NFL Fantasy Duds Week 16

Only one team has officially locked up a playoff berth entering Week 16 of the NFL season. The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North last week, and they are in line to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Every team has a lot to play for (including Green Bay), so we won’t see any teams taking it easy just yet.

Lamar Jackson/Tyler Huntley (QB) at Cincinnati Bengals

Lamar Jackson was injured early in Week 14’s clash with the Cleveland Browns, paving the way for Tyler Huntley to take over. Huntley has been somewhat impressive over the last two weeks, but there is too much hype surrounding him. The Utah product is averaging just 5.9 YPA, and he has been way too reliant on tight end Mark Andrews.

We won’t know a starter until later in the week, but Jackson missed practice on Wednesday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. If he does start, he won’t be as mobile as we usually see, and that will hurt his effectiveness.

Chuba Hubbard (RB) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It was never going to be easy for Chuba Hubbard to fill the shoes of Christian McCaffrey. The rookie from Oklahoma State has not been good though, and he is about to face one of the toughest run defenses in the NFL. Hubbard is averaging 3.6 YPC and 7.7 YPR coming into this game. He has really struggled over the last five weeks too with just 32 carries for 109 yards in that stretch.

Marquise Brown (WR) at Cincinnati Bengals

The last month and change has been rough for Marquise Brown. His role in the offense has changed, as he is no longer a deep threat. Brown is largely catching underneath passes, and he has averaged 8.2 YPR or less in four of his last five games. He hasn’t had more than 55 receiving yards in a game since early November, and he hasn’t found the end zone since late October.

Noah Fant (TE) at Las Vegas Raiders

Drew Lock will be starting in place of the injured Teddy Bridgewater this weekend. Lock will be making his first start of the season, and we saw a preview of what to expect in the second half against Cincinnati last week. He isn’t likely to target Noah Fant, as Denver’s second tight end is Albert Okwuegbunam. Lock and Okwuegbunam played at Missouri together, and they have a natural rapport.

Carolina Panthers (D/ST) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Carolina has a really good defense. The Panthers rank second in total defense, but their offense has repeatedly left them out to dry and this is a bad matchup. The struggles of the offense has played a big part in the Panthers ranking outside the top half of the NFL in scoring defense, and the Buccaneers will be out to bounce back after last week’s shutout loss to New Orleans. Tampa Bay will be without three of its best weapons, but Tom Brady will rally the team to lock up the NFC South.

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