Fantasy QB Rankings Week 16 Who to start

If youre still in the hunt for a fantasy football championship, you've likely had a stable signal-caller to rely on throughout the season. If not, our Week 16 fantasy QB rankings can help keep your championship aspirations alive by pointing out some intriguing sleepers, streamers, and injury fill-ins.Starting with injuries, we didnt see Lamar Jackson (knee), Mike White (ribs), Ru sell Wilson (concu sion), or Kenny Pickett (concu sion) suit up this week, but all four could return next week. Jacksons the biggest concern of the bunch, as his knee strain could sideline him LeGarrette Blount Jersey for a third consecutive week. Well be monitoring each teams injury reports throughout the week and adjusting our rankings accordingly.(Update:It was announced Monday that Jalen Hurts is in danger of mi sing Sunday's game because of a right shoulder injury. Gardner Minshew would start against Dallas and be a low-ceiling streamer candidate.)In terms of streamers, Pickett (vs. Raiders), Zach Wilson (vs. Jaguars), Brock Purdy (vs. Commanders), and Sam Darnold (vs. Lions) could be utilized as injury-fill-ins in deeper/two-QB leagues. Obviously, none are overly reliable, but they all have favorable matchups and could produce a lot of points for owners brave enough to trust them.(Update:Because of steady rain and winds in the forecast for New York on Thursday night, we've dropped Wilson in our rankings.)WEEK 16 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | If Pickett's good to go, he draws a juicy matchup against a Raiders defense allowing the second-highest EPA/dropback (+0.172) and most fantasy points to QBs. Purdy is sporting an impre sive 6:1 TD-to-INT rate through three games and could very well to s two-plus TDs against a middling Commanders' pa s defense. While Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Jersey the Lions' defense has improved the past couple of weeks, theyre still allowing the third-highest EPA/dropback (+0.167), making Darnold a semi-appealing matchup-based start.WEEK 16 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | Derek Carr (@ Steelers), Daniel Jones (@ Vikings), and Aaron Rodgers (@ Dolphins) could also make their way into a high percentage of starting lineups, as Trey Burton Jersey all three QBs have an opportunity to post a QB1-caliber performance in favorable matchups. The Steelers, Dolphins, and Vikings all rank in the bottom half of the league in fantasy points allowed to QBs and EPA/dropback. While the Raiders, Giants, and Vikings all have elite RBs that could result in run-heavy approaches, these QBs shouldn't be ignored.WEEK 16 FANTASY PICKS: | | Conversely, Deshaun Watson (vs. Saints) sees his ranking drop, while Dak Prescott (vs. Eagles) and Trevor Lawrence (@ Jets) could have tough times replicating their big Week 15 performances. The Saints, Eagles, and Jets all rank in the top half of the league in the fewest fantasy points allowed to QBs, and all three have been somewhat inconsistent this year. Its still tough to bench Prescott and Lawrence given the lack of reliable options on the waiver wire, but be wary of potential rocky outings.(Update:Because of snow and heavy winds in the forecast for Cleveland, we've dropped Watson even further Melvin Gordon Youth Jersey in our rankings. Lawrence has also dropped because of steady rain and winds in the forecast for New York on Thursday.)WEEK 16 DFS: | Additionally, Joe Burrow (@ Patriots), Justin Fields (vs. Bills), Tua Tagovailoa (vs. Packers), and Kirk Cousins (vs. Giants) arent in great spots either, but all four are virtual must-starts at this juncture.WEEK 16 DFS LINEUPS: | Note: We'll be updating these QB rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes. Rank Player1 Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Seahawks2 Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Colts3 Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Chiefs4 Josh Allen, Bills @ Bears5 Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Packers6 Joe Burrow, Bengals @ Patriots7 Derek Carr, Raiders @ Steelers8 Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. Giants9 Daniel Jones, Giants @ Vikings10 Justin Fields, Bears vs. Bills11 Jared Goff, Lions @ Panthers12 Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. Eagles13 Aaron Rodgers, Packers @ Dolphins14 Tom Brady, Buccaneers @ Cardinals15 Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars @ Jets16 Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Raiders17 Gardner Minshew, Eagles @ Cowboys18 Tyler Huntley, Ravens vs. Falcons19 Brock Purdy, 49ers vs. Commanders20 Sam Darnold, Panthers vs. Lions21 Ru sell Wilson, Broncos @ Rams22 Davis Mills, Texans @ Titans23 Zach Wilson, Jets vs. Jaguars24 Deshaun Watson, Browns vs. Saints25 Nick Foles, Colts vs. Chargers26 Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Bengals27 Taylor Heinicke, Commanders @ 49ers28 Desmond Ridder, Falcons @ Ravens29 Malik Willis, Titans vs. Texans30 Baker Mayfield, Rams vs. Broncos31 Andy Dalton, Saints @ Browns32 Trace McSorley, Cardinals vs. Buccaneers We're proud to offer SN Fantasy readers an exclusive look at Draft Sharks award-winning projections and rankings every week. 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