Top Quarterbacks for Week 16
Quarterbacks dominate Week 16 rankings, led by Josh Allen (BUF) at No. 1 with 23.79 projected points versus Cleveland on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. Jalen Hurts (PHI) ranks second at 21.78 points against Washington on Saturday night, benefiting from a favorable matchup[1].
Lamar Jackson (BAL) sits at No. 7 with 18.86 points hosting New England, while Justin Herbert (LAC) and Trevor Lawrence (JAX) round out the top five. Draft Sharks aligns closely, projecting BUF QB1 at 21.2 and PHI QB2 at 20.5, signaling strong streaming options[2].
These rankings reflect recent form and defensive weaknesses, like Cleveland's struggles against mobile QBs, impacting fantasy outcomes in tight playoff races.
Elite Wide Receivers to Target
Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) tops wide receiver rankings for Week 16 versus Pittsburgh, followed by Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) at Miami and A.J. Brown (PHI) at Washington. ESPN highlights their volume and big-play potential in high-stakes games[4].
St. Brown's consistency makes him a WR1 lock, while Chase exploits Miami's secondary. Managers should prioritize these in flex spots amid bye weeks and injuries thinning depth charts.
Projections emphasize red-zone targets, with Detroit's matchup favoring St. Brown's touchdown upside on Sunday afternoon.
Key Matchups and Lineup Tips
Critical games include BUF @ CLE and PHI @ WAS, where top QBs face vulnerable defenses. Footballguys tiers Allen in Tier 1, urging starts over riskier options like Brock Purdy (SF @ IND)[1].
Draft Sharks' 3D projections boost confidence in CIN QB4 (Joe Burrow) at 19.3 points, ideal for tournaments. Avoid fading high-upside plays in Week 16's playoff format[2].
Monitor injury reports as Sunday games progress; rankings from FantasyLife and Ringer adjust for real-time impacts, ensuring competitive edges[5][6].