FANTASY FOOTBALL – Injury Scenarios & Updated Week 16 FLEX Ranks
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Week 16 FLEX Ranks: Injury Scenarios & Ranks Update
So, Garion Thorne and I sat down to discuss the different injury scenarios surrounding DeMarco Murray, Julio Jones and T.Y. Hilton, mainly, what to do whether they’re in or out in Week 16: how will it affect Harry Douglas, Roddy White, Donte Moncrief, Hakeem Nicks, Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar? We also covered how the returning C.J. Spiller will impact Fred Jackson, whether Matt Asiata and Jonathan Stewart are MUST STARTS and what to expect from Jeremy Hill & Andre Williams in tough matchups?
Week 16 Ranks: FLEX | QB | RB | WR | TE & D/ST
Week 16: Game Previews, Picks & Injuries
Week 16: Murray/Julio/Hilton Injury Scenarios + RB Start/Sit
Julian Edelman is out with a concussion. Didn’t see that coming. Brandon LaFell moves up from WR19 to WR16 against a porous Jets pass defense. Danny Amendola slots in one spot ahead of Damaris Johnson at WR47. Amendola presents a decent floor in PPR scoring if you’re simply searching for a non-zero player. Like Hollywood Mike Clay pointed out, Tim Wright will see time in the slot too. I’ve inserted Wright just behind Anthony Fasano in the TE rankings; against the Steelers, Fasano is in an excellent position to find pay dirt. Pittsburgh has allowed a TD to a tight end in six of seven games.
Now LeGarrette Blount is out too, Jesus. The Pats’ backfield is the Caramel Secret of Fantasy, but logic would point to Jonas Gray getting another crack between the tackles. He could see 12-20 carries, depending on game flow. While he’s a risky proposition, a running back that could receive his workload needs to be considered as a credible FLEX play. Now, the Jets are a difficult matchup, so Gray is getting put on the tier of volume runners with tough Week 16 opponents: Gray is RB23, one spot behind Andre Williams and one ahead of Latavius Murray. Don’t anticipate Shane Vereen’s role altering, though. He remains frozen as RB33. His workload has upside, certainly, but it’s always of high variance and lacks reliability.
DeAndre Hopkins has been removed from the rankings because of a hamstring problem. I’ve bumped Andre Johnson into WR2 territory while Damaris Johnson sneaks into the Top 50 at receiver. Expect Andre to soak up the majority of targets from Case Keenum and pile up points through attrition. Darmaris will act as the primary deep threat but isn’t anything more than a desperation home run start. If you’re in the Fantasy championship, you really should have better alternatives. However keep Damaris on your radar in daily formats. The Ravens persist as the most generous defense to opposing WRs and sit in the top five of yards per completion against. Damaris Johnson is selling for the minimum on DraftKings ($3,000) and a song on FanDuel ($4,500).
UPDATE: DeAndre Hopkins is active against the Ravens. I still prefer Andre Johnson as Hopkins’ injury worries me. I’ve reinserted Hopkins at WR24; Johnson stays at WR17
THE FLEXPERT v14.16 – Week 16 FLEX Ranks
We’re finally here. Bonne chance.
#BINGEWATCH
If you’re some sort of masochist and are looking at Week 16 rankings despite not being in your Fantasy championship, first… weird. Second, you lucked out. Because you’ve stumbled on a perfect opportunity to leap forward to 2015 and get a jump start on the competition.
WEEK 16 Top 20 QBs (Most Updated QB RANKS)
- Aaron Rodgers
- Andrew Luck
- Tom Brady
- Drew Brees
- Hunky Tony Romo
- Matt Ryan
- Peyton Manning
- Mark Sanchez
- Matthew Stafford
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Ryan Tannehill
- Russell Wilson
- Josh McCown
- NOT GREAT BOB Griffin III
- Eli Manning Face
- HELLO JOE Flacco. Iron helps him play!
- I’m Philip Rivers?
- Cam Newton
- Shaun Hill
- Andy “GINGERVITUS” Dalton
EARLY GAME WATCHABILITY INDEX
- ATL/NO
- KC/PIT
- CLE/CAR
- NE/NYJ
- BAL/HOU
- DET/CHI
- GB/TB
- MIN/MIA
WEEK 16 D/ST RANKS
- SEA at ARZ
- PHI at WAS
- DET at CHI
- NE at NYJ
- BAL at HOU
- GB at TB
- BUF at OAK
- STL vs NYG
- DEN at CIN
- CLE at CAR
- CAR vs CLE
- MIA vs MIN
- HOU vs BAL
- SF vs SD
- CHI vs DET
- ARZ vs SEA
THE REVENGE SOCIETY
DeSean Jackson vs PHI
Derek Anderson vs CLE
QUICK READS
Normally in this section, I run through selective HOT STARTS for shallow and deep leagues alike. However this is the Fantasy championship; you need to know about every player, every injury, every lineup decision. So, Jake Ciely and I talked through all of it. If you’re wondering if you can trust Julio Jones or T.Y Hilton with a title hanging in the balance, we have it covered. If DeMarco Murray plays, where does he fall in the RB rankings? What about Joesph Randle and Lance Dunbar if Murray’s out? BOOM!!! It’s all in here. Plus, irrational Eddie Royal projections and a lot more.
