MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 17: A detail shot of an NFL shield logo painted on the field prior to an NFL preseason football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Week 16 continued the fantasy football playoffs for the 2024 NFL season. And with elimination on the line, these players stepped up and delivered.
Jared Goff, QB, DET
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 30: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws the ball during an NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field on October 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Goff helped the Lions gain the lead for the NFC’s top seed and hang 34 points on the Bears. His 336 yards and 3 passing touchdowns gave him 25.34 fantasy points, which led the position.
Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 27: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts jukes past a defender as he runs downfield during the second quarter of the game against the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
No more dropping the ball before the goal line for Taylor. The Colts running back shredded the Tennessee Titans for a whopping 218 rushing yards and 3 TDs, an overall score of 39.8 fantasy points.
Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up for a play in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Jefferson has earned his reputation as the NFL’s top wideout. His 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 TDs were worth 36.4 fantasy points and helped the Vikings secure another victory.
Brock Bowers, TE, LV
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Mr. Consistent at the tight end position, the dynamic rookie did it again. Bowers put up 20.9 fantasy points by snagging 11 balls for 99 yards.
Jason Sanders, K, MIA
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 24: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins kicks a game winning field goal during the fourth quarter in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The kicker went a perfect 5-5 on field goals in the Dolphins’ win over the 49ers. He racked up more fantasy points than any other kicker this week.
Falcons D/ST
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: A Boise State Broncos cheerleader’s “DEFENSE” sign lies on the field before the team’s game against the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Rebels 38-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
With the struggling New York Giants coming to town, starting the Falcons defense was an easy decision. The unit returned two interceptions for scores and posted an impressive 26.0 points.
