Falcons D/ST A Fine Option For Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons defense has struggled throughout most of the season but has finally offered some decent fantasy value over the last few weeks. This defensive unit has held opponents to 11 points or less in two of their last three games. Last week, the Falcons defense recorded four sacks and snagged two interceptions in […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 16! This Week 16 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em will help you make the right lineup decisions in the second round of the fantasy football playoffs.  With only two weeks left in most fantasy leagues, a championship title is within reach. […]

Tyler Allgeier Could Get More Work In Rookie QBs First Start

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier has been the recipient of double-digit carries just four times all season and has yet to record those outings in back-to-back weeks. In Week 15, the 24-year-old carried the ball 12 times, so is he due for a return to single digits? With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. under […]

Fantasy Football Playoffs Strength of Schedule: Easy/Tough Matchups for QB, RB, WR, TE

The fantasy football postseason is here, and over the next two weeks, fantasy championships will be won and lost based on the decisions you make about your lineup. This is the time of year when you need to look at what's right in front of you (Week 16) and at what's to come (Week 17). […]

Kyle Pitts A Low-Floor, Limited-Upside Option In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts reemerged from obscurity in Week 15 to haul in four passes, albeit for a measly 28 yards. The 24-year-old totaled three receptions over the previous three contests, has 14 fewer catches than running back Bijan Robinson on the season, and hasn't scored since Week 8. The former first-round draft […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III A Risky WR5 Option In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III caught just one of his three targets for 14 yards last week, but it wasn't just McCloud who had a dud. The receiving corps in general underperformed as a result of ineffective passing from Kirk Cousins and from a ground game that was clicking, with the backs totaling […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Darnell Mooney, Amari Cooper, Deebo Samuel

There's an interesting (actually, miserable) tier of wide receivers in the league this year that have dropped absolute duds in some weeks. Some more often than others. Still, it makes it much more difficult to stomach starting players in must-win matchups when they've goose-egged you before or had low-scoring single-digit performances. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver […]

Week 16 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Overall Updates Include Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Patrick Taylor, DJ Moore

It's playoff time! Let's go punch that ticket to the fantasy football playoff championship game! Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith, Rico Dowdle, Tony Pollard, and Xavier Worthy stand for the Week 16 slate. […]

Week 16 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Jayden Reed, Jerry Jeudy, Malik Nabers, Chuba Hubbard, Jonnu Smith

The 2024 NFL season is almost finished, meaning it's time to compete for the fantasy football championship. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Jayden […]

Falcons Expected To Release Kirk Cousins In March

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before his $10 million roster bonus is due on March 17, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cousins signed a hefty four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons last offseason, but the move hasn't panned out very well for Atlanta. The veteran quarterback has the Falcons […]

Week 16 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Mason Rudolph

After a long season of tough start 'em, sit 'em calls, just two more slates remain. Hopefully, you're well-equipped to win the fantasy football championship in your league. Our Week 16 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close start-or-sit calls. Below, you can see where RotoBaller has key […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 16 - Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, James Conner

Week 16 of the NFL season brings us some incredibly tasty matchups for some of the most reliable running backs in the league. While there are at least a dozen good backs in play on this Sunday's main slate, there are several who stand out to me as far as their matchup and opportunity. And […]

Week 16 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Marvin Harrison Jr., DK Metcalf, Cooper Kupp, Adam Thielen, Jalen McMillan

With the fantasy football title game just ahead, it's important not to overthink lineup calls and make key mistakes. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like […]

Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include James Conner, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard, Breece Hall, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Chuba Hubbard

It's playoff time! Fantasy football championship week is just ahead, so let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Where do key running back options like James Conner, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard, Breece Hall, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Chuba Hubbard stand for the […]

Week 16 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include David Njoku, Jonnu Smith, Tucker Kraft, Brenton Strange, Zach Ertz

If your fantasy team is still alive and competing for a championship, we're here to assist with your start-or-sit calls. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 16 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. Lineup calls don't get any easier at tight end this week. Let's […]

