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Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2023)

Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2023)

Welcome to Week 17, friends. As always, we’re here to provide you with some fantasy football Quick Grades (or Start/Sit Grades, if you prefer) for the week.

We tapped into our consensus projections and rankings and Derek Brown’s weekly Primer to generate this week’s Quick Grades. See below for the results and accompanying notes.

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Week 17 Quarterback Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A+ Jalen Hurts PHI ARI
2 A Dak Prescott DAL DET
3 A Josh Allen BUF NE
4 A Lamar Jackson BAL MIA
5 A Brock Purdy SF WAS
6 A Patrick Mahomes II KC CIN
7 B+ Justin Fields CHI ATL
8 B C.J. Stroud HOU TEN
9 B Matthew Stafford LAR NYG
10 B Kyler Murray ARI PHI
11 B- Baker Mayfield TB NO
12 B- Jared Goff DET DAL
13 C+ Jordan Love GB MIN
14 C Tua Tagovailoa MIA BAL
15 C- Geno Smith SEA PIT
16 C- Derek Carr NO TB
17 D+ Jake Browning CIN KC
18 D+ Gardner Minshew II IND LV
19 D Tyrod Taylor NYG LAR
20 D Joe Flacco CLE NYJ
21 D- Jarrett Stidham DEN LAC
22 D- Jacoby Brissett WAS SF
23 F Bryce Young CAR JAC
24 F Aidan O’Connell LV IND
25 F Jaren Hall MIN GB
26 F Easton Stick LAC DEN
27 F Mason Rudolph PIT SEA
28 F Will Levis TEN HOU
29 F Taylor Heinicke ATL CHI
30 F Bailey Zappe NE BUF
31 F C.J. Beathard JAC CAR
32 F Nick Mullens MIN GB
33 F Trevor Siemian NYJ CLE
34 F Sam Howell WAS SF
35 F Tommy DeVito NYG LAR
36 F Russell Wilson DEN LAC
37 F Kenny Pickett PIT SEA
38 F Ryan Tannehill TEN HOU
39 F Desmond Ridder ATL CHI
40 F Case Keenum HOU TEN
41 F Davis Mills HOU TEN
42 F Drew Lock SEA PIT
43 F Mitch Trubisky PIT SEA

Jared Goff: Goff is the QB12 in fantasy points per game, ranking 11th in yards per attempt, seventh in passer rating, and 10th in CPOE. He should get far more love for the season that he is having. Goff is third in highly accurate throw rate and 13th in fantasy points per dropback. Goff should post respectable numbers this week that could allow him to sneak in as a low-end QB1. Since Week 11, Dallas has been a run-of-the-mill pass defense, allowing the 13th-highest yards per attempt while also ranking 16th in CPOE and 21st in passer rating. Their pass rush has remained fearsome over this timeframe, though ranking first in time to pressure and 12th in pressure rate. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline QB1

Taylor Heinicke: Add Heinicke to the long list of quarterbacks that I will not entrust my fantasy championship hopes to in Week 17. He easily could be replaced mid-game if the Bears operate as they have the last few weeks and shut down the Falcons’ passing attack. With only 6.8 yards per attempt this season and zero games with multiple passing scores, Heinicke is an easy sit even in Superflex formats this week. Since Week 11, the Bears pass defense has forced the most interceptions while holding passers to the 10th-lowest yards per attempt and the second-lowest passer rating. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Justin Fields: Since Week 4, among 43 qualifying quarterbacks, Fields ranks 17th in passer rating, ninth in CPOE, 14th in highly accurate throw rate, and fifth in fantasy points per dropback. He is the QB10 in fantasy points per game this season, ranking sixth in red zone carries per game, second in rushing yards, and 10th in rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks. Fields has another difficult matchup this week against a tough Falcons secondary. Since Week 11, Atlanta has kept quarterbacks in check with the fourth-lowest passer rating, the sixth-lowest yards per attempt, and the lowest CPOE. Fields’ rushing equity gives him top 5-8 upside weekly. Week 17 Positional Value: QB1

