Fantasy Focus Football Week 16 Waiver Wire + DO NOT Starts | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Dec 16, 2025
Eric Moody, a fantasy contributor and community moderator, joins the discussion to break down the latest in fantasy football. They recap surprising performances from Monday Night Football and evaluate which Week 15 duds could bounce back. Moody also dives into his bullish picks like James Cook, while highlighting players to avoid such as Kenneth Walker. The crew discusses rookie development and how it may shape future drafts, along with crucial waiver wire targets for the week. Get ready for some strategic insights!
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Late-Season Games Are Highly Random
- Monday Night’s Steelers-Dolphins game produced highly random fantasy outcomes and benefited obscure players.
- Unpredictable late-season games can wreck playoff lineups with one-off scorers and tush-push touchdowns.
Consider Kenneth Gainwell For Flex
- Consider Kenneth Gainwell as a flex in Week 16 due to quick-release passing and target volume.
- Aaron Rodgers' trust and quick throws favor Gainwell’s projected reception upside versus Detroit.
Prioritize Tight End Depth For Playoffs
- If you lack a tight end depth for playoffs, prioritize adding a hot streamer like Dalton Schultz or Parkinson.
- Dalton Schultz has been steady since Week 5 and is a viable TE streaming option.