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Cynthia Frelund's Week 16 fantasy projections

My projections are based on historical trends, personnel, matchups and probable game scripts. Yes, it could be considered overkill to use 10 full years of past, actual, and comparable data to forecast each week, but why wouldn't you want to at least try to be as accurate as possible? I know I can't find a reason not to.

Cynthia Frelund

NFL Network Analytics Expert

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1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

251 pass yards, 2 TD; 55 rush yards, TD

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2. Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston Texans

283 pass yards, 2 TD; 22 rush yards

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3. Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks

254 pass yards, 2 TD; 30 rush yards

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4. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons

274 pass yards, 2 TD

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5. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs

273 pass yards, 2 TD

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251 pass yards, 2 TD, INT; 18 rush yards

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Upside Pick: Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Miami Dolphins

251 pass yards, 2 TD, INT; 18 rush yards

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1. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers

145 scrimmage yards, TD; 6 receptions

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2. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants

122 scrimmage yards, TD; 3 receptions

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3. Chris Carson, RB, Seattle Seahawks

104 scrimmage yards, TD; 3 receptions

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4. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys

106 scrimmage yards, TD; 2 receptions

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5. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

100 scrimmage yards, TD; 2 receptions

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Upside Pick: Patrick Laird, RB, Miami Dolphins

81 scrimmage yards, TD; 3 receptions

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1. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints

9 receptions, 101 yards, TD

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2. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons

8 receptions, 89 yards, TD

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3. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans

8 receptions, 88 yards, TD

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4. Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

7 receptions, 91 yards, TD

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5. Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers

7 receptions, 87 yards, TD

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Upside Pick: Christian Kirk, WR, Arizona Cardinals

5 receptions, 64 yards, TD

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