Aidan O’Connell: O’Connell is a basement-level QB2. He is the QB30 in fantasy points per game with multiple passing scores in only one game and only one finish higher than QB17. Among 46 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks 34th in yards per attempt, 39th in CPOE, and 38th in fantasy points per dropback. The matchup this week should allow O’Connell to finish with an efficient game manager stat line. Since Week 11, the Colts have allowed the ninth-highest yards per attempt, the 13th-highest passer rating, and the 11th-highest CPOE. Week 17 Positional Value: QB2

Gardner Minshew: Minshew’s fantasy star has dimmed, with only two QB1 finishes across his last eight games. In that sample, he surpassed 260 passing yards only once and had three games where he threw for multiple scores. Among 46 qualifying signal callers, Minshew ranks 29th in yards per attempt and passer rating, 37th in CPOE, and 36th in fantasy points per dropback. Since Week 10, the Raiders have ranked 16th in yards per attempt, 12th in passer rating, and 10th in CPOE allowed. Week 17 Positional Value: QB2

Matthew Stafford: Stafford has turned back the clock since Week 12, playing some inspired football. Over his last five games, he has been the QB4 in fantasy points per game. In this timeframe, he ranks sixth in yards per attempt, first in passing touchdowns, first in passer rating, and seventh in CPOE. The Giants are not a pass defense to fear. Fire up Stafford as a QB1. Since Week 10, the Giants have allowed the seventh-most passing yards per game while ranking 16th in CPOE and fantasy points allowed via passing. Week 17 Positional Value: QB1

Tyrod Taylor: In Taylor’s two full starts this season, he has finished as the QB22 and QB7 in fantasy. Among 46 qualifying passers, he ranks 24th in passer rating, 29th in CPOE, seventh in highly accurate throw rate, and 34th in fantasy points per dropback. Taylor retains some rushing upside with 24.5 rushing yards per game in his full starters. He faces a Rams’ pass defense that has surrendered some production because teams are forced to throw against them because their run defense is so damn good. Since Week 11, despite holding passers to the 11th-lowest yards per attempt and the eighth-lowest CPOE, they have surrendered the fifth-most passing yards per game and the most passing touchdowns. Taylor is a solid QB2 who could flirt with QB1 numbers this week. Week 17 Positional Value: QB2

