Summary
The article offers advice for fantasy football players in Week 16, suggesting starting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Jacoby Brissett, while recommending sitting Trevor Lawrence. It provides analysis of each quarterback's recent performance and the match-ups they face this week.
Key Facts
- Jared Goff plays for the Detroit Lions, and his team is the top-scoring in the NFL this season.
- Goff ranks second in the NFL for passing touchdowns and third for passing yards.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense ranks low against quarterbacks, making Goff a good fantasy pick.
- Jacoby Brissett has performed well for the Arizona Cardinals, averaging over 25 fantasy points in the last nine games.
- The Atlanta Falcons' defense ranks in the middle for defending quarterbacks but better against tight ends.
- Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars is not recommended to start due to a strong upcoming opponent, the Denver Broncos.
- The Broncos' defense ranks fourth in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks and is difficult to score against.
- Despite Lawrence's recent successes, he struggles in games against strong defenses.