Welcome to NFL Week 16, which typically marks the second round of the playoffs for fantasy football. If you’re still in the hunt for a championship, you’ve come to the right place for lineup advice.
We have a pair of Saturday games, so be sure to set your lineups in advance to avoid any last-minute holiday snafus getting in the way of moving on to the title game.
Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.
Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.
Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 16: