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Saints | Kevin Austin quiet in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 07:16 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin caught two passes for 18 yards against the New York Jets in Week 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
Link to story Saints | Four receptions for Mason Tipton Sun Dec 21, 07:11 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Mason Tipton caught four passes for 29 yards on five targets against the New York Jets in Week 16. He also rushed for 12 yards on one carry during the game.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throw for 145 yards, TD Sun Dec 21, 07:07 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 18-of-26 passes for 145 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. He ran four times for 49 yards, too.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers defense was in Mayfield's face all day and rarely let him get clean looks or time to throw downfield. He wasn't a good play this week but will be a great play against Miami next week for teams that don't have a clearcut QB1. The Bucs can still make the playoffs with wins over the Dolphins and Panthers in the last two games. |
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Saints | Juwan Johnson catches eight passes Sun Dec 21, 07:07 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught eight passes for 89 yards against the New York Jets in Week 16. He was targeted nine times during the game.
| Footballguys view: With Devaughn Vele on injured reserve, the Saints target tree narrowed to Chris Olave and Johnson, making him a strong Week 16 play. It didn't hurt that Tyler Shough threw the ball 49 times against a weak Jets defense. Johnson will be a solid TE1 play in Week 17 catching passes from a former college teammate. |
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Saints | Outstanding game for Chris Olave Sun Dec 21, 07:02 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave caught 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Jets in Week 16. He was targeted 16 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: If you were facing Puka Nacua, hopefully you had Olave, whose day was capped by a 38-yard touchdown catch from Taysom Hill in garbage time. Olave's draft cost was down significantly this summer, but no one knew that Tyler Shough would arrive as a starting quarterback and Rashid Shaheed would be traded during the season. Olave will be a strong WR1 start against the Titans in Week 17. |
Chargers | Kimani Vidal suffers neck injury Sun Dec 21, 07:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal carried five times for 11 yards in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys. He also suffered a neck injury in the game and did not appear to return.
| Footballguys view: Vidal got hurt in the second half, requiring trainers to tend to him on the field. Although his role has decreased since Omarion Hampton's return from injury, Vidal has remained an integral part of the offense. The Chargers used Hassan Haskins to spell Hampton after Vidal exited the game. Haskins gained 14 yards on four carries. Los Angeles did not provide an update on Vidal before the game ended. The Chargers face the Texans in Week 17. |
Saints | Evan Hull not a big factor Sun Dec 21, 06:59 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Evan Hull rushed for three yards on five carries against the New York Jets in Week 16.
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Patriots | Week 16 New England Patriots inactives Sun Dec 21, 06:58 PM
The New England Patriots have declared TE CJ Dippre, LB Robert Spillane, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant and WR Efton Chism III inactive for Week 16.
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Ravens | Week 16 Baltimore Ravens inactives Sun Dec 21, 06:56 PM
The Baltimore Ravens have declared DT Aeneas Peebles, WR Tylan Wallace, CB Chidobe Awuzie, DL CJ Okoye, QB Cooper Rush and OT Joe Noteboom inactive for Week 16.
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Saints | Audric Estime posts 36 total yards Sun Dec 21, 06:54 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estime rushed for 19 yards on five carries against the New York Jets in Week 16. He also caught three passes for 17 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Estime was a productive back in limited work after Devin Neal went down in Week 15, but any chance he had to make a fantasy impact in Week 16 went by the wayside when the team decided to feature Taysom Hill in the backfield. He'll go back to the waiver wire from whence he came. |
Titans | Gunnar Helm totals pair of receptions Sun Dec 21, 06:48 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Gunnar Helm went for two receptions for nine yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Saints | Taysom Hill part of all parts of offense Sun Dec 21, 06:46 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill rushed for 42 yards on 12 carries against the New York Jets in Week 16. He also caught four passes for 36 yards during the game and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass.
| Footballguys view: The Saints seemed to be done with the Taysom Hill show earlier this season, but the injury to Devin Neal opened the door for him to have a signature run/pass/catch big fantasy game, capped by a 38-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave in garbage time. Hill fumbled early in the game, but that didn't daunt the Saints from making him a cornerstone of the offense. He'll be a consideration in Week 17 lineups with so many ways to put up fantasy points. |
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Titans | Van Jefferson records two receptions Sun Dec 21, 06:45 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Van Jefferson posted two receptions for 24 yards on two targets in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Saints | Tyler Shough throws for over 300 yards Sun Dec 21, 06:45 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough went 32-for-49 for 308 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 16. He also rushed for eight yards in two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Shough has settled in as a low-end QB1 in the second half of the season. He'll be a consideration in fantasy championship lineups with a good matchup against the Titans in Week 17. |
Jets | Quincy Williams productive in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:40 PM
New York Jets LB Quincy Williams recorded six solo tackles and 11 total tackles against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.
