Week 16 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings & Projections: DeAndre Hopkins Will Enjoy a Strong Matchup
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The 2020 fantasy football season is quickly approaching which means it’s time to get a start on your research. We have you covered with our fantasy football rankings as well as projections for the upcoming season. If you are interested in the defensive side of the ball we have you covered there as well. Leave no stone unturned and check out everything we have to offer.
If you are having some decision making trouble for Week 16, we can certainly help out with our fantasy football positional rankings. If you are looking for some permanent adds for Week 16 and moving forward, check out the waiver wire breakdowns. With most of the industry now in a standard full-point PPR format, we break down the top ranked players at each position for Week 16.
Week 16 Quarterback Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Player | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Lamar Jackson | @CLE | 25.9 |
2 | Deshaun Watson | @TB | 25.4 |
3 | Jameis Winston | HOU | 25.3 |
4 | Russell Wilson | ARI | 24.5 |
5 | Dak Prescott | @PHI | 24.2 |
6 | Patrick Mahomes | @CHI | 23.9 |
7 | Drew Brees | @TEN | 22.7 |
8 | Ryan Tannehill | NO | 21.4 |
9 | Matt Ryan | JAX | 21.2 |
10 | Aaron Rodgers | @MIN | 20.1 |
11 | Jared Goff | @SF | 19.8 |
12 | Kirk Cousins | GB | 19.6 |
13 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | CIN | 19.4 |
14 | Philip Rivers | OAK | 19.4 |
15 | Carson Wentz | DAL | 19.3 |
16 | Jimmy Garoppolo | LAR | 19.2 |
17 | Kyler Murray | @SEA | 19.1 |
18 | Mitch Trubisky | KC | 18.7 |
19 | Drew Lock | DET | 18.6 |
20 | Derek Carr | @LAC | 18.5 |
21 | Baker Mayfield | BAL | 18.4 |
22 | Josh Allen | @NE | 18.3 |
23 | Jacoby Brissett | CAR | 17.8 |
24 | Gardner Minshew | @ATL | 17.6 |
25 | Andy Dalton | @MIA | 17.4 |
26 | Tom Brady | BUF | 17.1 |
27 | Dwayne Haskins | NYG | 16.8 |
28 | Sam Darnold | PIT | 16.5 |
29 | Eli Manning | @WAS | 16.4 |
There is a heavy collection of quarterbacks in good spots this week. Russell Wilson takes on Arizona, who have allowed 34 passing touchdowns and nearly 4,300 passing yards this season. He is closely ranked near this next game of quarterbacks. Houston and Tampa Bay are allowing the 3rd and 4th most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season. The over/under here is sky high 50 points, with a one point spread. However Seattle has the highest team total of 30.5, with Baltimore right behind at 29. Lamar Jackson and the names here are in the top four. Dak Prescott has a matchup he can go off in. Philadelphia’s secondary struggled against Miami, Washington, and New York of late. They also have allowed three 30+ fantasy point games this season, and five quarterbacks over 20 fantasy points. Matt Ryan is in a sneaky good start, with the Jaguars allowing 24.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks over the last five games. Their season has gone down and so has the effort on the defensive side.