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Week 17 Wide Receiver Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A+ CeeDee Lamb DAL DET
2 A+ Tyreek Hill MIA BAL
3 A+ Justin Jefferson MIN GB
4 A+ A.J. Brown PHI ARI
5 A+ Amon-Ra St. Brown DET DAL
6 A+ Deebo Samuel SF WAS
7 A Puka Nacua LAR NYG
8 A Mike Evans TB NO
9 A Brandon Aiyuk SF WAS
10 A Chris Olave NO TB
11 A Cooper Kupp LAR NYG
12 A Rashee Rice KC CIN
13 A Davante Adams LV IND
14 A- DK Metcalf SEA PIT
15 A- Nico Collins HOU TEN
16 A- DeVonta Smith PHI ARI
17 A- Stefon Diggs BUF NE
18 A- Michael Pittman Jr. IND LV
19 A- DJ Moore CHI ATL
20 B+ Tee Higgins CIN KC
21 B+ DeAndre Hopkins TEN HOU
22 B Chris Godwin TB NO
23 B Garrett Wilson NYJ CLE
24 B Calvin Ridley JAC CAR
25 B Zay Flowers BAL MIA
26 B Terry McLaurin WAS SF
27 B Tyler Lockett SEA PIT
28 B George Pickens PIT SEA
29 B Adam Thielen CAR JAC
30 B- Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA PIT
31 B- Diontae Johnson PIT SEA
32 B- Brandin Cooks DAL DET
33 C+ Jayden Reed GB MIN
34 C+ Noah Brown HOU TEN
35 C+ Drake London ATL CHI
36 C+ Romeo Doubs GB MIN
37 C+ Jakobi Meyers LV IND
38 C+ Jerry Jeudy DEN LAC
39 C+ Rashid Shaheed NO TB
40 C+ Gabe Davis BUF NE
41 C Demarcus Robinson LAR NYG
42 C Demario Douglas NE BUF
43 C Josh Downs IND LV
44 C K.J. Osborn MIN GB
45 C Odell Beckham Jr. BAL MIA
46 C Curtis Samuel WAS SF
47 C Elijah Moore CLE NYJ
48 C- Wan’Dale Robinson NYG LAR
49 C- Darius Slayton NYG LAR
50 C- Tyler Boyd CIN KC
51 C- DJ Chark Jr. CAR JAC
52 C- Jonathan Mingo CAR JAC
53 C- DeVante Parker NE BUF
54 C- Quentin Johnston LAC DEN
55 C- Michael Wilson ARI PHI
56 D+ Alec Pierce IND LV
57 D+ Jahan Dotson WAS SF
58 D+ Cedric Tillman CLE NYJ
59 D+ Cedrick Wilson Jr. MIA BAL
60 D Rashod Bateman BAL MIA
61 D Marvin Mims Jr. DEN LAC
62 D Justin Watson KC CIN
63 D Treylon Burks TEN HOU
64 D Khalil Shakir BUF NE
65 D Parker Washington JAC CAR
66 D Greg Dortch ARI PHI
67 D- Jameson Williams DET DAL
68 D- Josh Reynolds DET DAL
69 D- Michael Gallup DAL DET
70 F Robert Woods HOU TEN
71 F Jalin Hyatt NYG LAR
72 F Rondale Moore ARI PHI
73 F Nelson Agholor BAL MIA
74 F Trey Palmer TB NO
75 F Tre Tucker LV IND
76 F Dontayvion Wicks GB MIN
77 F Marquez Valdes-Scantling KC CIN
78 F Andrei Iosivas CIN KC
79 F Allen Robinson II PIT SEA
80 F A.T. Perry NO TB
81 F Brandon Johnson DEN LAC
82 F Braxton Berrios MIA BAL
83 F Jamal Agnew JAC CAR
84 F Kalif Raymond DET DAL
85 F Malik Heath GB MIN
86 F Chris Moore TEN HOU
87 F Zay Jones JAC CAR
88 F Tyler Scott CHI ATL
89 F Trenton Irwin CIN KC
90 F Xavier Gipson NYJ CLE
91 F Hunter Renfrow LV IND
92 F Tutu Atwell LAR NYG
93 F David Bell CLE NYJ
94 F Richie James Jr. KC CIN
95 F Jordan Addison MIN GB
96 F Ja’Marr Chase CIN KC
97 F Alex Erickson LAC DEN
98 F Jalen Guyton LAC DEN
99 F Lil’Jordan Humphrey DEN LAC
100 F Jalen Tolbert DAL DET
101 F Jason Brownlee NYJ CLE
102 F D.J. Montgomery IND LV
103 F Brandon Powell MIN GB
104 F Christian Watson GB MIN
105 F Isaiah Hodgins NYG LAR
106 F Tim Jones JAC CAR
107 F Jalen Reagor NE BUF
108 F Xavier Hutchinson HOU TEN
109 F Ihmir Smith-Marsette CAR JAC
110 F Bo Melton GB MIN
111 F Mecole Hardman Jr. KC CIN
112 F Equanimeous St. Brown CHI ATL
113 F Quez Watkins PHI ARI
114 F KaVontae Turpin DAL DET
115 F Calvin Austin III PIT SEA
116 F Ronnie Bell SF WAS
117 F David Moore TB NO
118 F Marquise Goodwin CLE NYJ
119 F Jake Bobo SEA PIT
120 F Van Jefferson ATL CHI
121 F Tyquan Thornton NE BUF
122 F Robbie Chosen MIA BAL
123 F John Metchie III HOU TEN
124 F JuJu Smith-Schuster NE BUF
125 F Justyn Ross KC CIN
126 F Charlie Jones CIN KC
127 F Jauan Jennings SF WAS
128 F KhaDarel Hodge ATL CHI
129 F Irvin Charles NYJ CLE
130 F Donovan Peoples-Jones DET DAL
131 F Randall Cobb NYJ CLE
132 F Trent Sherfield BUF NE
133 F Julio Jones PHI ARI
134 F Derius Davis LAC DEN
135 F River Cracraft MIA BAL
136 F Elijah Cooks JAC CAR
137 F Lynn Bowden Jr. NO TB
138 F Tylan Wallace BAL MIA
139 F Chase Claypool MIA BAL
140 F Kayshon Boutte NE BUF
141 F Deonte Harty BUF NE
142 F Scott Miller ATL CHI
143 F Kyle Philips TEN HOU
144 F Olamide Zaccheaus PHI ARI
145 F Byron Pringle WAS SF
146 F Steven Sims Jr. HOU TEN
147 F Velus Jones Jr. CHI ATL
148 F Sterling Shepard NYG LAR
149 F Zach Pascal ARI PHI
150 F Colton Dowell TEN HOU
151 F Dyami Brown WAS SF
152 F Jamison Crowder WAS SF
153 F Chris Conley SF WAS
154 F Deven Thompkins TB NO
155 F Keith Kirkwood NO TB
156 F Miles Boykin PIT SEA
157 F Mason Kinsey TEN HOU
158 F Trent Taylor CHI ATL
159 F Britain Covey PHI ARI
160 F DeAndre Carter LV IND

