2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 15

Quarterback play continues to be down as a whole in 2023 with all of the injuries at the position, but the cream of the crop continues to produce. Two of the league's top signal-callers in 2023, Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson, will be going head-to-head in Week 16 after both put on impressive shows in […]

Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions waived kicker Riley Patterson on Tuesday and activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) from the Non-Football Injury list in a corresponding move. The writing was on the wall for Patterson when Michael Badgley was active over him in Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos. The 24-year-old wasn't bad in 13 games for […]

Kenny Pickett Able To Practice On Limited Basis

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) put in a limited practice on Tuesday and went through drills as the fourth QB, following Mason Rudolph, Mitch Trubisky and Trace McSorley. Pickett has missed the last two games after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 13 that required tightrope surgery. The Steelers are planning to start […]

Texans Work Out Tim Boyle On Tuesday

The Houston Texans worked out former New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle on Tuesday after they attempted to claim quarterback Nathan Rourke on Monday. Rookie first-round QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) missed the first game of his career in the Week 15 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. The Texans are merely looking for added QB […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ready To Come Off Injured Reserve

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) acknowledged on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that he's not 100 percent and that he'd be pushing to play if he were 100 percent, but he's just not there yet. Rodgers realistically needs a few more weeks, but the Jets' deadline to activate him from Injured Reserve […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 15

While the 2024 NFL Draft is over four months away, fanbases of teams at the bottom of the standings are surely wondering which pick their franchise could end up with when the 2023 season concludes. Teams that are in dire need of a quarterback upgrade are clamoring for a top-five selection, but some teams will […]

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 16!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 16 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]

Panic Mode: Week 16 Fantasy Football Busts, Start/Sit Concerns and Analysis for Bijan Robinson, Austin Ekeler, DeAndre Hopkins, and more (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 16 "Panic Mode" analysis. Jorden Hill digs into players that have disappointed so far and have some fantasy football managers in "Panic Mode". He analyzes some difficult Cut List Candidates and Start/Sit decisions for Week 16 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to tune […]

Geno Smith Set To Play In Week 16

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith (groin) will have a full week of practice and play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Smith missed his second straight game in Monday's upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was active as an emergency […]

Bears Receivers Backing Justin Fields

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields got the support from teammates after the team's 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 on Sunday, which dropped them to 5-9 with a 3% chance to make the playoffs. Fields went 19-for-40 for 166 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions (both on Hail Mary attempts). "Justin is […]

Jets Say Aaron Rodgers Wants To Play

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said on Monday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) wants to play again this season, but Saleh adamantly refused to comment on whether Rodgers will actually see the field again this year with the Jets officially eliminated from postseason contention. It remains unlikely that the four-time MVP will play […]

Geno Smith To Start In Week 16 If He's Healthy

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock led the team to a 20-17 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, but head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that Geno Smith (groin) will start on Sunday in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans as long as he's healthy. "Yeah," Carroll said. "Geno's our starter." Smith missed […]

Arthur Smith Could Stick Around Into 2024

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank referred to the 2023 season as "Year 3 of a three-year plan" when it came to head coach Arthur Smith, and Smith is now 20-28 in his three seasons at the helm in Atlanta. This was supposed to be the year the Falcons started to finally make progress, but they […]

Desmond Ridder Done In Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is being benched for Taylor Heinicke for the second time this year, likely signaling an end for him as the starter long-term in Atlanta. Dating back to 2022, Ridder has started 16 games, going 8-8 while completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 3,236 yards, 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. […]

Taylor Heinicke To Start Over Desmond Ridder In Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to a team source. It's the second time this year Ridder has been sent to the bench, this time coming on the heels of his sixth red-zone turnover […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Tuesday Updates): Ja'Marr Chase, Isiah Pacheco, Chris Olave, Keaton Mitchell, Zack Moss, more

