philip Rivers IND QB 10 187.4 1.1 0.8 -0.7 0 0 0 0
Tetairoa McMillan CAR WR 9.9 0 0 0 4.2 57.2 0.4
DeVonta Smith PHI WR 9.9 0 0 0 4.1 53.7 0.4
Keenan Allen LAC WR 9.7 0 0 0 4.7 50.3 0.4
Khalil Shakir BUF WR 9.6 0 0 0 4.3 50.7 0.4
Kimani Vidal LAC RB 9.6 11.4 48.1 0.4 1.2 9.9 0.1
Jordan Addison MIN WR 9.5 0.3 2 0 3.7 53.8 0.3
Kenneth Walker III SEA RB 9.4 10.3 43.2 0.4 1.6 13.2 0.1
Evan Hull NO RB 9.1 11.8 50.1 0.4 1.1 8.2 0
Jaylen Waddle MIA WR 9 0 0 0 4.1 48.7 0.3
Mark Andrews BAL TE 9 0.6 2.5 0 3.6 43.4 0.4
Kenny Pickett LV QB 9 170.2 0.8 1.8 5.8 0 0 0 0
Kyle Monangai CHI RB 8.9 11.7 49.2 0.4 1 7 0.1
Brock Bowers LV TE 8.9 0 0 0 5.2 47.6 0.3
Jayden Reed GB WR 8.8 0.9 4.6 0 3.7 44.9 0.3
Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS RB 8.8 11.9 48.3 0.4 1.2 7.8 0.1
Jerry Jeudy CLE WR 8.8 0 0 0 4.3 49.8 0.3
Jalen Coker CAR WR 8.7 0 0 0 3.8 49.8 0.3
Emeka Egbuka TB WR 8.7 0 0 0 3.7 49 0.3
Travis Kelce KC TE 8.7 0 0 0 4.6 44.4 0.3
Oronde Gadsden II LAC TE 8.7 0 0 0 3.7 48.2 0.3
AJ Barner SEA TE 8.6 0.8 2.8 0.1 4.2 44.6 0.2
Ricky Pearsall SF WR 8.6 0 0 0 3.5 48.7 0.3
Adonai Mitchell NYJ WR 8.6 0 0 0 4.8 48.3 0.2
Colby Parkinson LAR TE 8.5 0 0 0 3.6 40.5 0.4
David Montgomery DET RB 8.5 8.2 37.4 0.5 1.1 8.1 0.1
Dallas Goedert PHI TE 8.5 0 0 0 3.9 44.6 0.3
Rashid Shaheed SEA WR 8.4 0.5 2.4 0 3.9 47.8 0.2
DJ Moore CHI WR 8.4 1.1 5.2 0 3.6 41.3 0.3
Romeo Doubs GB WR 8.3 0 0 0 3.4 47.5 0.3
Devin Singletary NYG RB 8.3 9.3 39.4 0.4 1.3 10.2 0.1
Dalton Schultz HOU TE 8.3 0 0 0 4.5 43.4 0.3
Brian Thomas Jr. JAC WR 8.3 0 0 0 3.5 47.3 0.3
Blake Corum LAR RB 8.2 10.5 44.8 0.4 0.8 4.7 0
Cooper Kupp SEA WR 8.1 0 0 0 4.2 45.7 0.2
Colston Loveland CHI TE 8.1 0 0 0 3.6 43.3 0.3
Darren Waller MIA TE 8.1 0 0 0 3.6 40.3 0.4
Chris Godwin Jr. TB WR 8 0 0 0 3.9 41.2 0.3
Rhamondre Stevenson NE RB 8 7.8 31.9 0.2 2.3 16.9 0.1
Juwan Johnson NO TE 7.9 0 0 0 3.8 43.3 0.3
Tyler Allgeier ATL RB 7.9 7.5 31.8 0.5 1 7.3 0
Andrei Iosivas CIN WR 7.9 0 0 0 2.8 47.1 0.3
Dalton Kincaid BUF TE 7.7 0 0 0 3.3 40.2 0.3
Chuba Hubbard CAR RB 7.6 8.3 34.2 0.3 1.6 12.3 0.1
Chimere Dike TEN WR 7.6 0.8 4 0 3.5 38.4 0.2
Devaughn Vele NO WR 7.5 0 0 0 3.2 42.3 0.3
Theo Johnson NYG TE 7.5 0 0 0 3.1 41.3 0.3
Tyler Warren IND TE 7.5 0.6 3 0.1 3.9 36.6 0.2
Kareem Hunt KC RB 7.4 10.2 41 0.4 0.7 5.2 0
T.J. Hockenson MIN TE 7.3 0 0 0 3.5 37.3 0.3
Samaje Perine CIN RB 7.3 10.6 43.2 0.2 1 7.5 0.1
Michael Pittman Jr. IND WR 7.2 0 0 0 3.7 38.8 0.2
