John Franklin-Myers Active For Week 16

New York Jets defensive end John-Franklin-Myers (hip) is active for the upcoming Week 16 matchup the Washington Commanders. Franklin-Myers was unable to practice all week due to a lingering hip issues. Despite that, the 27-year-old will suit up for this game and is expected to play his normal role. He has three sacks and two […]

Javonte Williams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider as a flex in 10+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Javonte Williams isn't getting any favors from the Broncos' schedule in the fantasy playoffs. Denver's lead back tallied 20 total yards on 14 touches in Week 15 at Detroit, who allow the fewest rushing yards to running backs this season. His Week […]

Will Levis Ruled Out For Week 16

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. As expected, Levis will take a seat while he continues to nurse an ankle issue. The rookie signal-caller wasn't able to practice all week, so it's not a surprise to see him sitting out in […]

Devon Witherspoon Inactive Versus Titans

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable but was not expected to play after missing practice on Friday. Indeed, the rookie sensation is set to miss his second consecutive contest. The Seahawks' secondary could have trouble replacing the young playmaker […]

Joel Bitonio Active For Week 16

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (back) is active for the upcoming Week 16 matchup Houston Texans. The veteran guard was uncertain coming into this game, but has been cleared ahead of game time. That is great news for the Browns offense heading into this matchup. Bitonio is a big factor to the Browns offensive […]

Jaire Alexander Suiting Up Versus Panthers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but will ultimately make his return to the defensive lineup after missing six consecutive games. He'll look to finish the season strong after logging 22 tackles through his first five games. Without a […]

Ian Thomas Suiting Up For Week 16

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. Given that the 27-year-old plays in a crowded tight end room and has just four catches through […]

Alexander Mattison Officially Active For Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Detroit Lions. However, as NFL Network's Tom Pelissero noted on Sunday morning, the 25-year-old is less than 100 percent and could have some limitations while operating behind Ty Chandler, who dominated with 157 total yards and one touchdown last weekend. […]

Kenneth Walker III Officially Active For Week 16

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction, so this latest update comes as no surprise. The 23-year-old is coming off a big game versus the Eagles in which he broke free […]

Dontayvion Wicks Active For Week 16 Versus Panthers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction as of Sunday morning. The rookie is coming off a six-catch, 97-yard game and should continue to have a significant role with Christian Watson […]

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed Officially Inactive Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe, chest) are officially inactive for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. Both players missed practice on Friday, so this update should come as no surprise. Watson's multi-week absence continues, but now he's joined on the sideline by Reed, leaving the Packers thin at […]

Green Bay Packers D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in deeper leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end DST1 ANALYSIS: The Packers are mostly a matchup play in Week 16 with an advantageous matchup with the Panthers. Carolina ranks as the second-most favorable DST matchup in adjusted fantasy points allowed. The Panthers have allowed a positive POA in six of their last seven games, […]

AJ Dillon Suiting Up Against Panthers

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (thumb) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction, especially after head coach Matt LaFleur expressed optimism about his status when addressing the media on Friday. Dillon will operate as the No. 2 […]

Philadelphia Eagles D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in deeper leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end DST1 ANALYSIS: It seems like a long time ago that the Eagles were considered an elite DST option. They sneak back into Tier 3 this week largely due to their home matchup with the Giants. The Giants are the third-most favorable DST opponent by adjusted fantasy […]

Denver Broncos D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST1 ANALYSIS: The Broncos are another DST that has come a long way up the rankings compared to earlier in the season. You will need to shed the recency bias of Week 15, during which the Broncos allowed 42 points to the Lions. The home-road splits for […]

Tyler Lockett Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team PPR formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is coming off of a frustrating game against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Lockett was targeted nine times in the 20-17 victory by backup quarterback Drew Lock, but he caught just three of those passes for 21 yards. The […]

Gus Edwards Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is back as the clear leader of the backfield now that Keaton Mitchell (knee) is done for the season. On the other side of the field, the San Francisco 49ers rank 12th against opposing backfields, allowing 18.9 fantasy points per game. They've also allowed […]

Steelers Plan To Extend Mike Tomlin

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to extend head coach Mike Tomlin's contract this offseason, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. While Tomlin's job security has been a point of discussion in recent weeks, he and the team are reportedly preparing to spend several more years together. In fact, Florio notes that the veteran head […]

D.J. Moore Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore has been exceptional this season when quarterback Justin Fields has played. In fact, last week's game against the Cleveland Browns was one of his worst showings with Fields in the lineup. He was targeted eight times, catching four passes for […]

Week 16 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of Fantasy Matchmaker! This article will go through which players have the best and worst matchups in Week 16. With the second round of the playoffs in full swing, paying attention to matchups could be the difference in advancing to the next round. Now, players that make this list are […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 16 (Sunday Morning Updates): Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor, Nico Collins, Josh Jacobs, Michael Pittman Jr., Kenneth Walker III, and more

With the fantasy football playoff semifinals underway in most leagues for Week 16 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 16 as of Sunday, December 24, 2023, will give you the latest updates […]

Justin Fields - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Fresh off a dud against a rugged Browns defense in Week 15, Fields draws the ultimate bounce-back spot this week against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards were picked apart by Brock Purdy and the Niners last week in a pitiful performance that's been the norm for […]

Josh Jacobs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in all Leagues (ruled out) POSITIONAL VALUE: Injured for Week 16 ANALYSIS: Josh Jacobs (quad/illness) is officially out for Week 16 and the Raiders matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. He missed last week's blowout victory against the Los Angeles Chargers with a quad injury, and he was listed as […]

Nico Collins Will Play Sunday, Has No Limitations

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Cleveland Browns. Head coach DeMeco Ryans told ESPN's Kimberley Martin that Collins is "ready to roll" and has "no limitations" this week. He won't be eased back into action but rather should see a full workload from the very first […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: After missing Indy's last three games following thumb surgery, Taylor is set to return to the Colts lineup in Week 16 after getting in a week's worth of full practices. It couldn't come at a better time for an Indy squad that's fighting for a […]

Kenny Pickett Should Be Medically Cleared For Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) should be medically cleared for next week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. However, it's too early to tell whether he'll start at quarterback for the team. Mason Rudolph drew his first start of the season on Saturday and dominated, completing 17 passes […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 16: DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, Calvin Ridley, Drake London, Curtis Samuel

Welcome to Week 16 WR Matchups to Target. Last week’s picks yielded one triple multiplier (3 fantasy points per $1,000 in DraftKings salary) in Jayden Reed, and proved successful in predicting team results with teammates of two of this column’s picks seeing top-five WR performances (Chris Godwin and Cooper Kupp). Week 16 brings injury concerns […]

Gameweek 19 Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023/24

Welcome to Gameweek 19, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, a review of the previous month and a look ahead […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 16 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jonathan Taylor, Rashee Rice, Trey McBride

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 16 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Derrick Henry - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS:  Henry heads into a Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on the heels of his worst performance of the season. "King" mustered just nine rushing yards on 16 carries in a Week 15 dud against the Houston Texans. Derrick Henry has arrived 📍@NissanStadium #SEAvsTEN […]