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5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 16

ByJakob Ashlin|
Dec 18, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman (26) in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman (26) in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Best fantasy football pickups for Week 16: RB Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons

Rostered: 33.5%

Allgeier surprisingly led the Falconsā€™ backfield on Sunday. He had a team-high 17 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown. His performance was highlighted by a 43-yard rush down the sideline.

The rookie has been quietly building momentum over the past few weeks. He eclipsed 50 rushing yards in each of his prior three games. Moving forward, Allgeier should continue to play a role in the Falconsā€™ offense, but it is difficult to trust him to be the teamā€™s leading rusher, once again. On Sunday, Cordarrelle Patterson had 14 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, and he led the Falconsā€™ running backs in offensive snaps.

Nevertheless, Allgeier is definitely worth rostering.

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