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Steelers | DK Metcalf suspended for two games; WR will appeal (2025-12-22 17:30:16) [jump to this story] Ravens | MRI confirms Lamar Jackson's injury is a contusion; QB day-to-day (2025-12-22 14:52:55) [jump to this story] Browns | Quinshon Judkins facing 4-5 month recovery time (2025-12-22 10:36:14) [jump to this story] |
Chiefs | Brashard Smith with just one touch Sun Dec 21, 06:00 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Brashard Smith did not have a rushing attempt in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, while adding a 4-yard reception on his only target.
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Jets | Breece Hall finishes with 63 total yards Sun Dec 21, 05:57 PM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall rushed for 54 yards on 16 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: For the second straight week, backup Isaiah Davis outperformed Hall in fantasy leagues in a crushing blow for fantasy teams that kept Hall in on the basis of his demonstrated talent. Hall will only be in Week 17 fantasy lineups as a desperation play, but hopefully he will sign somewhere in free agency next season that has a functional offense and commitment to him as a lead back. |
Chiefs | Only one catch for Travis Kelce Sun Dec 21, 05:56 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce ended up with a single 6-yard reception on four targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
| Footballguys view: Kelce caught four passes on Gardner Minshew last gasp final drive of Week 15, but Minshew was ineffective early, and then left with a torn ACL. Even with #1 target Rashee Rice out, Kelce was a Week 16 dud. He won't be in any Week 17 lineups against the Broncos on Christmas. |
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Chargers | Keenan Allen picks up five receptions Sun Dec 21, 05:56 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen caught five of five targets for 44 yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey scores sixth touchdown Sun Dec 21, 05:53 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: It wasn't a ceiling game, but it was still enough to justify putting McConkey in the lineup against a weak passing defense. Against a much tougher Texans pass defense next week, McConkey might not be an automatic fantasy championship lineup play even though he was a second round pick in most drafts this summer. |
Jets | Brady Cook finishes with 188 yards Sun Dec 21, 05:47 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook went 22-for-35 for 188 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also rushed for two yards on one carry during the game but did lose a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Cook has been able to complete 22 passes in both of his first two NFL starts, but he isn't threatening downfield and he wasn't adding any value as a scrambler against an underrated Saints defense. The Patriots D/ST will be a good Week 17 play against the Jets rookie UDFA quarterback and no one in the Jets offense is worth plugging into fantasy lineups. |
Chiefs | JuJu Smith-Schuster limited to one grab Sun Dec 21, 05:47 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a single 12-yard reception on four targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Chiefs | Hollywood Brown targeted three times Sun Dec 21, 05:45 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown ended up with three receptions for 22 yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Chargers | Omarion Hampton rushes for 85 yards and a touchdown Sun Dec 21, 05:42 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton carried 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He also caught one pass for 10 yards.
| Footballguys view: Hampton got more work in the second half after Kimani Vidal left with a neck injury. We'll be watching to see if Vidal will be available for the Week 17 game against the Texans. If not, Hampton will be a strong RB2 play in the fantasy championship week. |
Chiefs | Two catches for Xavier Worthy in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:41 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy posted two receptions for 41 yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Chiefs | Kareem Hunt does next to nothing Sun Dec 21, 05:38 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt rushed three times for just two yards in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco totals 14 touches Sun Dec 21, 05:34 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco ran eight times for 34 yards in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, while adding six receptions for 41 yards on seven targets.
| Footballguys view: Pacheco was basically the #1 receiver in an extremely limited Chiefs passing game against the Titans. He'll be a desperation play on Christmas against the Broncos as the Chiefs favored him over Kareem Hunt in Week 16. |
Chargers | Justin Herbert throws for 300 yards and two scores Sun Dec 21, 05:34 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was 23 of 29 -- a season-high 79 percent -- for 300 yards and two touchdowns and added a running score and 42 yards on eight carries in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys hapless defense couldn't stop the Chargers in the first half, allowing three scores. While it did come against one of the worst defenses in the league, Herbert looked like a gunslinger for the first time in a game this season that he did not have his starting left tackle Joe Alt. He'll have a much tougher matchup next week against the Texans in a matchup of likely wild card teams that have the potential to run the table in the playoffs. |
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Dolphins | Jordyn Brooks plays well in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:30 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks recorded five solo tackles and 14 total tackles during the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Dolphins | Cedrick Wilson quiet in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:28 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson caught one pass for 11 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He was targeted one time during the game.
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Dolphins | Theo Wease posts 32 yards Sun Dec 21, 05:25 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Theo Wease caught two passes for 32 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He was targeted four times during the game.
