New York Jets DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt is set for another start in a Week 16 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos. Smartt has taken over the starting tight end role with Will Dissly (shoulder) and Hayden Hurst (hip) both forced to miss time. Last week, Smartt caught five passes for 50 yards. He's a solid TE2 with a decent floor and clearly has quarterback Justin Herbert's trust despite his somewhat recent insertion into the starting lineup.

According to Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Fields sustained this injury last weekend during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. If Fields cannot return to practice on Thursday, he could face an uphill battle to suit up on Saturday to face the Baltimore Ravens. While operating as the No.2 option on the depth chart, Fields has occasionally been deployed in rushing situations. Since Week 11, Fields has tallied 58 yards on seven attempts. If Fields cannot suit up, Kyle Allen should be expected to move up to the backup position on the depth chart.

New York Jets running backs Breece Hall (knee) and rookie Braelon Allen (back) are both sitting out of Wednesday's walkthrough practice and are being evaluated. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reports that Hall is further along with his injury than Allen, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, which means Hall is more likely to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams. Hall did not play in the Week 14 loss to the division-rival Miami Dolphins but was active this past Sunday in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, carrying the ball nine times for 30 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for an extra 21 yards. Allen and Isaiah Davis combined for seven carries. The 23-year-old was not efficient but saved his fantasy day with a TD. He should be able to suit up this Sunday against the Rams, and if he does, he'll be more of a low-end RB2 for fantasy managers.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stone Smartt made five catches in a Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Smartt was targeted six times and his five catches were tied for the team lead. He ended up gaining 51 yards including a long play of 31. Smartt was a popular waiver wire addition this week after Bolts starter Will Dissly (shoulder) was confirmed out. With a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday Night Football coming up in Week 16, Smartt is expected to once again get the start at tight end and could have a similar game, putting him on the TE1/2 border.

New York Jets kicker Anders Carlson made one of his two field goals and added three extra points in a 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. Carlson hit a 43-yard field goal and missed on a 48-yard try in the high-scoring win. The veteran kicker has now 12 of his 13 field goals this season. He will take on the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 16.