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Week 16 is where fantasy football seasons are either validated or heartbreakingly undone. For many leagues, this is the semifinal round or the championship itself. That means lineup decisions must balance ceiling, matchup, and recent form. At quarterback, the margin for error is thin. A safe 18 points may not cut it if your opponent has an explosive passer. At the same time, chasing upside can backfire if the matchup turns ugly.
With no bye weeks remaining, fantasy football managers have access to every starting quarterback across the league. The challenge now is separating signal-callers who can deliver under pressure from those who carry hidden risk. Below are the quarterbacks who deserve your trust in Week 16, followed by sleeper options capable of swinging matchups when it matters most.
Below, we break down the top QB options for Week 16 and the sleepers who could tilt your playoff matchup.
Jared Goff put together another impressive performance in Week 15. He completed 25 of 41 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns in a 41–34 shootout loss to the Rams. Sure, Detroit came up short on the scoreboard. However, Goff once again demonstrated his fantasy football value by airing it out in a high-volume passing script.
Over his last seven games, Goff has thrown multiple touchdowns five times. Detroit continues to lean heavily on its passing attack in competitive matchups. Pittsburgh’s defense is physical, but it has been vulnerable to quarterbacks who can stay clean in the pocket. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and a creative offensive scheme at his disposal, Goff profiles as a high-floor, high-ceiling QB1 in Week 16.
After a turnover-filled disaster against the Chargers, Jalen Hurts responded emphatically in Week 15. He completed 12 of 15 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns while adding 39 rushing yards in a dominant 31–0 win over the Raiders. Hurts distributed touchdowns to Dallas Goedert (two) and AJ Brown. He showcased the balance that makes him so dangerous in fantasy football.
Hurts’ rushing ability remains his greatest asset. That alone gives him a weekly floor few quarterbacks can match. Washington’s defense has struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks. They often give up red-zone efficiency through the air. In a must-win fantasy spot, Hurts offers elite upside with minimal risk and belongs firmly in starting lineups.
Trevor Lawrence is playing the best football of his career at exactly the right time. In Week 15, he torched the Jets for 330 passing yards, five touchdown passes, and zero interceptions. He also added 51 rushing yards and a score on the ground. The performance capped a remarkable three-week stretch in which Lawrence has posted a 9–0 TD-to-INT ratio.
Denver presents a tougher challenge, though. Still, Lawrence’s confidence and command of the Jaguars’ offense are undeniable. Jacksonville is aggressive downfield and willing to let Lawrence carry the...
