Fantasy Football News

George Kittle hauled in 8-of-9 targets for 106 yards in San Francisco's Week 16 loss to Miami.

Fantasy Impact: Kittle led the team in receiving yards for the third consecutive week. He had an opportunity for a wide-open touchdown grab just before halftime, though Purdy's pass was deflected. Kittle has served as an elite TE1 all season for fantasy managers, and he'll remain a top-three option for Week 17 against the Lions.

Tony Pollard carried the ball eight times for 35 yards and caught two of his four targets for five yards while adding a two-point conversion rush in a 38-30 loss to the Colts in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Pollard didn't practice all week while nursing an ankle injury but he ultimately suited up for the divisional clash against Indianapolis. That being said, the ankle injury could have played into him losing 13 touches to Tyjae Spears. Despite the slow game, Pollard has a good chance at bouncing back against a weak Jacksonville defense in Week 17, assuming his ankle isn't an issue for him moving forward.

Brock Purdy completed 26 of his 40 pass attempts for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 49ers' Week 16 defeat to the Dolphins. He added four carries for 26 yards.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a late fourth quarter interception, Purdy bounced back nicely this week after a dismal performance last game. He additionally led the team in rushing yards. The 49ers are officially eliminated from playoff contention, though Purdy could find himself on the QB1 map for Week 17 versus an injury-ridden Lions defense.

Mason Rudolph completed 23 of his 34 passes for 252 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions while adding three yards on four rushes in a 38-30 loss to the Colts in Week 16. He also added a two-point conversion pass to Chig Okonkwo in the loss.

Fantasy Impact: Rudolph took over as the Titans' starter after the team benched Will Levis during a Week 15 loss to the Bengals. It was a decent performance for Rudolph besides the interceptions as he led Tennessee to just their third 30-point game of the season. It appears that Rudolph will remain the team's starter over the remainder of the season, making him a low-end QB2/high-end QB3 in fantasy. He will face the Jaguars on the road in Week 17.

David Njoku caught 8-of-10 targets for 66 yards in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Njoku was the only Browns' pass catcher to put up a decent stat line aside from running back Jerome Ford. His 29% target share was great to see and could be an indicator of how well he will do with QB Thompson-Robinson at the helm for championship week.

Elijah Moore caught two of five targets for 21 yards in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Moore was held back in part to Dorian Thompson-Robinson's struggles, and in part because he just hasn't had it for much of the year. He's off of fantasy radar for championship week next week.

Jerry Jeudy caught two of three targets for 20 yards in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: As expected with Dorian Thompson-Robinson at the helm, Jeudy's upside was severely capped. It wasn't expected to be quite this bad, but don't expect it to get much better as the Browns don't have much to lose with the team trying to position themselves for draft day and developing DTR.

Jerome Ford ran for 92 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and caught all five of his targets for 39 yards in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Ford broke off a 66-yard run early on in the game and was largely bottled up afterward. Still, big runs count in fantasy football and it greatly improved his fantasy day. It was nice to see him get the majority of the work, with five catches also being a nice touch. Expect him to be a decent RB2 in fantasy championships against Miami.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed 20-of-34 passes for 157 yards with two picks in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also ran 9 times for 49 yards and took five sacks.

Fantasy Impact: DTR was about as effective as expected, which was not very effective. The only Browns' pass catcher who really had a decent game with him at QB was David Njoku. He salvaged his fantasy day with 49 rushing yards, but even so, it wasn't much consolation for the lack of touchdowns and passing yards. Cleveland likely will continue to start DTR given the state of their team, at worst they will continue to develop him into a capable backup for the future, as he is unlikely to be their franchise QB.

Cade Otton (knee) is officially inactive for Week 16 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Otton will not suit up for the Sunday night contest after being unable to practice with the knee injury throughout the week. Wideouts Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan will look to take advantage of an injury-ravaged Dallas secondary for head coach Todd Bowles Sunday night.

Caleb Williams completed 26-of-40 pass attempts for 334 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing six times for a team-high 34 yards and one fumble lost in the Bears' 34-17 Week 16 loss to the Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Williams has made the most of an inconsistent stretch behind center, throwing for two or more touchdowns in four of the last five games. The athletic rookie signal-caller will look to move the ball on a more consistent basis while finishing drives ahead of a Week 17 Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Keenan Allen hauled in nine of his team-leading 13 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown in the Bears' 34-17 Week 16 loss to the Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Allen continues to offer explosive production in an inconsistent Chicago offense, finishing with at least 73 receiving yards and one touchdown in four of the last five games. The veteran wideout continues to make the most of his role as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' reliable pass-catching option in crucial situations, offering WR1 upside in all formats ahead of a Week 17 Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Rome Odunze hauled in four of his seven targets for 77 yards while also losing one fumble in the Bears' 34-17 Week 16 loss to the Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Odunze continues to make the most of steady involvement in the Chicago offense of late, seeing six or more targets in eight of his last nine games. The rookie wideout should once again be a key option in the Chicago passing attack ahead of a Week 17 Thursday night contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

DJ Moore caught seven of his 10 targets for 68 yards while also rushing once for two yards in the Bears' 34-17 Week 16 loss to the Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Moore continues to make the most of his role as a primary option in an inconsistent Chicago offense, finishing with six or more receptions in each of his last six games. The wideout should remain heavily involved in the Chicago passing attack led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams ahead of a Week 17 Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

D'Andre Swift carried the ball nine times for 20 yards while catching all three of his targets for 33 yards in the Bears' 34-17 Week 16 loss to the Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Swift has struggled to make a consistent impact leading the Chicago backfield attack, rushing for less than 40 yards in five of his last six games. The running back remains a risky lineup option for fantasy managers in all formats, with a Week 17 Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks up next.

Roschon Johnson carried the ball once for three yards in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has been mostly non-existent out of the Chicago backfield, recording less than three carries in four of his last five games. The running back can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Seattle Seahawks next Monday night.

Cole Kmet caught both of his targets for nine yards and one touchdown in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Kmet has seen little involvement in the Chicago offense of late, recording three or less receptions on three or less targets in each of his last four games. The tight end cannot be trusted in lineups ahead of a Week 17 Thursday night contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

Collin Johnson failed to catch his only target in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson has been mostly non-existent in the Chicago offense, finishing with one reception or less in each of his last five games. The wideout can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Seattle Seahawks next Thursday night.

Gerald Everett caught his only target for six yards in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: Everett continues to receive minimal involvement in the Chicago offense, finishing tied for last in targets on the day. Fantasy managers can find better lineup options than the veteran tight end, with a Week 17 Thursday night contest against the Seattle Seahawks up next.

The Bears D/ST failed to force a turnover while recording just one sack in a 34-17 loss to the Lions in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact: The unit had no answer for a high-powered Detroit offense, allowing 475 offensive yards and four touchdowns in the loss. The defense will look to get back on track against an inconsistent Seattle Seahawks offense in Week 17 next Thursday night.