Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 16: Smart Sleepers to Exploit and Lineup Advice

Fantasy football owners still alive and trusting in matchups had a gigantic Week 15 ahead of the all-important Week 16. 

Last week, owners surely capitalized on epic matchups for guys such as Devonta Freeman (30 points) and LeSean McCoy (28), not to mention intriguing sleepers such as Ty Montgomery (28).

With the NFL featuring few runaway teams thinking about resting starters or something silly, Week 16 is a full-go slate while owners have so much at stake.

Below, let’s take a look at matchup-value comparisons and highlight some matchups and sleepers to know.

      

Quarterback

   

Matchup to Know: Philip Rivers, SD (at CLE)

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Fantasy owners likely didn’t make the playoffs because of San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

They might just win a title because of him, though. Rivers sits owned in 85.4 percent of leagues after hitting on more than 20 points in a game twice this year.

The third time, though, figures to come in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Those Browns entered Week 15 predictably allowing the most points on average to quarterbacks and don’t show any signs of slowing.

Rivers, though mired in a slight down year, has three or more passing scores in four games this year and less than two scores only four times. He’s in for a major day when owners need it most.

      

Sleeper to Exploit: Blake Bortles, JAC (vs. TEN)

It’s not easy to whittle down the list and find legitimate sleepers so late in the season, but Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles certainly qualifies.

Quietly among the top 15 scorers at his position this year, Bortles has the stigma of the Jaguars around him, which only gets worse this week after the team canned head coach Gus Bradley, Jacksonville announced.

Alas, Bortles looks great in a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Though a scary team right now, the Titans hit Week 15 allowing the third-most points to opposing QBs.

Back in Week 8, Bortles roasted the Titans on the road, tossing three scores on the way to a season-high 29 points. Owners shouldn’t expect him to match, but it’s a strong sign he knows how to handle the Titans.

      

Running Back

   

Matchup to Know: Todd Gurley, LA (vs. SF)

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