Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 16 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jonathan Taylor, Rashee Rice, Trey McBride

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 16 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 16 - Baker Mayfield, Noah Brown, Tyler Boyd, Hunter Henry, more

We are so close to the fantasy football championship that I am sure you can taste it! There are still some obstacles in our way though. For one, you have to beat your opponent this week. Not only that, you have to win this week while navigating the holidays and an unusual NFL schedule.  That’s […]

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The end is in sight as we now move on to Week 16 and the fantasy playoff semi-finals in most leagues. The pressure is on in these “lose and go home” games, being so close to the championship game that you can almost taste it. With only two weeks left in the fantasy football season, […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 16 (2023)

Welcome to Week 16 of the WR/CB Matchups article. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly series looking at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. As we approach the fantasy playoffs, matchup quality becomes clearer as we have more data to work with. […]

DFS Lineup Anchors and Advice: Core Plays for Week 16 (Christmas Day Slate)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally a tight […]

Top D/ST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Week 16 and 17 Team Defense Picks (2023)

There are just two more weeks left of the fantasy football season. All you have to do is win two more games, and you can call yourself a champion. It won't be easy, but now is the time to start planning out your defense in fantasy football for the possible remaining two games.  It might […]

Top DST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Rest-Of-Season Team Defense Picks (2023)

The fantasy football playoffs are finally here. If you need a defense for Week 15, Week 16, and/or Week 17, you have come to the right place. This article will give fantasy managers the best defenses to play over the next three weeks. Targeting certain defenses could be the difference in a championship or a […]

Week 16 Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football: Nick Mullens, Trevor Siemian, Geno Smith, Ryan Tannehill, Antonio Gibson, Josh Downs

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The fantasy semi-finals are officially here. Injuries continue to change the quarterback landscape. Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Browns. Case Keenum will draw his second straight start for Stroud. Zach Wilson (concussion) was also ruled out for Week 16. Trevor Siemian will draw the start […]

Week 16 PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football - Jordan Addison, Chris Godwin, Amari Cooper, Rashee Rice, Tyler Boyd

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 16 kicks off with two games on Saturday, nine on Sunday, and wraps up with a triple-header on Christmas. It's time to set those winning lineups and cruise to the fantasy Super Bowl with our NFL team's Week 16 PPR wide receiver rankings for the 2023 NFL season fantasy football. Fantasy managers will be […]

Week 16 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Ty Chandler, Austin Ekeler, Terry McLaurin

"Hey, look at us. Who would've thought?" Yes, you've made it to the fantasy football semifinals. Who would've thought? Maybe it's the team at RotoBaller to thank for your success. Maybe it's Christian McCaffrey, consistently the opposite of a bust (*knock on wood*). Regardless, you've made it, and the lineup decisions only get tougher. As […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 16 Lineups (2023)

As the fantasy football season reaches its pinnacle, Week 16 presents a critical juncture for managers vying for championship glory. The stakes are higher than ever, and every decision becomes a make-or-break moment. In this thrilling fantasy finale, managers must navigate through a myriad of player performances, matchups, and injury updates to determine the optimal […]

DraftKings NFL DFS Week 16 Picks (Main Slate): Top Daily Fantasy Plays Include Justin Fields, Rachaad White, Justin Jefferson, Trey McBride, and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me to talk NFL DFS. Happy Holidays to all of you! 'Tis the season for the fantasy football playoffs, as most leagues are in their semifinals this week. If you didn't make it that far, don't worry, we have three straight days of DFS action to unwrap this weekend. […]

Week 16 PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football- David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Mike Gesicki, Cade Otton, Tanner Hudson

RotoBallers, amazingly, the semi-finals for the fantasy playoffs are already here. Tight end has become one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football. Unless you have an elite option such as Sam LaPorta, Travis Kelce, T.J. Hockenson, or George Kittle, chances are you are streaming the position. For those playing the streaming game, we've you covered […]

Wan’Dale Robinson Brings Low Target Depth Into Philadelphia

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson brings his team-leading 46 receptions into one of the best matchups for fantasy football wide receivers, the Philadelphia Eagles. A handful of opportunities will be presented to the slot receiver once again. However, due to play design, the large majority of his targets come at or near the […]

Mason Crosby Takes Over Kicking Duties For Giants, Not On Fantasy Radars

Veteran kicker Mason Crosby, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, will kick his first field goals for a different team in Week 16. The Giants signed him as a free agent following injuries to Randy Bullock (hamstring) and Cade York (quad). Bullock was already filling in for regular starter Graham Gano (knee). Despite what has […]