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Titans | Chimere Dike secures TD in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:40 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike registered three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also had five kick returns for 122 yards, and three punt returns for 23 yards.
Link to story Jets | Jamien Sherwood makes plays in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:39 PM
New York Jets LB Jamien Sherwood recorded seven solo tackles, 11 total tackles and one sack against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16.
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Titans | Chig Okonkwo finds end zone in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:35 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Chig Okonkwo registered six receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown on a game-high eight targets in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Okonkwo got involved early and scored a rare touchdown to cap a big day for anyone that might have trusted him in lineups despite rookie Gunnar Helm playing a larger role in the passing game lately. Okonkwo should get back on the dynasty radar as an underutilized talent, and he might even be viable as a Week 17 play in fantasy championships from the waiver wire against the Saints. |
Jets | John Metchie held to four yards Sun Dec 21, 06:32 PM
New York Jets WR John Metchie caught one pass for four yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted five times during the game.
Link to story Titans | Elic Ayomanor tops charts in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:30 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor had three receptions for a career-high 58 yards on four targets in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Jets | Tyler Johnson sees limited work Sun Dec 21, 06:30 PM
New York Jets WR Tyler Johnson caught one pass for seven yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted one time during the game.
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Jets | Jeremy Ruckert limited to 14 yards Sun Dec 21, 06:25 PM
New York Jets TE Jeremy Ruckert caught two passes for 14 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
Link to story Titans | Not much for Kalel Mullings, Julius Chestnut Sun Dec 21, 06:25 PM
Tennessee Titans RBs Kalel Mullings and Julius Chestnut each had just a single rush in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Chestnut had a 1-yard gain, and Mulling' touch went for no gain. Neither player was targeted in the passing game.
Link to story Titans | Tyjae Spears totals 105 yards, score Sun Dec 21, 06:20 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears rushed 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while adding five receptions for 53 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: Spears wasn't in fantasy lineups - or even on many redraft rosters - for this one, but he looked explosive as a runner and receiver and shouldn't be abandoned in dynasty leagues. He'll be a what-the-heck flex against the Saints in Week 17. |
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Jets | Isaiah Williams catches four passes Sun Dec 21, 06:18 PM
New York Jets WR Isaiah Williams caught four passes for 25 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted four times during the game.
Link to story Titans | Tony Pollard hits triple digits again Sun Dec 21, 06:15 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard rushed 21 times for 102 yards in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: Pollard posted his third straight 100-yard game, but Tyjae Spears got the rushing touchdown, so it wasn't a big success for fantasy despite the comfortable home win for the Titans. Consider him an upside flex play for the fantasy championship round next week against the Saints. |
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Chargers | Will Dissly sets season high with three catches Sun Dec 21, 06:15 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Will Dissly caught all three targets for 28 yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Jets | Five receptions for Stone Smartt Sun Dec 21, 06:13 PM
New York Jets TE Stone Smartt caught five passes for 34 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted five times during the game.
Link to story Titans | Cam Ward tosses two touchdowns Sun Dec 21, 06:12 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed 21-of-28 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he ran four times for nine yards.
| Footballguys view: Ward was a very good QB2/Superflex play against a Chiefs team that seems to be packing up early for the offseason vacation. He'll have a tougher matchup next week against the resurgent Saints defense, but with so many quarterbacks getting hurt, he's a solid QB2/Superflex play again next week. |
Titans | Truman Jones records 1.5 sacks Sun Dec 21, 06:11 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Truman Jones posted three total stops with two solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story Chargers | Oronde Gadsden limited to one catch Sun Dec 21, 06:10 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden caught one pass for seven yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: Gadsden had one of the biggest plays in Week 15 streetfight win over the Chiefs in Kansas City, but he was an afterthought in Week 16 with Quentin Johnston back on the field most everything working for the Chargers offense. |
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Jets | Adonai Mitchell finishes with 43 yards Sun Dec 21, 06:09 PM
New York Jets WR Adonai Mitchell caught three passes for 43 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He was targeted six times during the game.
Link to story Titans | James Williams good for eight solo stops Sun Dec 21, 06:09 PM
Tennessee Titans LB James Williams ended up with a team-high nine total stops with a game-best eight solo tackles in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he added a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit.