Demario Douglas: Douglas has been a solid WR3 since becoming a starter in New England. In his last seven starts, he has been a WR3 or better five times. Over that span, he has five red zone targets. Since Week 12, the Bills have utilized two-high on 59.5% of their defensive snaps (the sixth-highest rate). Since Week 7, against two high, Douglas has had a 19.1% target share, a 24.5% air-yard share, 1.44 YPRR, and a 26.3% first-read share. Against Buffalo in Week 7, Douglas secured four of his six targets for 54 receiving yards and a WR29 weekly finish. Douglas will run about 66% of his routes against Taron Johnson (76.5% catch rate and 106.2 passer rating). Week 17 Positional Value: WR3/4

Stefon Diggs: Well, so much for a bounce-back game for Diggs last week. If there was ever a fantastic spot for him to absolutely crush, it was against the Bolts. At what point do we press the panic button with Diggs and sit him? Yes, I just suggested the possibility of sitting Diggs. The results since Week 10 have been soul-crushing. Across his last six games, he has finished as the WR45 or lower in weekly scoring five times (WR53, WR53, WR52, WR45, WR53). That’s nightmare fuel. If you are in the fantasy championship, it is not because of Diggs but despite him. He has not seen a red zone target since Week 12. Since Week 11, New England has had the highest single-high rate (64.5%) in the NFL. Since Week 10, against single-high, Diggs’ usage has still been great with a 25% target share, a 32.7% air-yard share, and a 33.3% first-read share, but he has produced only 1.04 YPRR and 0.21 fantasy points per route run in these six games against single-high. Diggs will still see 8-10 targets this week, but his production is in question. Week 17 Positional Value: WR2

Gabriel Davis: If Diggs isn’t up to the task of carrying this passing attack this week, Davis could have another solid game. Every week, the first question to consider when looking to start Davis is, “Does the secondary struggle against deep passing?” Yep, I know we’ve talked about this before, but it’s true and bears repeating. Davis is 15th in deep targets and 10th in aDOT. He has six games as a WR2 or better this season. Luckily for Davis and the Bills, New England, since Week 10, has allowed the 11th-highest passer rating and CPOE and the sixth-highest deep-adjusted completion rate downfield. Since Week 11, New England has had the highest single-high rate (64.5%) in the NFL. Since Week 10, against single-high, Davis has had a 14.6% target share, a 29.3% air-yard share, 1.50 YPRR, and a 19% first-read share. The Davis roller coaster is tough to ride weekly, but it might be time to punch the ticket again for a fantasy championship. Week 17 Positional Value: WR3/4 with WR2 upside

