Fantasy Football Week 16: 5 Los Angeles Rams to Consider For Championship Week

5. Tavon Austin

At the end of season, the decision to reward Tavon Austin with a $42 million extension in the preseason is going to go down as one of the worst moves made in the NFL from 2016. Austin finally started to show potential in 2015 when he found a way into the end zone 10 times.

This year, it’s been a completely story for Austin as he heads into the final two weeks with only three touchdowns, all of which have come through the air. Austin may already have set career highs for receptions (54) and receiving yards (477) with two games to go, but these are the type numbers most coaches expect from a No. 2 or No. 3 wideout.

By comparison, the amount of money Austin is making for his level of production is absolutely ridiculous as the Rams could easily be using this money towards more talented players. With that being said, maybe a matchup against a one-win team like the 49ers is the perfect opportunity for Austin to finally have that big breakout game.

As last year showed, Austin’s speed makes him capable of being dangerous any time the football is in his hands, as the potential for multiple touchdowns is always going to there each game.