Patriots Defense Must Be Avoided In Week 16

The New England Patriots defense/special teams should be avoided in all fantasy leagues ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots' defense has struggled to impose its will this year against some of the NFL's weaker offenses, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, who finished with 32 points against the Patriots and did not turn […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 16 (2024)

We're gonna try to be a bit bolder in this one. Who needs to be told to start Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua? Only the wildest of fantasy managers would consider benching him. The same goes for someone like Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. As a fantasy manager, it's cool to read […]

Tommy DeVito Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Back Up Drew Lock

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (concussion) cleared concussion protocol on Friday and has been removed from the injury report, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Meanwhile, fellow quarterback Drew Lock (heel, left elbow) practiced again and has also been removed from the injury report, as expected. The Giants intend to start Lock at quarterback in […]

Tee Higgins Back At Practice Friday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (rest, knee) was seen practicing on Friday. He had been limited on Wednesday and absent on Thursday, so his presence to close out the week is a promising sign. According to ESPN's Ben Baby, Higgins was "working with trainers on the side, which has been the norm in recent […]

Drake Maye Faces Surging Division Rival In Week 16

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will get his first taste of December football in Orchard Park during Sunday's divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Maye is coming off a solid game against the Arizona Cardinals in which he registered 202 passing yards, 14 rushing yards, two total touchdowns, and one interception. While the No. […]

Tight End Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 16 (2024)

When it comes to fantasy football, tight ends are one of the hardest positions to nail down. They are unpredictable, often becoming a top-10 TE for the week with a single touchdown catch. Additionally, they have been known for vanishing entirely. Ever check to see if a player is injured in-game because they have seen […]

Trey Benson Ruled Out For Week 16

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. Benson, a rookie, has consistently operated as the Cardinals' No. 2 running back behind James Conner, totaling 291 rushing yards, 59 receiving yards, and one touchdown this year. With Benson sidelined and […]

Curtis Samuel Questionable To Face Patriots

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (rib) is officially questionable to play against the New England Patriots in Week 16. He had been limited in practice. The 28-year-old has offered a solid veteran presence in his depth role, but not enough to justify rostering him in fantasy football. After all, he continues to operate behind […]

Broncos D/ST Falls Flat In Week 16

The Denver Broncos defense/special came up empty in Week 16 in a Thursday night loss on the road to the Los Angeles Chargers. Denver's D entered this contest as one of the very best defenses in all of football while leading the NFL in sacks and defensive touchdowns scored. However, they did not live up […]

Baker Mayfield, Tristan Wirfs Seen At Practice Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) and left tackle Tristan Wirfs (foot, knee) were both spotted practicing on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield missed practice on Wednesday, but he returned on Thursday. It appears that he'll be good to go for Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, barring […]

Mike Evans, Cade Otton Spotted Practicing Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (rest) and tight end Cade Otton (knee) were seen practicing on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Evans had been absent on Wednesday, but he returned to practice on Thursday and should be all set to play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys. […]

2024 NFL Week 16 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. To see ALL of Jamie's bets (and others from RotoBaller experts), head over to the RotoBaller Discord. You'll find every bet and prop in the #NFL-BETTING-PROPS channel there!   Background My name is Jamie Calandro (@jac3600 on X) and I have been a high-volume […]

Wil Lutz Keeps Perfect Streak Alive In Loss To Chargers

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz had a serviceable day for fantasy managers in the Week 16 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football and also kept his made-kick streak alive. Since having the potential game-winning field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs blocked in Week 10, Lutz has gone 11-for-11 on […]

Tylan Wallace Not Lineup-Worthy Against Pittsburgh

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace is not a playable option despite a decent opportunity and matchup in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens could be looking for additional pass-catching options with Rashod Bateman (foot) and Nelson Agholor (concussion) both questionable against a Steelers pass defense that ranks in the middle of the […]

Michael Burton Scores Second Touchdown Of The Year On Thursday

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton got into the action in the 34-27 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium on a short touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Bo Nix in the second quarter. Burton is not a big part of Denver's offense, but he caught one of Nix's two […]

