While teams like the Chiefs and Saints were busy locking up postseason berths in Week 16, the 49ers find themselves in position to lock up an even more precious commodity in burgeoning franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
With a host of notable absences at key positions and one very important return from suspension, Week 16 offers no shortage of important fantasy headlines. Juan Carlos Blanco guides you through the injury landscape heading into a crucial Week 16.
Sasha Yodashkin picks the Week 16 Fanball slate as the Rams' Jared Goff has a great matchup against a Tennessee defense that can't stop the pass.
Kevin Payne breaks down the Week 16 FanDuel slate as Ezekiel Elliott returns for the Cowboys against a Seahawks defense suspect against the run.
With Austin Ekeler suffering a broken hand, Melvin Gordon stands to benefit from extra chances in the passing game, in addition to handling his usual heavy workload on the ground.
With last week's back injury a non-issue, Keenan Allen is set to produce against a Jets defense that hasn't defended the slot well.
Adam Zdroik sees no reason to avoid Russell Wilson on the road in Dallas and likes the upside from stacking him with his No. 1 receiver, Doug Baldwin.
Davis Mattek checks out which receivers have the best and worst cornerback matchups this week and thinks Mike Evans' size advantage oculd lead him to a big game against the Panthers.
Jeff & DVR discuss Elliott's DFS pricing and other Top RB options.
Erik Siegrist previews the Christmas doubleheader as Nick Foles leads the Eagles in the nightcap against the visiting Raiders with an eye on home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
With Marvin Lewis likely headed out the door, the lifeless Bengals provide an accommodating matchup for Detroit's Matthew Stafford and Theo Riddick.
After a down week, the Staff unanimously likes Russell Wilson and the Seahawks as five-point underdogs in Dallas.
Jeff & Liss debate what to expect from Garoppolo and Bortles in Week 16.
Not only has Blake Bortles strung together a few strong fantasy outings, but he appears to be making his pass catchers productive rather than the other way around.
Jim Coventry checks out the slate for the regular season's second-last week and thinks a healthy Alvin Kamara will be able to exploit the Falcons' linebacking corps.
Joe Flacco and the Ravens are 13.5-point favorites at home against the hapless Colts.
Believe it or not, Chris likes Tyrod Taylor and the Bills as 12-point road underdogs in New England.
Ezekiel Elliott returns this week - where does he rank on the Week 16 Value Meter? Check out that and all of Jeff Erickson's weekly rankings.