Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 16: Quarterback rankings

Modified Dec 24, 2022 09:30 GMT

Fantasy Football playoffs are well underway in most leagues entering Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season. Each matchup this week is likely a do-or-die situation for managers. Every lineup decision will be magnified, as one mistake could potentially end a 2022 Fantasy Football season.

The quarterbacks are some of the most important players in Fantasy Football due to their massive average point totals. Managers will need to make sure this position is optimized in Week 16 to gain the biggest advantage possible in the fantasy playoffs. This could be the difference between advancing to the next round and preparing for next season.

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Start 'Em

Geno Smith - Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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Geno Smith has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL season. He is one of only eight quarterbacks averaging more than 19 fantasy points per game. He will likely need to be busy in Week 16 to keep up with Patrick Mahomes and the high-scoring Kansas City Chiefs' offense. Their defense also allows the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins

While Aaron Rodgers has been disappointing during the 2022 Fantasy Football season, he is in an ideal matchup in Week 16 to be a solid streaming option. The Miami Dolphins allow the second-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. This game also has plenty of shootout potential, further increasing Rodgers' value this week.

Daniel Jones - New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings

Daniel Jones has finished inside the top 12 quarterbacks five times during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He has an excellent opportunity to do so again in Week 16. The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to slow down the passing game, including allowing the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks.

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Sit 'Em

Russell Wilson - Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams

Russell Wilson has been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2022 season. He has two QB3 finishes agaisnt the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, but finished outside the top 15 quarterbacks every other week this year. The Los Angeles Rams rank inside the top 10 fantasy defenses against opposing quarterback, so Wilson can be avoided in Week 16.

Deshaun Watson - Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints

Deshaun Watson has provided a boost to the Cleveland Browns' passing game, replacing Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback. He has been realtively solid, despite playing against difficult defenses, including the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. He faces another in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints. They rank inside the top 12 against fantasy quarterbacks.

Jared Goff - Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers

Jared Goff has been a boom-or-bust quarterback during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He ranks inside the top 12 in total fantasy points, including four finishes inside the top 10 this year. All four occurred during home games. He will go on the road for a challenging matchup against the Carolina Panthers' top 10 passing defense.