The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Aaron Rodgers.
Is Rodgers Playing in Week 16?
Rodgers is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rodgers in Week 16?
I thought Aaron Rodgers was fine on Monday night against the Dolphins and it was good to see him throw multiple TD passes for the first time since Week 8, but even if you think he’s capable of playing at a league average level, this offense isn’t built for him to help your fantasy roster.
Arthur Smith has held him under 30 pass attempts in three of his past four games and without a path to upside via rushing or deep shots, the ceiling isn’t nearly high enough to justify the risk you’re taking in a game where the Steelers could get run out of the building.
If you want to bet on garbage time, do it via one of the running backs by way of dump off passes of DK Metcalf: don’t get cute and think that Rodgers is in position to post a top 15 week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rodgers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Rodgers is projected to score 9.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Rodgers to throw for 135 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.3 interceptions. Rodgers could also add 4 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Steelers at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
