Patrick Mahomes Logs Second Straight Full Practice

According to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice. This was his second straight full practice of the week, putting him in a good position to suit up on Saturday to face the Houston Texans. Mahomes left Sunday's game early due to […]

Geno Smith Practices On Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that quarterback Geno Smith (knee) went through Wednesday's walkthrough and will participate in practice. It's unclear exactly how much Smith will actually practice, but even a limited session in the first practice of the week will put him in place to potentially play in Week 16 against the […]

Tommy DeVito On Track To Be Backup QB In Week 16

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (concussion) was participating in drills at practice on Wednesday, so he's on track to clear the league's concussion protocol by Sunday in order to serve as the backup to starter Drew Lock in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons. DeVito made the first start after the team parted ways […]

Aaron Rodgers Getting Healthier

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting healthier down the stretch, which has coincided with two of his best performances of the season the last two weeks against the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars. Rodgers has gone 43-for-69 the last two games with 628 passing yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. "He struggled with […]

Trent Williams May Miss Rest Of Season

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) may not be back for the rest of the season. Shanahan said that if Williams was healthy, he would be playing. However, with the 49ers looking unlikely to make the postseason, it's possible we won't see Williams over the final […]

Aidan O'Connell Practicing On Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) is practicing on Wednesday leading up to the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This marks the first time he has practiced since he suffered a knee injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. Head coach Antonio Pierce said O'Connell is trending toward being available […]

Mason Rudolph Not Locked In As Rest-Of-Season Starter

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan confirmed Mason Rudolph will start at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, but he is not naming him the starter for the rest of the season and will take it week by week. The veteran and former Pittsburgh Steelers backup is set to take over for Will […]

Patrick Mahomes Expected To Give It A Go In Week 16

The expectation is that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is going to try and give it a go in Week 16 against the Houston Texans on Saturday despite suffering a mild high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Mahomes obviously won't be 100 percent if he plays […]

Drew Lock Will Start In Week 16

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (elbow, heel) is expected to practice on Wednesday and will make the start in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Lock injured his left elbow and heel in the Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints and was inactive for the Week […]

Jameis Winston To Serve As Backup In Week 16

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will serve as the backup to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the Week 16 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. This was expected to be the case when the Browns named Thompson-Robinson as the starter early this week. The Browns benched Winston after he […]

Trevor Lawrence Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix his left AC joint sprain and is expected to return for spring workouts, according to head coach Doug Pederson. The Jaguars had to wait for Lawrence to clear the league's concussion protocol before he was cleared to go under the knife for his […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 16 Including Rico Dowdle, Travis Etienne Jr., Jerry Jeudy, Calvin Ridley

It's semifinals week! With just two playoff rounds remaining in most fantasy leagues, there is limited time to take advantage of the in-season dynasty market. Player values are sure to change drastically the moment Week 17 is in the books and will continue to fluctuate throughout the offseason. At this point in the season, I […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 16) - Juicy Playoff Matchups

The fantasy season is close to ending. If you’re reading this article, you were likely able to navigate a slew of injuries and underwhelming performances from typically consistent fantasy players. Or, you earned a bye during the regular week. Aiming for upside is crucial at this point in the season. Only two games are between […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 16

Week 15 was a tale of two different types of quarterback play. Players were either excellent or terrible, and there was not a lot of in-between. Of course, stars such as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson showed out like they usually do. Quarterbacks will define the rest of the NFL season. Some are hot, some […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 16 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

Let's celebrate those of you still in the fantasy football playoff fight with an updated rest-of-season rankings sheet. While you can't afford to orient your strategy beyond this week, that doesn't mean it isn't wise to consider the handful of remaining games. We're here to weigh up the bigger picture for your championship weeks with […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/18/24)

My picks on Saturday were irrelevant by kickoff since I was heavy on South Alabama and most of its offensive starters sat out. There was very little advanced warning leading up to the game. That could be the case again until the "important" games. We begin in Boca Raton with the Boca Raton Bowl between […]

High-Value Touches and Opportunities - Fantasy Football Underperformers, Overperformers (Week 16)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly series, "High-Value Touches and Opportunities," for Week 16 of the 2024 fantasy football season. We're in the fantasy football playoffs, hoping we survive through Week 17 or 18. It's crunch time, and we'll want to pay attention to the news, noise, and trends, especially in the high-value opportunities.  Touchdowns […]

Kirk Cousins Benched By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are benching quarterback Kirk Cousins heading into their Week 16 game against the New York Giants in favor of first-rounder Michael Penix Jr., according to head coach Raheem Morris. Despite signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason, the Falcons are turning the page as they try to secure […]

Justin Herbert Expected To Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (ankle) remained a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is now back-to-back limited practice sessions for Herbert with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Herbert has been banged up since suffering an ankle injury in Week 14. Despite that, Herbert played on Sunday and is expected […]

Teddy Bridgewater Planning To Make NFL Return

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly planning on attempting a comeback to the NFL. The 32-year-old retired last season after playing in a reserve role with the Detroit Lions. He left the league to coach his high school alma mater. Now, Bridgewater believes he's ready to play in the NFL again. Bridgewater came into the league […]

Michael Penix Jr. Named Starting Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been named the starting quarterback moving forward, according to head coach Raheem Morris. This news comes a day after the 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins was able to pull together a victory, but has one touchdown and nine interceptions over the last five games. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 16 (2024)

The vast majority of you are locked into some vicious postseason battles for fantasy football supremacy, so it's time to unload those coffers. Perhaps you need immediate reinforcements, want depth, or simply block your opponents. No matter your mission, we're here to help you win with our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Out For the Season? Week 16 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is dealing with an ankle issue he acquired in his team's Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. He got hit with the good ol' high-low, as he was being tackled from behind by a Browns defender who landed on his ankles. One of his feet got trapped […]

Will Levis Likely Being Benched

The Tennessee Titans are planning to make a switch at quarterback for the Week 16 contest against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts, with Mason Rudolph taking over for second-year signal-caller Will Levis, according to a source. Levis threw three interceptions and lost a fumble in the Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and was benched […]

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full On Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was listed as a full participant for Tuesday's practice. It's a bit of a surprise after Mahomes suffered a mild right high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes probably could have gone […]

Falcons Non-Committal On Kirk Cousins Starting In Week 16

When asked if quarterback Kirk Cousins was still the Atlanta Falcons' starter heading into Week 16 against the New York Giants this Sunday, head coach Raheem Morris was non-committal. "We just got back. We still have to go through that process. All those things will happen over the course of the week. We didn't play […]

Mason Rudolph Expected To Start In Week 16

The Tennessee Titans are expected to start Mason Rudolph at quarterback against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. This means 2023 second-round pick Will Levis is headed to the bench. Levis has committed 14 turnovers in just 11 games this season and has thrown for just 12 touchdowns. Rudolph has […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Playing In Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) missed the Monday Night Football contest against the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury, but head coach Antonio Pierce said the second-year pro is "trending upward to playing" against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. The 26-year-old has completed 86 of his 136 passing attempts for 899 yards, […]

Florio's Football Show: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Ameer Abdullah, Ladd McConkey and More!

Michael Florio is back going over his top waiver wire targets for Week 16! Florio also discusses his favorite streaming defenses of the week before going over all of his starts and sits! Get everything you need for the week, before you even set your waivers! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Falcons-Commanders Flexed To Sunday Night Football In Week 17

The NFL is flexing the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders game in Week 17 to Sunday Night Football. The Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins were slated to play in primetime, but the NFC matchup has much more intrigue and playoff implications. While the scheduling change does not directly impact fantasy football, it could be a […]