The sleeper page stayed asleep in Week 15, though a Chris Rodriguez Jr. pivot to Jacory Croskey-Merritt would have made sense on Sunday, after Rodriguez was officially scratched. We’re onto Week 16. Let’s see what gems we can dig up.
TE Colby Parkinson at Seahawks (28%)
Just because it’s obvious doesn’t mean it can’t be right. Parkinson has six touchdowns in six weeks, humming along nicely with MVP-favorite Matthew Stafford. More goal-line opportunity could be coming with Davante Adams unlikely to play Thursday.
Advertisement
RB Michael Carter vs. Falcons (32%)
He’s the fourth or fifth string Arizona back at this point, but he’s also the last healthy back standing. Projecting opportunity is a major part of the game for running backs, and the Arizona offense has been consistently productive since Jacoby Brissett took over at quarterback.
WR Jalen Coker vs. Buccaneers (9%)
He’s popped for 8-134-2 the last two weeks, coming on nicely while Tetairoa McMillan has hit a rookie wall. Tampa Bay’s defense is generally a pass funnel, so Coker can beat his projection again.
WR Adonai Mitchell at Saints (18%)
He’s scored touchdowns in two of three weeks, and he was the first read (6-58-1) during Brady Cook’s first start. Cook is confirmed as the Week 16 starter, so Mitchell probably has 7-10 targets in his pocket before the game starts.
Advertisement
QB J.J. McCarthy at Giants (40%)
Maybe the connection with Justin Jefferson will have to wait until 2026, but McCarthy does have 20-plus points in back-to-back starts, and he didn’t even take a sack against Dallas. Now McCarthy gets to attack a New York defense that’s the fourth-friendliest for opposing quarterbacks.
TE Colston Loveland vs. Packers (40%)
He had four catches and a touchdown in the previous Green Bay game, and with Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze both dinged up, Loveland’s opportunity might spike in this matchup. Green Bay’s tight end coverage has been good all year, but the Packers should be less effective on defense with Micah Parsons lost for the season.