Some people want two front teeth for Christmas. Mariah Carey only wants you. We just want an NFL DFS lineup that's capable of winning some money. All things considered, we've been pretty good this year, and getting lumps of coal is not an option unless that's meant for heating our homes or cooking some grub. Bottom line -- this DraftKings lineup has a chance to deliver the goods, and while you won't have enough time to shop when the money hits your account, we can all celebrate in style the following day.
Happy Holidays to you and yours. Now let's get in the holiday spirit and reveal a lineup that's ready to deliver during the most wonderful time of the year.
Before we break down all of our picks, here are the most notable scoring rules for DraftKings contests: Full-point PPR, four-point passing TDs, three-point bonuses for 100 rushing yards, 100 receiving yards, and 300 passing yards.
WEEK 16 FANTASY ADVICE:
Sleepers | Busts | Projections | Start-sit
DraftKings Picks Week 16: NFL DFS lineup for GPP tournaments
Sunday main slate, $50,000 budget
QB Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers vs. Jaguars ($6,000). When the Bucs are playing, we are watching -- and profiting. Tampa's games are fun, and offense is always on the menu. Fresh off lighting up the Packers last week, Mayfield sets his sights on his fellow Floridians as the Bucs continue to track down a postseason spot in a terrible division. Mayfield has revived his career this year and has cemented himself into a spot as one of the QBs that warrant a starting spot in fantasy, especially against Jacksonville's 28th-ranked pass defense.
RB Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Jaguars ($7,400). After opening the year with some clunkers headlined by inefficiency, White is suddenly a must-start RB in the top five this season. With rushing and receiving upside, he has plenty of ways to find success against the Jags. White's workload is hard to find, and this price is a bargain regardless of matchup.
WEEK 16 DFS:
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RB Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Colts ($6,300). Seven carries for 11 yards was the line for Robinson against the Panthers, something that will need to change if the Falcons want to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. Fortunately for the rookie, the Colts have struggled to contain RBs this season, and with QB issues a big problem, Robinson should see much more work in Week 16. Expect a bounce-back game with Atlanta's backs against the wall.
WR Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Buccaneers ($6,300). Death, taxes, and playing WRs against the Buccaneers. Christian Kirk (core) is out of the picture and Zay Jones (hamstring) was banged up against the Ravens, leaving very few places for Jacksonville to turn in the passing game. That leaves Ridley, who should've had a touchdown on Sunday night had replay come to the correct conclusion. Regardless, this is a matchup for the WR to exploit. It's time for Ridley to step up and make a big impact.
WEEK 16 PPR RANKINGS
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
WR Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Lions ($7,000). Out of all the things that came out of Saturday's action, Addison's connection with QB Nick Mullens might be the biggest takeaway. The rookie hauled in all six targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns even though Justin Jefferson was able to play the entire game. That type of involvement should continue against a Lions' secondary that's had its fair share of issues this season.
WR Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Commanders ($5,800). The Jets have arguably the ugliest offense in modern NFL history, but the professional version of the Iowa Hawkeyes gets a dream matchup against the worst defense in the league. So, what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Chaos, perhaps. If the Jets can't get their best players on offense involved this week, then the hot seat might be engulfed in flames by Sunday night. Wilson should have no trouble getting open. The only trouble is whether there's a QB capable of getting the ball to him. If nothing else, maybe Wilson can throw to himself like a kid playing by himself in the yard. Trust the matchup and pretend the body of work doesn't exist.
WEEK 16 STANDARD RANKINGS
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
TE David Njoku, Browns @ Texans ($5,300). The Texans have seen their defense be a little leaky against TEs, allowing the third-most yards per game (62.5). Njoku's involvement as of late is off the charts, checking in with 27 and 29 fantasy points, respectively, over the past two games while scoring three touchdowns in that span. Joe Flacco somehow has this offense clicking, and Njoku is a big reason why. It speaks volumes about the season this has been, but Njoku might just be a league winner in season-long leagues and a jackpot winner for DFS squads.
FLEX WR Jameson Williams, Lions @ Vikings ($3,700). The Vikings blitz more than anyone, and Williams is coming off a career-high seven-target game. That means that Minnesota is more than comfortable leaving receivers uncovered downfield, something that could be a problem with Williams' speed. Detroit is trusting their second-year player more and more with each passing week, meaning the breakout might not be far away. With a good matchup on tap, there's no better time than the present.
DEF Bears vs. Cardinals ($2,800). The Bears were criticized a ton for trading for Montez Sweat at the trade deadline, but it's conveniently helped them turn it around down the stretch. While Chicago is 5-9 and all but eliminated from the playoff picture, this defense is certainly stepping it up. They have at least 14 fantasy points in three straight and are forcing turnovers like they're going out of style. Trust that Chicago can contain a bad Arizona offense.
Best SuperDraft NFL DFS Picks for Week 16
This season, we're also listing our favorite Week 16 DFS lineup on SuperDraft, with some of our picks and analysis overlapping.
For those unfamiliar, SuperDraft's DFS scoring involves point multipliers as opposed to traditional salary-capped or tiered contests. A winning lineup will likely feature a strong mix of stud fantasy contributors with 1x-1.6x boosts, as well as a few matchup-based sleepers with larger multipliers. Each player is assigned a scoring multiplier based on their value as determined by SuperDraft. Users can roster any player in their lineup with no restrictions.
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Here are the most notable scoring rules for SuperDraft NFL contests: Half-point PPR, four-point passing TDs, two-point bonuses for 100 rushing yards, 100 receiving yards, and 300 passing yards.
MORE SUPERDRAFT DFS: How to play SuperDraft
- QB: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (Multiplier 1.3x)
- RB: Rachaad White, Buccaneers (Multiplier 1x)
- RB: Breece Hall, Jets (Multiplier 1.2x)
- WR: DJ Moore, Bears (Multiplier 1.25x)
- WR: DK Metcalf, Seahawks (Multiplier 1.3x)
- WR: Calvin Ridley, Jaguars (Multiplier 1.35x)
- TE: Trey McBride, Cardinals (Multiplier 1.1x)
- FLEX: TE David Njoku, Browns (Multiplier 1.15x)
Our SuperDraft lineup aims to get plenty of exposure on a Buccaneers' game that should feature plenty of points, while adding in the big potential for guys in great matchups, such as Hall, Moore, and Njoku. This lineup should be finding the end zone often on Sunday, delivering quite the early gift to us.