Tyjae Spears TEN RB 7.2 4.4 19.7 0.1 3 24 0.1
Brenton Strange JAC TE 7.2 0 0 0 3.3 37.5 0.3
Isiah Pacheco KC RB 7.2 10.6 42 0.3 0.8 6 0
Xavier Worthy KC WR 7.2 0.7 4.2 0 3.1 38.8 0.2
Tre Harris LAC WR 7.2 0 0 0 3.1 41.8 0.2
John Metchie III NYJ WR 7.1 0 0 0 3.4 42.3 0.2
Hunter Henry NE TE 7.1 0 0 0 3 37.3 0.3
Zach Charbonnet SEA RB 7 8.4 33.8 0.3 1 7.7 0.1
Darius Slayton NYG WR 7 0 0 0 3.2 40.3 0.2
Jahwar Jordan HOU RB 7 9.3 40.8 0.2 1.1 7.9 0
Jake Ferguson DAL TE 6.9 0 0 0 3.4 34.3 0.3
Mack Hollins NE WR 6.9 0 0 0 3.2 38.6 0.2
Isaiah Likely BAL TE 6.8 0 0 0 2.8 36.2 0.3
Gunnar Helm TEN TE 6.8 0 0 0 3.4 37.6 0.2
Mike Gesicki CIN TE 6.6 0 0 0 2.6 37.5 0.3
Alec Pierce IND WR 6.4 0 0 0 2.8 39.4 0.2
Kayshon Boutte NE WR 6.3 0 0 0 2.7 35.4 0.2
Keaton Mitchell BAL RB 6.3 5.8 27.3 0.2 1.4 10.9 0.1
Emari Demercado ARI RB 6.2 4.9 21.2 0.2 1.9 15.5 0.1
Matthew Golden GB WR 6.2 0.6 4.1 0 2.2 35.5 0.2
Marvin Mims Jr. DEN WR 6.2 0.8 3.8 0 2.8 31.8 0.2
Darnell Mooney ATL WR 6.1 0 0 0 2.7 34.1 0.2
Luke Musgrave GB TE 6 0 0 0 2.6 33.8 0.2
Josh Downs IND WR 6 0 0 0 3.4 30.2 0.2
Jeremy McNichols WAS RB 5.9 6.3 26.1 0.1 1.8 11.4 0.1
Xavier Legette CAR WR 5.8 0 0 0 2.8 31.3 0.2
Chig Okonkwo TEN TE 5.8 0 0 0 3.2 30.4 0.2
Malik Washington MIA WR 5.7 1 5.2 0 2.6 28.3 0.1
Jayden Higgins HOU WR 5.6 0 0 0 2.5 31.3 0.2
Brian Robinson Jr. SF RB 5.4 8.7 32.1 0.2 0.6 4.2 0
Evan Engram DEN TE 5.4 0 0 0 2.8 29.6 0.2
Elic Ayomanor TEN WR 5.3 0 0 0 2.3 28.4 0.2
Ameer Abdullah IND RB 5 3.7 15.3 0.1 2.4 15.7 0
Sean Tucker TB RB 4.9 5.4 21.6 0.4 0.3 2 0
Tre Tucker LV WR 4.9 0.5 2.8 0 2.3 26.6 0.1
Jalen Nailor MIN WR 4.7 0 0 0 2 27 0.2
Ryan Flournoy DAL WR 4.7 0 0 0 2.3 26.8 0.1
Van Jefferson TEN WR 4.7 0 0 0 2.3 27.8 0.1
Malik Davis DAL RB 4.6 5.3 23.1 0.1 1.1 8.5 0
Dawson Knox BUF TE 4.6 0 0 0 1.7 23.5 0.2
Mitchell Tinsley CIN WR 4.6 0 0 0 1.5 28.7 0.2
Parker Washington JAC WR 4.6 0 0 0 2.2 26.9 0.1
LeQuint Allen Jr. JAC RB 4.5 4.1 15.4 0.1 1.7 11.2 0.1
Pat Freiermuth PIT TE 4.4 0 0 0 2.2 24.4 0.1
Jonnu Smith PIT TE 4.3 0.5 2 0 2.1 19.8 0.1
Isaiah Bond CLE WR 4.3 0 0 0 1.8 27.6 0.1
Cedric Tillman CLE WR 4.3 0 0 0 2.1 24.7 0.1
Ty Johnson BUF RB 4.2 3.1 12.3 0.1 1.8 12.8 0.1
Dare Ogunbowale HOU RB 4.2 3.8 15.5 0.1 1.5 10.6 0
Jack Bech LV WR 4.2 0 0 0 2.3 24.9 0.1
Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR TE 4.1 0 0 0 2.2 22.4 0.1
Olamide Zaccheaus CHI WR 4.1 0 0 0 2.1 22.3 0.1
Keon Coleman BUF WR 4.1 0 0 0 1.8 20.2 0.2
