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
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa had a two-game touchdown streak going into last week's contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately for TeSlaa, that streak ended when he was held catchless in the loss. The rookie wideout saw an expanded role while
Kalif Raymond was sidelined for two weeks. Raymond returned last weekend, which moved TeSlaa back into the No. 4 wideout role in this offense. The 23-year-old could have decent long-term upside, but isn't going to be a consistent pass-catcher right now. TeSlaa is worth stashing in deep leagues and dynasty formats, but can be left on the waiver wire in leagues with 12 teams or fewer.
--Andy WebbSource: 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
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman started the season off with a bang when he posted an eight-catch performance for 112 yards versus the Baltimore Ravens. Since then, Coleman has finished with three receptions or fewer in every game. It has been even worse lately with Coleman being a healthy scratch for a few games. Since returning to the field, Coleman has four receptions for 25 yards over a three-game stretch. He isn't part of Buffalo's gameplan right now. The 22-year-old seems to have decent potential, but he may not be the right fit in Buffalo. Regardless of the problem, Coleman can't be trusted as a starting option in fantasy formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Ryan Flournoy is finally starting to make some noise. Over the last three games, Flournoy has recorded 16 receptions for 189 receiving yards and one touchdown. Before Week 13, Flournoy was a non-factor in the offense for basically the entire season. The 26-year-old is finally making some plays, but remains a distant third option behind
CeeDee Lamb and
George Pickens. The second-year wideout could be worth a stash in dynasty formats, but doesn't need to be rostered outside of that. He heads into a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers defense in Week 16. With Lamb and Pickens healthy, Flournoy will remain the third option in the Cowboys offense, making him a flier at best in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
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
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte needs a bounce-back outing after posting a few duds. Last week, Boutte hauled in his lone target for 30 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. He had a strong stretch of play earlier in the season, but hasn't quite been the same since returning from injury. Since Week 12, Boutte has finished with 35 receiving yards or fewer in every game. The third-year wideout does have a plus-matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. A defensive unit that is allowing over 10 yards per reception this season. Boutte hasn't been consistent enough lately to be trusted in most fantasy formats. At best, Boutte should be viewed as a FLEX option in deep leagues for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
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
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (ankle) won't be available on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. He is nursing a left ankle sprain and will miss a second straight contest.
Vince Williams Jr. (knee) also won't play on Saturday, leaving Memphis without two important backcourt pieces. Luckily for the team,
Cam Spencer (personal) will be available and could produce fireworks against a leaky Wizards defense. In his last outing against the Los Angeles Clippers, Spencer set a new career high with 27 points, sinking seven of 10 attempts from three-point range.
--Taavi PailkSource: 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
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired second baseman
Brandon Lowe, left-hander
Mason Montgomery, and outfielder
Jake Mangum. In return, the Tampa Bay Rays received right-hander Anderson Brito and outfielder
Jacob Melton. The Houston Astros acquired right-hander
Mike Burrows. Lowe will give the Pirates some much-needed pop in their lineup. The 31-year-old hit 31 home runs last year with a .256/.307/.477 slashine, good for a 114 wRC+. Montgomery projects as a serviceable middle reliever with nasty stuff, while Mangum should immediately rank among the Pirates' better defensive outfielders. The Rays add more upper-level prospect depth to their farm system in Brito and Melton. Meanwhile, the Astros acquire an up-and-coming right-hander in Burrows, who has less than a year of service time and still has an option remaining.
--Marty TallmanSource: Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal
December 19, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (knee) will be sidelined for a 12th consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following a long absence due to a right knee sprain, Barrett began ramping up activities this week, but it looks like his return to the lineup won't come during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. Toronto wraps up the week on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. Several players have received increased opportunities during Barrett's absence, including
Ochai Agbaji, who has made three consecutive starts. In these games, Agbaji has managed to score only 18 total points and grab 10 rebounds, making him a non-factor in fantasy basketball.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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
December 19, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
Kyle Monangai has struggled to produce in back-to-back weeks and has become hard to trust as a starting option. Monangai has totaled 26 attempts for 90 yards and no touchdowns in the last two weeks, while starter D'Andre Swift has succeeded in both games. However, the RB by committee in Chicago has been electric this season. The Bears' rushing attack has been elite, ranking second in the NFL in rushing yardage, trailing only the Buffalo Bills. Swift has played 57% of the snaps, while the rookie has played only 42%. They face the Green Bay Packers in Week 16, who have given up the sixth-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. If Swift is active in Week 16, Monangai is a low-end RB3 in Week 16.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Eastern Conference matchup against the Boston Celtics. Poeltl has been bothered by a lower back problem all season, mostly sitting out games during back-to-back situations. However, even after several rest days, he wasn't in the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Saturday marks the start of another back-to-back for Toronto, so at least one absence is coming again for Poeltl this weekend.
Sandro Mamukelashvili started at center on Thursday and did well, contributing 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal during an 111-105 win.
