Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watch Week 16: That's Easy For You to Say, Mr. White

Dec 19, 2023

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY

As a refresher, The Drop List consists of players who are rostered in at least 50% of Yahoo leagues and are no longer must-have assets, recommended additions are available in over 50% of Yahoo leagues, the Watch List contains in-depth notes on fringe waiver adds, and Deep Cuts includes player notes on those rostered in 5% or fewer of Yahoo and FFPC leagues.

The Drop List

The fantasy playoffs are prime for parting ways with basically any player who won’t cut it in your starting lineup this week or, more reasonably, those who have to jump multiple hoops for a direct opportunity. You should look to prioritize winning in Week 16 — even if that means cutting a tried and true FLEX play for a stronger streaming option — then avert your focus to stashing any and all high-upside league winners.

Ja'Marr Chase, for example, can be dropped since he'll reportedly miss "some time" and be unavailable for the Fantasy Championship in Week 17. Terry McLaurin is also unusable after he continued failing (3-48) from Sam Howell, who was already named the team's Week 16 starter, only to explode for 3-93-1 with Jacoby Brissett on Washington's last two drives.