Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16
Minshew Mania is on holdDECEMBER 25, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NFL odds Week 16: Betting results for every game
Here's a look at all the point spreads, moneylines and total Over/Unders at FOX Bet for the Week 16 NFL games.DECEMBER 25, 2022
Joey Slye - Quiet outing in lossSlye made both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 37-20 loss against the 49ers.
ImpactSlye didn't garner a field-goal attempt for the first time since Week 3 and was held to just two PATs, as Washington opted to go for two after its final touchdown in the fourth quarter. Coming into the contest, Slye had made 22 of 25 field goals and 16 of 18 extra-point tries over his past 11 appearances, so his lack of opportunities Saturday can likely be chalked up to a tough matchup against the surging 49ers. The veteran kicker will look to get back on track against the Browns in Week 17.
DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Curtis Samuel - Catches TD in lossSamuel caught all five of his targets for 52 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for two yards in Saturday's 37-20 loss to San Francisco.
ImpactSamuel was stymied on the ground for the second week in a row, but he offset that with his first receiving touchdown since Week 9. The Commanders' slot man has been a sneaky fantasy asset in 2022 with his unique mix of receiving and rushing numbers -- 843 combined yards and five touchdowns -- a skillset that vaguely resembles a player on the 49ers' roster who shares the same last name. Samuel will look to continue his hot play against the Browns on New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Aiyuk - Bounces back with solid effortAiyuk hauled in five of seven targets for 81 yards in Saturday's 37-20 win over the Commanders.
ImpactAiyuk was coming off of his worst fantasy outing of the season (2/19/0), so Saturday's return to normalcy was a welcomed sight for his managers. The 24-year-old also set a new career high in receiving yards (855) despite catching balls from three different quarterbacks this season, which is a testament to the strides the wideout has made in his third year as a pro. Aiyuk will look to finish his career year in style with two favorable matchups against Arizona in Week 18 and Oakland next Sunday.
DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Brock Purdy - Continues to exceed expectationsPurdy completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 234 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 37-20 win over Washington.
ImpactPurdy ditched his injury designation ahead of Saturday's tilt after playing through oblique and rib injuries in Week 15. The Iowa State product looked poised in the pocket throughout the contest while earning another victory in the third start of his career. Purdy's lone turnover wasn't actually his fault, as Jauan Jennings bobbled a pass that hit him in the hands before accidentally swatting it directly to a defender for an easy interception. The last pick from this year's draft has looked anything but irrelevant through nearly 16 quarters of action, posting an 8:2 TD:INT ratio while completing 69 percent of his passes over that span. Purdy's stock is trending in the right direction with a favorable matchup on tap against the Raiders' 27th-ranked pass defense on New Year's Day.
DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
NFL Christmas Eve top plays: Cowboys drop Eagles, Steelers edge Raiders
Week 16 of the NFL continued with an action-packed Christmas Eve slate. Here are the top plays from Saturday!DECEMBER 25, 2022
