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Week 16 vs SF 49ers • 2nd
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146.54122.61vs134.80140.10
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Offense | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
QB | 18.55 | 9% (+7) | 18 | Nick Mullens went 26-for-33 passing for 303 yards with two TDs and two INTs in his first start of the season for the Vikings, and in Week 16 he faces a Lions defense that allows 243.6 passing yards per game to opposing QBs, which ranks 21st in the league. | ||||
WR | 12.29 | 50% (+18) | 83 | Jordan Addison has topped 50 receiving yards in nine of 14 games for the Vikings and his nine receiving TDs rank fourth among WRs this season, and in Week 16 he gets a Lions defense that has surrendered 16 receiving scores to opposing WRs, the fourth-most in the NFL. | ||||
WR | 5.50 | 3% (+1) | 318 | K.J. Osborn is clearly the fourth option in the Vikings passing game now that Justin Jefferson is healthy, as Osborn has accumulated just 18 receiving yards on five catches across the last two tilts, and in Week 16 he gets a Detroit defense that allows opposing WRs to gain 8.0 YPT, the 13th-highest mark in the NFL. | ||||
WR | 18.06 | 90% (+8) | 20 | Justin Jefferson has gained 10.3 yards per target across the seven games he has participated in this season for the Vikings, and in Week 16 he gets a Detroit defense that allows opposing WRs to gain 8.0 YPT, the 13th-highest mark in the NFL. | ||||
RB | 13.15 | 38% (+10) | 70 | Ty Chandler took advantage of his elevated role, gaining 157 scrimmage yards on 26 touches while fellow Vikings RB, Alexander Mattison, missed last week's game with an ankle injury, but in Week 16, the tandem could split carries against a Detroit defense that has allowed opposing RBs to gain just 3.5 yards per carry this season, which ranks third in the league. | ||||
RB | 6.44 | 16% (-3) | 252 | Alexander Mattison was forced to missed the Vikings' last contest due to an ankle injury, but if he can return in Week 16, Mattison and his 3.9 YPC will face a Detroit defense that has allowed opposing RBs to gain just 3.5 yards per carry this season, which ranks third in the league. | ||||
TE | 13.11 | 91% (-2) | 73 | T.J. Hockenson has been as steady as they come at the TE position throughout his career and this season has been no exception, as the sixth-year stud leads the position with 91 receptions, and in Week 16, the Vikings face a Lions defense that allows opposing tight ends to gain 10.6 yards per reception, which ranks 20th in the NFL. | ||||
W/R/T | 1.32 | 0% (–) | 720 | |||||
BN | 1.66 | 0% (–) | 698 | |||||
BN | 0.00 | 3% (-2) | 1018 | |||||
BN | 1.80 | 0% (–) | 683 | |||||
BN | 0.00 | 0% (–) | 1199 | |||||
BN | 0.00 | 0% (–) | 962 | |||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Kickers | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
K | 8.16 | 4% (+1) | 173 | Greg Joseph has converted 20 of his 26 FG attempts this season, and in Week 16 the Vikings will face a Detroit defense that allows opposing teams to average 23.6 points per game against them, the 10th-highest average in the league. | ||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Defense/Special Teams | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
DEF | Minnesota - DEF
| 5.27 | 8% (-5) | 335 | ||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Defensive Players | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
DB | 3.66 | 21% (+4) | 481 | |||||
DB | 4.22 | 8% (+2) | 428 | |||||
DL | 3.25 | 3% (-1) | 531 | |||||
DL | 0.00 | 2% (–) | 1632 | |||||
LB | 5.05 | 20% (+2) | 360 | |||||
LB | 4.58 | 0% (–) | 395 | |||||
BN | 5.88 | 10% (+2) | 287 | |||||
BN | 6.00 | 3% (+1) | 278 | |||||
BN | 4.24 | 6% (-2) | 426 | |||||
BN | 0.00 | 0% (-1) | 2180 | |||||
Total Week 16 Fantasy Points: 0.00
122.61 (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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