Drake London: London is the WR43 in fantasy points per game and a must-sit this week. He has finished as the WR43 or lower in four of his last six games and looks to be adding to the dubious total in Week 17. This has nothing to do with London’s talent and everything to do with this offense, the quarterback play inside of it, and the matchup. Since Week 10, the Bears have allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers while playing Cover 3 at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL (41.5%). Against Cover 3, London has had a 15.3% target share, 1.40 YPRR, and a 20.2% first-read share. Sit London. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

D.J. Moore: Moore dinged up his ankle again last week and isn’t on the injury report this week, but don’t think for a second that he is 100%. Moore is the WR13 in fantasy, ranking seventh in deep targets, 13th in receptions, 11th in receiving yards, and 10th in yards after the catch. He has a 24.7% target share, a 41.6% air-yard share, 2.29 YPRR, and a 36.7% first-read share. I expect him to be shadowed this week by A.J. Terrell (since Week 10: 31.6% catch rate and 40.9 passer rating allowed). Since Week 7, Terrell has followed Mike Evans, Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins, and Alec Pierce on at least 58.8% of their routes. Downgrade your expectations for Moore this week. Week 17 Positional Value: WR2

Puka Nacua: The Puka Juice remains a strong cocktail propelling fantasy teams to the promise land. He is the WR9 in fantasy points per game, ranking 22nd in red zone targets, sixth in receptions, third in receiving yards, and sixth in yards after the catch. Since Week 11, the Giants have the fifth-highest rate of single-high (60.4%). Since Week 12, with Stafford and Kupp healthy and rocking along, Puka has a 21.6% target share, a 26.6% air-yard share, 2.08 YPRR, and a 23.9% first-read share against single-high. Since Week 10, the Giants have ranked 15th in receiving yards per game allowed to perimeter wide receivers. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1/2

Cooper Kupp: Kupp might not be in his prime anymore, but he can still reel off a monster game any week. Kupp is WR24 in fantasy points per game, ranking 22nd in red zone targets and 25th in yards after the catch. Since Week 11, the Giants have the fifth-highest rate of single-high (60.4%). Since Week 12, against single high, Kupp has led the way with a 30.7% target share, a 24.2% air-yard share, 2.45 YPRR, and a 34.3% first-read share. Since Week 10, the Giants have allowed the 14th-most receiving yards to slot receivers (Kupp 59.5% slot since Week 12). Week 17 Positional Value: WR1/2

Darius Slayton: Slayton is a matchup-based flex that could pay dividends this week. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the 10th-most PPR points per target and the most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Since Week 11, the Rams have also operated with the 11th-highest single-high rate (56.9%). Across their last five games, Slayton has a 15.4% target share, 1.51 YPRR, and a 21.6% first-read share (second-best on NYG) against single-high. If you’re in a wide receiver or flex pinch this week, Slayton should be in play. Week 17 Positional Value: Strong flex play

Wan’Dale Robinson: Toss Robinson in the same high upside flex play bucket as Slayton this week. Since Week 11, the Rams have operated with the 11th-highest single-high rate (56.9%). In that same timeframe, Robinson has led the team against single-high with a 23.1% target share, a 22.7% air-yard share, 1.86 YPRR, and a 27.5% first-read share. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the seventh-most receiving touchdowns (tied) to slot receivers. Since Week 7, Robinson has only two red zone targets, so his touchdown upside isn’t high, but he could get peppered with volume this week. Week 17 Positional Value: Strong flex play