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Chiefs | Sacks for Nick Bolton, Chamarri Conner Sun Dec 21, 06:07 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Nick Bolton and CB Chamarri Conner each had a sack in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans. Bolton had 10 total stops, four solo tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hit, while Conner had six solo stops, a tackle for loss and a QB hit.
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Chargers | Tre Harris posts five receptions in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 06:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris caught four of five targets for 54 yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Link to story Chiefs | Kristian Fulton makes seven solo stops Sun Dec 21, 06:06 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton totaled 10 stops with a team-high seven solo tackles in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Jets | Isaiah Davis more involved in passing game Sun Dec 21, 06:02 PM
New York Jets RB Isaiah Davis caught four passes for 52 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also rushed for eight yards on three carries during the game.
Link to story Chargers | Quentin Johnston posts 104 yards and a score Sun Dec 21, 06:00 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston caught four of five targets for a season-high 104 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: Johnston missed Week 15 with a groin injury and wasn't a sure thing to play against Dallas, so he wasn't in many fantasy lineups. He looked healthy streaking past the Cowboys secondary and had a pretty one-handed touchdown catch to help Justin Herbert post a huge fantasy line. The matchup against the Texans next week is a tough one, so Johnston is probably not going to be in Week 17 lineups despite posting this strong Week 16 result. |
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Chiefs | Brashard Smith with just one touch Sun Dec 21, 06:00 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Brashard Smith did not have a rushing attempt in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, while adding a 4-yard reception on his only target.
Link to story Jets | Breece Hall finishes with 63 total yards Sun Dec 21, 05:57 PM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall rushed for 54 yards on 16 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: For the second straight week, backup Isaiah Davis outperformed Hall in fantasy leagues in a crushing blow for fantasy teams that kept Hall in on the basis of his demonstrated talent. Hall will only be in Week 17 fantasy lineups as a desperation play, but hopefully he will sign somewhere in free agency next season that has a functional offense and commitment to him as a lead back. |
Chiefs | Only one catch for Travis Kelce Sun Dec 21, 05:56 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce ended up with a single 6-yard reception on four targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
| Footballguys view: Kelce caught four passes on Gardner Minshew last gasp final drive of Week 15, but Minshew was ineffective early, and then left with a torn ACL. Even with #1 target Rashee Rice out, Kelce was a Week 16 dud. He won't be in any Week 17 lineups against the Broncos on Christmas. |
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Chargers | Keenan Allen picks up five receptions Sun Dec 21, 05:56 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen caught five of five targets for 44 yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey scores sixth touchdown Sun Dec 21, 05:53 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: It wasn't a ceiling game, but it was still enough to justify putting McConkey in the lineup against a weak passing defense. Against a much tougher Texans pass defense next week, McConkey might not be an automatic fantasy championship lineup play even though he was a second round pick in most drafts this summer. |
Jets | Brady Cook finishes with 188 yards Sun Dec 21, 05:47 PM
New York Jets QB Brady Cook went 22-for-35 for 188 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. He also rushed for two yards on one carry during the game but did lose a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Cook has been able to complete 22 passes in both of his first two NFL starts, but he isn't threatening downfield and he wasn't adding any value as a scrambler against an underrated Saints defense. The Patriots D/ST will be a good Week 17 play against the Jets rookie UDFA quarterback and no one in the Jets offense is worth plugging into fantasy lineups. |
Chiefs | JuJu Smith-Schuster limited to one grab Sun Dec 21, 05:47 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a single 12-yard reception on four targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Chiefs | Hollywood Brown targeted three times Sun Dec 21, 05:45 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown ended up with three receptions for 22 yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Chargers | Omarion Hampton rushes for 85 yards and a touchdown Sun Dec 21, 05:42 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton carried 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He also caught one pass for 10 yards.
| Footballguys view: Hampton got more work in the second half after Kimani Vidal left with a neck injury. We'll be watching to see if Vidal will be available for the Week 17 game against the Texans. If not, Hampton will be a strong RB2 play in the fantasy championship week. |
Chiefs | Two catches for Xavier Worthy in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:41 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy posted two receptions for 41 yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Chiefs | Kareem Hunt does next to nothing Sun Dec 21, 05:38 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt rushed three times for just two yards in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco totals 14 touches Sun Dec 21, 05:34 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco ran eight times for 34 yards in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, while adding six receptions for 41 yards on seven targets.
| Footballguys view: Pacheco was basically the #1 receiver in an extremely limited Chiefs passing game against the Titans. He'll be a desperation play on Christmas against the Broncos as the Chiefs favored him over Kareem Hunt in Week 16. |