Week 16 MNF Saints vs. Packers prediction and fantasy outlook feat. Kendre Miller, Tucker Kraft and more

Modified Dec 23, 2024 16:04 GMT

Week 16 MNF preview and fantasy outlook (image credit: getty)

The final game of Week 16 is the clash between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. While the Saints have already been eliminated from the playoff race, the Packers are on the verge of clinching a spot. Here's how the game could play out, as well as some fantasy football players to target and fade.

Saints vs Packers preview

The Green Bay Packers are having an excellent 2024 NFL season with their solid 10-4 record, but they have been victims of playing in the dominant NFC North. They rank just third in their division, despite having the fourth-best record in the entire conference and Jordan Love performing as one of the top overall quarterbacks this season.

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One of his main weapons has been Tucker Kraft, who has quietly performed as one of the top fantasy football tight ends this year. He ranks as the overall TE7 and has finished among the top 15 in five of his past seven games. He is a strong Week 16 lineup target for managers still in their fantasy playoffs.

A win this week would get the Packers closer to the postseason and they are expected to do so as massive favorites against the New Orleans Saints. They are favored to win by two TDs as the Saints have been recently plagued by key injuries. Among them are Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Chris Olave, the core of their offensive system.

This will create opportunities for youngsters Spencer Rattler and Kendre Miller to serve as starters in Week 16. Rattler is facing an extremely challenging situation with a lack of healthy weapons, so Miller should be featured in their game plan. It will be interesting to see if he can keep them in the game and have a breakout performance in fantasy football.

Saints vs Packers prediction

The weather could be a major factor in this matchup. The game will be played at Lambeau Field, which often impacts games in the winter months. This could result in a low-scoring matchup.

The Packers are massive favorites to win and it would be shocking if they are unable to do so. The bigger question is whether or not they will cover the two-TD point spread. Considering the weather situation and a game that is likely to feature the ground game a lot, it could be closer than the spread suggests.

Prediction: Packers 24 - Saints 16

Saints vs Packers Start/Sit picks for Week 16 fantasy football

A potentially low-scoring game suggests managers should be cautious about which players to use in their Week 16 fantasy football lineups. Here are some of the best targets and fades to consider.