Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 16 (2025)

Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings Overview

Here are our fantasy football rankings from our analysts. You can find our expert consensus fantasy football rankings for the week and you can also sync your fantasy football league for free using tools that provide custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Here are our fantasy football rankings for Week 16.

Featured Analyst Rankings

Pat Fitzmaurice’s Weekly Rankings, Andrew Erickson’s Weekly Rankings, and Derek Brown’s Weekly Rankings are highlighted as key sources contributing to the overall expert consensus.

Quarterback Rankings Table

Fantasy Football Lineup Basics: Roster Positions

A fantasy football lineup consists of various roster positions, including quarterbacks (QB), running backs (RB), wide receivers (WR), tight ends (TE), kickers (K), and team defenses (D/ST). Most leagues require you to start one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, one kicker, and one team defense or special teams unit.

Additionally, many leagues feature a flex position, which allows you to start an extra running back, wide receiver or tight end, providing more flexibility in your lineup. Others add another quarterback, or a superflex, which can be any position, including quarterback.

The Importance of Bye Weeks

Bye weeks are weeks during the NFL season when a team does not have a game. It is crucial to be aware of your players’ bye weeks, as you will need to find suitable replacements to fill in for them in your lineup.

Keeping an eye on the NFL schedule and planning ahead helps ensure you have enough depth on your roster to cover bye weeks without sacrificing too many points.

Strategies for Setting Your Lineup

Matchups matter

Analyze your players’ opponents each week and identify favorable matchups that could lead to higher point totals. Start players facing weaker defenses to increase your scoring potential.

Consistency vs. upside

Balance your lineup with consistent performers and players with high upside, or potential for a breakout game. Consistent players provide a solid point floor, while high-upside players can be difference-makers in tight matchups.

Monitor injuries and depth charts

Stay informed about player injuries and their position on their team’s depth chart. Injuries can create opportunities for backups to step into significant roles, providing valuable fantasy points.

Stay active on the waiver wire

Regularly check the waiver wire for potential lineup additions. Key pickups can fill in for injured or underperforming players, or even become long-term starters on your team.

Making Last-Minute Adjustments

Sometimes, last-minute changes to your lineup are necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, such as injuries or weather conditions. Staying informed and being prepared to make adjustments to your lineup when needed is important, and having a backup plan in place helps protect your weekly scoring.

Understanding and setting your fantasy football lineup is an essential skill for success in your league. By mastering roster positions, managing bye weeks and employing strategic lineup-setting techniques, you will be well on your way to dominating your league and claiming the championship. Staying proactive, informed, and adaptable can lead to fantasy football victories throughout the season.