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 […]

Devonta Smith Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is a strong fantasy WR2 play on Monday against the New York Giants. Smith enters that game having finished with at least 50 receiving yards in seven consecutive contests. He hit the low end of that range last week against […]

Kenneth Walker III - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS:  After missing two games with an oblique injury and easing back into the lineup in Week 14, Walker broke out for 112 all-purpose yards and a TD in Seattle's surprising Week 15 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The dynamic back saw 22 touches against […]

Patriots vs. Broncos SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Ezekiel Elliott, Javonte Williams, Demario Douglas

The Week 16 Sunday Night Football matchup features a bottom dweller in the AFC and a team looking to stay alive in the playoff race. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Patriots vs. Broncos game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The […]

Jakobi Meyers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 12-Team PPR Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers found the end zone last week against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he caught just two passes and was targeted four times, which was tied with two other players for third on the team. (Meyers did also throw […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Baker Mayfield, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Hunter Henry, more

We are so close to the fantasy football championship that I am sure you can taste it! There are still some obstacles in our way though. For one, you have to beat your opponent this week. Not only that, you have to win this week while navigating the holidays and an unusual NFL schedule.  That’s […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The end is in sight as we now move on to Week 16 and the fantasy playoff semi-finals in most leagues. The pressure is on in these “lose and go home” games, being so close to the championship game that you can almost taste it. With only two weeks left in the fantasy football season, […]

The Ravens Defense Draws Their Toughest Test In Week 16

The Baltimore Ravens defense/special teams capitalized on several mistakes by the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The first half could have gotten out of hand, but they settled in and allowed just seven points while collecting one sack and two fumble recoveries. Week 16 presents a much tougher task as they face the number-one offense […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 16 (2023)

Welcome to Week 16 of the WR/CB Matchups article. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly series looking at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. As we approach the fantasy playoffs, matchup quality becomes clearer as we have more data to work with. […]

Jaylen Waddle Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: While Tyreek Hill is expected to return this week against the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle remains a strong fantasy play heading into this Week 16 contest. Last week with Hill sidelined, Waddle reminded everyone just how good he is, catching eight of […]

Justin Tucker Still A Quality Option In Week 16

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been one of the most consistent fantasy options at any position since entering the league and this season hasn't been any different. In Week 15, he made two field goals within 40 yards and knocked through another one from 43 yards out. He also added two extra points for […]

Gus Edwards Down To A Flex Option In Week 16

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 the seventh-fewest rushing yards per […]

Calvin Ridley Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 10-Team Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars have been without wide receiver Christian Kirk over the past two weeks, which has led to a major increase in volume for wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The former Atlanta Falcon has been targeted 25 times over this two-game span, something that's likely to […]

Romeo Doubs Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers look likely to be without two of the team's top receivers when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, with Christian Watson listed as doubtful and Jayden Reed listed as questionable for the game. That should lead to a larger role for […]

Isaiah Likely Remains A TE1 In Week 16

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has now seen at least six targets in each of the team's last three games. In that time, since Week 12, he has the sixth-highest percentage of routes run per dropback with 80%. In that same span, Likely has an 18.2% target share and he's been able to post […]

Noah Brown Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team PPR Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans passing game could really struggle on Sunday as the team faces a Cleveland Browns defense that allows just 158.9 passing yards per game, the fewest in the NFL. Factor in that Houston will be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud again as he […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Has WR3 Potential In Week 16

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has seen a rollercoaster of a season with inconsistent output. In Week 14, he saw 10 targets which netted four receptions for 97 yards and a score. Week 15 was a different story with just three targets that ended in one catch for 14 yards. Beckham seems to […]

Nico Collins - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In 14-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is expected to suit up against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Collins missed Houston's Week 15 clash with the Tennessee Titans due to a calf injury and had been listed as questionable in the lead-up […]

Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers Have Mutual Interest For 2024

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have mutual interest in negotiating his return for the 2024 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mayfield has exceeded expectations and put the Buccaneers in position to secure a playoff spot, all while earning roughly $6 million. Along the way, he has completed 63.5 percent of […]

Courtland Sutton A Low-End WR2 In Week 16

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught five passes for 71 yards in a Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions. Sutton has shown a nose for the end zone in 2023 as he has 10 touchdowns on just 58 receptions. He will look to keep it going in Week 16's home matchup against the […]

DFS Lineup Anchors and Advice: Core Plays for Week 16 (Christmas Day Slate)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally a tight […]

Ty Chandler Expected To Lead Backfield Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to "ride" Ty Chandler in Week 16, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. While Alexander Mattison (hamstring) is expected to be active, he apparently won't return to his starting role. After all, he is less than 100 percent and struggled when healthy while Chandler dominated to the tune of 157 […]

Alexander Mattison Expected To Play At Less Than 100 Percent

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. However, the 25-year-old is less than 100 percent and could take a backseat to Ty Chandler, who dominated with 157 total yards and one touchdown last weekend. While it's unclear […]

Javonte Williams A Flex Option In Week 16

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams struggled in Week 15 as he gained just 27 yards on 12 carries. He will look to bounce back against the New England Patriots in Week 16. The Patriots have been decent against running backs this season as they are allowing the 18th-most fantasy points per game to the […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Start In Week 16

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will draw the start in Week 16 versus the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. This comes in the wake of an injury to Will Levis (ankle), who practiced on Friday but is expected to be inactive this week. Tannehill, of course, started the Titans' first six games […]

When Will Nico Collins Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has put together an excellent first season with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud as the wideout has totaled 60 receptions for 1,004 yards and six touchdowns this season. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old got banged up in Week 14 of this season, causing him to miss the remainder of the game and […]

Dallas Goedert A Low-End TE1 In Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has combined to catch eight passes for 60 yards in his two games since returning from a fractured forearm. Goedert will now take on the New York Giants at home in one of Week 16's three Monday games. The Giants have been tough on tight ends in 2023 as […]

Kenneth Walker III Expected To Play Versus Titans

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) is expected to play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 23-year-old will look to build on last week's productive outing in which he amassed 86 rushing yards, 26 receiving yards, and one touchdown. Although […]

A.J. Brown A Top-Three Fantasy WR In Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was quiet in a Week 15 loss to the Seattle Seahawks as he caught just five passes for 56 yards. Brown is now in the midst of a three-game scoreless streak which he will look to break in Week 16 against the New York Giants. The Giants have been […]