Week 16 Pickups

Runningbacks

P.J. Pope (Broncos)- Pope led the Broncos with 51 rushing yards last week against the Panthers. He also caught three balls for 24 yards and a TD as he outproduced Selvin Young and Tatum Bell. The Broncos face the  Bills in Week 16 who allow 114 rush yards per game

Cedric Benson (Bengals)- Benson rushed for 73 yards on 21 carries against the Redskins last week. He also caught three balls for 88 yards as he totaled 161 yards of total offense. He has favorable matchups the next two weeks against the Browns and Chiefs.

Honorable mention: Lamont Jordan (Pats)

Wide Receivers

Dennis Northcutt (Jags)- Northcutt caught five passes for 127 yards and a TD last week against the Packers. He started his first game of the season with WR’s Matt Jones and Joey Porter out. It was his first 100-yard receiving game since 2004.

Nate Washington (Steelers)- Washington has 12 catches for 176 yards his past three games. He was targeted 11 times last week.

Honorable mention: Patrick Crayton (Cowboys)

Tight End

David Martin (Dolphins)- Martin caught two passes for 66 yards and a TD against the 49ers last week. He has went over 60 yards in two of his past four games and has a favorable matchup vs. the Chiefs in Week 16.

Honorable mention: Michael Gaines (Lions)

Kicker

Jason Hanson (Lions)- Hanson has 17 points his past two games and has not missed a field goal in five weeks.  He also has kicked a 50-yarder three times in that span. He has a favorable matchup this week against the Saints who allow 25 points per game.

Honorable mention: Olindo Mare (Seahawks)