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Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Offense | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
QB | 15 | 34% (–) | 22 | Philip Rivers threw for over 300 yards and multiple touchdowns last week for just the second time in his last six games, but faces a Raiders defense Thursday that's allowed 265.6 passing yards per game, fifth-worst in the league. | ||||
WR | 10 | 85% (-11) | 62 | Calvin Johnson's ankle woes have proven to be more serious than expected, limiting him to one catch in each of his last two games heading into a matchup against the 49ers, who have not allowed an opposing receiver to score since Week 11. | ||||
WR | 12 | 82% (+12) | 27 | Martavis Bryant caught 10 passes for 87 yards on Sunday against the number one pass defense in the NFL in terms of yardage, the Denver Broncos, but in Week 16 he has a much more favorable match-up against a Baltimore Ravens defense that is 15th in the NFL with 242.3 passing yards allowed per game but 27th with 28 passing touchdowns allowed. | ||||
RB | 10 | 83% (+3) | 54 | Matt Forte is averaging just 12.5 touches over the last two weeks, and despite scoring in each contest, the split carries with Jeremy Langford have Forte's potential limited in a matchup with the Buccaneers ninth ranked rush defense that is allowing 94.9 yards per game. | ||||
RB | 10 | 70% (+12) | 50 | Charcandrick West had his best performance in three games last week since returning from a hamstring injury, and gets to face a Browns defense Sunday that's 31st in the league in rushing yards allowed (134.9 per game). | ||||
TE | 5 | 17% (-2) | 133 | Austin Seferian-Jenkins has struggled since returning from his injury three weeks ago and gets a tough matchup against the Bears this week. | ||||
W/R/T | 0 | 18% (-16) | 2405 | Draughn was limited to just 38 yards on nine carries after exiting with a knee injury but should step back into his starting role if he's able to get back to health in advance of a Week 16 mathup against the Lions. | ||||
BN | 12 | 79% (+9) | 36 | Latavius Murray hasn't topped 100 rushing yards in seven games, but faces a Chargers defense Thursday that ranks 30th in yards per carry allowed (4.7) and 28th in rushing TDs allowed (14). | ||||
BN | 10 | 77% (+12) | 52 | The Jaguars have allowed six 100-yard receivers this season including in each of the past three weeks and Brandin Cooks looks primed to make it four in a row if Drew Brees’ foot holds up. | ||||
BN | 0 | 3% (–) | 2552 | Brian Hoyer is dealing with his second concussion in the last month as the Houston Texans prepare for a Week 16 road game against the Tennessee Titans. | ||||
BN | 9 | 22% (+2) | 75 | Jeremy Langford has 11 or more carries in eight straight games, but has not scored in three weeks while Matt Forte has reached the end zone in each contest, setting Langford up for another complimentary role Sunday against a ninth ranked Buccaneers rush defense. | ||||
BN | 7 | 12% (+4) | 131 | Alfred Blue had a big game in Week 15 after getting over a back injury and will be atop the Houston Texans' running-back rotation in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, who rank 17th in rushing defense (110.1 ypg). | ||||
BN | 11 | 28% (+26) | 45 | Karlos Williams may have been usurped by Mike Gillislee in the backup role to LeSean McCoy, as Gillislee has rushed for touchdowns in consecutive games. | ||||
BN | 6 | 2% (–) | 147 | Dontrelle Inman was serviceable in his return from a neck injury last week, and faces a Raiders defense Thursday that's allowed 265.6 passing yards per game, fifth-worst in the league. | ||||
BN | 2 | 0% (–) | 2473 | |||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Kickers | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
K | 8 | 6% (+1) | 182 | Jason Myers has managed to hold onto his job despite missing an astounding seven extra-point kicks this season, but could be in line for a big Week 16 when the Jacksonville Jaguars face the New Orleans Saints, who rank last in scoring defense (30.9 ppg). | ||||
Total Week 16 Fantasy Points: 0
77 (Projected)
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AirYds - Passing air yardsDefinitionThe number of yards the ball traveled from the line of scrimmage to the point of reception.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The farther a pass travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.
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AirYds - Receiving air yardsDefinitionThe yardage from where the ball is caught to where the player’s action is over.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The farther a target travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.
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Blitz - Defensive blitzesDefinitionWhen an individual player is brought in on a blitz during a play. This statistic is designed to look at non-linemen, and is only used for linebackers and defensive backs as players that blitzed.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Blitzing can increase the odds of securing a sack or turnover.
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BrkTkl - Broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defenderWhy does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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BrkTkl - Receiving broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards after contact is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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BrkTkl - Rushing broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defenderWhy does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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Tgts - Targets againstDefinitionWhen the pass is thrown to a receiver that the defensive player is covering.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?A defender who is targeted a lot in coverage might be due to quarterbacks trying to exploit the player.
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1stdwn - Passing first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via passing.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Offenses the move the ball best downfield through the air are in better position to finish with touchdowns.
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1stdwn - Receiving first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via receiving.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers that help move their offense down the field consistently earn targets and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.
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1stdwn - Rushing first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via rushing.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs that help move their offense down the field consistently earn touches and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.
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PckTme - Passing pocket timeDefinitionThe number in seconds from the snap of the ball to when the QB releases the ball or leaves the pocket.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Helps show a quarterback's play-style, as rushing/improvisational quarterbacks typically hold the ball longer.
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RZAtt - Rushing red zone attemptsDefinitionThe number of times a runner rushed on a play in the red zone.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The more red zone carries a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown
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RZTar - Receiving red zone attemptsDefinitionThe number of times a receiver was targeted on a play in the red zone.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The more red zone targets a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown.
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RuTFL - Rushing tackle for lossDefinitionThe defensive player tackled the runner behind the line of scrimmage.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.
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RuTFLY - Rushing tackle for loss yardsDefinitionThe yardage from line of scrimmage to where tackle for loss occurred.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.
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YAC - Receiving yards after catchDefinitionDefensive rating measures how many points the player allowed per 100 possessions he individually faced while on the court.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards after the catch is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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YACON - Receiving yards after contactDefinitionThe number of yards the receiver achieves after first contact by a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards via broken tackels is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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YACON - Rushing yards after contactDefinitionThe number of yards the runner achieves after first contact by a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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