Week 16 Running Backs Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Player | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Christian McCaffrey | @IND | 26.1 |
2 | Ezekiel Elliott | @PHI | 22.8 |
3 | Alvin Kamara | @TEN | 22.1 |
4 | Saquon Barkley | @WAS | 20.3 |
5 | Joe Mixon | @MIA | 18.7 |
6 | Nick Chubb | BAL | 17.4 |
7 | Chris Carson | ARI | 17.2 |
8 | Dalvin Cook* | GB | 16.8 |
9 | Todd Gurley | @SF | 16.5 |
10 | Derrick Henry | NO | 16.4 |
11 | Marlon Mack | CAR | 16.1 |
12 | Melvin Gordon | OAK | 15.8 |
13 | Mark Ingram | @CLE | 15.6 |
14 | Devonta Freeman | JAX | 15.4 |
15 | Leonard Fournette | @ATL | 15.2 |
16 | Aaron Jones | @MIN | 14.8 |
17 | Le’Veon Bell | PIT | 14.6 |
18 | Josh Jacobs | @LAC | 14.2 |
19 | Miles Sanders | DAL | 14.1 |
20 | James Conner | @NYJ | 13.8 |
21 | James White | BUF | 13.6 |
22 | Raheem Mostert | LAR | 13.5 |
23 | Austin Ekeler | OAK | 13.1 |
24 | Phillip Lindsay | DET | 12.9 |
25 | Kareem Hunt | BAL | 12.5 |
26 | Adrian Peterson | NYG | 12.3 |
27 | Devin Singletary | @NE | 12.1 |
28 | Kenyan Drake | @SEA | 11.5 |
29 | Jamaal Williams | @MIN | 11.3 |
30 | Ronald Jones II | HOU | 10.8 |
31 | David Montgomery | KC | 10.3 |
32 | Sony Michel | BUF | 9.7 |
33 | Carlos Hyde | @TB | 9.6 |
34 | Tarik Cohen | KC | 9.4 |
35 | Alexander Mattison* | GB | 9.2 |
36 | Duke Johnson | @TB | 8.3 |
37 | LeSean McCoy | @CHI | 7.3 |
38 | Royce Freeman | DET | 6.5 |
39 | Tevin Coleman | LAR | 5.3 |
40 | Darwin Thompson | @CHI | 4.4 |
41 | Peyton Barber | HOU | 4.3 |
42 | Spencer Ware | @CHI | 3.8 |
I know Alvin Kamara has been quiet since returning from injury, but I have faith in him this week. Tennessee is a middle of the road run defense who have given up their fair share of fantasy points to running backs of late. Certainly none as good as Kamara either. Saquon Barkley finally put up a strong fantasy week, and is in a good spot to do so again. Washington has allowed the 7th most fantasy points per game to opposing backs this season. Joe Mixon is another back with upside that has been struggling most of the year. Miami has allowed the third most fantasy points per game. The issue with a few backs in good spots this week is that they have been in horrendous form.
Marlon Mack has not looked good this season, and negative game script can kill any sort of fantasy production if the Colts fall behind. Taking on Jacksonville is Devonta Freeman, and the Falcons haven’t been a team to capitalize on the run, however I will trust the matchup here and put Freeman inside the top 15. Philip Lindsay is another one going up against the Lions and a Detroit defense allowing the 4th most fantasy points to running backs.
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Week 16 Wide Receivers Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Player | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Michael Thomas | @TEN | 21.8 |
2 | DeAndre Hopkins | @TB | 20.4 |
3 | Julio Jones | JAX | 20.3 |
4 | Davante Adams | @MIN | 19.7 |
5 | Keenan Allen | OAK | 18.6 |
6 | Amari Cooper | @PHI | 18.2 |
7 | Tyreek Hill | @CHI | 17.7 |
8 | Robert Woods | @SF | 17.5 |
9 | DeVante Parker | CIN | 17.3 |
10 | Tyler Lockett | ARI | 17.3 |
11 | Breshad Perriman | HOU | 17.1 |
12 | DJ Moore | @IND | 16.8 |
13 | Allen Robinson | KC | 16.7 |
14 | Julian Edelman | BUF | 16.7 |
15 | Adam Thielen | GB | 16.7 |
16 | Mike Williams | OAK | 16.5 |
17 | Tyler Boyd | @MIA | 16.3 |
18 | Courtland Sutton | DET | 16.1 |
19 | AJ Brown | NO | 15.8 |
20 | Terry McLaurin | NYG | 15.8 |
21 | DK Metcalf | ARI | 15.6 |
22 | Emmanuel Sanders | LAR | 15.5 |
23 | Curtis Samuel | @IND | 15.4 |
24 | Will Fuller | @TB | 15.2 |
25 | Chris Conley | @ATL | 14.8 |
26 | Darius Slayton | @WAS | 14.8 |
27 | Stefon Diggs | GB | 14.6 |
28 | Odell Beckham | BAL | 14.5 |
29 | Anthony Miller | KC | 14.4 |
