December 18, 2025

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington could earn more targets during Thursday's Week 16 contest against the Seattle Seahawks with Davante Adams (hamstring) not expected to play. Los Angeles has shown an inconsistent pecking order behind Adams and Puka Nacua this year, with players like Whittington, Xavier Smith, Tutu Atwell, and Konata Mumpfield all getting different opportunities to produce. With that said, Whittington is the early favorite to step up as the No. 2 receiver alongside Nacua this week. He had two games with a snap share of at least 80% before the Rams' Week 6 bye, and he also commanded four targets in the game that Nacua missed earlier in the year. His role has dwindled lately, and his usage fell all the way down to a 6% snap share last week (partly due to injury). However, he is still one of the more established and dependable receivers on the depth chart, and he should get the first crack at earning Adams' vacated targets. With that said, he'll be going up against a strong Seahawks defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Between his non-guaranteed role and a challenging matchup, Whittington isn't a dependable fantasy option in most leagues for Week 16.--Andersen Pickard
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December 18, 2025

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has already been the team's most-targeted weapon, and he could take on an even larger role during Thursday's Week 16 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. With Davante Adams (hamstring) listed as doubtful to play on Thursday, Nacua could command some of his vacated targets. The 24-year-old has been phenomenal lately, catching 16 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns over his last two games despite playing roughly half of the offensive snaps during that span. He also ranks as the overall WR2 in PPR leagues this year, even though he missed one full game (and parts of other games) due to injury. Nacua is typically viewed as more of a reception and yardage threat, but he's quietly on pace to set a new career-high in touchdowns this year. Given that Adams has been on the receiving end of more than one-third of Matthew Stafford's touchdown passes, we wouldn't be surprised to see Nacua earn more looks around the goal line and build on his own touchdown total this week. Admittedly, it won't come easy; the Seahawks have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. However, Nacua has repeatedly proven that he should be started regardless of matchup. In his last game against the Seahawks, he caught seven passes for 75 yards. He ranks as the overall WR1 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 16.--Andersen Pickard
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December 18, 2025

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. had a historic day in the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting career highs in targets (12), catches (11), yards (166), and touchdowns (three). His 45.6 PPR points were the most by a tight end this century, narrowly edging out Shannon Sharpe's 45.4-point performance in Week 7 of the 2002 season. The No. 4 overall pick back in 2021 is taking full advantage of the boost in targets with receiver Drake London (knee) out of the lineup and is showing why he was the highest-drafted tight end ever with a game for the ages. With London practicing on Wednesday and trending positively to play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Pitts likely won't have this kind of nuclear performance again. However, the 25-year-old looked dominant against the Bucs and still profiles as a top-three tight end for the second round of the fantasy playoffs.--Kyle McCarthy
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December 18, 2025

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has scored in back-to-back games and is starting to emerge as a reliable option in the passing game. Coker led the Panthers in receiving in their Week 15 loss to the Saints, catching all four of his targets for 60 yards. He notched a season high of 74 receiving yards on four catches (six targets) before the Week 14 bye. The second-year wideout could be in line for an increased role in the Week 16's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if rookie Tetairoa McMillan (ankle, foot) is unable to play. McMillan missed Wednesday's practice, but more information about his status will be available on Thursday and Friday. Coker's usage has been modest in recent weeks, with four targets in four of the past five games, but he's been a playmaker as the team's WR2, posting the fourth-highest explosive-catch rate (22.2%) among wide receivers with at least 15 targets over those five weeks. The Holy Cross product will look to continue his strong production into Week 16 against a Buccaneers defense that just allowed 74 yards on six catches to David Sills V last week.--Kyle McCarthy
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December 18, 2025

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell scored the second touchdown of his career in Week 15 against the Jaguars, catching six of nine targets for 58 yards. Even with undrafted rookie Brady Cook at quarterback, Mitchell earned another nine targets on Cook's 33 pass attempts. Excluding his first game with the Jets, where he played only 49.1% of the snaps, the second-year wideout ranks as the WR20 in PPR points in four games since joining the team. He's played 85.4% of the snaps, ranking 10th among all wide receivers in targets (33) and posting the highest air yards share (53.4%) in the league over that span. The quarterback situation will limit his ceiling, but Mitchell is flashing the upside that fantasy managers want to see. It'll be a challenge for Mitchell to produce on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who have now strung together five straight games where they've held the opposing quarterback to under 200 passing yards. He is in flex consideration for Week 16.--Kyle McCarthy
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December 18, 2025

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings has had a solid season and had his first two-touchdown game in the Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans, hauling in three of five targets for 37 yards. It was Jennings' fourth multi-touchdown game of his career, and first since Week 14 of last season. The 28-year-old has now scored in three straight games and five of the last six, ranking as the WR16 in PPR points in that time. Jennings is third on the 49ers in target share (18.2%) this season, behind star running back Christian McCaffrey (21.3%) and tight end George Kittle (19.7%), after leading the team in that area last season (22.7%). He's been running hot on touchdowns in recent weeks, and projects as a solid WR2 for the Week 16 Monday night matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.--Kyle McCarthy
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December 17, 2025

