Week 16 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Tips and Lineup Advice

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NFL Week 16: Quarterback Starters

The Arizona QB has performed as a high-end fantasy QB2 this season. This week you can slot him in as the No. 1 starter. 1 in a good matchup. Carolina is number 27th in FFPG allowed for RBs, and Murray will always carry some upside because of his rushing promise. I rank him ahead of other notable options such as Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes for Week 16.

The 49ers quarterback was hamstrung by the weather last week, but those who put him on the roster should put that performance behind them when making fantasy lineup decisions. The prospect in Miami doesn’t appear to be much of an issue, and Purdy finished as a fantasy QB1 in five of the last eight weeks, according to FantasyPros. With the 49ers dealing with continued RB injuries, Purdy and his receivers will have to carry the offense.

NFL Week 16: Tight End Starters

Throughout the season, Strange has stepped up when called upon, and he did so in impressive fashion last week, finishing with a career-high 11 receptions for 73 yards. Las Vegas has allowed the fourth-most receptions to TEs this season. Unless you’re drafting a set-it-and-forget-it or top 8 fantasy TE option such as TJ Hockenson or Mark Andrews, Strange should be in the fantasy lineup for Week 16.

The Titans TE is a cool sleeper-type option in a good fantasy matchup vs. Colts. Last week, Okonkwo caught eight of 10 targets, and with Mason Rudolph starting against Indianapolis, a respectable stat line is possible. The Colts allow the third most FFPG to TEs.

Week 16 Defense to stream: Cincinnati (vs. Cleveland), Indianapolis (vs. Tennessee), Tampa Bay (vs. Dallas), Atlanta (vs. New York Giants)