Desmond Ridder Totals 218 Passing Yards

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has 218 passing yards in the team's 17-9 Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The former Cincinnati Bearcat had his second career start on Saturday against Baltimore. While he didn't have a touchdown for the second consecutive game, the rookie quarterback played well. He completed 66.7% of his pass […]

Jared Goff Booms Against Panthers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 of his 42 passing attempts for 355 yards and three touchdowns in the loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. It was a neutral matchup for quarterbacks but Goff paid off for fantasy managers who trusted him. The Lions' defense returned to looking putrid, so another high-volume […]

Patrick Mahomes Rushes For Score Against Seattle

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 16-for-28 for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Seattle Seahawks. He also added in a rushing touchdown as well. While this was the second-fewest passing yards in a game this season for Mahomes, the rushing score helped bolster his overall fantasy line. Mahomes looks […]

La'el Collins Won't Return On Saturday

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins (knee) won't return to Saturday's meeting with New England. The veteran didn't last long, going down in the first quarter with a knee injury. However, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja'Marr Chase have had no problems getting it done so far in Week 16 against the Pats defense, so […]

Ryan Tannehill Done At Least For Rest Of Regular Season

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) will be out for at least the rest of the regular season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran underwent surgery on a high-ankle sprain after getting banged up in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers. There's a chance the signal-caller could return for the postseason. However, Schefter […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 16 Include Justin Fields, Brock Purdy, Taysom Hill

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Should I pickup and start Taysom Hill In Week 16? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tight end Taysom Hill enters Week 16 as this season’s TE6 to date (Half-PPR scoring), fueled by a touchdown in each of his last two games. Hill has a matchup on the road against the Cleveland Browns, however, who rank as the ninth toughest matchup for opposing fantasy TEs this season. So, should we roll […]

Joe Burrow Looking To Stay Hot Against New England

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 27 of 39 pass attempts for 200 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception in the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has now thrown for multiple touchdown passes in four of his last six games. Coming off his second four-touchdown effort of the season, the 26-year-old […]

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 16 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 16 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. It's playoff time! Last week featured the largest comeback in NFL history, three overtime games, and possibly the wildest finish to a game I've ever seen. There were some massive performances from unsung heroes as well as studs, […]

Fantasy Football Week 16 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Dak Prescott, Joe Mixon, Amari Cooper, Brian Robinson

Welcome to Week 16 RotoBallers! With a holiday weekend ahead, all fantasy GMs want for Christmas is a win in their league's playoffs. Heading into this week of action, this is what we have waited all year for, as fantasy managers will look to keep their dreams of winning a championship alive for one more […]

DraftKings Showdown CFB DFS Lineup Picks - Quick Lane Bowl (12/26/22)

The day after Christmas is the unofficial travel day for the United States, so we have our last showdown until the National Championship game in a couple of weeks. The next week of slates features at least three games per day! This last lone bowl game is the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. This is […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Gardner Minshew, Deon Jackson, Darius Slayton and Juwan Johnson

Congrats to those still in need of sneaky starts or pivot plays – that likely means you are in your league's semifinals! That in its own right is a huge accomplishment. More importantly, it also means you are just two wins away from that ultimate goal you set out to achieve every summer – winning […]

10 Things You Should Know Ahead Of Week 16 - Fantasy Football Outlooks For Gardner Minshew, Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara

Happy Holidays! As we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, we have a full slate of games on tap for Christmas Eve. With the fantasy playoffs underway, every decision matters for fantasy managers. The NFL – and fantasy football -– is a game of constantly moving parts, and just when you think you […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 16 (Saturday Morning Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Rhamondre Stevenson, Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Chris Olave, Aaron Jones

Due to the holidays, the majority of Week 16 games will be held on Saturday. As we head into the weekend, fantasy managers must closely monitor all significant injury news. These are the latest notable injury updates as of Saturday, December 24. Fantasy football stalwarts such as Christian McCaffrey, Jalen Hurts, Rhamondre Stevenson, and many […]

Booms and Busts: Week 16 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds, Including: Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Fournette, CeeDee Lamb

It’s playoff time and it’s time to perfect your picks. We have one of the biggest weeks of the fantasy season coming up this weekend. Oh, and it’s also Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday break and enjoy time with your family and loved ones. Also, I hope you all stay warm […]

NFL Rookies to Watch for Fantasy Football Week 16 Including George Pickens, Malik Willis, Daniel Bellinger, Jaylen Warren

