The Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Miami Dolphins 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 Joe Burrow.
Is Burrow Playing in Week 16?
Burrow is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ 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 Burrow in Week 16?
Joe Burrow sounded just as disappointed in his performance as fantasy managers on Sunday and his future in Cincinnati doesn’t appear to be a certainty.
The Ravens pressured him 14 times: four completions, three sacks, and two interceptions.
He tried to implement the Joe Flacco strategy (44.4% target share for Ja’Marr Chase), but he just couldn’t find a rhythm (5.8 yards per pass) and that has him sitting as more of a Tier 3 QB this week for me.
If you could guarantee me four quarters, I’d have Burrowflirting with top 5 status in this spot, but you have to acknowledge the risk that comes with betting on this team keeping him out there in any meaningless spot (seven DNPs in 2023 and nine so far this season)
We have five starts from Joe Cool this season and he’s been held under six yards per pass in four of them (for reference, that’s a higher rate of efficiency duds than Justin Fields this season).
Yikes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Burrow’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Burrow is projected to score 22.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Burrow to throw for 292 yards and 2.2 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Burrow could also add 12 rushing yards and 0.2 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: Bengals at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
