New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has fallen off the fantasy radar with just eight catches in his last four games combined. The Giants offense has struggled as a whole with starting quarterbackDaniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) dealing with multiple injuries and backupColt McCoy ineffective. Jones should be back this week but will face a challenging test against a good Baltimore defense. Slayton can be

Philadelphia Eagles defensive ends Derek Barnett (calf) and Josh Sweat (wrist) have both been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Cowboys. Barnett has been one of the most consistent commodities for the Eagles Defense this season, having compiled 34 total tackles to go along with 16 quarterback hits and 5.5 sacks. Sweat has been placed on injured reserve, which will end his regular season.

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has been ineffective lately with the Giants’ offense struggling. Shepard has just eight catches in the last three games combined with Big Blue relying on Colt McCoy at quarterback. Daniel Jones (hamstring) is expected back this week but was clearly hobbled last time he tried to play through this injury. Still, having Jones back would bode well for

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard has been elevated from the team’s practice squad in time to take the field Sunday versus the Cowboys. While it’s a return back to the active roster for Howard, it may be a while before he returns to being a regular fantasy contributor. Miles Sanders is firmly entrenched as the team’s lead back with both Boston Scott and Corey

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert has held down a consistent role as a red-zone target in the team’s offense of late, giving him some DFS appeal Sunday versus Chicago due to his low price tag. Eifert has made multiple catches in seven straight games and is the rare pass-catching member of the Jacksonville offense to not be adversely affected by quarterbackMike Glennon‘s return to

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram hasn’t been productive in recent weeks as the team’s offense has sputtered with quarterbackDaniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) out. Jones should be back this week against the Ravens, but he was clearly hobbled last time he tried to play through injury, so it’ll be hard to trust any New York pass-catchers, especially against a tough Ravens Defense. Engram has

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) will once again be kept out of action for Saturday’s contest versus the Buccaneers. Golladay has not suited up since Week 8, but his practice sessions have been among the league’s most closely monitored due to his immense upside when healthy. Marvin Jones Jr. should continue to reprise top wideout duties without Golladay in the mix, but Mohamed

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman has been a solid starter for fantasy purposes, but he had a disappointing game last week and will face a challenge against the Ravens stout defense in Week 16. Last week, Gallman had just nine carries for 29 yards, his fewest carries in a game since Oct. 11. Vegas has the Giants listed as heavy underdogs, which could

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) sent out a 12-second video on Twitter on Friday that showed him walking for the first time since he underwent successful reconstructive knee surgery on Dec. 2. The first overall pick of this year’s draft suffered a season-ending knee injury on Nov. 22 against the Washington Football Team. He tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee

The Raiders defense has a decent matchup this week against the Dolphins but should not be counted on as a viable fantasy option. The Dolphins offense has struggled at times this season but should feel more comfortable against the Raiders defense. They have the second-least sacks and have allowed at least 30 points in nine of 14 games. There is not a whole lot to

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees became the first player in NFL history to throw for 80,000 yards in the Week 16 win over the Vikings on Christmas Day on Friday. Brees, the league’s all-time career passer, entered the game needing just 154 yards for the record. The future Hall of Famer finished the game with 311 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions against Minnesota.

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic has played well in the lead-back role and can be started in fantasy, even if rookie running backAntonio Gibson (toe) returns this week. McKissic had 24 carries over the last two weeks after not having double-digit carries in any game prior. In addition to added rushing volume, McKissic maintained his role on passing downs, averaging eight targets per

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller is a TE1 in Week 16, despite facing a Dolphins Defense that ranks seventh against opposing tight ends. Waller is averaging about nine catches for 141 yards over his last three games and has also found the end zone three times. He is on pace to catch at least 100 balls for the first time in his career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Lions, leaving an opening at the top corner spot for the Buccaneers Defense. Davis made a season-high nine tackles last week prior to his departure due to the groin ailment, but Ryan Smith is now expected to step into a larger role in Davis’ absence. With Tampa Bay losing

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber shouldn’t be trusted in fantasy after receiving just four carries last week versus Seattle. Barber found the end zone last week, but only had five yards on four carries as the team relied on J.D. McKissic more than Barber. Rookie rusher Antonio Gibson (toe) may be back this week which would relegate Barber to change-of-pace duties, but even

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (knee, ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Steelers, which is sure to change the way that the offense operates. It’s likely that Quenton Nelson moves over again to protect quarterbackPhilip Rivers‘ blindside, although how reticent that will make head coach Frank Reich in dialing up pass plays that need considerable protection remains to be seen.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Christmas Day win over the Vikings on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Alexander was traded to New Orleans from San Francisco this year and recorded 27 total tackles, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in seven games with New Orleans.

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims will be the top wide receiver option on Sunday against the Panthers with Terry McLaurin (ankle) doubtful to play. Sims made five catches on eight targets last week and had nine targets three weeks ago, as he’s been playing the most snaps opposite McLaurin. It’s unclear who will be under center for Washington, but Dwayne Haskins Jr. peppered

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is probably best suited on the bench heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Dolphins. Ruggs has three straight games with three catches but has not gone for more than three catches in any game this season. He missed last week’s game due to COVID-19 and enters this week as the No. 5 receiver on the

The New Orleans Saints claimed wide receiver Jake Kumerow off waivers from the Bills, according to a source. Kumerow caught just one pass in six games with Buffalo before being waived, but that one catch was a 22-yard touchdown in the Week 15 win over the Broncos. Kumerow is unlikely to become a fantasy relevant option in New Orleans to close out the year, but