Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16: Wide receiver
Chris Godwin, come on down -- you're the latest star WR to suffer a major injury. Godwin injured his hamstring in Week 15, just like teammate Mike Evans did in Week 14. It's unlikely Godwin or Evans will suit up against the Texans in Week 16, which pushes Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson into the starter's tier of our fantasy championship week WR rankings.
Perriman wasn't the only receiver to take advantage of injuries last week. Chris Conley stepped in for DJ Chark (foot) and posted two scores, while Danny Amendola posted a 100-yard game with Marvin Jones (ankle) on the shelf. Greg Ward also had a nice game as Philadelphia's de facto No. 1 receiver with Alshon Jeffery (foot) and Nelson Agholor (knee) out. The latter might return this week, but that situation is totally up in the air. We also saw one stud get a boost because of injury, as Julio Jones really hogged the targets with Calvin Ridley (abdomen) out.
WEEK 16 NON-PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Heading into Week 16, most of these receivers are all in play, though matchups certainly change the outlook for some. In addition to Perriman and Watson (vs. Texans), Conley and Keelan Cole look good against the Falcons. Things aren't quite as good for Ward (vs. Cowboys) or Amendola (@ Broncos), but if the targets are there, they can have value in PPR leagues.
WEEK 16 DFS: Stacks | Values | Lineup Builder
Will Fuller and Kenny Stills (@ Buccaneers) are in play this week, as are Russell Gage (vs. Jaguars), Darius Slayton (@ Redskins), James Washington and Diontae Johnson (@ Jets), and maybe even Alex Erickson (@ Dolphins) in PPR.
WEEK 16 DFS LINEUPS:
FD Cash | FD GPP | DK Cash | DK GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP
Rams receivers are falling against the 49ers, and the same can be said for all the receivers in the Bills-Patriots matchup. The outlook also isn't great for Tyrell Williams (@ Chargers), Robby Anderson (vs. Steelers), or Jamison Crowder (vs. Steelers).
When it comes down to who to start and who to sit, it all depends on your options and your matchup. Hopefully our rankings will give you a head start.
WEEK 16 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end
Reminder: Check back for rankings updates throughout the week.
MORE WEEK 16:
Waiver pickups | FAAB planning | Stock watch | Snap counts | Fantasy playoff tips
