Fantasy Football Week 16 Stat Projections: Wide Receiver Rankings

DK Metcalf will need to step up in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Despite some wideouts returning this week, there isn’t one option offering impact value. The most significant loss for fantasy teams over the past week was Tyler Lockett, while the injury to Chris Olave hurts some teams if he doesn’t play.

Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
Denver hopes to have Sutton back in the starting lineup after missing a pair of games with a hamstring issue. So I bumped him to starting status in the first edition of the projections.

Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans
The Texans played the past two games without their top two wideouts. Cooks turned in a limited practice on Tuesday, giving him a chance to play this week. I don’t see him finding his previous stride in Week 16 after struggling in most games this year.

Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
A hamstring injury knocked Olave out of last week’s game vs. the Falcons. As a result, I have listed him as out until New Orleans provides a better outlook on his status.

Corey Davis, New York Jets
The last two months have been challenging for Davis due to multiple injuries. He turned in a full practice on Tuesday, pointing to him returning to action vs. the Jaguars.

Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans
The Titans will have Burks back in the starting lineup after missing time with a concussion. Tennessee expects to run the ball a ton vs. Houston, creating short passing chances for the Titans’ wide receivers. 

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Updated: December 21, 2022