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Yahoo Sports' Fantasy Football Live: Week 16 Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore
2024-12-20
Yahoo Sports' Fantasy Football Live crew dives deep into the Week 16 matchup between Pittsburgh and Baltimore. They explore how key players like Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Pat Freiermuth could potentially impact the fantasy semifinals. Let's take a closer look at each player's role and performance.

Fantasy Game Changers: Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry has been in a bit of a slump recently. Coming off a less than impactful performance against the Giants, he now enters this game on a touchdown slump. However, when considering the Steelers defense that can get after the passer and limit TJ Watts's effectiveness, running the football becomes crucial. Even though his production points have been down, this could be a prove it moment for Henry. The Ravens offense, led by Todd Monken, will need him to step up and break out. It will be a significant test for Henry and the Ravens' offense.There is a question of whether the decline in his production is due to more than just the game situation. Henry has the potential to regain his form and make a big impact in this game. His running ability and ability to break tackles could be the key to the Ravens' success.

Fantasy Game Changers: Zay Flowers

This year has been an interesting one for Zay Flowers. From weeks 5 to 9, he topped 100 yards in 4 out of 5 games and was on pace to set the Ravens' wide receiver record for yards in a season. Currently, he needs 95 yards per game to top the record held by Michael Jackson in 1996.His role has remained relatively the same, with a slight increase in downfield work. He is earning nearly 30% of the targets in the past month and running close to 100% of the routes. However, he has only topped 60 receiving yards twice during this time. The matchup this week against the Steelers is concerning, as he had just two catches and 39 yards in the last meeting. But with the Ravens being 20-point home favorites and projected for 26 points, as the number one receiver for Lamar Jackson, he has the potential to make an impact.

Fantasy Game Changers: Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth is a tight end who is still available in about 1/3 of Yahoo Leagues despite reaching the end zone in each of his last 3 games. With George Pickens out again, Freiermuth is seeing an uptick in targets. He is in a great matchup this week against a generous pass defense. The Ravens have allowed the 6th most receiving yards to opposing tight ends this season.Over his last three games, Freiermuth has had 16 targets. Some of his touchdown receptions, like the one last week, have built trust between him and the quarterback. Any game involving Baltimore this year has shootout potential, and Freiermuth has become a trusted receiver for Russell Wilson. You can start him with confidence as a top 10 tight end.
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