The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Tennessee Titans 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 Gardner Minshew.
Is Minshew Playing in Week 16?
Minshew is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ 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 Minshew in Week 16?
Gardner Minshew comes with excitement because he plays a fun style, but he hasn’t had 18+ fantasy points in a start since Week 15 of 2023 with the Colts.
That said, he’s dropped back 45+ times in each of his last two starts and averages 39 per start for his career. The quality may not be there, but the quantity could be by way of this KC system should it work in a pass-centric style with him under center.
If Andy Reid really cuts him loose, Minshew could finish as a top 20 QB in this plus-matchup, but you’re not going this way as your replacement if you lost Patrick Mahomes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Minshew’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Minshew is projected to score 11.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Minshew to throw for 175 yards and 0.9 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Minshew could also add 5 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns 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: Chiefs at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 54 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
