NFL Week 16 fantasy football waiver wire pickups: Packers WR Matthew Golden, Cardinals RB Michael Carter, and Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin headline this week’s must-add list. 

Get FAAB strategy, injury fallout analysis, and under-the-radar breakouts who can swing your playoff matchups — plus insight into how late-season volatility continues to reshape usage roles.

Raymond Summerlin (Sharp Football Analysis) and Freeman Smith (creator of FAABLab) break down the top waiver targets, FAAB bidding tiers, and deep cuts you should roster before your league-mates wise up. 

They also analyze the Rams passing game after Davante Adams’ injury and evaluate how shifting opportunity windows affect fantasy value at the most critical point in the season.

College Bowl recommendations are live this week — 28–6 historically — grab $75 OFF Early Bird postseason packages at https://sharp.football

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In This Episode:

Rams Passing Game:

Which pass catchers are must-add targets after Davante Adams’ injury

Top Adds:

Matthew Golden, WR, Packers — emerging role in the offense, widely available

Michael Carter, RB, Cardinals — stepping into a bigger role due to injuries

Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos — deep-league upside and potential starter-level production

Deep Cuts & Stashes:

Freeman: Jawhar Jordan, Audric Estime

Raymond: Tre Harris, Olamide Zaccheus

FAAB Strategy:

How to bid aggressively — but efficiently — when every roster spot matters and playoff advancement is on the line

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