After beginning the 2016 NFL season with a few impressive performances (13 touchdowns, four interceptions in first seven games), the year for San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has seemed to take a turn for the worst. During his last seven games, Rivers is completing less than 60 percent of his passes while throwing for 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 16: Philip Rivers looking to break out of slump
San Diego’s quarterback gets a very favorable matchup this weekend against the Browns. We explore the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Despite his recent struggles, the Chargers quarterback will get to face the Cleveland Browns and their abysmal defense this Saturday.
The Browns are giving up the second most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2016. Cleveland has just two interceptions in their last eight games and they have allowed the position group to throw for 15 touchdowns during that span.
Yahoo! is projecting Rivers to finish Saturday with 271 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Fantasy owners in search of some quarterback help this week may want to think about taking a shot on the Chargers’ quarterback.