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to play at a high level, but he'll be without one of his favorite weapons for Thursday's Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for the primetime contest, which means that Stafford will have to find a new favorite target around the goal line. Adams has been an elite touchdown threat this season, accounting for 14 of Stafford's 37 touchdowns so far. Puka Nacua will continue to be Stafford's most-involved receiver on Thursday, and Colby Parkinson should also continue to earn more opportunities at the tight end position. Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield could earn more snaps at wide receiver alongside Nacua. While losing Adams certainly hurts Stafford's fantasy value, the veteran quarterback should still be able to post low-end QB1 fantasy value with Nacua, Parkinson, and other key pass-catchers at his disposal. Managers should perhaps be more concerned about the matchup, as the Seahawks have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. They also have the fourth-most interceptions. Stafford ranks as the overall QB12 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 16.--Andersen Pickard
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December 17, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Barring any sort of setback, he should play in Saturday's Week 16 contest against the Washington Commanders without any limitations. Bigsby is coming off his best game of the season as he recorded a 39% snap share, 17 carries, and 57 rushing yards. All three of these marks set new season-highs. The 23-year-old has mostly been buried in a depth role this season. His role behind Saquon Barkley has left him with very few opportunities compared to last season, when he stole touches from Travis Etienne Jr. and finished the year as an RB3. Nevertheless, Bigsby took full advantage of additional opportunities last Sunday. With the Eagles blowing out the Raiders, Bigsby handled a high volume of rushing attempts, albeit with limited efficiency (3.4 YPC). He remains off the redraft radar with his usage expected to come back down to earth on Saturday in Week 16 against the Commanders.--Andersen Pickard
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December 17, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre' Harris (hip) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie is coming off an impressive showing against the Kansas City Chiefs in which he played a career-high 85% of the snaps, leading to five targets, three catches, and 49 receiving yards. Harris' increased workload was the direct result of Quentin Johnston (groin) being inactive, and he could see similar opportunities in Week 16 depending on which of his teammates suit up. Johnston was limited on Wednesday, while Keenan Allen (rest) missed practice but is expected to return as a full participant on Thursday. Harris has long-term WR2 or WR3 upside in dynasty leagues, but he remains tougher to trust in Week 16 lineups if Johnston, Allen, and Ladd McConkey are all active.--Andersen Pickard
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December 17, 2025

The Seattle Seahawks defense/special teams unit will draw a tough matchup with a red-hot Los Angeles Rams offense in Week 16. The Rams have been lighting up the scoreboard this season, and quarterback Matthew Stafford is not turning the ball over. The Seahawks thrive on sacking the quarterback and creating turnovers. Neither should play a large role in Week 16. When these two teams met back in Week 11, the Seahawks D/ST was held to three fantasy points. They did not record a sack, and their lone turnover was a forced fumble. Expect more of the same in Week 16. This game seems like it could be another low-scoring affair like the one we witnessed in Week 11. Even so, there will likely be limited opportunities for this unit to score fantasy points. They are too talented to completely wreck your week, but they do not carry the same upside as usual.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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December 17, 2025

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp will enter his second matchup against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, in Week 16. The Rams are 24th against opposing wide receivers in fantasy, but Kupp's volume has been so low for most of the season that he has been very inconsistent for fantasy. Kupp recorded five receptions on seven targets in Week 15. However, Kupp's seven targets marked just the fifth time he had exceeded four targets in a game all season. With fellow wide receiver Rashid Shaheed's role with this offense growing, and tight end AJ Barner playing a factor, it is difficult to predict another seven-plus target game for Kupp. Kupp is a bench option for now in case his role is increasing down the stretch of the season, but he is a very risky starting option in Week 16.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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December 17, 2025

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is in the streaming conversation in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Barner continues to receive variable volume, but he played well against this team in Week 11 with 10 receptions for 70 yards. The Seahawks' offense struggled in that game, but Barner found himself open underneath quite a bit as Los Angeles sold out to prevent getting beat over the top. The Rams are No. 11 against opposing tight ends in fantasy. That places them amongst the mid-tier against the position. Barner's volume has been difficult to trust this season, but he feels due for a touchdown, and he will likely be a nice safety valve for quarterback Sam Darnold this week. If you need to simply stay afloat at the tight end position this week, there are worse options than Barner.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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December 17, 2025

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers is in a great position to succeed once again in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. With the Seahawks kicking so many field goals of late, Myers has scored no fewer than 13 fantasy points since Week 9. He has scored 15 or more fantasy points in three games during that span. Myers is simply recording up flex numbers for your team right now. Seattle demonstrated an ability to move the ball against the Rams in Week 11. Myers connected on four of five field goals that week, and he missed a 61-yard game-winning attempt. Expect Seattle to have similar success at home in Week 16, minus the four interceptions thrown by quarterback Sam Darnold in Week 11. Myers should have plenty of chances to swing his leg whether it be on field goals or extra points, on Thursday. His accuracy and volume have been a great combination that is driving a stellar fantasy season. Continue to start Myers with confidence this week.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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December 17, 2025

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has found his footing in Seattle's offense over the last two weeks. He has earned 12 total targets and caught nine passes for 141 yards. He does not seem to be so much of a gadget player anymore. With Seattle starting to increase Shaheed's snap count and deploy him as an outside wide receiver, he could be a viable fantasy option in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are a tough matchup, but Shaheed's superpower is his ability to hit on big plays. Big play threats can often transcend a tough matchup because all it takes is for one pass to hit over the top to make Shaheed's fantasy day. Additionally, the Rams will be busy attempting to defend Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. JSN's attention could open up deep shots for Shaheed. If you need a flex player in your fantasy semifinals, Shaheed is a solid player to look at.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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December 17, 2025

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba figures to continue his stellar season in Week 16 despite a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The last time these two teams met in Week 11, JSN recorded nine receptions for 105 yards. Outside of a 4.30 PPR fantasy point outing in Week 13, Smith-Njigba has been matchup-proof this year. Seattle will need Smith-Njigba's services often if it hopes to win this game. Despite the talent the Rams boast in their defensive secondary, JSN should be able to overcome those challenges. Given his ability to thrive in most matchups this season, Smith-Njigba is not a player you should temper expectations for. Expect him to continue delivering WR1 numbers in the fantasy football semifinals, and set the rest of your lineup as you normally would with those expectations.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBaller
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