December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the last game with a groin injury. Before the injury, Johnston's production had slowed, totaling just 14 catches over his last five games. If he suits up, he will face a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed more passing yards and touchdowns than any other team in the NFL. The Cowboys' 25th-ranked sack percentage could allow Johnston time to get downfield, but his recent lack of volume and the "re-injury" risk make him a volatile play. RotoBaller has Johnston as the WR57 this week if he plays. He remains a touchdown-reliant, low-end WR4, deep-threat gamble.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen remains a focal point for
Justin Herbert, leading the team with seven targets in his last outing. However, his fantasy floor is fragile, as he posted a season-low 43.1% snap share and has seen only two red-zone targets in his last seven games. The Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is favorable, as Dallas ranks 30th in EPA/Pass and fifth in completion percentage allowed. While the porous Cowboys secondary boosts the outlook for all Chargers pass-catchers, Allen's limited route participation makes him a touchdown-dependent option in an offense that has favored the ground game. RotoBaller has Allen ranked as the WR41 this week. He is a viable deep-league streamer or FLEX candidate in PPR formats.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith tied his lowest target count in a game this season against the Raiders, mustering just two looks. He was not alone, however, as only one Philly player (
Dallas Goedert) achieved more than three targets in the runaway victory. Plus, Smith was able to make the most of his little involvement, tallying 50 yards on two catches. Coming up, he'll face off against a Commanders defense that has been weak against the pass this season. In fact, Washington has allowed more than 300 passing yards in three of their last six outings. However, Smith has not dazzled recently, having failed to find the end zone since Week 10 and tallying more than four receptions in a game just twice in that same span. In what could be another game where Philly doesn't need to rely on throwing the ball, Smith may be outcasted yet again. The defensive matchup is favorable, but his involvement is no guarantee. Consider him a low-end WR3/FLEX this week.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie tight end
Colston Loveland hauled in four of five targets for 63 yards in the dominant 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Loveland had his second-best showing of the 2025 season in Week 15, and injuries across the Bears' receiving room put Loveland in a good spot entering this week. Both
Rome Odunze (foot) and
Luther Burden III (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 16, which could cause the Bears to rely on two-TE sets much more often this week. The Packers have been strong against tight ends this season, allowing the fifth-fewest receiving yards to tight ends this season. While the rookie tight end is in a prime position to have a big outing against the Packers, he's still a low-end TE1 in Week 16 who carries a ton of risk in this Bears system.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey is looking to rebound after a disappointing two-game stretch in which he totaled just 32 yards and posted a season-low 11.5% target share. Despite the recent lack of volume, McConkey faces a prime opportunity against a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the most passing yards and touchdowns in the league. Dallas ranks 30th in EPA/Pass and is fifth in completion percentage allowed, providing a soft landing for the 24-year-old. With the Cowboys' pass rush ranking only 25th in sack percentage,
Justin Herbert should have the time to find McConkey in the intermediate areas of the field. If
Quentin Johnston (groin) is ruled out again, McConkey's target share should naturally gravitate back toward his season average. RotoBaller ranks him as the WR22 this week, and he is a strong WR2/3 option.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus is in line for more targets in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. Zaccheaus was held without a catch in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns despite
Rome Odunze (foot) being inactive. Now, both Odunze and rookie
Luther Burden III (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 16, which catapults Zaccheaus to the WR2 in this Bears offense. They face the Green Bay Packers this week, who have given up the 13th-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. While Zacchaeus has only had over 50 receiving yards once this season, he carries low-end FLEX value against the Packers.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
D.J. Moore is in a smash spot entering Week 16's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Moore hauled in four of five targets for 69 yards and two touchdowns in last week's dominant victory over the Cleveland Browns. Now, the Bears will be without top receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) and ascending rookie
Luther Burden III (ankle), which opens up targets for Moore and the rest of the Bears' receiving corps. They face the Green Bay Packers in Week 16, who have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. It's been a rocky road for Moore this season, but with the injuries to Odunze and Burden, along with an ideal matchup, he is a locked-in WR2 in Week 16.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie running back
Kyle Monangai struggled in Week 15, totaling just 33 yards on 11 carries against the Cleveland Browns. The 2025 seventh-round pick has been a pleasant surprise this season, forming an elite committee with D'Andre Swift. Both backs are the only two on a team with over 650 rushing yards, leading Chicago to the NFL's second-best rushing attack behind only the Buffalo Bills. With Swift (groin) listed as questionable for Week 16, Monangai could see a significantly increased workload against the Green Bay Packers. However, the Packers have one of the league's strongest run defenses, ranking sixth against running backs this season. Monangai's fantasy value this week will depend on Swift's status, potentially rising from a risky FLEX option to a low-end RB1 if Swift is inactive.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is questionable for Week 16 as the Bears host the Green Bay Packers. Swift was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a nagging groin injury, which has put him on the injury report multiple times throughout the season. Swift has been a huge part of the Bears' rushing attack, and that was in full effect in Week 15, where he had 98 yards and two touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns. Swift has played 59% of the snaps this season, while seventh-round rookie