As we progress through the fantasy playoffs, several rookies have achieved impressive stat lines. Last week, Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier carried the ball 17 times for 139 yards and earned 22.6 PPR points. Commanders first-year wideout Jahan Dotson also played well, catching four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Other top rookie […]

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Daniel Jones, Gardner Minshew, Sam Darnold, Tyler Huntley, Nick Foles

Fantasy managers fortunate enough to still be alive in the fantasy football playoffs will be without quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (shoulder) and Lamar Jackson (knee). Gardner Minshew draws the start against Dallas, while Tyler Huntley fills in again for Jackson in a favorable matchup versus the Falcons. The Colts are changing quarterbacks and benching Matt Ryan […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports for QBs: Week 16 Injury Updates for Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Ryan Tannehill, Colt McCoy

Below you will find our updated fantasy football injuries report for quarterbacks in the days before Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season as of Saturday, December 24. There are a few NFL QBs dealing with injuries, including Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Ryan Tannehill, and Colt McCoy. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give […]

Ryan Tannehill Could Be Done For The Season

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) recently underwent surgery after re-injuring his ankle in Week 15 against the Chargers. The signal-caller is hoping to return and has already started rehab, so there's a chance he will make it back this season. However, Schefter added that it's a "long shot" Tannehill […]

Jalen Hurts Uncertain For Week 17 As Well

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is sidelined for Saturday's meeting against Dallas. However, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, there's concern that the signal-caller won't be available in Week 17 versus the New Orleans Saints either. ESPN's Stephania Bell also chimed in on Schefter's update, reporting that the team may take a "conservative" approach regarding […]

Baker Mayfield Faces Stifling Denver Defense

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield is a must-sit in a Week 16 game that matches one of the worst passing offenses against one of the best passing defenses, the Denver Broncos. The Broncos are the toughest matchup for opposing fantasy quarterbacks. They have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the league while picking off […]

Geno Smith Has A Great Week 16 Matchup

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has a great matchup this week against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 32-year-old is coming off a one-touchdown performance against the tough 49ers defense. Kansas City is currently allowing the fourth-most fantasy points on average to quarterbacks this year. With Kenneth Walker III a little banged up, look for Seattle […]

DraftKings Showdown CFB DFS Lineup Picks - EasyPost Hawaii Bowl (12/24/22)

The NFL takes center stage on Christmas Eve, leaving the NBA to dominate the day for the unofficial NBA opening day. It's when the casual fans start paying attention, anyway. That leaves us with only one Bowl game over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It's an evening tilt in paradise as Middle Tennessee State faces […]

Aaron Rodgers A Low-Ceiling Streamer Against Miami

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will go on the road to face the Miami Dolphins Sunday. The reigning MVP has failed to top 15 fantasy points since Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans and has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions over the past three weeks. The team has strung together a couple of […]

Gardner Minshew A Streaming Option Against Dallas

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew will start for the first time this season against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday. With starting quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) ruled out, Minshew will step in and face a Dallas defense that allows the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to the position. However, Dallas struggled to hold Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence […]

John Wolford Declared Out For Week 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) has been ruled out for a Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Wolford last suited up in Week 13, playing the first drive before ceding the rest of the game to newcomer Baker Mayfield. With Wolford inactive, Bryce Perkins will serve as the backup to Mayfield on […]

Davis Mills Has Little Fantasy Appeal In Week 16

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills has seen a shift in his role over the last two games, with the team occasionally bringing Jeff Driskel in at quarterback to change the pace up. Because of that, Mills' fantasy ceiling—which was already low—has gotten even lower. Last week was the first time since Week 5 that Mills […]

Tua Tagovailoa No Longer A Must-Start QB1

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has faded from must-start territory in recent weeks and carries some risk ahead of his Week 16 clash with the Green Bay Packers. On Christmas Day, Tagovailoa will face off against a Packers defense that has allowed 15.4 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, including just 4.5 red-zone points. […]

Patrick Mahomes Is Strong Week 16 Fantasy Option

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains a top fantasy option heading into Saturday's home contest against the Seattle Seahawks. While the Midwest has been hit by snow and wind this week, the forecast on Saturday in KC looks like it'll be cold, but not impacted much by other weather issues. Mahomes comes into this […]

Is Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley Starting in Week 16 Fantasy Football?

We’re officially deep into the fantasy football playoffs. As managers set their lineups for Week 16, it is imperative to follow the status of injured players. Being in the know can propel one manager over another in the fight for fantasy glory. This week, the status of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been a […]