30 | James Washington | @NYJ | 14.3 |
31 | Golden Tate | @WAS | 14.3 |
32 | Marquise Brown | @CLE | 14.2 |
33 | Kenny Golladay | @DEN | 14.2 |
34 | Jarvis Landry | BAL | 14.0 |
35 | Michael Gallup | @PHI | 13.9 |
36 | Dede Westbrook | @ATL | 13.8 |
37 | Tyrell Williams | @LAC | 13.8 |
38 | John Brown | @NE | 13.6 |
39 | Russell Gage | JAX | 13.5 |
40 | Kenny Stills | @TB | 13.2 |
41 | Jamison Crowder | PIT | 13.1 |
42 | Sammy Watkins | @CHI | 12.7 |
43 | Larry Fitzgerald | @SEA | 12.6 |
44 | Sterling Shepard | @WAS | 12.4 |
45 | Deebo Samuel | LAR | 12.3 |
46 | Christian Kirk | @SEA | 12.1 |
47 | T.Y. Hilton | CAR | 11.7 |
48 | Greg Ward | DAL | 11.4 |
49 | Danny Amendola | @DEN | 11.3 |
50 | Zach Pascal | CAR | 10.7 |
51 | Cole Beasley | @NE | 10.6 |
52 | Robbie Anderson | PIT | 10.3 |
53 | Randall Cobb | @PHI | 10.3 |
54 | Cooper Kupp | @SF | 10.2 |
55 | Diontae Johnson | @NYJ | 9.7 |
56 | N’Keal Harry | BUF | 9.5 |
57 | Justin Watson | HOU | 9.3 |
58 | Brandin Cooks | @SF | 7.1 |
59 | Corey Davis | NO | 6.7 |
60 | Phillip Dorsett | BUF | 5.2 |
Michael Thomas continues to do his thing, and checks in as the top option this week against a bottom half secondary in Tennessee. The Buccaneers have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season, and the Houston trio all rank up quite a bit. The flip side of that game has a lot of value. Breshad Perriman is coming off a wild three touchdown game, and gets Houston who have struggled against the pass. Justin Watson is a deep league target who should get a bump in targets. The Eagles secondary continues to struggle, and even against lesser opponents. This is a potential big week despite being on the road for the names of Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup.
You can get keep AJ Brown in that starting lineup going up against the Saints, who are allowing the 6th most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts. Los Angeles is in a good spot this week against Oakland, who are allowing the 7th most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Mike Williams positive touchdown regression continues. Carolina’s wideouts have an interesting twist this week with Will Grier under center. The rookie quarterback is making his first NFL start.
Week 16 Tight Ends Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Player | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Zach Ertz | DAL | 18.9 |
2 | George Kittle | LAR | 17.5 |
3 | Travis Kelce | @CHI | 16.9 |
4 | Tyler Higbee | @SF | 16.1 |
5 | Hunter Henry | OAK | 15.7 |
6 | Darren Waller | @LAC | 15.2 |
7 | Mark Andrews | @CLE | 15.1 |
8 | Austin Hooper | JAX | 14.8 |
9 | Jared Cook | @TEN | 14.3 |
10 | Jacob Hollister | @ARI | 13.6 |
11 | Jack Doyle | CAR | 13.2 |
12 | Jonnu Smith | NO | 11.9 |
13 | Dallas Goedert | DAL | 11.5 |
14 | Noah Fant | DET | 10.4 |
15 | OJ Howard | HOU | 9.6 |
16 | Greg Olsen* | @IND | 8.1 |
17 | Mike Gesicki | CIN | 7.9 |
18 | Jason Witten | @PHI | 7.6 |
19 | Kyle Rudolph | GB | 6.3 |
20 | Jimmy Graham | @MIN | 4.1 |
Given Zach Ertz‘s reception upside of late, he continues to be a top PPR threat. The Eagles are missing three of their starting wide receivers, and both Eagles tight ends continue to see a lot of looks. George Kittle comes in as the number two option ahead of Travis Kelce. Tyler Higbee makes a jump with 20+ PPR points in three straight weeks. His targets have been on the rise, and that should continue. Both tight ends in the Chargers-Raiders game have some upside this week, especially Henry. Oakland has allowed the second most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season. Jacob Hollister gets the Cardinals this week, who have allowed the most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season. His target share has been solid over the last five-six games as well.