Darnell Washington PIT TE 4.1 0 0 0 2.1 21.8 0.1
Joshua Palmer BUF WR 4 0 0 0 1.6 23.3 0.1
Tyquan Thornton KC WR 4 0 0 0 1.8 25.4 0.1
Tyler Lockett LV WR 4 0 0 0 2.1 23.5 0.1
Rachaad White TB RB 3.9 2.7 10.8 0.1 1.5 10.9 0.1
Rashod Bateman BAL WR 3.9 0 0 0 1.6 22.2 0.1
Jeremy Ruckert NYJ TE 3.8 0 0 0 2.3 20.1 0.1
DeAndre Hopkins BAL WR 3.8 0 0 0 1.6 21.4 0.1
Tutu Atwell LAR WR 3.7 0 0 0 1.6 22.8 0.1
Cole Kmet CHI TE 3.7 0 0 0 1.5 20.2 0.2
Ben Sinnott WAS TE 3.7 0 0 0 1.6 22.2 0.1
Calvin Austin III PIT WR 3.6 0 0 0 1.4 21.5 0.1
Daniel Bellinger NYG TE 3.5 0 0 0 1.7 20.4 0.1
DeMario Douglas NE WR 3.5 0.4 2 0 1.6 18.2 0.1
Christian Kirk HOU WR 3.5 0 0 0 1.6 19.4 0.1
Jaleel McLaughlin DEN RB 3.5 4.2 16.3 0.1 0.7 5.1 0
KaVontae Turpin DAL WR 3.4 1.1 5.7 0 1.2 14.8 0.1
Greg Dulcich MIA TE 3.4 0 0 0 1.5 19.4 0.1
Lil'Jordan Humphrey DEN WR 3.4 0 0 0 1.6 19.1 0.1
Jalen McMillan TB WR 3.3 0 0 0 1.4 18.9 0.1
Dontayvion Wicks GB WR 3.3 0 0 0 1.5 18.1 0.1
Ollie Gordon II MIA RB 3.3 3.9 15.6 0.2 0.5 2.5 0
David Njoku CLE TE 3.3 0 0 0 1.5 16.8 0.2
John Bates WAS TE 3.2 0 0 0 1.4 18.4 0.1
Jalen Brooks ARI WR 3.1 0 0 0 1.2 18.5 0.1
Isaac TeSlaa DET WR 3.1 0 0 0 1.2 17.4 0.1
Tommy Tremble CAR TE 3 0 0 0 1.7 16.2 0.1
Jordan Whittington LAR WR 2.9 0.5 2.4 0 1.2 14.3 0.1
Isaiah Davis NYJ RB 2.9 3.8 15.5 0.1 0.6 3.8 0
Gage Larvadain CLE WR 2.9 0 0 0 1.4 16.5 0.1
Terrance Ferguson LAR TE 2.8 0 0 0 1.3 16.5 0.1
John FitzPatrick GB TE 2.8 0 0 0 1.5 15.2 0.1
Kalif Raymond DET WR 2.8 0 0 0 1.2 15.7 0.1
Kevin Austin Jr. NO WR 2.7 0 0 0 1.2 14.6 0.1
Chris Moore WAS WR 2.7 0 0 0 1.4 15.3 0.1
Taysom Hill NO TE 2.6 3.1 8.3 0.1 0.4 5.2 0
Devin Culp TB TE 2.6 0 0 0 1.2 13.5 0.1
Konata Mumpfield LAR WR 2.6 0 0 0 1.2 15.6 0.1
Davis Allen LAR TE 2.6 0 0 0 1.3 12.5 0.1
Treylon Burks WAS WR 2.6 0 0 0 1.2 13.8 0.1
Isaiah Williams NYJ WR 2.6 0 0 0 3.1 8.2 0
Raheim Sanders CLE RB 2.6 3.3 12.8 0.1 0.6 3.3 0
Demarcus Robinson SF WR 2.5 0.3 1.3 0 1.1 13.4 0.1
Emanuel Wilson GB RB 2.5 2.7 11 0.1 0.4 2 0
David Sills V ATL WR 2.4 0 0 0 1.1 14 0.1
Elijah Higgins ARI TE 2.4 0 0 0 1.3 13.2 0.1
Kendrick Bourne SF WR 2.4 0 0 0 1.2 14 0.1
JuJu Smith-Schuster KC WR 2.4 0 0 0 1.2 14.3 0.1
Isaiah Hodgins NYG WR 2.3 0 0 0 1.2 12.1 0.1
Hunter Luepke DAL RB 2.3 1.2 4.6 0 1.2 9 0
Jaylen Wright MIA RB 2.3 2.3 9.1 0.1 0.6 3 0
Marquez Valdes-Scantling PIT WR 2.3 0 0 0 0.9 15.3 0.1
Tyler Badie DEN RB 2.3 0.9 3.7 0 1.3 8.7 0

