Kerryon Johnson May Be Limited If He Returns

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) could be held back somewhat if he comes off Injured Reserve to play in Week 16 against the Broncos. "Don't know if you want to use the word 'limit,' just try to be smart," Patricia said. Johnson could get the start this […]

Rhett Ellison Surprisingly Out on Sunday

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) has surprisingly been ruled out for Sunday's game despite practicing in full on Wednesday. That means Kaden Smith will get another start against a Redskins Defense that ranks 28th in PPR points allowed to tight ends. With all Giants wide receivers healthy, Smith won't be a safe […]

Matt Breida Likely Playing Third Wheel

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida has receded as the third option in the running game and is a volatile flex in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Since returning from an ankle injury, Breida has just 13 touches over two games for 75 yards. He also fumbled twice last Sunday, losing one. […]

Rashaad Penny Undergoing ACL Surgery Friday

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (knee) is undergoing ACL surgery on Friday, according to a source. The surgery is being performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Penny is expected back for the 2020 season, but he might be cutting it close depending on how he bounces back over […]

DeSean Jackson Could Return In Postseason

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) has been running, doing some light sprinting, some light cutting and catching the football, and he could return in the second round of the playoffs if the Eagles beat the Cowboys this Sunday and win the NFC East. D-Jax underwent core surgery on Nov. 5 and is roughly […]

Raheem Mostert Maintains Backfield Lead

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert continues to separate himself in a crowded backfield and is an RB2 in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite committing a fumble last Sunday, Mostert played in 53 percent of snaps, managed a score and out touched a combined Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida effort by […]

Julian Edelman Expected To Play Saturday

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee, shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Bills, is expected to play on Saturday. Fantasy owners never really expected Edelman to miss this important divisional game, even though his injuries held him to just two catches for nine yards in the Week 15 […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped: Week 16

Every once in a while, the schedule gods look down and gift us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it. After a grueling 15 weeks and a rollercoaster filled with ups and downs, and even more downs, it's time for all of the league's biggest losers to put up or shut up in […]

Deebo Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders Hoping To Bounce Back

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Emmanuel Sanders suffered in Week 15, combining for just 40 receiving yards on one catch apiece. Both players will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Prior to last weekend, Samuel had gone five consecutive games with a touchdown or 100 scrimmage […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/20/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Friday night. We have ten games on the board tonight, but a ton of different options to pay up for. There is value to pay down for, but we have to get it perfect in tournaments. With Pascal Siakam out, we'll dive into the very interesting Raptors situation tonight. In this article, […]

George Kittle Could Lead Teams To Title Town

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is ascending as the season closes and is an obvious TE1 in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Since returning from an ankle injury in Week 12, Kittle has netted at least six catches in three of four contests and accumulated 347 yards and two touchdowns. While […]

Redskins Defense Risky With A Chance Of Turnovers

The Washington Redskins Defense has proven effective in forcing turnovers, and on Sunday they'll face a Giants offense that has committed turnovers on a league-high 19.5% of offensive possessions. Giants QB Daniel Jones in particular is responsible for an alarming number of these giveaways, and he's back under center this week. The Redskins are also […]

Terry McLaurin With Heaps Of Upside For Week 16

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin will square up against a Giants secondary that has been regularly dismantled by his position. New York has allowed the fourth-most receiving yards and the third-most receiving touchdowns to wideouts. McLaurin's fantasy profile regrettably comes with a wide array of potential outcomes based on the offense he's stuck in, […]

Chris Conley Could Play Key Role In Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley became the team's top option in Week 15 with D.J. Chark (ankle) out, catching four of his eight targets for 49 yards and two scores. Conley's role in Week 16 likely depends on Chark's availability, but if Chark ends up missing the contest, Conley would be an intriguing flex […]

Dede Westbrook Has Low Ceiling In Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook couldn't take advantage of D.J. Chark (ankle) missing last week's game, with Westbrook catching two passes for 14 yards despite playing over 90 percent of the team's snaps for the first time all season. Chark is looking like he'll play on Sunday against the Falcons, which just increases the […]