PPR WEEK 16 FLEX RANKS
NOTE: PPR scoring only truly affects outliers. PPR Ranks and Standard Ranks are similar with the exception extreme reception magnets like Pierre Thomas, Benny Cunningham & Darren Sproles (PPR Positive) and the stonehanded Alfred Morris, Frank Gore & Stevan Ridley (PPR Negative).
Week 16 Ranks: FLEX | QB | RB | WR | TE & D/ST
Week 16: Game Previews, Picks & Injuries
Week 16: Murray/Julio/Hilton Injury Scenarios + RB Start/Sit
Probable: C.J. Anderson (Ankle), DeSean Jackson (Leg), Sammy Watkins (Groin), Andre Johnson (Dizzies), Dwayne Allen (Ankle), Jimmy Graham (Shoulder)
Questionable: Jamaal Charles (Knee), Khiry Robinson (Forearm), Reggie Bush X (Ankle), Julio Jones (Hip), Reggie Wayne (Triceps), Percy Harvin (Ankle), Torrey Smith (Knee), Julio Jones (Hip), T.Y. Hilton (Hammy), Charles Dice Clay (Hammy), Jordan Cameron (Dizzies), Julius Thomas (Ankle), Jermaine Gresham (Toe), C.J. Spiller (Groin), Frank Gore (Dizzies), DeAndre Hopkins (Ankle)
Doubtful [Not Ranked]: Ronnie Hillman (Foot), Rashad Jennings (Ankle), Roy Helu Jr. (Turf Toe), Keenan Allen (Collar Bone), Cooper Helfet (Ankle), Jace Amaro (Dizzies), Tony Moeaki (Shoulder), Carlos Hyde (Leg), DeAngelo Williams (Hand), Ryan Mathews (Ankle)
Out: Andre Ellington (Hip), He went to Jerick McKinnon (Back), Denard Dog Robinson (Foot), Montee Ball (Groin), Tyler Eifert (Arm), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Bac
Alshon falls a bit (6 to 9). CHI still has to throw. AJ talent/usage should win out. Hurts Marty B a tad, Wilson more. Forte o9.5 catches.
— Patrick Mayo (@ThePME) December 18, 2014
Note: DeMarco Murray (Present) is expected to be a game time decision vs IND. I’ve done the rankings (for the moment) as if he’s going to be out. If Murray (Broken Hand) is active, he’ll be listed as FLEX22 and Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar will drop significantly.
Note: If Julio Jones is inactive or exposed as a decoy pregame, Harry Douglas moves up to WR17/FLEX36
***Week 16 Special Guest Ranker – since Mayo refuses to list Mark Ingram or Trent Richardson – Fantasy Pros
- Le’Veon Bell
- Antonio Brown
- Demaryius Thomas
- Calvin Johnson
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- #GRONKSMASH!!!!!
- C.J. Anderson
- Eddie Lacy
- Arian Foster
- Matt Forte
- A.J. Green
- Dez Dispenser Bryant
- Money Mike Evans
- Jordy Nelson
- Alshon Jeffery
- Randall Cobb
- Golden Tate III
- Emmanuel Sanders
- Jamaal Charles
- Oh, hai Mark Ingram (Special Guest Rank: Fantasy Pros)
- Justin Forsett
- Joique Bell
- Greg Olsen
- Jimmy Graham
- Tre Mason
- Fred Jackson
- Kelvin BenJAMIN’
- Marshawn Lynch
- Jeremy Hill
- Matt Asiata
- Jonathan Stewart
- Roddy White
- Brandon LaFell Sexwell
- Andre Johnson
- Jarvis Landry
- Vincent Jackson
- Kenny Stills to Pay the Billz
- Daniel Herron
- Dolphins Starting RB
- Alfred Morris
- Julio Jones
- DeAndre Hopkins
- Eric Decker
- Josh Gordon
- Anquan Boldin
- Charles Johnson
- Isaiah Crowell
- Joseph Randle
- Gio Bernard
- Steven Jackson
- TRAVIS KELCE!!!!!!!