 

Week 16 Fantasy Football News and Outlooks

Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

Across seven games before his team's Week 8 bye, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had recorded just 17 receptions and looked like he was headed towards a disappointing year. However, the 24-year-old has had a breakout second half of the 2025 season and is now up to 52 receptions for 936 yards and seven touchdowns on 81 targets across 14 games. Over his last three games in particular, Williams has been dominant, hauling in 21 catches for 374 yards and two touchdowns on 28 targets.

With Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) on Injured Reserve, Williams has emerged as the clear number two option in the Detroit passing game. With their defense struggling, the Lions have also been forced into more pass-heavy game scripts, leading quarterback Jared Goff to average 36 pass attempts per game over the last five contests. Between LaPorta's injury and Detroit's tendency to find itself in shootouts, Williams should see plenty more opportunities for production heading into matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings over the next two weeks.

David Montgomery, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen a reduced workload in 2025 as fellow Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs has emerged as the team's clear lead rusher. However, Montgomery remains a red zone and goal-line threat, as he's scored a touchdown in three straight weeks and has eight scores on the season. The 28-year-old is still an effective rusher when given the opportunity, as he's averaging a career-best 4.7 yards per carry and has totaled 635 rushing yards across 14 games this season.

Montgomery's ceiling is capped as long as Gibbs is healthy, as he's recorded double-digit touches just once over the last five weeks. Still, as a touchdown-dependent flex option, Montgomery has some fantasy value heading into his Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Week 17 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jaxson Dart, New York Giants

In a clip from HBO's "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East," Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is seen emphasizing the importance of hitting New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart when Dart takes off as a runner. Based on the clip, Giants beat writer Dan Duggan of The Athletic speculates that Dart "clearly has a target on his back as a runner."

