Dollar Free Agents 2016 Week 16

By Matthew Cherrin
Matthew Cherrin
Tyrod Taylor- QB- Buffalo
While Bills’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor hasn’t been the same fantasy quarterback in 2016 that he was last year, he might be someone you want to target this week for a buck when Buffalo hosts the Dolphins on Saturday. The last time Taylor faced the Dolphins in week 7, he recorded 14 completions for 221 yards and one score. He also added seven rushes for 35 yards and a touchdown. With Dolphins’ quarterback Ryan Tannehill out this week, the Bills should have the majority of time, which should bode well for Taylor. Pick up Taylor and start him this week if you are in desperate need of a quarterback.

Derrick Henry- RB- Titans
While DeMarco Murray remains the starter in Tennessee, Derrick Henry is starting to make his case for being a starter heading into next year. In his last three games, Henry has 29 rushing attempts for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Murray is still getting the majority of the touches, but Henry is slowly becoming more integrated in the offense as the season progresses. The Titans play the Jaguars this week whom just fired their head coach. If the Titans go up by a lot, I would expect Henry to see the majority of the snaps so that they can rest Murray for week 17 and potential playoffs. Henry should be unavailable in dynasty and keeper leagues, but pick him up in standard leagues for a buck this week.

Paul Perkins- RB- Giants
Even though Giants’ running back should be picked up already in dynasty and keeper leagues, you can probably get him for a dollar in standard leagues this week. Perkins has been essentially splitting playing time with Rashad Jennings in the last few weeks, and Shane Vereen is out for the season with torn triceps. The Giants face the Eagles this Thursday, and their defense has been steadily declining as the season has gone on. Pick up Perkins this week and start him for a buck.

Kenny Stills- WR- Dolphins
Miami wide receiver Kenny Stills might be a player fantasy owners want to target this week as the Dolphins face the Bills. While Stills hasn’t seen a ton of targets, he has been able to make the most of what he does catch. In his last three games, Stills has 12 receptions for 242 yards and three touchdowns. Last week he only had one receptions, but it went for a 52 yards touchdown. He might not get the most targets, but when he does it’s usually for a big play. If you are in desperate need of a wide receiver this week, you can get Stills for a dollar.

Ted Ginn Jr- WR- Panthers
With the disappointing season that Kelvin Benjamin has produced for most fantasy owners, they should look at Panthers’ wide out Tedd Ginn Jr. who has been good fantasy start in the last several games. In the last five weeks, Ginn has 18 receptions for 326 yards and four touchdowns. Last week against the Red Skins, he had four receptions for 64 yards and a score. The Panthers face the Falcons this week, and I expect the game to be mostly a shootout between two pro-bowl caliber quarterbacks in Matt Ryan and Cam Newton. Pick up and start Ginn this week for a buck.

Hunter Henry- TE- Chargers
San Diego tight end Hunter Henry is still available in most fantasy leagues despite being tied in the league for the most touchdowns by a tight end this season. Last week against the Raiders, Henry had three receptions for 37 yards and another score. He has four touchdowns in his last five games. The Chargers face the Browns this week, and Cleveland has given up the most fantasy points to tight ends this season. You can still get Henry for a buck this week, and I would start him over most other tight ends.