Kyle Monangai has played 41%. They face the division rival Packers in a must-win game in Week 16. The Packers have allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs this season, but lost All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons last week with an ACL injury. If Swift is good to go for this showdown, he should be considered an RB2 this week.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams enters Week 16 with a lot on the line as they face division rival Green Bay Packers. Williams is in the midst of a breakout season, throwing for 3,150 yards, adding 21 touchdowns, and throwing six interceptions in 14 games. The 2024 first overall pick has averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game, ranking him QB9 on a per-game basis. This Packers defense has been strong all year, allowing the tenth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Injuries will factor for both sides as well, with the Bears down two key receivers in
Rome Odunze (foot) and
Luther Burden III (ankle), while the Packers are without star Micah Parsons, who tore his ACL last week. Once again, volume will be the question surrounding Williams' fantasy stock this weekend, as he provides QB2 value against the Packers.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown saw a sizable dip in looks last week, being targeted just twice after reaching double digits in the previous four games. It wasn't a pass-heavy day for the Philly offense, as
Jalen Hurts threw the ball just 15 times in a blowout victory. Brown did make up the slack by catching a touchdown-his fourth in the last four weeks. This Saturday, the Eagles travel to Washington where Brown will look to continue his hot back half of the season. The Commanders allow the ninth-most fantasy points to WRs this year, but the main concern is another early Philadelphia lead causes another run-heavy offense. Regardless, Brown has shown consistency lately, and deserves a high-end WR2 nod in Week 16.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles running back
Saquon Barkley has now scored touchdowns in consecutive games for the first time since the first two weeks of the season. Barkley's 22 carries were also his most attempts in a game since Week 11. The star RB was able to capitalize on the favorable matchup against the Raiders, and will look to do the same in his upcoming meeting with the Commanders. Washington's defense allows 136.3 rushing yards per game-fifth-most in the league-and has let up 14 rushing touchdowns-good for 12th-most in the NFL. It's also encouraging that Barkley had his most red zone rushing attempts in a game this season last week, getting the ball 10 times inside the 20 against Las Vegas. He's had a general uptick in touches and has returned to his scoring ways, so there's no doubt he's a solid RB1 this week.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson is coming off a productive performance in Week 15's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers, tallying 92 yards and a touchdown on the ground with an additional 82 yards gained through the air. After scoring just two touchdowns via rush through the season's first nine games (and two via pass), the 23-year-old has four rushing scores in the last five games, which is a welcome turn of events after
Tyler Allgeier seemed to be eating into his goal-line opportunities. Allgeier was limited to just two rushes last week, his fewest touches since Week 9. Sunday's road matchup against the Cardinals is a favorable one for the Atlanta backfield, with Arizona yielding the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, including letting the Texans'
Jawhar Jordan gain 101 yards on the ground in his first career game last week. Robinson projects as one of the top options at running back this week, with the likely return of
Drake London (knee) elevating the offense as a whole.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen has failed to make much of an impact in recent weeks. Allen has been held to 40 receiving yards or less in four of his last five games. The veteran wideout has been unable to do much with his opportunities over the last month or two. The 33-year-old only played 42 percent of the offensive snaps during last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers were without
Quentin Johnston (groin) last week, and Allen still only finished with five receptions for 36 yards. Allen isn't a focal point of this offense right now. He does have a plus-matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. Even with a favorable matchup, Allen isn't anything more than a low-end FLEX option given his struggles.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal led the backfield, playing 63% of snaps and handling 100% of the two-minute offense last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. While he struggled with efficiency, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry, he remains the team's primary receiving and pass-blocking option. This week, Vidal faces a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed 19 rushing touchdowns, tied for second-most in the NFL. Unfortunately, Dallas defensive end Quinnen Williams (concussion) is off the injury report and will look to shut down lanes for the run-heavy Chargers. Rookie
Omarion Hampton's efficiency continues to threaten Vidal's effectiveness on early downs, limiting his upside. Fantasy managers should view Vidal as a low-end RB3 who needs to secure red-zone touches or PPR volume to be a reliable starter. He is a risky FLEX play this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
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