The rookie quarterback has been highly effective with his legs so far this season, recording 400 rushing yards and seven touchdowns across 11 games (nine starts). However, he also missed two games due to a concussion and has drawn criticism for his tendency to absorb unnecessary contact. If the 2-12 Giants pull back the reins on Dart as a rusher, his fantasy production would clearly be impacted. While Dart has shown little indication of being hesitant to run so far this season, it's a storyline worth monitoring as the team prepares to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16.

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in Week 16, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After struggling in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned the idea of making a change at quarterback, stating, "all options are on the table." Tagovailoa is benched after having a career-worst season, leading the NFL in interceptions (15) and ranking near the bottom of the league in QBR (88.5).

The former first-round pick received a massive contract extension that will make it difficult for him to be traded during the offseason. This is a situation to monitor closely as free agency approaches, while fantasy managers can safely drop Tagovailoa in all leagues.

Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was the leading receiver in Week 15, hauling in five of six targets for 55 yards in the 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. In his first two games back, Reed has returned to his slot role in the offense and has played his traditional snap count at around 65%. With Christian Watson's (chest) status unclear in Week 16, Reed could emerge as a fantasy asset against the Chicago Bears.

Not only have the Bears allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, but they have also allowed the most to slot receivers. With Watson unsure for Week 16 and the Bears' struggles without slot corner Kyler Gordon, Reed is a player to consider starting in the fantasy playoffs.

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Jake Merklinger Leaving Tennessee for Transfer Portal
Jeremy Ruckert

Jets, Jeremy Ruckert Agree to a Two-Year Extension
Thatcher Demko

Shuts Out Rangers With 23 Saves
Macklin Celebrini

Notches Four Points in Tuesday's Win
Leon Draisaitl

Reaches Special Milestone During Four-Point Night
Shea Theodore

Questionable for Wednesday Night
Jack Eichel

Battling Illness
Darcy Kuemper

Placed on Injured Reserve
Brandon Montour

Hurt on Tuesday
Sam Merrill

Remains on Shelf Wednesday
Max Strus

Still Out Wednesday
Ayo Dosunmu

May Miss Another Game Wednesday
Brandon Clarke

Upgraded to Questionable on Injury Report
Cam Spencer

Unavailable Wednesday
Mike Conley

Remains Sidelined Wednesday
Zach LaVine

to Be Re-Evaluated in One Week
Mike Trout

Angels Open to Mike Trout Playing Center Field in 2026
Victor Wembanyama

Coming off the Bench on Tuesday Night
Rudy Gobert

Not on the Injury Report for Wednesday
Anthony Edwards

on the Injury Report Again for Wednesday Night
Ja Morant

Questionable for Wednesday's Meeting With Timberwolves
Saquon Barkley

Misses Practice With Stinger
RJ Harvey

Dealing With Rib Injury
Josh Jacobs

Intends to Play Against Bears on Saturday
Zach Bogosian

Misses Tuesday's Game
Marcus Johansson

Unavailable Tuesday
Artyom Levshunov

Scratched for Tuesday
Mathew Barzal

a Game-Time Call Tuesday
Joseph Woll

Returns to Action Tuesday
Mike Matheson

Won't Play on Tuesday
Rasmus Ristolainen

Makes Season Debut Tuesday
Bam Knight

Cardinals Place Bam Knight on Injured Reserve
CFB

Kansas State's Jayce Brown Intends to Transfer
CFB

Nation's Leading Passer Drew Mestemaker to Enter Transfer Portal
Justin Crawford

Phillies Planning to Start Justin Crawford in Center Field
CFB

Jayden Maiava Signs New Deal to Return to USC
CFB

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

East Carolina Targeting Jordan Davis as Next Offensive Coordinator
Patrick Mahomes