Jalin Hyatt Faces Beatable Secondary In Week 16

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has been a disappointment since his first 100-yard performance in Week 12. In the two following weeks, the former Biletnikoff Award winner saw six targets, catching just two of them for 13 yards. His snap counts have remained mostly the same, so inconsistent quarterback play is largely […]

Darius Slayton Draws Easy Matchup Versus Philadelphia

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton leads the team in receiving yards this season and now draws the best matchup for wide receivers in fantasy football, the Philadelphia Eagles. That would imply the veteran is a smash play, but there are more factors involved. When including tight ends into the equation, Slayton's 512 yards […]

Updated Week 16 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Baker Mayfield, Gardner Minshew, Nick Mullens, Joe Flacco, Trevor Siemian

Hey, RotoBallers! The fantasy semi-finals have arrived. Week 16 comes with challenges, especially at the quarterback position. On top of injuries, teams such as the Falcons and Steelers will go in a different direction at quarterback in Week 16. There's plenty of quarterback news to get to. Let's dive in. For managers playing the streaming […]

Darren Waller Likely to Be More Involved Against Philadelphia

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) returned from an extended stint on the sidelines in Week 15, only to have his snap count limited. Still, he turned 42 percent of the snaps into four catches for 40 yards. Waller is still listed on the injury report but has logged full practices all week. […]

Saquon Barkley Faces Tough Matchup On Paper In Week 16

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is oscillating between good and poor fantasy football performances over the last four weeks. He's either topped 100 total yards or dipped below 53. If the pattern continues, he's due for a big week. While the Eagles are stout against the run on paper, the strong suit of […]

Tommy DeVito Remains A Low-End QB2 Against Philadelphia

New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito took a step back against New Orleans in Week 15 and could face a similar uphill challenge against the Eagles on Monday afternoon. The undrafted rookie has been sacked 35 times in seven appearances, including seven last week. While Philadelphia is middle-of-the-pack for sacks this season, the defensive line […]

Week 16 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jake Elliott, Brandon Aubrey, Tyler Bass, Michael Badgley, Matt Gay, Younghoe Koo

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 16 has arrived. The second round of the fantasy football playoffs is finally here, and fantasy managers are one game away from the fantasy Super Bowl. For the old-school managers who still utilize kickers in their starting lineups, we help guide you on which kicker to start or sit with our NFL […]

NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 16: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues

With Week 16 having already started, the fantasy football playoffs are well underway. Last week, many rookies helped their fantasy managers survive and advance. Vikings first-year receiver Jordan Addison turned in an elite performance with 29.1 PPR points. Right behind Addison was Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta, who continued his incredible rookie season with three […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 16 Updates for Jonathan Taylor, Josh Jacobs, Brian Robinson Jr., De'Von Achane

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 16, as of December 23. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 16, including Jonathan Taylor, Josh Jacobs, Brian Robinson Jr., and De'Von Achane. As the fantasy football playoffs continue, every decision, transaction, […]

Cade York Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed kicker Cade York (quadriceps) on injured reserve on Friday, after he aggravated a quad injury in practice on Thursday. York was next in line to take over as the Giants' kicker after Randy Bullock (hamstring) was injured in Week 15's game against the New Orleans Saints. New York signed 39-year-old […]

Mason Crosby Signs With Giants

The New York Giants have signed kicker Mason Crosby to their practice squad on Friday. The team will elevate him and he will serve as their kicker for the Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cade York (leg) is done for the season and has been placed on the injured reserve. Crosby spent time […]

2023 Fantasy Football Recap: Hits, Misses, and Trends to Pocket for 2024

The 2023 fantasy football season was an interesting one, to say the least. Injuries ravaged the quarterback landscape (especially in Superflex leagues), the 1.01 busted after missing half the season with an injury, undersized running backs shined in roles most experts didn't expect, and a team with a rookie quarterback coming off a 3-13-1 season […]

Matt Breida Managing Hamstring Injury

New York Giants running back Matt Breida (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury in Week 16 and was listed as limited on the team's first practice report on Thursday. The good news is Breida has an extra day to recover this week with the G-Men not playing until Christmas Day against the division-rival Philadelphia […]

The King's Week 16 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 16 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Randy Bullock Place On Injured Reserve

New York Giants kicker Randy Bullock (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday due to the hamstring strain that knocked him out of Week 15's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Bullock ends his season having made five of six field goal attempts and converting all 10 of his extra-point tries. The move opens […]