Waiver Wire Secrets: The Game-Changing Fantasy Football Move Every NFL Team Needs This Week 16
Week 16 Waiver Wire Moves
- Add C.J. Stroud: For fantasy managers who had Patrick Mahomes and are scrambling for a quarterback, C.J. Stroud might the best one available on the waiver wire. Since returning from injury three weeks ago, Stroud is averaging 246.3 passing yards per game. He only threw for one touchdown in his first two starts back but tossed three touchdowns in a blowout win over the Cardinals in Week 15. He faces the porous Raiders defense in Week 16 and can be expected to put up solid numbers again. If he’s available, and you need a quarterback, he should be a priority add.
- Add Colby Parkinson: Davante Adams injured his hamstring in Week 15 and while nothing is official yet, he’s a major doubt for Week 16’s Thursday night NFC matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. With Adams sidelined Sunday, Parkinson saw a clear spike in usage, finishing with five catches on seven targets for 75 yards and two touchdowns — all season highs.
- Add Michael Carter: Bam Knight left Sunday’s contest with an ankle injury, and Carter stepped into the starting role. His numbers weren’t outstanding, but it worked out as a volume play. He finished with 14 carries for 56 yards and four receptions for 38 yards. That was good enough to be RB17 in PPR formats entering Monday night. If Knight misses time (which looks likely), Carter becomes the starter and a must-add in all formats.
- Add Ryan Flournoy: Flournoy followed up a huge game in Week 14 with a decent four-catch day against the Minnesota Vikings. Flournoy is the rare receiver handcuff. He’s proven to be an obvious starter when CeeDee Lamb is out and still has standalone value when the Cowboys receivers are healthy. He should be rostered in most formats.
- Bench Alec Pierce: Pierce is a very talented wide receiver, but his talent doesn’t align with the Colts’ current quarterback. Philip Rivers played about as well as the Colts could’ve hoped for a quarterback coming off his couch at the age of 44, but he needs to get rid of the ball quickly because of his limited mobility. Pierce is more than a deep threat, but a significant portion of his production comes from downfield routes that are unlikely to be available on Rivers’ clock. Pierce caught his only target for 16 yards in Week 15, and, while we expect a modest bounce back as the Colts try to get him more involved, we wouldn’t recommend starting him next week.
New Key Injuries Entering Week 16
- Patrick Mahomes: Tore his ACL in Week 15 and will miss the remainder of the season.
- Woody Marks: Left Week 15 with an ankle injury, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said Marks could have come back in if needed. He should be ready to go for Week 16.
- Bam Knight: Was carted off with an ankle injury in Week 15 and is set to have an MRI this week to determine how much time he will miss.
- Devin Neal: Left Week 15 with a hamstring injury and did not return. The Saints will likely be cautious with the rookie, which means his Week 16 status is in jeopardy.
- Davante Adams: Left Week 15 with a hamstring injury, and head coach Sean McVay said Adams is unlikely to play in Week 16, although he wouldn’t fully rule him out just yet.
- Christian Watson: Left Week 15 with a chest/shoulder injury but seems to have avoided a major injury. His practice status will need to be monitored to see if he can play in Week 16.
- Ricky Pearsall: Aggravated a knee injury in Week 15. His status for Week 16 is in doubt.
- Rome Odunze: Aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during warmups in Week 15 and didn’t play. His status for Week 16 is in doubt.
- Luther Burden III: Injured his ankle in Week 15 and will need to have his practice status monitored.
- Devaughn Vele: Had his arm in a sling after Week 15, which is worth monitoring during the week.
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Move to Make: Bench Khalil Shakir
Shakir had a solid game against the Patriots, catching all five of his targets for 65 yards. In Week 16, he faces a Browns defense that has given up at least 23 points in six of their last seven games and 31 points each of the last two weeks. So, the temptation to start him is understandable.
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