Khalil Herbert, Chris Moore, Treylon Burks, and Rashid Shaheed are among this week’s fantasy football sleepers to help you win your Week 16 matchup.
Week 16 fantasy sleepers: Latest news on Khalil Herbert, Chris Moore and more
Read also: Fantasy Sleepers Week 16: Brock Purdy, Russell Wilson, Zack Moss and Chuba Hubbard
SUMMARY
- Khalil Herbert
- Chris Moore
- Treylon Burks
- Rashid Shaheed
1. Khalil Herbert
UPDATE: Chicago reinstated Herbert (hip) from injured reserve Friday, Larry Mayer of the Bears’ official site reports.
This one is a bit more speculative, but Bears running back Khalil Herbert is expected to return from injured reserve. Herbert suffered a hip injury in Week 10 against the Lions and has been sidelined ever since.
Before that, Herbert had six games as an RB3 or better while splitting carries with David Montgomery. We’ll have to wait for more information, but Herbert is a very intriguing Week 16 sleeper who is almost certainly available in the vast majority of leagues.
If something were to happen to Montgomery over the next few weeks, Herbert would be a high-end RB2.
2. Chris Moore
UPDATE: Moore (foot) as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Titans.
Chris Moore’s ability to replicate his Week 14 performance of 10 catches on 11 targets for 124 yards was always going to be difficult. With that said, it wasn’t a bad day, but the volume piques my interest more.
Moore led the Texans with nine targets, catching four for 42 yards in a scoreless performance.
Moore is the No. 1 option with Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins out, and he’ll be a fantasy starter as long as both players are out. The Texans face the Titans this week before facing the Jaguars in Week 17. This is significant because the Titans rank last in points allowed, while the Jaguars rank 23rd.
See more: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Treylon Burks, Zay Jones, D.J. Chark and Marquise Goodwin
3. Treylon Burks
UPDATE: The Titans list Burks (concussion) as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Texans.
Treylon Burks has missed the last two games due to a concussion after suffering a head injury against the Eagles in Week 13. It’s a shame because he was on a roll and was genuinely becoming the offense’s No. 1.
Burks had 11 receptions on 14 targets for 181 yards in Weeks 11 and 12, and if he returns this week, he’ll face a cakewalk matchup against the Texans. Burks is a sleeper I’d have in my starting lineup as a Flex option in Week 16 if he’s cleared.
4. Rashid Shaheed
UPDATE: Shaheed appears to be in line to serve as the Saints’ No. 1 receiver Saturday in Cleveland.
Rashid Shaheed has had the same amount of volume as Chris Olave in the last three weeks. The UDFA rookie led all Saints skill players in snaps (39), routes run (20), and receptions (three of four targets for 95 yards and two touchdowns).
Shaheed has gained 50 yards or more in three consecutive games and is clearly on the rise. The game against Cleveland is a middle-of-the-road challenge, but keep an eye on the weather on Christmas Eve.
If the winds and snow continue to blow west, Shaheed is a sleeper worth considering for Week 16 fantasy football.
NFL Schedule 2022 – NFL Week 16
Saturday, Dec. 24
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., Fox
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., Fox
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m., CBS
New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., Fox
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Fox
Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m., Fox
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m., NFL Network
Sunday, Dec. 25
Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m., Fox
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m., CBS/Nickelodeon
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Dec. 26
Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
