The Indianapolis Colts will host the San Francisco 49ers 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 Philip Rivers.
Is Rivers Playing in Week 16?
Rivers is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ 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 Rivers in Week 16?
Philip Rivers completed four of five passes against the scary Seahawk blitz and held his own at about as high a level as you could realistically hope for.
With that being the case, no Colt hit 35 receiving yards, he completed just three passes past the sticks, and the team averaged 3.7 yards per play.
This matchup is obviously different from going into Seattle, but even a 50% increase in his production doesn’t give us much to work with.
Rivers isn’t close to fantasy relevant and, at best, we are looking at one viable pass catcher with a minimum of three players vying for that role. The story is a good one, but the actionable for fantasy purposes is straightforward: downgrades across the board.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rivers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Rivers is projected to score 9.0 points in PPR formats.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: 49ers at Colts
Since the Colts 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.