Artturi Lehkonen, Canadiens Defeat Calgary In OT

The Montreal Canadiens used a full team effort to defeat the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime. The club actually came back to tie the game twice before netting the OT winner. Montreal forward Artturi Lehkonen led the way with two assists. Goals were scored by four different players: Brendan Gallagher, Joel Armia, Nick Suzuki, and […]

D.J. Chark Has Solid Upside If Healthy

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark missed Week 15 with an ankle sprain, and his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons is still unclear. If Chark does play, he instantly becomes the biggest threat on this Jaguars offense and a solid WR2/3 option for fantasy owners against the Falcons. Atlanta's gotten better against the […]

Chris Thompson Not Worth The Risk

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson has been back on the field for three weeks, with no discernible rhyme or reason to his usage rate in this span. He was targeted eight times in a Week 14 loss to the Packers, but that game is sandwiched in between two performances in which he might as […]

Leonard Fournette Is RB2 Option In Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette hasn't surpassed 50 rushing yards over the last three games that Jacksonville has played, but his increased work in the passing game gives him solid upside in Week 16 against a Falcons Defense that's near the middle of the pack in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Fournette […]

Kendrick Bourne Makes Little Fantasy Sense

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is a tough sell in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. After collecting five spikes in his previous six games, Bourne regressed with just a single catch for 11 yards in Week 15. With second year wideout Dante Pettis possibly back in the mix, Bourne’s fantasy value is […]

Browns Defense Draws Tough Week 16 Matchup

The Cleveland Browns Defense has been an effective fantasy unit for much of the season, ranking 12th in the league with 37 sacks. They will have their work cut out for them in Week 16 as they take on the red-hot Baltimore Ravens offense, led by MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. The Ravens have been shredding […]

Adrian Peterson A Volume-Based Flex Option

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson may not be the 25-carry, 150-yard workhorse he used to be, but he gets the job done. Peterson has racked up at least 66 yards on the ground in every game this season in which he's seen at least 13 carries. He's also scored a touchdown in each of […]

Gardner Minshew Has Favorable Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew has been solid since retaking the starting job for the Jags, throwing three touchdowns and no interceptions in the last two games. He gets a solid matchup on Sunday against a Falcons squad that's allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season. That doesn't mean […]

James Reimer Strong, Carolina Scores Three Late Goals

The two offensive juggernauts held each other off the scoresheet until the third period. Both goaltenders stood on their heads in this game. Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 37 of 39 shots and faced six power plays where he was perfect. In the Carolina crease, James Reimer stopped 27 of 28 shots. He doesn’t have […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Keeps Riding The Roller Coaster

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo resumes his position as a middling QB2 in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Jimmy G faceplanted in Week 15 at home, managing just 200 yards and a touchdown against the lowly Atlanta Falcons. The volatile Garoppolo faces a similarly bipolar Rams Defense that ranks 11th overall against […]

Fantasy Football IDP Rankings for Week 16 (Top 100)

It's championship week, at least for the vast majority of fantasy football players. Your lineup decisions are tougher than ever, as you must weigh which is more important: upside or safety. If you are looking for a few tackles to avoid a goose egg in the points column, there are plenty of options out there […]

Jarvis Landry Draws Tough Matchup in Week 16

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry draws a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. Baltimore's pass defense ranks fourth in the league in DVOA and is allowing just the 17th-most fantasy points per game to the wide receiver position this year. Look for Landry to draw primary coverage from Baltimore slot corner […]

Darren Fells Remains Low-Floor Option

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells's fantasy outlook for Week 16 remains where it's been for weeks: if he finds the end zone, he'll have a productive day, but otherwise he has a rock-bottom floor. Fells is coming off a one-catch, two-yard game against the Titans, which came on the heels of a two-catch, two-yard […]

Dwayne Haskins Not In Play For Week 16

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins has arguably the most favorable matchup of his young career on the docket in a home bout with the Giants this week. The Giants are the seventh-worst defense in the NFL in terms of passing yards allowed and touchdown rate on opposing pass attempts. Unfortunately, Haskins hasn't given fantasy owners […]

DeMar DeRozan Stymied Offensively During Win

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard/small forward DeMar DeRozan posted his second-lowest shooting percentage of the season in his team’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, as he finished with 12 points for the second consecutive game on 4-for-14 shooting. DeRozan’s performance was far below expectation, especially against a Nets team that plays at a […]