Fantasy Football, Week 16: Best lineup with start/sit advice
By Dylan Broady
Lineups
QUARTERBACKS
Start: Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans
Deshaun Watson has produced 330 fantasy points this season. Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills was the only week in which he failed to produce double digits. He has been phenomenal in his comeback campaign and should be in the running for comeback player of the year.
Sit: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Stafford hasn’t played all that well this season. He won’t be a reliable candidate for your team in the most important game of your season. In the last four games Stafford has barely registered a touchdown and in Week 16 will be playing against the Minnesota Vikings. No thanks.
RUNNING BACKS
Start: Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans
The last two weeks the Titans have come out throwing punches with Derrick Henry. No reason for them to stray away from what’s been working. Look for Henry to have another big game in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins. Henry hasn’t been slowed down and looks to continue his strong downhill running ways.
Sit: David Johnson, Arizona Cardinals
Johnson and his Cardinal teammates will receive the unlucky draw in Week 16 of having to play the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams will be looking for a statement win after a tough loss to the defending Super Bowl Champions in Week 15. Johnson will be taken out of the game flow as this contest will get ugly right from kickoff.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Start: Devante Adams, Green Bay Packers
Adams is Aaron Rodgers new favorite weapon. There’s no reason to sit him in your Championship lineups when he goes up against the 4-10 New York Jets. Rodgers and Co. need a win against the lowly Jets to solidify a tough season to their fanbase.
Sit: Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers
Allen has been hit or miss all season long. He could replicate Tyreek Hill and Mike Evans production against the Ravens defense or he could fall flat on his face. We don’t want you to take that chance. We are sitting him this week. There are better options at the wide receiver position.
Next: Best NFL player from each state
TIGHT ENDS
Start: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce has been dominant all season long and that won’t change when the Chiefs travel up to Seattle on Sunday Night Football. We don’t have to dive too much into why he such an important play this week for your team. He’s been so consistent all season long. We all know you should keep playing Kelce. Do the right thing.
Sit: Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles
We really don’t know what to expect from Ertz going forward. Nick Foles has been named the starter for Week 16. Foles relied on Alshon Jeffery and Golden Tate against the Los Angeles Rams. Sure Ertz is always a decent play, but his usage in Week 15 is concerning going forward, being without Carson Wentz.