Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 16

Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 16

Published Dec. 16, 2025 10:12 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

It's Week 16 of the NFL season, and if you're scouring the waiver wire -- specifically for RBs -- we've got tips. See the list below for potential fantasy football targets you might be able to grab off of the waiver wire this week.

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NFL Week 16 RB Waiver Wire Pick Ups

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders

  • Week 16 Matchup: Saturday, 5 p.m. ET vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 8.8
  • Week 16 Projection Ranking: No. 31 RB
  • Croskey-Merritt's Season Fantasy Points: 106.4
  • Croskey-Merritt's Season Average Fantasy Points: 7.6

Devin Singletary, New York Giants

  • Week 16 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Minnesota Vikings
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 9.5
  • Week 16 Projection Ranking: No. 32 RB
  • Singletary's Season Fantasy Points: 75.6
  • Singletary's Season Average Fantasy Points: 5.4

Michael Carter, Arizona Cardinals

  • Week 16 Matchup: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 9.4
  • Week 16 Projection Ranking: No. 38 RB
  • Carter's Season Fantasy Points: 79.3
  • Carter's Season Average Fantasy Points: 7.9

Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders

  • Week 16 Matchup: Saturday, 5 p.m. ET vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 7.1
  • Week 16 Projection Ranking: No. 44 RB
  • McNichols' Season Fantasy Points: 61.4
  • McNichols' Season Average Fantasy Points: 4.4

Nick Chubb, Houston Texans

  • Week 16 Matchup: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET vs. Las Vegas Raiders
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 5.5
  • Week 16 Projection Ranking: No. 49 RB
  • Chubb's Season Fantasy Points: 83
  • Chubb's Season Average Fantasy Points: 6.4

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