The Dallas Cowboys will host the Los Angeles Chargers 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 Dak Prescott.
Is Prescott Playing in Week 16?
Prescott is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ 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 Prescott in Week 16?
After lighting the fantasy world on fire for a two-month stretch, Dak Prescott has five touchdown passes against four interceptions in Dallas’ past four games.
This run out is the exact reason why we fear pocket passers.
In Weeks 2-13, Prescott had 16 end zone completions, but he’s 0-of-7 when throwing to the painted area over the past two weeks and that’s undone his fantasy stock in a major way (consecutive finishes outside of the top 12 at the position).
The Chargers are a top-5 defense in terms of touchdown rate, interception rate, sack percentage, completion percentage, yards per attempt, and passer rating. I think you’ll get more from Prescott this week than last, but he’s far from a certainty to finish as a top-10 producer at the position.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Prescott’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Prescott is projected to score 20.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Prescott to throw for 273 yards and 2.0 passing touchdowns with 0.9 interceptions. Prescott could also add 12 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: Chargers at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys 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.
