The fantasy football playoffs are continuing into Week 16 and some sleepers and pickups for team owners include Christine Michael, Mike Gillislee, David Johnson, James White, Kamar Aiken, Will Tye, Denard Robinson, Tim Hightower and Brandon Bolden. Johnson had another huge game for the Cardinals in Week 15, while Michael looked strong in his first game back for the Seahawks.
The Patriots are replacing LeGarrette Blount with a combination of Brandon Bolden, James White and the newly signed Steven Jackson and those players could be options for the playoff rounds of fantasy. White had another solid game for the Patriots with seven catches and a touchdown, while Bolden is a high upside option in deeper leagues. Jackson may not be a great option since he was just signed, but there is a chance he could get some work in the final weeks for the Patriots and is worth a flier.
Denard Robinson is worth checking out if TJ Yeldon remains out for another week, as he played all the offensive snaps for the Jaguars in Week 15. Robinson did not have a huge game, but he made an impact with 18 rushing yards and eight catches for 46 yards against the Falcons. Robinson is a high upside option against the Saints if Yeldon can't play or is limited after dealing with an injury.
The Seahawks running back situation is fluid right now after the injury to Thomas Rawls, as Marshawn Lynch is still not ready to return. Derrick Coleman started off as the lead back on Sunday while getting the start for the Seahawks, but it's likely that Christine Michael and Bryce Brown will see an increase in touches moving forward. Michael had 16 carries for 84 yards against the Browns and looked strong running the ball and that could get him more work over Brown next week and makes him a solid fantasy option for the playoffs.
Mike Gillislee is an option in deeper leagues, but it really depends on whether LeSean McCoy will be able to play or not next week after dealing with a knee injury. McCoy is considered day to day, but if things don't improve, Gillislee could split carries with Karlos Williams, who just came off of a shoulder injury. Gillislee had 81 yards on Sunday for the Bills and could be a high upside option if McCoy is out or limited.
Johnson is likely off the board at this point in the playoffs, but if he is available he is worth a shot even with Andre Ellington likely returning soon. Johnson has been a workhorse and he comes in after putting up 187 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles. Johnson has emerged as a starting option for the Cardinals and he should continue to get at least 25 touches per game the rest of the way. Kamar Aiken, Will Tye and Tim Hightower are also solid options for the final weeks of the season.