Week 16 Kicker Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Player | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Wil Lutz | @TEN | 12.2 |
2 | Greg Zuerlein | @SF | 11.8 |
3 | Kai’mi Fairbairn | @TB | 11.5 |
4 | Harrison Butker | @CHI | 11.3 |
5 | Robbie Gould | LAR | 10.8 |
6 | Josh Lambo | @ATL | 10.5 |
7 | Matt Gay | HOU | 10.2 |
8 | Jake Elliott | DAL | 9.9 |
9 | Justin Tucker | @CLE | 9.7 |
10 | Younghoe Koo | JAX | 9.3 |
11 | Austin Seibert | BAL | 8.7 |
12 | Zane Gonzalez | @SEA | 8.5 |
13 | Joey Slye | @IND | 8.3 |
14 | Mason Crosby | @MIN | 8.3 |
15 | Matt Prater | @DEN | 8.2 |
16 | Daniel Carlson | @LAC | 8.1 |
17 | Dan Bailey | GB | 8.0 |
18 | Sam Ficken | PIT | 7.9 |
19 | Chris Boswell | @NYJ | 7.8 |
20 | Steve Hauschka | @NE | 7.8 |
Teams allowing the most field goal attempts this season are Cincinnati, Denver, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore. Detroit, Arizona, Houston, and Philadelphia are a few other teams worth targeting with kickers, as they give up a lot of volume. Teams that give up the least amount of volume are New England, New Orleans, San Francisco, Oakland, and Minnesota. Volume is ultimately what you want each week. Finding kickers on offenses that move the ball is always a plus for fantasy points at the position. Efficiency would come next. If you are in need of a waiver wire pickup, Robbie Gould is out there in 50% of leagues. Zane Gonzalez was dropped, but is in a bounce back spot. Austin Seibert is 28% owned as well.
Week 16 Defense Rankings
Week 16 Ranking | Team | Week 16 Opponent | Week 16 Projection |
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1 | Pittsburgh | @NYJ | 13.1 |
2 | New England | BUF | 12.5 |
3 | Baltimore | @CLE | 12.1 |
4 | Kansas City | @CHI | 11.6 |
5 | Denver | DET | 11.2 |
6 | Buffalo | @NE | 10.7 |
7 | Seattle | ARI | 10.3 |
8 | New Orleans | @TEN | 9.8 |
9 | New York Jets | PIT | 9.4 |
10 | Los Angeles Rams | @SF | 9.0 |
11 | Minnesota | GB | 8.9 |
12 | Los Angeles Chargers | OAK | 8.6 |
13 | Dallas | @PHI | 8.3 |
14 | San Francisco | LAR | 8.1 |
15 | Green Bay | @MIN | 7.9 |
16 | Carolina | @IND | 7.7 |
17 | Philadelphia | DAL | 7.6 |
18 | Atlanta | JAX | 7.3 |
19 | Chicago | KC | 7.0 |
20 | Indianapolis | CAR | 7.0 |
21 | Houston | @TB | 6.9 |
22 | New York Giants | @WAS | 6.8 |
23 | Miami | CIN | 6.7 |
24 | Washington | NYG | 6.7 |
25 | Jacksonville | @ATL | 6.6 |
26 | Detroit | @DEN | 6.5 |
27 | Tennessee | NO | 6.4 |
28 | Cleveland | BAL | 6.2 |
29 | Cincinnati | @MIA | 6.1 |
30 | Arizona | @SEA | 6.0 |
31 | Tampa | HOU | 6.0 |
32 | Oakland | @LAC | 5.9 |
Pittsburgh comes in as one of top defenses this week, going up against the Jets. The Steelers have been a top scoring fantasy this season, and especially over the last few games. They are averaging 10.6 fantasy points per game this season, and the Jets have allowed the 7th most fantasy points per game to opposing defenses. this season. The Saints are riding a Week 15 high over the Colts, and can step right into a Tennessee team that has allowed over 50 sacks this season. If you are in need of a streaming defense this week, Seattle has some upside against the Cardinals, and the the Lions are bottom five in fantasy points allowed to opposing defenses over the last five games. Denver is at home and is less than 20% owned around the industry.
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