• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • In-Season Rankings
    • Standard
    • PPR
  • Waiver Wire
  • Members Only
    • DFS LU TOOL
    • Player Tracker
    • Forum
    • Cheat Sheets
    • Log In
  • Join
Fantasy Knuckleheads

Fantasy Knuckleheads

Fantasy sports news, rankings, sleepers, cheat sheets, stats and tools.

Week 16 Waiver Wire Picks – Quarterback And Tight End

December 19, 2016 by Brendan Cole

Some fantasy owners are filled with excitement heading into the championship week, but others are playing just to finish. For those in leagues that play the championship this week, waivers are extremely important. Even if the semis are still going on, it is still one loss and you’re out. No matter what the current situation, read on and find out what reinforcements are likely available in your league.

Week 15 Recommendations Results (Standard League Scoring) Quarterback

· Trevor Siemian DEN – 25-40 282 yards 1 interception 12 Fantasy Points
· Robert Griffin III CLE – 17-28 196 yards 8 rushes 48 yards 1 touchdown 19 Fantasy Points
· Joe Flacco BAL – 16-30 206 yards 2 touchdowns 1 interception 1 fumble lost 14 Fantasy Points

 

Siemian took a step back, but he should still see good passing volume in week 16. RG3 earned another start, but the majority of his points came on the ground. Given his injury history that is tough to rely on. The Ravens offense played fairly well, but Flacco ruined a decent day with two turnovers.

Week 15 Recommendations Results (Standard League Scoring) Tight End

· Hunter Henry SD – 3 receptions 37 yards 1 touchdown 9 Fantasy Points
· Charles Clay BUF – 7 receptions 72 yards 1 touchdown 13 Fantasy Points
· Trey Burton PHI – 2 receptions 2 yards 0 Fantasy Points

 

The upside of Henry depends on scoring touchdowns, which he was able to do in week 15. For some reason the Bills had Charles Clay play the role that most people thought Sammy Watkins would fill. He would be a risky play in the championship, but he clearly has the trust of his quarterback right now. The widespread availability of Trey Burton did not signal opportunity, he did nothing in his matchup.

Week 16 Waiver Wire Picks – Quarterback

Matt Moore MIA 1.2% owned

After a big week, fantasy owners will be hoping for Moore of the same. (Sorry)

As one of my week 15 sleeper picks, Moore delivered and then some. The longtime backup threw for 236 yards and 4 touchdowns against a disinterested Jets secondary. This is a player that many coaches thought might be a franchise quarterback early in his career. He has some ability and Miami provides him with a ton of weapons. The Bills aren’t a dream matchup, but their playoff hopes are gone. There is a good chance that Moore can throw at will as both teams just play out the string.

Double Down

Trevor Siemian DEN 10.7% owned

The numbers were not impressive in week 15, but Siemian has been surprisingly productive over the last few weeks. The Broncos take on the Chiefs in week 16 and that could bode well for Siemian. The Chiefs defense has been daunting in the past, but in week 12 Siemian carved them up for 368 yards and 3 touchdowns. It would be a bit much to expect a repeat performance, but passable stats for a starter are well within reach.

The Rest Of The Waiver Wire Picks

Matt Barkley CHI 1.8% owned

Starting Matt Barkley sounds scary, and that is because it is. On the other hand, he has thrown for over 300 yards in two of his four starts. The Bears have a top flight running back and Alshon Jeffery is back in the fold. The Redskins defense will not be a cakewalk, but the Bears always end up throwing a ton. The kind of volume that will be required in this game could make Barkley worth playing even if he turns it over 3 or 4 times.

Week 16 Waiver Wire Picks – Tight End

Charles Clay BUF 9.7% owned

The last two weeks have been very kind to Charles Clay. He was an afterthought for most of the season, but now he has scored in back to back weeks. In addition to the touchdowns, he has put up yardage totals of 52 and 72 respectively. His biggest game came against the Browns, but he is seeing a huge uptick in volume anyway. The Dolphins may present a tougher challenge, but given the limited receiving options for the Bills Clay could be a sneaky good play for week 16.

Jack Doyle IND 18.4% owned

He has not turned out to be the dynamo that showed up early in the season, but Doyle is usable. Most weeks he is not going to go off for a lot of fantasy points, but he does see a steady supply of targets. Next week the Colts take on the Raiders. Oakland is a very good team this year, but their pass defense is not their greatest strength. With the passing game of the Colts banged up, Doyle could be in line for an expanded role that could pay off for owners.

Way Off The Radar

Dion Sims MIA 0.3% owned

The previously unknown Sims has done almost nothing in 2016. That changed when Matt Moore stepped in to start and threw a pair of touchdown passes to Sims. The quarterback and tight end clearly have a good rapport and that could mean more good things going forward. Most leagues only have one game left, but for teams looking for a championship Sims could give a boost. A repeat performance may be asking too much, but another score is well within the realm of possibility.

Week 16 Player Rankings

Category - The Best Waiver Wire Picks - Week 16 Waiver Wire Picks – Quarterback And Tight End

Dominate Your League

About Brendan Cole

Brendan is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a concentration in journalism. He is a lifelong sports fan who is currently molding his two sons to follow in his footsteps. Follow him on Twitter

Primary Sidebar

Recent Articles

  • Fantasy Football Draft Psychology: How To Outsmart Your League Mates

    Fantasy Football Draft Psychology: How To Outsmart Your League Mates

  • Which Quarterback Should You Draft in 2021?

    Which Quarterback Should You Draft in 2021?

  • Team Defense Committee vs Streaming Draft Strategy

    Team Defense Committee vs Streaming Draft Strategy

  • Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

    Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

  • Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

    Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

Need To Know

  • Fantasy Football Rankings
  • Average Draft Position (ADP) Report
  • Fantasy Football Draft Projections
  • The Best Waiver Wire Picks
  • Best Optimal Lineup Tool
  • ESPN Insider Coupon Code
  • Premium Fantasy Football Draft Guide
  • Fantasy Football Projections Video Series

Footer

ABOUT US

Established in the summer of 2009, Fantasy Knuckleheads is devoted to providing quality fantasy football news, advice, cheat sheets, tools and services. We’re not a mega-sports-site that churns out content by the pound. We’re simply a small, tight knit group of fantasy experts turned writers that love what we do, especially when we’re right. We strive to tell you something you don’t already know that’s actionable and at the very least, informative.

Fantasy Blog Network

<a href="https://fantasyknuckleheads.com" title="Fantasy Football" rel="nofollow"><b>Fantasy Football for all you knuckleheads</b></a>

INFORMATION

  • Staff
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Write For Us
  • Fantasy Sports Widget

Copyright © 2022 · Fantasy Knuckleheads ·

Copyright © 2022 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in