The Arizona Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons 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 TE Trey McBride.
Is McBride Playing in Week 16?
McBride is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ 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 McBride in Week 16?
Trey McBride has more PPR points this season than Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta combined.
If you removed his top three games from this season, his overall point total would rank behind only Travis Kelce at the position.
There’s simply no stopping the man that now holds the TE record for consecutive games with 5+ receptions (16).
In the second quarter last week against maybe the best defense in the sport, Arizona ran a play-action design with the intent to get him a score but Houston covered it well.
And by “covered well” I mean they put all the kids from the recess on the bully to stop him.
It worked for that play, but not for the next pass, a free release inside of the red zone that resulted in another score. He’s the second player in a decade to have 105 catches and 10 TD receptions through 15 weeks (also: 2021 Cooper Kupp) and holds my vote for the fantasy MVP.
The upside along with the consistency at the tough position in all of fantasy cannot be overrated: this is a historic season that is likely to see him outscore the next best TE by over 100 PPR points.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McBride’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
McBride is projected to score 18.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McBride to have 8 receptions for 83 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Falcons at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals 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.
