Fantasy football, Week 16: Start or sit Lions QB Matthew Stafford vs. Bengals?

The Detroit Lions have a chance to reach the postseason thanks in large part to the arm of Matthew Stafford.

Entering Week 16, Stafford ranks eighth in fantasy scoring among quarterbacks. The veteran quarterback not only needs a strong finish to carry his team to the postseason, but also get his fantasy owners a championship.

The good news for the Lions and Stafford is they now get a struggling Bengals defense on deck. Cincinnati is struggling to stop anyone, allowing a combined 67 points to the Vikings and Bears in the past two weeks.

Stafford and the Lions have everything to play for this week, while the Bengals are waiting for their season to mercifully end. Look for Stafford to take full advantage and have a big game in the Queen City.

Fantasy Impact: Stafford will face a Bengals defense allowing the seventh-most fantasy points to quarterbacks over the last five weeks. Be sure to start Stafford in Week 16.