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For more on ailing RBs Darrell Henderson, Jamaal Williams, D’Andre Swift, Elijah Mitchell, and Chase Edmonds, go here; for updates on banged-up QBs Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Taylor Heinicke, click here; for injury info on Terry McLaurin, Kareem Hunt, Austin Ekeler, and more, go here; for news on ailing players coming off a bye, including Jalen Hurts, Miles Sanders, Damien Harris, and Myles Gaskin, click here; for the latest on Calvin Ridley and Michael Carter, go here....

We’re officially at that point in the season where team needs trump all when you’re looking to make a deal. You don’t want to give away a stud wide receiver for a one-week injury fill-in at running back, but if you desperately need an RB to fill out your roster, that might mean “losing” a trade to acquire one. Having a good receiver on your bench doesn’t help you if you’re playing an RB who gets five touches....

We’ve also added a special section at the end that highlights teams with particularly favorable season-opening matchups – at least, what look like a favorable matchup on paper as we sit here in August. Again, things can change quickly, but being able to start the season on a high note and then stream D/STs based on matchups going forward is a good way to save on draft capital and still get a decent amount of points for your defense....

We’ll be updating this post throughout the morning and afternoon, so check back often. You can also follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy for updates. For updates on injured WRs, like Michael Thomas, Devin Funchess, Amari Cooper, and more, go here. WEEK 16 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Is Samaje Perine playing in Week 16? UPDATE: Perine is officially ACTIVE. After suffering a groin injury in practice on Thursday, Perine missed practice Friday and listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game against Denver....

5-Star Players DeMarco Murray, RB, Cowboys. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Murray is our No. 2 RB for Week 6. The Redskins rank 31st against the run and have allowed the third-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to RBs. We’ve already seen Murray roll up 200-plus yards once this season, and we could see it again this weekend. Start Murray as an RB1. Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of yards to go around for Bryant too....

The Bills have no shortage of players like that. From rookie receiver Sammy Watkins to second-year players Robert Woods and EJ Manuel to recently acquired running back Bryce Brown, Buffalo is a hot bed of “what ifs.” But we’re not going to talk about any of those guys. Instead, we’re going the other direction and picking a 33-year-old running back who fantasy owners have been trying to write off for the past three seasons....

Just as he has been the first 15 weeks, the Decider is here to help you make those tough calls with another expanded edition of start-sit calls, plus advice for NFL DFS contests. WEEK 16 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Fantasy Football Week 16 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks Every-week starts Tom Brady, Patriots (vs. BUF), Drew Brees, Saints (vs. ATL), Russell Wilson, Seahawks (at DAL)...

Trade deadlines are quickly (and quietly) approaching in fantasy, too, and now’s the time to really look at future schedules. We have a good idea of matchups, and we can more safely project four-plus weeks into the future. If you’re one of the lucky few who already knows your squad is postseason-bound, you can even start planning ahead for Weeks 15-17. If you’re still fighting for playoff positioning, you can map out your starting lineups for the next few weeks, taking into account depth, byes, and problematic matchups....

Fantasy owners are especially interested in Jeremy Langford, Josh Gordon and Jamaal Charles, among others, at the moment, so let’s check out the latest on these and other top picks so you can put the finishing touches on your draft strategy. MORE: Ultimate fantasy football cheat sheet Note: We’ll be updating our Top 200 and position rankings throughout the rest of the preseason, so check back often. Jeremy Langford injury update Langford had missed several days of practice because of an injured left foot, but he’s out of his walking boot and practicing in full ahead of the Bears third preseason game....

The waiver wire might be getting thin, but as injuries mount and bye weeks remove your fantasy studs from action, we have to prepare for all scenarios. Again, this is a mild week for byes, but other factors will inevitably leave you scrambling for alternate options. WEEK 10 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em We know not all leagues have enough roster spots to really take advantage of “stashing players,” but for those in deeper leagues (or those who have players on IR or busts worth cutting), our week-ahead watchlist will be useful....

Don’t wait until under-the-radar players go off this weekend or a stud comes off the IR early next week. You could very well find yourself getting outbid by an owner with more FAAB or a higher waiver priority. Instead, anticipate the breakouts, recognize your Week 14 needs, and grab the best available streaming options for free right now. This time last week, we specifically featured Cleveland QB Deshaun Watson, who comes off suspension to make his Browns debut against his old squad in Houston....

In addition to several intriguing QBs, RBs and WRs, our full free agent list is also loaded with potential tight end and defense streamers. Unless you own Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, or a couple other consistent TEs, you should always be looking at the matchups. The same is true for just about every D/ST, including the Bears, who face the Rams this week. You can find the potential streaming options for these positions at the end of the list....

Our sleeper picks came up big last week, as Jared Goff was the No. 1 QB, Arizona was the No. 2 D/ST, and Damien Williams, Ted Ginn Jr, Sammy Watkins, and Washington D/ST all scored double-digit points (Jeremy Maclin was just 0.2 points away too). This week, we like the players below to come through for your fantasy squad. To see our Week 10 bust picks, click here ....

C.J. Beathard (knee) was the latest QB to go down last week, and Jimmy Garoppolo (@ Bears) is suddenly an intriguing streamer pick. Jameis Winston (shoulder) is close to returning, and he gets a nice matchup against the Packers, but we’re leaving Ryan Fitzpatrick in for now. In addition, Jay Cutler (concussion) may return, and it’s up in the air in Denver, with Paxton Lynch (ankle), Trevor Siemian and maybe even Brock Osweiler all viable candidates to start in a favorable matchup against the Dolphins....

Last week, we hit on all of our sleeper quarterbacks (Blake Bortles, Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Foles) while while also calling the Buffalo D/ST, Redskins D/ST, and Ben Watson. This week, Watson, Foles, and Bortles make the list again along with players like Jameis Winston, Ricky Seals-Jones, Tyrell Williams, and more. Go here for our Week 16 bust picks . WEEK 16 RANKINGSQuarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker...

The real NFL results have 10 of 12 playoff teams already determined. Four of those teams — the Cowboys, Giants, Steelers and Texans — are locked into their current seeds. That presents a more interesting challenge, and one that’s more intriguing than usual in DFS. Don’t worry: The Decider is back one more time this season to help you make those tough lineup calls: More Week 17: DFS strategy and values | Iyer’s NFL picks against the spread | Steele’s straight-up picks...

We’ll do our best to help you bring home those crowns, updating this article throughout the morning. Check back here for updates on the WRs below, and for more on JuJu Smith-Schuster, click here. For the latest on Todd Gurley, go here. For the Week 16 weather forecast, check here. For more fantasy analysis and advice, follow us on Twitter (@SN_Fantasy). Week 16 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker...

For the latest on injured RBs Raheem Mostert, Joe Mixon, and Le’Veon Bell, go here; for updates on Lamar Jackson, click here. For more fantasy injury updates and news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. MONDAY/TUESDAY INJURY UPDATES: Michael Thomas | Cam Newton | A.J. Brown Is Julio Jones playing Week 5? UPDATE 2: Jones is officially OUT. UPDATE: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Jones will, in fact, be a game-time decision after seeing how he feels in pre-game warmups....