The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Denver Broncos 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 Trevor Lawrence.
Is Lawrence Playing in Week 16?
Lawrence is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ 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 Lawrence in Week 16?
I entered Week 15 thinking that Trevor Lawrence would be a complete fade during the fantasy semis.
I still believe that, but my goodness is he playing at a high level.
Multiple TD passes in four straight games is great and that last three coming without an interception is even better. From keeping plays alive to challenging defenses vertically to taking the easy button completions, he’s doing now what we all hyped him up to be capable of at this level when he was viewed as the golden child in high school.
Growth isn’t linear and fantasy players aren’t patient.
It’s just the nature of this sport.
He’s getting more help now than he has in years past (19 TDs on balls thrown less than 15 yards this season after totaling 20 over the previous two seasons) and has upped this third down completion percentage by more than 10 points over last season.
He’s extending drives and putting pressure on opposing defenses to make plays. Lawrence’s skill set is being amplified by the consistency of Jakobi Meyers and that’s why I think this is a team that most will not want to see in the postseason.
It’s great to see, but I have to think you can do better than going this direction, on the road, against one of the best defenses in the sport.
If you played Lawrence last week, congratulations. That tells me that you’re a savvy manager that reads into matchups and player trajectory.
Those skills that landed you on him as a reasonable dice roll in Week 15 are the same ones that have you pivoting in Week 16.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Lawrence’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Lawrence is projected to score 16.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Lawrence to throw for 232 yards and 1.2 passing touchdowns with 0.8 interceptions. Lawrence could also add 18 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: Jaguars at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 2 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