Targeting Week 1 Return in 2026
Cutter Gauthier

Scores Twice at MSG
CFB

Michigan QB Jadyn Davis Set to Enter Transfer Portal
CFB

Travis Williams Joining Texas A&M Defensive Staff
Tim Stützle

Tim Stutzle Records Three Assists in Dramatic Win
Filip Forsberg

Nets 11th Career Hat Trick
Sam Reinhart

Pots Two Goals Against Lightning
Darcy Kuemper

Hurt Versus Stars
Gustav Forsling

Injured in Monday's Win
Brandon Hagel

Makes Early Exit Monday
Cooper Flagg

Becomes Youngest 40-Point Scorer in NBA History
Victor Wembanyama

May Come Off the Bench Again Tuesday
Nikola Jović

Nikola Jovic to Undergo MRI Tuesday
Sam Hauser

Tweaks Left Ankle Monday
Peyton Watson

Not Expected to Be Out Long-Term
Ja Morant

Injures Ankle in Monday's Win
Darren Waller

Hauls in Two Touchdowns in Monday Night Loss
Brandon Clarke

Still Out Monday
Rome Odunze

Considered Week-to-Week With Foot Injury
James Harden

Officially Active on Monday Night
Ja Morant

to Remain Under Minutes Restriction Monday
James Harden

a Game-Time Call Monday
Davante Adams

Considered Week-to-Week With Hamstring Injury
Jaylen Warren

to Play Through Illness on Monday Night
Bhayshul Tuten

to Miss a Few Weeks With Finger Injury
Joe Burrow

Will Start the Rest of the Season
Jayden Daniels

to be Shut Down for Final Three Games
Philip Rivers

Will Start Again in Week 16
Drake London

Falcons "Very Hopeful" Drake London Can Return in Week 16
CFB

Dylan Raiola Entering His Name into Transfer Portal
Micah Parsons

MRI Confirms Torn ACL for Micah Parsons
CFB

Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby Plans to Transfer When Portal Opens
Adolis García

Adolis Garcia, Phillies Finalizing One-Year Deal on Monday
Jaylen Warren

Questionable for Monday Night Due to Illness
Bam Knight

has "Bad Sprain," Unlikely to Play in Week 16
Brandon Royval

Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
CFB

Baylor, LSU, Miami Among Potential Suitors for DJ Lagway
CFB

Aidan Chiles Will Enter Transfer Portal
Manel Kape

Shines At UFC Vegas 112
New York Jets

Jets Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks
Kevin Vallejos

Gets Second-Round Knockout Win
Giga Chikadze

Suffers His First Career Knockout Loss
CFB

Quarterback DJ Lagway Entering Transfer Portal
Cesar Almeida

Gets Dominated
Cezary Oleksiejczuk

Wins Sixth Fight In A Row
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
Melquizael Costa

Gets First-Round Knockout Win
Marcus Buchecha

Still Winless In The UFC
Kennedy Nzechukwu

And Marcus Buchecha Fight To Draw
Lance Gibson jr

Lance Gibson Jr. Drops Decision In His UFC Debut
King Green

Gets Back In The Win Column
Kenley Jansen

Agrees to One-Year Deal With Tigers
Merrill Kelly

Returns to Diamondbacks on Two-Year Deal
Jorge Polanco

Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Mets
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Return to South Carolina in 2026
CFB

Washington State Expected to Hire Kirby Moore as Next Head Coach
CFB

Kyle Whittingham Stepping Down as Utah Head Coach
Manel Kape

Set For UFC Vegas 112 Main Event
Brandon Royval

An Underdog At UFC Vegas 112
Kevin Vallejos

Set For His Third UFC Fight
Giga Chikadze

In Dire Need Of Victory
Cesar Almeida

Set To Welcome Cezary Oleksiejczuk To The UFC
Cezary Oleksiejczuk

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Maikel Garcia

Royals Agree on Five-Year Extension
Melquizael Costa

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere Looks to Win Second Consecutive Fights
Marcus Buchecha

Looks To Bounce Back
CFB

Sherrone Moore Charged with Home Invasion, Among Other Charges
CFB

Freddie Kitchens Fired from North Carolina Coaching Staff
CFB

Bryce Underwood Could Leave Michigan Without Buyout
Fernando Tatis Jr.

Padres Not Considering Trading Fernando Tatis Jr.
Tarik Skubal

Tigers Engaged in "Serious Talks" Around Trading Tarik Skubal at the Winter Meetings
CFB

Chris Brazzell II Declaring for NFL Draft
Raisel Iglesias

to Remain the Braves Closer
Robert Suarez

Agrees on Three-Year Deal With Braves

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