Quarterback Matchups to Target in Week 16 - Michael Penix Jr., Aidan O'Connell, Aaron Rodgers

We're back with one of our last pieces on our quarterback picks for Daily Fantasy Sports for Week 16. We hope to break down some great values at the position, as we believe one of the best ways to pick a good QB is to get a cheap one that returns great value so you […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 16 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Kyler Murray, Jakobi Meyers, Breece Hall, Brenton Strange, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the fantasy football playoffs and our Week 16 article highlighting key starters and tough calls. Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights are a highlighted weekly feature on RotoBaller.com for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, he zooms in on players to go with as starting options when you are dealing with close […]

Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Tua Tagovailoa, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff

Quarterbacks can be matchup-winners, and the position is as important as ever in the fantasy football playoffs. We're here to help you identify the top QB option with our updated Week 16 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Tua Tagovailoa, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, and Jared Goff […]

Week 16 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Chase McLaughlin, Jake Bates, Tyler Bass, Cade York, Jake Moody, Jason Sanders

No one wants to lose a fantasy football playoff matchup because of a dude week from your kicker. That said, we're here to help with our Week 16 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Where do key kickers like Chase McLaughlin, Jake Bates, Tyler Bass, Jake Moody, Cade York, and Jason Sander […]

Week 16 FanDuel NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Joe Burrow, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase, Trey McBride

It’s Week 16, which began with the Chargers picking up a win over the Broncos. With the victory, Los Angeles is nearly guaranteed to make the postseason, although Denver is still in the hunt. Entering Week 16, nine teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, with more expected to come after this weekend. In […]

Darnell Mooney A Risky WR3 Option In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney picked a terrible time to have his worst outing of the season, recording zero catches on one target against a depleted Raiders defense. The 27-year-old posted a one-catch performance back in Week 1, but averaged almost five catches per contest from Week 2-14. Now, with confidence shaken combined with […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold

We are only a few days away from fantasy football championship week. That means you can be sure that fantasy owners everywhere are going through their lineups with a fine-toothed comb. Quarterbacks are always essential to a high-scoring fantasy week. Picking the right signal-caller can give your team the advantage you need. Several quarterbacks that […]

Michael Penix Jr. A Fantasy Gamble In First Career Start

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start in Week 16 against the New York Giants. The Falcons are heavy favorites in this one, but that is likely more a product of their one-two punch in the backfield of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier rather than a vote of confidence in […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Drake London, DJ Moore, Calvin Ridley

With the fantasy playoffs underway, it is important to always think twice before setting your final lineup and examine all aspects of their outcome. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have a wide range of outcomes due to their quarterback play. Drake London will be catching passes from Michael Penix […]

Drake London A WR2 In Rookie Quarterback's First Start

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London popped up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a knee injury but does not carry an injury designation for the contest and is expected to play. Of course, with fantasy championships potentially in play for some, managers will want to keep an eye out for any […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Caleb Williams

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams are three possible starting options at quarterback for fantasy football teams that have made it this far. While they have varying levels of talent and one of them hasn't even started a game this season, each has shown […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 16? Brock Bowers, Chig Okonkwo, Kyle Pitts

The tight-end position is difficult for fantasy managers to get consistent production from. Often, there are only a handful of TEs worth starting in any given week, and managers are forced to deal with duds constantly. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo, and Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle […]

Bijan Robinson Locked In As A High-End RB1 In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson logged at least 20 carries for the fourth time in the last five contests last week and will be expected to carry the load again this week with rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. under center for the Falcons. With eight rushing TDs on the season and a receiving TD […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 16 (Premium Content)

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 16 (Premium Content) Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Must Avoids. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers. Below, you'll find our […]

Week 16 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Michael Penix Jr., James Conner, Malik Nabers, Brenton Strange, and more

The NFL regular season continues to tick away, RotoBallers. With season-long leagues now in the pressure cooker of the fantasy playoffs, those of you who find yourself on the outside looking in but still jonesing for football can get your fix with some NFL DFS! These DraftKings lineup recommendations are based on matchups, projected DK […]