5 last-minute waiver-wire targets earlier than Week 16

5 last-minute waiver-wire targets earlier than Week 16


Matthew Stafford is a top-10 fantasy begin in Week 16: Stafford has completed as a top-10 fantasy QB in three of the final 5 weeks and he faces a struggling New York Jets protection this Sunday. 

Kendre Miller stepping right into a league-winning alternative?: If Alvin Kamara’s groin damage is season-ending, second-year operating again Kendre Miller will lastly have the possibility to show he can lead a backfield within the NFL. 

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If you’re combating disappointing fantasy gamers or accidents … don’t stess. There are nonetheless gamers sitting on waivers which can be set as much as have a giant fantasy day this weekend or will help you sooner or later. Here are 5 gamers to contemplate including from the waiver wire heading in Week 16.


QB Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams 

Matthew Stafford has completed as a top-10 scorer at his place in three of the final 5 weeks — hitting not less than 19 fantasy factors in every of these three video games. The heavy rain final week in San Francisco prompted an especially low-scoring affair of their recreation in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers. Nonetheless, this week’s matchup in opposition to the New York Jets ought to provide many extra fantasy factors. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ offense has abruptly awoken and the Jets protection has abruptly died. Since Week 10, the Jets let Kyler Murray (28.7), Anthony Richardson (28.1), Tua Tagovailoa (23.5) and Mac Jones (18.7) put up massive fantasy days in opposition to them.