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Yahoo! Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Week 16): NFL DFS Advice

Welcome to RotoBaller's Yahoo! daily fantasy football lineup picks for Week 16 of the NFL season. In this article, I, Justin Klein, will be taking you, the reader, through the best Yahoo! DFS plays of the week for this upcoming weekend.

These Yahoo! lineup recommendations are based on matchups, recent performances, overall upside/talent levels, and other factors such as Vegas odds, home field advantage, and more. Good luck with your Yahoo! DFS lineups!

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Yahoo! Quarterback - Week 16 DFS Picks

Drew Brees (vs TB, $37)

Brees absolutely exploded on the Cardinals last week as he dropped 389 yards and four touchdowns on them in a New Orleans win. It was the fourth time that Brees has thrown for four touchdowns this season and not surprisingly three of those games have come at home. Brees has also notched four three touchdown games and has a high floor at home this season and over the course of his career. This weekend Brees will face a Bucs defense that has allowed over 250 passing yards per game and 23 points per game. He will face them in a dome with perfect weather conditions after sleeping in his own bed. Don't over think it and join me and get Brees into several of your lineups this weekend.

Colin Kaepernick (at LA, $27)

At just $27 this week Kaepernick is a rather interesting GPP play as he goes up against the Rams in nice playing conditions in sunny southern California. Not only have the Rams allowed over 23 points per game this season, but Kaepernick has managed to post over 18 points per contest this season, and that includes a 2.16 point stinker in Chicago where he was benched. I don't think that he'll explode for a ton of points, but I do think that he's likely to be a solid value play with a decent floor.

 

Yahoo! Running Backs - Week 16 DFS Picks

Frank Gore (at OAK, $23)

Gore has averaged 12.8 FPPG this season and, when you combine that with the 116.9 rushing yards per game that Oakland has allowed, we have the makings of a delicious cocktail in front of us. At just $23 I love Gore this weekend in what should be a high scoring game that takes place in good playing conditions as far as weather goes. Not only do I expect Frank to pile up the yards, but I would be surprised if he didn't score a TD.

Bilal Powell (at NE, $18)

Powell has been great over the past two weeks as he posted 21.7 and 32.4 fantasy points against the Dolphins and 49ers respectively. This week Powell and the Jets will head to Foxboro to face the Patriots. While they have a much better defense than the last two opponents, the Jets should be playing from behind the entire game, and that game flow should help Powell in the number of targets and receptions he receives. At just $18 Bilal should be a solid value with a fairly high ceiling. Go get him go getters.

 

Yahoo! Wide Receivers - Week 16 DFS Picks

Brandin Cooks (vs TB, $25)

Cooks has been terrific at home this season as that is where Brees and the Saints tend to shine the brightest. In fact Cooks has managed to post double digit points in all but one contest in New Orleans this season on his way to a solid 14.7 FPPG. While Cooks has a remarkably high floor at home in the weather proof Mercedes-Benz Superdome he also has an immensely high ceiling. Just last week he posted 34.1 points, and has notched 27 or more points three times this season. At just $25 you can likely get a big score into your lineups this weekend.

Michael Thomas (vs TB, $25) 

In case you've been living under a rock, Michael Thomas has broken out in a big way this season and has averaged an impressive 13.1 FPPG. I have no idea how Thomas slipped all the way to the 47th pick in last year's draft, but it's clear now that the 29 other teams in the league all made a huge mistake. Don't make one this weekend by not getting the ultra talented Thomas into your lineups in a home matchup with the Buccaneers. Feel free to stack those Saints.

 

Yahoo! Tight End - Week 16 DFS Picks

Jason Witten (vs DET, $14)

Witten continues to be a solid option at TE as he's managed a respectable 8.2 FPPG this season. Over his past six games Witten has been targeted seven or more times in five of them. This gives him a solid floor at a reasonable price. Thanks to some Zeke guy, Witten only has two touchdowns on the season, but that could change this week as Detroit is almost certainly going to focus on stopping the run. If they do Witten could be in for a big day that combines a boatload of targets that includes a trip or two to the end zone.

 

Yahoo! Defense - Week 16 DFS Picks

Seattle Seahawks D/ST (vs AZ, $18)

The Seahawks have been great at home all season and managed to post 15 points when they played the Cardinals earlier this season in Arizona. The cold weather should help them this weekend as it will be cold and rainy on Saturday afternoon. Seeing as how Carson Palmer is bad in perfectly fine weather conditions the Seahawks should feast on him when it's in the thirties and raining cats and dogs. Not only do I expect a double digit floor, but there is 15-20 point upside to go with it.




REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Munetaka Murakami

Fantastic First Season Continues With Two More Homers
Cristopher Sánchez

Cristopher Sanchez Dazzles With 13-Strikeout Complete Game on Saturday
Aaron Rodgers

Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers
Blake Snell

to Undergo Elbow Surgery on Tuesday
Clay Holmes

Could Miss Around Three Months
Jose Altuve

Exits After Swing
Corey Seager

Absent With Back Spasms on Saturday
Jeremy Lauzon

Misses Saturday's Practice
Mark Stone

Doesn't Practice Saturday
Josh Manson

Misses Practice, Considered Day-to-Day
Brent Burns

Day-to-Day Ahead of Conference Finals
Cale Makar

Considered Day-to-Day
Alex Lyon

Likely to Start Game 6 Against Canadiens
Owen Power

Available Saturday
Isaac TeSlaa

Can Isaac TeSlaa Carve Out a Larger Role in Detroit Going Forward?
Troy Franklin

Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time in Denver
Trevor Lawrence

Should Trevor Lawrence Be Valued as a Dynasty QB1?
Courtland Sutton

in Line for Reduced Role in Denver?
KC Concepcion

Can KC Concepcion Immediately Assume the WR1 Role in Cleveland?
George Pickens

' Dynasty Outlook Clouded by Uncertain Future in Dallas
Trevor Story

Hits the Injured List With Groin Injury
Brandon Aiyuk

a Huge Question Mark for Dynasty Managers
Deebo Samuel Sr.

Now Only a Gadget Player/Kick Returner?
Elic Ayomanor

Offseason Additions Hurt Elic Ayomanor's Dynasty Outlook
Tyler Warren

a Clear Top-Five Dynasty Tight End
Jonathon Brooks

a Dynasty RB to Target Despite Injury History?
Blake Snell

Likely to Need Elbow Surgery
Tyler Allgeier

Currently in a Dynasty Buy Window Amid Rollercoaster Offseason
A.J. Brown

Timing Becoming Key to Acquiring A.J. Brown in Dynasty
Quentin Johnston

Is Quentin Johnston on the Verge of a Dynasty Breakout?
Jahmyr Gibbs

Is Jahmyr Gibbs the Dynasty RB1?
Isaiah Likely

The Long-Called-For Isaiah Likely Breakout Could Finally Arrive in 2026
Duncan Robinson

Nets 14 Points With Four Triples
Cade Cunningham

Contributes 21 Points in Game 6 Win
Jalen Duren

Bounces Back With Double-Double
Anthony Edwards

Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 24 Points
Victor Wembanyama

Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win
De'Aaron Fox

Highly Effective in Blowout Win
Stephon Castle

Shines in Series-Clincher
Kyle Schwarber

on a Heater, Hits Two More Homers to Take Major-League Lead
Clay Holmes

Suffers Fractured Fibula on Friday Night
Blake Snell

Heads to 15-Day Injured List
Austin Reaves

Could Command $40M Per Year With New Contract
Jalen Duren

Available to Finish Game 6
Yanic Konan Niederhauser

Not Expected to Be Ready for Start of Next Season
Jalen Williams

Declares Himself Healthy for Conference Finals
Terrence Shannon Jr.

Will Play Friday Night
Kevin Huerter

is Available for Game 6
Duncan Robinson

is Returning for Game 6
Caris LeVert

is Cleared for Game 6 on Friday
OG Anunoby

Practices in Full on Friday
Terrence Shannon Jr.

is Tagged as Questionable for Friday
Blake Snell

Scratched From Start on Friday for Undisclosed Reasons
Luther Burden III

Does Luther Burden III Have WR1 Dynasty Upside in Chicago?
MarShawn Lloyd

Can MarShawn Lloyd Emerge as a Top Dynasty Handcuff Option?
Emanuel Wilson

Can Emanuel Wilson Carve Out a Consistent Role in Seattle?
Max Fried

Heading to Injured List With Elbow Bone Bruise
Jaylin Noel

Playing-Time Outlook in Houston Remains Unclear
CFB

Julian Sayin Looking To Build Off Of Strong Debut Season
CFB

College GameDay Set for First Three Weeks
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Aiming For Ohio State Receiving Records
CFB

Keshaun Singleton Projects as Auburn's WR1
CFB

Jeremiah Cobb Impresses New Auburn Staff
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Very Likely to Start for Georgia Tech
CFB

