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Fantasy football lineup advice: Week 16 boom or bust

By Jake VanZuiden

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /
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It’s championship week! It’s now do-or-die time for owners hoping to take home the fantasy football crown – and we’re here to make sure you achieve that glory by outlining the best spots on the board for Week 16.

We’ve finally made it. It’s championship week. If you’ve been following this column throughout the year and have made it this far, congratulations. I’d like to thoroughly thank all my readers who I’ve helped get to this point and for all of the continued support you guys give me – it truly means a lot!

Last week, we correctly predicted some of the most dominant performances in fantasy football, the biggest hit being RB Kenyan Drake, who exploded for four – count ’em – FOUR touchdowns for a season-high 39.6 fantasy points! Chris Carson also crushed, grinding out a season-best 133 rushing yards and 26.7 points. Our QB and TE were successful, as well, as both Ryan Tannehill and Tyler Higbee continued their hot stretches.

Week 16 is shaping up to be another memorable week, with one of my favorite games to target being Tampa Bay vs. Houston – two teams who give up a ton of points and make up for it by slinging the rock. Another spot I’ve got my eye on is the Colts/Panthers game, where we get the same spot for Indy’s RBs that yielded a monster game to Carson last week. There’s some other key spots, but we’ll cover all that and more.

With that being said, let’s hop right into the good stuff!

"DISCLAIMER: “BOOM or BUST” isn’t exactly a “Start or Sit” column. I identify and provide analysis for players who aren’t a top-tier starting option that I believe will exceed expectations – and also those who will fail to meet them. It should be remembered that these picks are done at the beginning of the week, so better options may surface as the week progresses and we get a better idea on various injuries and player situations. Use your best judgement and keep tabs on news updates around the league up until kickoff on Sunday. Without further ado, let’s dive right into this week’s matchups!"