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Week 17 Running Back Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A+ Christian McCaffrey SF WAS
2 A+ Kyren Williams LAR NYG
3 A+ Rachaad White TB NO
4 A Jahmyr Gibbs DET DAL
5 A Travis Etienne Jr. JAC CAR
6 A Alvin Kamara NO TB
7 A D’Andre Swift PHI ARI
8 A Jonathan Taylor IND LV
9 A James Cook BUF NE
10 A Bijan Robinson ATL CHI
11 A- Saquon Barkley NYG LAR
12 A- Joe Mixon CIN KC
13 A- Raheem Mostert MIA BAL
14 B+ Breece Hall NYJ CLE
15 B+ Ty Chandler MIN GB
16 B+ Kenneth Walker III SEA PIT
17 B Derrick Henry TEN HOU
18 B Tony Pollard DAL DET
19 B Austin Ekeler LAC DEN
20 B David Montgomery DET DAL
21 B James Conner ARI PHI
22 B Chuba Hubbard CAR JAC
23 B- Devin Singletary HOU TEN
24 B- Aaron Jones GB MIN
25 B- Ezekiel Elliott NE BUF
26 C+ Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC CIN
27 C+ De’Von Achane MIA BAL
28 C+ Javonte Williams DEN LAC
29 C Zamir White LV IND
30 C Najee Harris PIT SEA
31 C Jerome Ford CLE NYJ
32 C Jaylen Warren PIT SEA
33 C Gus Edwards BAL MIA
34 C Khalil Herbert CHI ATL
35 C- Tyjae Spears TEN HOU
36 C- Justice Hill BAL MIA
37 C- Antonio Gibson WAS SF
38 C- Tyler Allgeier ATL CHI
39 D+ Chase Brown CIN KC
40 D+ Brian Robinson Jr. WAS SF
41 D+ Kareem Hunt CLE NYJ
42 D+ Roschon Johnson CHI ATL
43 D+ Kenneth Gainwell PHI ARI
44 D Jaleel McLaughlin DEN LAC
45 D AJ Dillon GB MIN
46 D D’Onta Foreman CHI ATL
47 D Zach Charbonnet SEA PIT
48 D- Samaje Perine DEN LAC
49 D- Alexander Mattison MIN GB
50 D- Miles Sanders CAR JAC
51 D- Isiah Pacheco KC CIN
52 F Emari Demercado ARI PHI
53 F Dameon Pierce HOU TEN
54 F D’Ernest Johnson JAC CAR
55 F Jamaal Williams NO TB
56 F Leonard Fournette BUF NE
57 F Chase Edmonds TB NO
58 F Jeff Wilson Jr. MIA BAL
59 F Ronnie Rivers LAR NYG
60 F Kevin Harris NE BUF
61 F Josh Jacobs LV IND
62 F Isaiah Spiller LAC DEN
63 F Matt Breida NYG LAR
64 F Ameer Abdullah LV IND
65 F Cordarrelle Patterson ATL CHI
66 F Pierre Strong Jr. CLE NYJ
67 F Joshua Kelley LAC DEN
68 F Latavius Murray BUF NE
69 F Elijah Mitchell SF WAS
70 F Boston Scott PHI ARI
71 F Jordan Mason SF WAS
72 F Israel Abanikanda NYJ CLE
73 F Patrick Taylor Jr. GB MIN
74 F Trey Sermon IND LV
75 F Dalvin Cook NYJ CLE
76 F Tyler Goodson IND LV
77 F Dare Ogunbowale HOU TEN
78 F La’Mical Perine KC CIN
79 F Deuce Vaughn DAL DET
80 F Royce Freeman LAR NYG
81 F Tank Bigsby JAC CAR
82 F Michael Carter ARI PHI
83 F Deneric Prince KC CIN
84 F Ty Johnson BUF NE
85 F Craig Reynolds DET DAL
86 F Rico Dowdle DAL DET
87 F Alec Ingold MIA BAL
88 F C.J. Ham MIN GB
89 F Derrick Gore WAS SF
90 F Melvin Gordon III BAL MIA
91 F Kendre Miller NO TB
92 F Kene Nwangwu MIN GB
93 F Patrick Ricard BAL MIA
94 F Kyle Juszczyk SF WAS
95 F Raheem Blackshear CAR JAC
96 F Trayveon Williams CIN KC
97 F Hunter Luepke DAL DET
98 F Eric Gray NYG LAR
99 F Alex Armah Jr. WAS SF
100 F Khari Blasingame CHI ATL
101 F Keaontay Ingram KC CIN
102 F Brandon Bolden LV IND
103 F Michael Burton DEN LAC
104 F Jonathan Ward TEN HOU
105 F J.J. Taylor HOU TEN
106 F Jakob Johnson LV IND
107 F JaMycal Hasty NE BUF
108 F Snoop Conner JAC CAR
109 F DeeJay Dallas SEA PIT
110 F Reggie Gilliam BUF NE
111 F Spencer Brown CAR JAC
112 F Jashaun Corbin NYG LAR
113 F Nick Bawden NYJ CLE
114 F Zach Evans LAR NYG
115 F Sean Tucker TB NO
116 F Kenny McIntosh SEA PIT