Charles Woodson Jr. Commits to Michigan
Jordan Westburg

to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Melquizael Costa

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Main Event
Arnold Allen

A Favorite At UFC Vegas 117
Daniel Santos

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Co-Main Event
MMA

Dohoo Choi Returns At UFC Vegas 117
Juan Diaz

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Malcolm Wellmaker

Looks To Bounce Back
Christian Edwards

Set For His UFC Debut
Modestas Bukauskas

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Tarik Skubal

Resumes Playing Catch, Ahead of Schedule?
Karl-Anthony Towns

Making an Impact as Playmaker in Playoffs
Jalen Duren

Determined to Improve
Kevin Huerter

Tagged as Questionable for Game 6 Against Cavaliers
Caris LeVert

Considered Questionable for Friday
Lane Hutson

Contributes Two Assists in Game 5 Victory
Nick Suzuki

Amasses Three Points in Crucial Victory Thursday
Juraj Slafkovsky

Dishes Out Three Assists in Game 5 Win
Carter Hart

Stops 31 Pucks in Series-Clinching Win
Pavel Dorofeyev

Enjoys Second Consecutive Multi-Goal Game
Shea Theodore

Records Two Points in Game 6 Win
Mitchell Marner

Scores Special Goal in Series-Clincher
Ryan Johnson

Takes Over as Canucks GM, Sedins Promoted to Co-Presidents
Drew Helleson

Won't Play Thursday
Radko Gudas

Unlikely to Play Thursday
Jeremy Lauzon

Remains Out Thursday
Mark Stone

Misses Third Consecutive Game
EDM

Kris Knoblauch Fired as Oilers Head Coach
CFB

Virginia Tech Lands Commitment from Four-Star QB Peter Bourque
Byron Buxton

Scratched on Thursday With Hip Soreness
Cal Raleigh

Heading to Injured List With Oblique Strain
Francisco Alvarez

has Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss Eight Weeks
Quinn Hughes

Finishes Postseason With 15 Points
Cal Raleigh

Exits With Apparent Side Injury on Wednesday Night
Juan Soto

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Juan Soto's Ankle
Jacob Misiorowski

Pulled Early With Possible Leg Injury
CFB

NFL Veteran Tom Moore Joins Iowa Coaching Staff
CFB

Can Cam Cook Dominate in Return to Big 12?
CFB

ACC, Big 12 Support 24-Team College Football Playoff
CFB

Anthony Colandrea Looking to Elevate Nebraska Back to National Contention
CFB

Kwazi Gilmer Set for Big Impact at Nebraska
Justin Thomas

Trending Well Ahead of PGA Championship Despite Concerning Form
J.J. Spaun

Trending Up Ahead of PGA Championship
Adam Scott

Riding Strong Form Into PGA Championship
Patrick Reed

Looking to Make Another Run at PGA Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im Looks to Build on Strong Finish at Truist Championship
Sam Burns

Must Keep Ball in Play at PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth

Looks to Complete Career Grand Slam at Aronimink
Brandt Snedeker

Not the Best Option for the PGA Championship
Rasmus Hojgaard

a Volatile Option at PGA Championship
Maverick McNealy

Seeking Better Start in Philadelphia
Harry Hall

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Aronimink
Hideki Matsuyama

Attempts to Improve Over 2025 PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler

Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
Nicolai Hojgaard

Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
Ben Griffin

Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
CFB

Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson
Harris English

Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Akshay Bhatia

Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Keegan Bradley

Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
Si Woo Kim

Struggles at Truist Championship
Gary Woodland

Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele

In Excellent Form Heading to PGA Championship
CFB

Isaac Brown Has All-American Upside in 2026
CFB

Nyck Harbor Heading into Breakout Year?
CFB

Notre Dame, USC in Discussions to Resume Rivalry Series
CFB

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Has Eyes on ACC Title
CFB

Ahmad Hardy's Gunshot Wound Not Viewed as Career-Threatening
Khamzat Chimaev

Suffers his First Loss
Sean Strickland

Recaptures Middleweight Title
Tatsuro Taira

Suffers Fifth-Round TKO Loss
Joshua Van

Defends Flyweight Title
MMA

Waldo Cortes-Acosta Drops Decision
Alexander Volkov

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Shane Van Gisbergen

Dominates Watkins Glen for First Win of 2026
Michael McDowell

Finishes Second for Best Run of the Year At Watkins Glen
Ty Gibbs

Scores New Career-Best Finish of Third at Watkins Glen
Tyler Reddick

Continues His Strong Season With Fifth-Place Run at Watkins Glen
Austin Dillon

Earns his First Top-10 Finish of 2026 at Watkins Glen
CFB

Ahmad Hardy Sustains Gunshot Wound, in Stable Condition
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