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Fantasy football: Week 16 position rankings

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looks to pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton during their game last week in Inglewood, Calif. Herbert should have a quality outing against the Texans for the fantasy semifinals.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looks to pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton during their game last week in Inglewood, Calif. Herbert should have a quality outing against the Texans for the fantasy semifinals.

Week 16 kicks off Thursday with the 49ers taking on the Titans.

You'd have to have some quarterback issues if you feel compelled to start either Jimmy Garoppolo or Ryan Tannehill. It would be hard to trust either in a fantasy semifinal.

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Outside of 49ers tight end George Kittle, Titans running back D'Onta Foreman may be the best bet to produce a useful fantasy score. Same goes for 49ers running back Jeff Wilson, who will play in place of Elijah Mitchell.

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On the outside, I don't see anyone contributing more than Deebo Samuel, who can do it on the ground and through the air. Trusting his teammate Brandon Aiyuk in this spot would be tough. I wouldn't start any Titans wideouts in such a crucial game.

Here's our fantasy rankings by position heading into Week 16, the fantasy semifinals, of the NFL season.

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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Fantasy football: Position rankings heading into Week 16 of NFL season