Link to story Chiefs | Chris Oladokun finishes up Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun completed 11-of-16 passes for 111 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, coming on for the injured QB Gardner Minshew II (knee).
| Footballguys view: Oladokun had never thrown a pass in a regular season game coming into Week 16, but now he will likely start on Christmas night against the Broncos as the Chiefs play out the string. Gardner Minshew went down with a torn ACL, so Oladokun will have a chance to audition to come back as Patrick Mahomes backup when Mahomes may not be ready for Week 1 after suffering a torn ACL in Week 15. |
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Browns | Just one catch for Cedric Tillman Sun Dec 21, 05:22 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman ended up with a single 8-yard reception on a lone target in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Cowboys | KaVontae Turpin limited to 27 yards in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin caught two of four targets for 14 yards and carried two times for 13 yards in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Dolphins | Darren Waller catches three passes Sun Dec 21, 05:19 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller caught three passes for 40 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He was targeted five times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Waller's start against the tight end-challenged Bengals defense was highly awaited after his big garbage time performance against the Steelers last week. This week, new starting quarterback Quinn Ewers spread the ball around and Waller split the tight end production with Greg Dulcich, so he wasn't a strong Week 16 play. Waller will only be a desperation play for Week 17 against Tampa. |
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Cowboys | Malik Davis gets eight carries Sun Dec 21, 05:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis carried eight times for 23 yards in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. He added nine yards on two receptions.
Link to story Browns | Jerry Jeudy posts three receptions Sun Dec 21, 05:16 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy ended up with three receptions for 12 yards on four targets in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Dolphins | Greg Dulcich finishes with 46 yards Sun Dec 21, 05:14 PM
Miami Dolphins TE Greg Dulcich caught three passes for 46 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16 but did lose a fumble during the game. He was targeted three times during the game.
Link to story Cowboys | Ryan Flournoy fins end zone Sun Dec 21, 05:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy caught both targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Browns | Pair of TDs for Harold Fannin Jr. in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:11 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. posted four receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 16 against Buffalo Bills, while he also had a 1-yard touchdown run.
| Footballguys view: Fannin wasn't a prolific receiver, but he did score and also added a one-yard touchdown on a plunge for the goal line as a fullback. He was one of biggest hits of Week 16 at tight end in fantasy leagues, and he should be in a fantasy championship lineups against the Steelers next week. |
Dolphins | Five receptions for Jaylen Waddle Sun Dec 21, 05:10 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle caught five passes for 72 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Waddle ended up being a solid PPR play with a rookie third string starting quarterback. The matchup against the Bengals defense helped, but Waddle showed enough with Quinn Ewers throwing the ball to be in fantasy championship lineups against the Bucs next week. |
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Browns | Trayveon Williams good for seven touches Sun Dec 21, 05:08 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Trayveon Williams rushed three times for 17 yards in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding four receptions and a team-high 38 yards on four targets.
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Dolphins | Ollie Gordon limited to one touch Sun Dec 21, 05:07 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II rushed for negative one yard on one carry against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16.
Link to story Browns | Five total touches for Malachi Corley Sun Dec 21, 05:06 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley had two receptions for 11 yards on four targets in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding three runs for 30 yards.
Link to story Dolphins | Touchdown for Malik Washington Sun Dec 21, 05:05 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Malik Washington rushed for nine yards and one touchdown on one carry against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also caught one pass for 23 yards during the game.
Link to story Browns | Raheim Sanders sees extra run in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:01 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Raheim Sanders rushed 11 times for 42 yards in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding a 4-yard reception on his lone target.
| Footballguys view: Sanders got some red zone touches and almost scored after Quinshon Judkins went down with a dislocated ankle and broken fibula, but Harold Fannin scored from one yard out as a fullback instead of Sanders getting the call. Chances are no one in their fantasy championship will need to go far enough down in the rankings to use Sanders, but he'll get a chance to show his stuff for the Browns, who might not have Judkins for Week 1 next season. Sanders is worth an add in deep dynasty leagues. |
Dolphins | Jaylen Wright reaches end zone Sun Dec 21, 04:59 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright rushed for 35 yards and one touchdown on nine carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also caught one pass for 18 yards during the game.
Link to story Cowboys | George Pickens snags ninth touchdown pass Sun Dec 21, 04:58 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens caught seven of nine targets for 130 yards and a touchdown in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Pickens was a liability two weeks ago and quiet for fantasy against the Vikings in Week 15, but he made multiple big plays downfield and atoned for his recent poor fantasy performances. #3 receiver Ryan Flournoy went down with a knee injury in this game, so Pickens target share should remain high in a great matchup against Washington on Christmas. |
Browns | Shedeur Sanders throws for 157 yards, TD Sun Dec 21, 04:53 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed 20-of-29 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, and he rushed four times for a team-high 49 yards. He also left the game briefly due to a bloodied pinkie finger on his hand, but he was able to return and finish up.
