One of the most crucial parts of playing fantasy football is playing the match-ups. Now some players are match-up proof, like Aaron Rodgers or Adrian Peterson, so you are not going to sit them. However, these are some fantasy football starts and sits for Week 16 to help you win your match-up this week.
Starts
Kirk Cousins- Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is averaging 19 fantasy points per game since the bye week. In Week 16 he is going up against the Philadelphia Eagles who are allowing the seventh most points to quarterbacks this season.
Blake Bortles- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has been one of the best quarterbacks in fantasy this season. Over the last 4 games he is averaging 25 fantasy points per game. In Week 16 he has a great match-up with the New Orleans Saints, who are allowing the most points to quarterbacks this season.
Latavius Murray- Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray has been a solid RB2 this season and is currently averaging nine fantasy points per game. In Week 16 he is going up against the San Diego Chargers who are allowing the sixth most fantasy points to running backs this season.
Charcandrick West- Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West has proven that he can be a lead back in the NFL. In Week 16 he has a solid match-up against the Cleveland Browns who are giving up the 11th most fantasy points to running backs this season.
Kamar Aiken- Since his bye week, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Kamar Aiken is averaging 10 fantasy points per game. In Week 16 he is going up against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are allowing the third most points to wide receivers this season.
Brandin Cooks- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been a bust or burst player this season. In Week 16 he is going up against the Jacksonville Jaguars who have been a solid match-up for wide receivers this season.
Antonio Gates- San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has been one of the most consistent tight ends this season. In Week 16 he has a great match-up against the Oakland Raiders, who are giving up the second most fantasy points to tight ends this season.
Jordan Reed- Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has been one of the best tight ends this season, as he is currently averaging 9 fantasy points per game. In Week 16 Reed has a tough match-up vs the Philadelphia Eagles, but should still produce solid numbers this week.
Sits
Matt Ryan- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has failed to produce more than 12 fantasy points in a game in recent weeks. In Week 16 Ryan has a very tough match-up against the Carolina Panthers, who are allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points per game this season.
Brock Osweiler- Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler has been a decent replacement for Peyton Manning. However, in Week 16 he has a very tough match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals, who are allowing the second fewest fantasy points per game this season.
Eddie Lacy- Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy has been one of the biggest busts this season. In Week 16 Lacy has a tough match-up against the Arizona Cardinals, who are allowing the sixth fewest fantasy points to running backs this season.
Jeremy Hill- Cincinnati running back Jeremy Hill has been one of the biggest bust or burst players this season. In Week 16 he is going up against the Denver Broncos, who are allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to running backs this season.
A.J. Green- Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J Green has been one of the best wide receivers this season, and is currently averaging 11 fantasy points per game. In Week 16 he has a tough match-up against the Denver Broncos, who are allowing the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Green is also dealing with a back issue which was part of the reason for his limited production in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Michael Crabtree- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree is averaging 6 points per game in recent weeks. In Week 16 he has a tough match-up against the San Diego Chargers, who are allowing the fourth fewest fantasy points per game this season.
Travis Kelce- Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been inconsistent in recent weeks and is currently averaging 5 points per game. In Week 16 Kelce is going up against the Cleveland Browns who are allowing the 12th fewest points to tight ends this season.
Richard Rodgers- Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers has been a bust or burst tight end this season. In Week 16 he is going up against the Arizona Cardinals, who have one of the best defenses in the NFL.
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