The second round of the fantasy football playoffs begins in Week 16, and as always, there are plenty of key injuries that could affect start-or-sit decisions. Our fantasy football injury reports as of Tuesday, December 19 will give you the latest news on the top banged-up players heading into Week 16 including Ja'Marr Chase, Isiah […]

When Will C.J. Stroud Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud didn't play in Week 15's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a concussion. Case Keenum stepped up in his absence and led the team to a 19-16 win in overtime. With the win over the Titans, the Texans improved to 8-6 on the season and have the joint-best record […]

Jalen Hurts Throws Two Interceptions In Third Straight Loss

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 17 of 31 passes for 143 yards and two interceptions, adding 13 carries for 82 yards and two rushing touchdowns during the team's 17-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the 25-year-old was playing at less than 100% due to an illness, he threw two interceptions on crucial drives […]

The Cut List – Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 16

With just two weeks left, fantasy managers should be paying a lot of attention to the next two matchups. If you've made it this far, there likely isn't a whole lot of roster tinkering left. You're not still standing unless you're relatively healthy with some studs in the starting lineup. If that's the case, there's […]

Drew Lock Upsets Eagles On Monday Night Football

Quarterback Drew Lock was tabbed for his second consecutive start after it was determined in pregame warmups that Geno Smith (groin) was better off sitting for another week. Lock went 22-for-33 for 203 passing yards in what was an underwhelming effort until Seattle's final drive of Seattle's eventual 20-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. With […]

Saints vs. Rams TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, more

I'm willing to bet that the final score of the Week 16 Thursday Night Football game will not be as lopsided as last week's 63-21 score where the Raiders dismantled the Chargers. For this week, we have a mostly clean bill of health for our fantasy football contributors and both teams have massive amounts of […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 16 Lightning Round Including Ty Chandler, Noah Brown, Zamir White, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Week 15 kicked off many of your playoff rounds, with all of us now one step closer to that sweet championship. Whether you battled your way through an opening round or are coming off of a bye, be sure you're set for success. Let's stay hot with the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week […]

Drew Lock Expected To Start On Monday Night

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock, not Geno Smith (groin), is expected to start on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith came into this game as questionable after missing last week's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He is active for this game but will cede starting duties to Lock, who […]

Drew Lock To Start Against Eagles?

Signs continue to point to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock being the team's starter under center on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles despite the fact that Geno Smith (groin) is officially active for this game. There apparently won't be official word on the starter before the kickoff, so fantasy managers that have Smith in […]

Heisman Trophy Winner Jayden Daniels Decides on NFL Draft, Bowl Game Participation

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put together a season for the ages in 2023. Daniels was named this year's Heisman Trophy winner thanks to a campaign that included a mind-blowing 3,812 passing yards and 40 TDs, as well as 1,134 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground. The California native's performance on the Bayou has […]

Will Levis Dealing With High-Ankle Sprain

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, according to a source. It's still unknown whether the Titans will need him to sit out, and if so, for how long. High-ankle sprains can keep players out for up to three to five weeks, so Levis is definitely in danger of […]

Geno Smith Active Monday Night

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (groin) is officially active on Monday night versus the Philadelphia Eagles to close out Week 15 action. Smith was questionable to play in this one and was considered a long shot to play earlier on Monday, but he apparently tested his groin during pre-game warmups and felt good enough to […]

Kenny Pickett Not Being Ruled Out For Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to start quarterback Mason Rudolph on Saturday in Week 16 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but they are also leaving "the door ajar" for Kenny Pickett (ankle) in case he is able to return from his high-ankle sprain, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers have lost both of Mitch […]

Aaron Rodgers Unlikely To Come Back This Year

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) is expected to gain medical clearance to play this week, but it remains unlikely that he will play in the final three games of the regular season with the Jets eliminated from playoff contention. The Jets front office doesn't want Rodgers risking the 2024 season by coming back […]

Vikings Confirm Nick Mullens Will Start In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday that quarterback Nick Mullens will make the start in Week 16 on Sunday against the division-rival Detroit Lions. Mullens earned a second straight start by throwing for 303 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, although he did […]