| Footballguys view: Sanders, who was sidelined briefly with a cut on his right pinky finger, was surprisingly spry as a scrambler and he was an efficient passer. One of his interceptions was off of a Quinshon Judkins drop and another was deflected at the line, so he wasn't as bad as his TD-INT ratio indicates. Sanders has done enough to deserve a chance to start for the Browns in Week 1 next season, but the team will be drafting early in the first round, so their quarterback decision in the offseason will be heavily analyzed. Sanders will have a tough matchup against the Steelers next week and is only a desperation play in 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
Dolphins | De'Von Achane productive in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 04:53 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane rushed for 81 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also caught three passes for nine yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: The quarterback switch to Quinn Ewers didn't affect Achane's fantasy bottom line. He had an early 48-yard touchdown run against a suspect Bengals run defense to key yet another RB1 level fantasy stat line. The Bucs run defense was stout against the Panthers in Week 16, but Achane will surely be in a lot of fantasy championship lineups as the lone bright spot during a rough season for the Dolphins offense. |
Browns | Myles Garrett inches closer to NFL record Sun Dec 21, 04:49 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett had just one total stop and one quarterback hit in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, and he was credited with a half-sack, as he inches closer to the NFL record. He has 22 sacks through 15 games, and he still has two more games to record a half-sack to tie the NFL record, and one full sack to break it.
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Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb surpasses 1,000 receiving yards Sun Dec 21, 04:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb caught six of seven targets for 51 yards in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Lamb was overshadowed by George Pickens and only had modest gains on his receptions. He has a much better outlook in Week 17 against Washington on Christmas day if fantasy teams were able to survive this disappointing performance. |
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Dolphins | Quinn Ewers finishes with two INTs Sun Dec 21, 04:47 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers went 20-for-30 for 260 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also rushed for five yards on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: One of the interceptions was tipped by a defender and the other was a 50-50 ball for Jaylen Waddle. The Dolphins did score three touchdowns on offense, but all came on running plays. Ewers was better than some of the other unlikely Week 16 starting quarterbacks and will be a live desperation QB2/Superflex play against the Bucs in Week 17. |
Browns | Carson Schwesinger fills up stat sheet Sun Dec 21, 04:47 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger registered a game-high 14 combined stops with five solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Bills | Greg Rousseau gets to QB frequently Sun Dec 21, 04:46 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Gregory Rousseau ended up with three total stops, two solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and a game-high seven quarterback hits in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Jordan Battle records 10 total tackles Sun Dec 21, 04:45 PM
Cincinnati Bengals S Jordan Battle recorded six solo tackles and 10 total tackles against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16.
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Cowboys | Javonte Williams limited to 34 rush yards Sun Dec 21, 04:45 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams carried nine times for 34 yards in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. He added nine yards on two receptions.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys running game was abandoned in the second half and Dallas used Malik Davis more than they had been in previous weeks - possibly to lighten the load for Williams after he suffered a shoulder stinger last week. Williams is still a solid RB2 on Christmas against a Washington defense that should give up a lot of points and yards. |
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Bills | Jordan Poyer good for 11 total stops Sun Dec 21, 04:44 PM
Buffalo Bills S Jordan Poyer registered 11 total stops with six solo tackles, a half-sack, a tackle for loss, a pass defensed, an interception and a quarterback hit in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Mitchell Tinsley held off stat sheet Sun Dec 21, 04:43 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley was targeted one time during the Week 16 game against the Miami Dolphins but finished with zero receptions.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid held without reception Sun Dec 21, 04:42 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid went without a reception in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, and he was targeted just one time.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid missed two practices this week to manage his knee injury. Head coach Sean McDermott admitted that the injury wouldn't be allowed to heal while Kincaid plays through it. He's a risky play next week against the Eagles and might even be droppable heading into the fantasy championship week in most leagues. |
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Bills | Brandin Cooks blanked in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 04:41 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Brandin Cooks was targeted just one time in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, and he went without a reception.
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Bills | Joshua Palmer limited to one short catch Sun Dec 21, 04:39 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer registered a single 2-yard reception on one target in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Andrei Iosivas held to one reception Sun Dec 21, 04:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas caught one pass for 21 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted one time during the game.
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott throws two touchdown passes Sun Dec 21, 04:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 21-of-30 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. He added 14 yards on two carries.
| Footballguys view: Both touchdowns came in the first half, and Prescott also threw a touchdown to Ryan Flournoy that was wiped off of the board by a holding penalty. The Cowboys offense fell apart in the second half, but Prescott still did enough to be a solid QB1 start against one of the hottest defenses in the league. He'll be a high ceiling QB1 on Christmas against the porous Washington defense. |
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Bills | Dawson Knox limited to one catch Sun Dec 21, 04:36 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox had a single 10-yard reception on two targets in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
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