- Martellus Bennett
- Julius Thomas
- T.Y. “Gene Mean” Hilton
- Marques Colston
- Sammy Watkins
- Mike Wallace
- STEVE SMIFF SEÑOR
- Martavis Bryant
- Torrey Smith
- Harry Douglas
- Malcom Floyd
- Andre Williams
- Jonas Gray
- Latavius Murray
- Antonio Gates
- Chris Ivory
- Frank Gore
- Stedman Bailey
- Donte Moncrief
- Pierre Thomas
- Doug Martin
- Branden Oliver
- Robert Woods
- Eddie Royal
- Marquess Wilson
- Pierre Garçon
- Mohamed Sanu
- Darren Sproles
- Shane Vereen
- Charles Dice Clay
- Jason Witten
- Dwayne Allen
- Coby Fleener
- Mychal Rivera
- Kyle Rudolph
- Kerwynn Williams
- Terrance West
- Donald Brown
- Chris Johnson
- Reggie Bush X
- Charles Sims
- Owen Daniels
- Jermaine Gresham
- Larry Donnell
- Scott Chandler
- The Wreck of the Larry Fitzgerald
- Kenny Britt
- Greg Jennings
- Danny Amendola
- Damaris Johnson
- Tavon Austin
- Cole Beasley
- Doug Baldwin
- Dwayne Bowe
- Andrew Hawkins
- Michael Floyd
- Michael CRABPEOPLE!!!
- Rueben Randle
- Andre Roberts
- Markus Cream of Wheaton: NOW WITH EXTRA GLUTEN!!!
- Davante Adams
- Lance Dunbar
- Silas Redd
- Jordan Reed
- Anthony Fasano
- Tim Wright
- Trent Richardson (Special Guest Rank: Fantasy Pros)
- Chris Polk
- Stepfan Taylor
- Devin Hester
- James Starks
- Juwan Thompson
- Knile Davis
- C.J. Spiller
- Alfonso Smith
- Anthony Dixon
- Travaris Cadet
- Heath Miller
- Zach Ertz
- Jordan Cameron
- Eric Ebron
- Josh Hill
- Reggie Wayne
- Hollywood Chris Hogan
- James Jones
- Wesley Welker
- Dr. Jacoby Jones
- Philly Brown
- Jeremy Kerley
- John Brown
- Fake John Brown
- Travis All About the Benjamins
- Andre Holmes
- Jarius Wright
- Hakeem Nicks
- Brandon Lloyd
- Josh Huff
- Paul Richardson
- Riley Cooper
- Jermaine Kearse
- Alfred Blue
- Benny Cunningham, and his wife, Oprah
- Darren McFadden
- Orleans Darkwa
- Mike Tolbert
- Jordan Todman
- Ka’Deem Carey
- Marcel Reece
- Christine Michael
- Kamar Aiken
- Brian Hartline
- Devonte Freeman
- Marion Grice
- Super Storm Johnson
- Theo Riddick
- DeAnthony Thomas
- Robert Turbin
- Damien Williams
- Bobby November Rainey
- Chris Ogbonnaya
- Ben Tate III
- Lorenzo Taliaferro
- Preston Parker
- Taylor “Sledgehammer” Gabriel
- The Walls of Jerricho Cotchery
- Rod Streater
- Stevie Johnson
- Greg Salas
- Lance Moore
- Brice Butler
- Cody Latimer
- Terrance Williams
- Dion Sims
- Levine Trololo
- Richard Rodgers
- Ben Watson
- Gavin Escobar
- Brent Celek
- Crockett Gillmore
- Niles Paul
- Andrew Quarless
- Jim Dray
- Chase Ford
- Benard Pierce
- Fozzy Wozzy Whittaker
- Bryce Brown
- Dri Archer #DANGERZONE
- Jonathan Grimes (Or, Grimey, as he likes to be called)
- Jacquizz Rodgers
- Mike James
- Darrel Young
- Bruce Miller
- Maurice Jones-Drew
- Ronnie Brown
- John Khun
- Andre Caldwell
- Ace Sanders
- Kenbrell Thompkins
- Junior Hemingway
- Brandon Myers
- HEY VERN Davis
- Jacob Tamme
- James Casey
- Brandon Pettigrew
- Jeff Cumberland
- Ladarius Green
- Garrett Graham
- Daniel Fells
- Brandon Pettigrew
- Jason Avant
- Frankie Hammond
- T.J. Graham
- Marlon Brown
- Cordarrelle Patterson
- Corey Washington
- Dane Sanzenbacher
- Chris Givens
- Corey Fuller
- Joe Banyard
- Bilal POWWWWell
- Brandon Bolden
- Cedric Peerman
- Daniel Thomas
- Zac Stacy. Film Credits: “Super Mario Bros.” as Goomba
- Kyle Juszczyk
- Jackie Battle
- Michael Bush
- James White
- Jalen Parmele
- Ricardo Lockette
- Jarrett Boykin
- Country Music Sensation Griff Whalen
- Ryan Broyles
- Brian ENOUGH IS ENOUGH AND IT’S TYMS FOR A CHANGE
- Vincent Brown
- Brandon Bostick
- Chris Gragg
- Rhett Ellison
- Vance McDonald
- John Carlson
- Brandon Tate
- Ted Ginn Jr.
- Denarius Moore
- Brandon Gibson
WORST PLACE!!!
- Oh, hai Mark Ingram
- Lamar THRILLER
- Second Worst RB of all time, Trent Richardson
- Jared Cook
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- FNTSY Originals
- week 16 flex ranks
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