Isaiah Likely A Big Risk Against Pittsburgh

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely should be considered a very high-risk bet in the fantasy playoffs with the Ravens playing host to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. The third-year tight end's ups and downs have been wild this season, ranging from a TE1 showing in Week 1 to a zero-target performance despite playing […]

Justice Hill A Fringe Flex Option Vs. Steelers

Now that Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (personal) is slated to play in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he can be considered a fringe flex option for fantasy managers in PPR formats. The veteran back hasn't done much as a change-of-pace rusher behind starter Derrick Henry, but he has been an effective receiver […]

Mike Williams Too Risky To Start Against Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams has both opportunity and a great matchup in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens, but starting him at this stage of the fantasy playoffs is not advised. Pittsburgh will again be without top receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and Baltimore has been unusually poor against the pass, ranking 31st against […]

Van Jefferson Off Fantasy Radar In Week 16

Despite what could be additional opportunity, fantasy managers should steer clear of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson in a Week 16 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Top Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens (hamstring) missed the previous two contests and is out again against Baltimore, but that hasn't really led to much for Jefferson, who had […]

Micah Parsons Hoping For New Deal Before Free Agency

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is heading into the fifth-year option of his rookie contract in 2025 but is hoping to get a long-term deal done before free agency opens in March. That fifth-year option is worth $21.4 million, but Parsons doesn't seem to be worried about securing the largest contract in the league. […]

Jets Interview Jim Nagy For GM Position

The New York Jets announced on Thursday that they have completed an interview with Jim Nagy during their ongoing search for the team's next general manager. Nagy is currently the executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl which showcases college football players in an all-star game that have used all of their eligibility. He was […]

Christian Barmore Headed For NFI List

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore (illness) has been placed on the non-football illness list after a statement from the team was released on Thursday. The Patriots stated that Barmore "experienced some recurring symptoms that required further evaluation." Barmore will have to sit out for the rest of the season so that he can […]

Jaire Alexander Back At Practice Thursday

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) was back at practice on Thursday and considered a full participant during a snowy session. The two-time pro bowler hasn't played since Week 11 and has only logged a total of 10 snaps after Week 8. Getting one of their top defensive backs would do wonders for the […]

Week 16 NFL Pick 'Ems - Predictions For All 15 Remaining Games

The Lions will look to bounce back from their second loss of the season when they take on the Bears. Losing David Montgomery (knee) for the season is a big blow that could be a problem during the ...

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/20/24)

Happy Friday RotoBallers! The NBA DFS slate for December 20, 2024, features a compact three-game schedule, making lineup construction all about leveraging elite matchups and identifying value plays. With fewer games, ownership will condense around key players, so we'll focus on identifying core plays, GPP pivots, and value picks to give you an edge. Striking […]

Toronto "Not As Interested" In Re-Signing Bo Bichette

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Toronto Blue Jays are "not as interested" in re-signing infielder Bo Bichette in comparison to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Rosenthal noted that the Blue Jays will likely have to make a decision on who to resign this upcoming offseason, as both players will likely seek a […]

Yankees Likely To Target "Inexpensive" Option At First Base

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Yankees are likely to target an inexpensive option at first base. This will likely make it very challenging for them to sign either Christian Walker or Pete Alonso. With the Yankees acquiring Cody Bellinger, and taking on most of the salary will make it difficult to stay […]

Video: Week 16 Must-Start Running Backs - 2024 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to crunch time! The fantasy football playoffs are in full blast in Week 16 and it's an absolutely crucial time to stay on top of starts and sits at the running back position. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" running backs that will have a fantasy football impact in […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Extension Remains In Play For Toronto

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Blue Jays are continuing to pursue a contract extension for their first baseman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Rosenthal noted that the Blue Jays have several contracts to take care of including Guerrero's extension, Bo Bichette's potential extension, and even the possibility of signing free agent Alex Bregman. While […]