Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

Last Updated on September 4, 2023 10:50 am by Giuseppe Spartico | Published: December 20, 2022

Teams on Bye Week:

None

Zack Moss (RB) – Colts:

After Jonathan Taylor went down on his first touch of the game, it shockingly was Moss who stepped in as the Colts’ primary back. He rushed 24 times for 81 yards, outtouching Deon Jackson by a near 2-1 rate. Jackson is vastly more talented, but if the backfield is going to be Moss’ with JT expected to miss the remainder of the season, he is the priority waiver addition, especially with a juicy matchup against the Chargers in the semi finals.

Use #1 Waiver Priority: Yes (if in need of a spot start)

FAAB Budget %: Up to 100%

Deon Jackson (RB) – Colts:

For some reason, it was Moss, not Jackson who filled in as the primary back after JT fell to injury. Jackson stepped in earlier in the season when Taylor missed time, so there is a >0% chance that he will be the back and is worth putting a lower end FAAB bid in on him this weekend. There is potential that the only reason Moss was given more touches was simply due to Jackson losing a fumble. He finished Saturday’s game with 13 rushes for 55 yards, hauling in a one-yard reception, but losing that one fumble.

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Streaming QBs:

Jared Goff vs. Panthers

Daniel Jones vs. Vikings

Aaron Rodgers vs. Dolphins

Streaming Defenses:

Steelers vs. Raiders

Lions vs. Panthers

Titans vs. Texans

Likely owned, but worth adding (in order):

Jerick McKinnon (RB) – Chiefs

J.K. Dobbins (RB) – Ravens

Tyler Allegeier (RB) – Falcons

Donovan Peoples-Jones (WR) – Browns

Jerry Jeudy (WR) – Broncos

Treylon Burks (WR) – Titans

Rachaad White (RB) – Buccaneers

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