Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 16: quarterback rankings

Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 16: Quarterback rankings

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:49 GMT

The last few games that remain to be played in Week 15 call for an early look at the fantasy football quarterback rankings for the next round of fixtures. In an ever-important playoff matchup for fantasy owners, utilizing the best matchups for those crucial points will help in getting respective playoff teams much closer to a championship.

With another week of no byes, there are some favorable quarterbacks who should throw themselves into some successful points for all parties considered. Here are the Start 'Em and Sit 'Em quarterbacks.

Week 16 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Start 'Em

Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Football Team

Dak Prescott has a very favorable matchup ahead against the WFT. They are currently second-worst in the league against opposing quarterbacks. The WFT currently sit tied in first, allowing 27 passing TDs to quarterbacks throughout the season. They are second-highest in allowing 21.5 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.

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Although divisional games are much tougher for both teams, Prescott should do just fine against the WFT defense; especially considering he had a great day against the Giants this week. It should be more of the same for Prescott in Week 16.

Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears

Normally it would be an unwise decision to start Russell Wilson in any league, but he has had a bit of a revival in the past few weeks, and the Bears are a defense that likes to give up points to opposing quarterbacks. They currently allow 19.4 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. They have also surrendered 24 TDs all season, which is good for a tie for fifth place.

Russell Wilson might be trying to heighten his stock for a potential trade in the offseason. Expect a good game from the Seahawks' embattled leader.

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints and the Miami Dolphins are set to battle it out for playoff implications on Monday Night Football. The Dolphins are riding a six-game winning streak, and that is due to Tua's accuracy. Even with the young quarterback struggling in his game against the Jets, he still managed 16 fantasy points. Tua will get both Philip Lindsey and Jaylen Waddle back from the COVID-19 list, so expect him to sling it again.

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The Saints defense still manages to give up 17 points per game to quarterbacks, along with surrending 15 TDs this season.

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Week 16 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Sit 'Em

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots

Josh Allen may have popped up in many of the top ten fantasy categories for quarterbacks this week, but be wary of starting him against this tough Patriots defense. They are #1 against opposing quarterbacks right now, even after Carson Wentz went to town on them. The Patriots defense is only allowing an average of 11.6 points per game to fantasy quarterbacks.

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This is an important game for both teams, so expect a low-scoring defensive affair. Just like the battle in the snow during Week 14.

Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Given how inconsistent Ben Roethlisberger has been this season, and with how impressive the Chiefs defense has been as of late, it might be time to sit Big Ben for this week's matchup. The Chiefs defense has only allowed four TDs in their last three games. There is not a lot of hope for Big Ben and his rollercoaster type of quarterback play.

See if there is a more viable option via trade or on the waiver wire. The Chiefs are playing their hearts out to retain the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs, so expect more turnovers to happen.

Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams

Although Kirk Cousins keeps finding ways to surprise the NFL with great games and comeback wins, the Rams defense is still very good. They are one of the stingiest defenses against quarterbacks. They are fifth-best in the league, only allowing 16.5 fantasy points per game. They are also second-best in the league, allowing 14 TDs total this season.

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Cousins might seem like a viable option, but things are going to be difficult for the Vikings as the Rams look to steal back their NFC West title. They might play that much harder.