If you made it past Week 15 (unlike me, thanks to Lamar Jackson in multiple leagues), you're in the home stretch of the season, looking at what likely is a win-and-in to the fantasy football championship in Week 17. You may have gotten through Week 15, but perhaps without being unscathed by the plethora of injuries (i.e. Patrick Mahomes, Alvin Kamara, Jaylen Waddle, etc.). If that's the case, this is for you - my top options to pick up and play for Week 16 as well as the top DST options to get ahead of the curve of waivers in Week 17.
Top Streaming Options of the Week:
These are purely the best available options for this week and this week only, making them options to "plug-and-play" due to favorable matchups, situations, and/or injuries to other players. These aren't "luxury" plays but rather ones to fill in if you have a hole in your lineup due to bye weeks and/or injuries. Only players available in over 60% of leagues will be included.
Quarterbacks:
Jameis Winston (at CIN)
Aaron Rodgers (vs LAR)
Mason Rudolph (at IND) - If starting
Drake Maye (at BUF)
Mac Jones (at LV)
Runningbacks:
Kendre Miller (at GB) - If Alvin Kamara is inactive
Tyler Allgeier (vs NYG)
Jaleel McLaughlin (at LAC) - If active
Ray Davis (vs NE)
Justice Hill (vs PIT)
Wide Receivers:
Jalen McMillan (at DAL)
Ray-Ray McCloud (at LV)
Elijah Moore (at CIN)
Quentin Johnston (vs DEN)
Romeo Doubs (vs NO)
Tight Ends:
Brenton Strange (at LV)
Will Dissly (vs DEN) - If active
Grant Calcaterra (at WAS)
Mike Gesicki (vs CLE)
Juwan Johnson (at GB)
Defense/Special Teams:
Atlanta Falcons (vs NYG)
Cincinnati Bengals (vs CLE)
Jacksonville Jaguars (at LV)
Indianapolis Colts (vs TEN)
Las Vegas Raiders (vs JAX)
Top Defense/Special Teams Stashes:
These are DSTs to stash if you have the roster space, allowing you to get one step ahead of others competing to stream a defense from waivers next week. Only DSTs available in over 60% of leagues are included.
Week 17 Stashes
Indianapolis Colts (at NYG)
Seattle Seahawks (at CHI)
Tennessee Titans (at JAX)
Cincinnati Bengals (vs DEN)
Las Vegas Raiders (at NO)