Collin Murray-Boyles also plays more when Poeltl is absent.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 19, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts threw for three touchdowns in a game for the first time since Week 8 in his most recent outing against the Raiders, and his 39 rushing yards were his most since Week 4. As fantasy playoffs continue, Hurts has another exciting matchup with the Commanders coming up on Saturday. Washington allows the fourth-most passing yards per game this season (246.3) and is tied for the third-most passing touchdowns given up (28). This contest has a very similar feeling to the Raiders game-one that the Eagles should win with ease and could quite possibly put up more than 30 points in. And if this offense moves the ball like they did against Las Vegas, Hurts is in for another big day. He's a high-end QB1 in Week 16.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Omarion Hampton is beginning to assert himself in the backfield, leading the team with 15 carries and 54% of the rushing attempts last week. Even though
Kimani Vidal ran the majority of routes and handled 100% of the two-minute offense, Hampton looked more explosive, averaging 4.1 yards per carry compared to Vidal's 2.8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is promising, as Dallas is tied for second in rushing touchdowns allowed. However, star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (concussion) is off the injury report and is expected to play, adding an extra challenge for the backfield. As Hampton moves further away from his IR stint, his role in this run-heavy scheme could grow. RotoBaller projects him as the RB23 this week. He is a high-upside RB2 who could deliver a big performance if he maintains the lead in carries.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (Achilles) could miss his second game of the season on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran, who has totaled 55 points across the last two games, is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon. After opening the season as a member of the second unit, Grant has started regularly over the last month. The 31-year-old has notched 21.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as a starter. If Grant can't play on Saturday, the Trail Blazers will likely bring
Kris Murray or
Sidy Cissoko into the first unit. With that said, fantasy managers shouldn't rush to grab them, as the two haven't been productive enough in previous starts.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 19, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco played his highest snap count since returning from injury in Week 15. He led the Chiefs in carries last week but was inefficient, totaling just 21 yards on 11 carries. With quarterback
Patrick Mahomes done for the season with a torn ACL, the Chiefs' offense could struggle, making it even more difficult for Pacheco to be a consistent fantasy starter. The Chiefs rank 15th in scoring offense with the two-time MVP as their quarterback. Now, they switch to
Gardner Minshew, which is a clear downgrade from Mahomes. While an easy matchup against the Tennessee Titans could catapult Pacheco to FLEX territory, he's still tough to trust with
Kareem Hunt in the picture and the Chiefs' offense likely to regress.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game, missing Saturday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore left elbow. His absence will allow
Jaxson Hayes to make another start. Filling in for Ayton on Thursday against the Utah Jazz, Hayes posted 16 points in 22 minutes with three rebounds.
Maxi Kleber logged 19 minutes as the backup center, finishing with five points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. The Lakers' frontcourt could also be without
Rui Hachimura (groin) on Saturday, opening up even more minutes for the rest of the group.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert enters Week 16, more than two weeks removed from successful hand surgery, and was a full participant in practice all week. While the Chargers' offense has recently shifted to a low-ADOT, run-heavy approach due to a decimated offensive line that has surrendered 27 sacks in six games, the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is a significant get-right opportunity. Dallas ranks 30th in EPA/Pass and has allowed the most passing yards and touchdowns in the league this season. With Trey Pipkins (ankle) questionable but potentially returning to stabilize the league's worst PFF-graded unit, Herbert should have more time against a Dallas defense that is just 25th in sack percentage. Despite the team's recent conservative nature, Herbert remains a high-upside play against a defense allowing elite production to opposing signal-callers. He is a low-end QB1 this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
December 19, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt had his worst game of the season in Week 15, where he totaled 20 yards on seven attempts against the Los Angeles Chargers. Hunt was on a hot streak before last week, where he had a touchdown in five of his previous six games. The veteran running back played 49% of the snaps in Week 15, while
Isiah Pacheco played 46%, which is his highest mark since injuring his knee in Week 8. While Hunt remains the lead back heading into Week 16, the injury to quarterback
Patrick Mahomes may deteriorate his fantasy value moving forward. With Mahomes out, the Chiefs will likely struggle to move the ball, which will limit Hunt's goal-line attempts that have propelled his fantasy stock this season. Despite the easy matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Hunt is a risky FLEX at best in Week 16.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
December 19, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (groin) is considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The 2023 All-Star is poised to miss a second straight game with a groin problem.
Kyle Filipowski is set to maintain a starting role if Markkanen doesn't play, offering double-double upside for fantasy managers. At the same time,
Keyonte George, who notched 34 points in Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, will be the main man on the offensive end.
Isaiah Collier and
Ace Bailey also had additional offensive touches on Thursday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (knee) may miss Saturday night's action against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran sniper could be sidelined for the third time this season due to a sore left knee. Thompson's fantasy stock has plummeted this season, with Dallas mainly using him off the bench. He is averaging 10.8 points in 21.7 minutes, shooting below 40 percent from the field for the first time in his career. Thompson's absence on Saturday would result in additional playing time for
Max Christie,
Naji Marshall, and
D'Angelo Russell.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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