Jonathan Taylor: Last week, Taylor played 59% of the snaps with 18 rushing attempts (zero targets) and 43 rushing yards. He’ll likely see a similar workload this week in a horrible matchup. Among 63 qualifying backs, Taylor ranks 19th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 18th in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 11, Las Vegas has shut down backs, allowing the sixth-lowest rushing touchdown rate, the lowest missed tackle rate, and the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game. Week 17 Positional Value: Volume driven RB2

James Conner: Since his return to action, Conner has averaged 16.8 touches and 79 total yards. His pass game usage has been slowing climbing, with at least three targets in three of his last four games. On a per-touch basis, this has arguably been the best season of Conner’s career. He ranks 11th in explosive run rate, fourth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and ninth in yards after contact per attempt. Conner should have a wonderful day in Week 17 against a Philly run defense that has fallen apart. Since Week 11, they have allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game, the 11th-highest explosive run rate, and the ninth-highest yards before contact per attempt. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1/2

D’Andre Swift: Unfortunately, the Eagles’ goal-line rushing rituals don’t include Swift. Anytime the Eagles get down inside the five, shoving Jalen Hurts forward is the go-to. Swift still ranks 14th in opportunity share, 11th in weighted opportunities, and 14th in red zone touches, but he’s 21st in total touchdowns. Since Week 7, he has averaged 16.1 touches and 70 total yards. He ranks 24th in explosive run rate and 42nd in missed tackles forced per attempt. Swift should post a strong RB1 stat line this week. Since Week 11, Arizona has given up the most rushing yards per game, the second-highest explosive run rate, and the fourth-highest missed tackle rate. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1/2

Antonio Gibson: Gibson is an easy avoid for your fantasy lineups this week. The luster and intrigue that Gibson once had for fantasy gamers is gone. Over the last two weeks, he has played 44-45% of the snaps, averaging 9.5 touches and 33.5 total yards. Even with Brian Robinson out, Gibson has remained in his usual role. Since Week 9, the 49ers have allowed the eighth-fewest rushing yards per game, the 14th-lowest rushing touchdown rate, and the fifth-lowest yards before contact per attempt. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Chuba Hubbard: Since Week 12, Hubbard has been the RB13 in fantasy points per game, averaging 22 touches and 89.2 total yards. He ranks 39th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 33rd in yards after contact per attempt. Since Week 12, Jacksonville’s run defense has been selectively swiss cheese, allowing the fourth-highest explosive run rate and the third-highest missed tackles per attempt. The big plays allowed by this run defense have come on gap plays. Since Week 11, Jacksonville has allowed the ninth-highest yards per carry to gap runs while they have held zone runs to the fourth-lowest yards per carry (3.35). Unfortunately for Hubbard, 60.8% of his runs have come via zone runs. Hubbard is a good bet for 15-20 touches this week, but his efficiency outlook is questionable. Week 17 Positional Value: RB2

Travis Etienne: Etienne’s season has gone sideways. Since Week 10, he hasn’t recorded more than 56 rushing yards in any game while averaging 15.4 touches and 61.4 total yards. Since Week 10, Etienne has been the RB30 in fantasy points per game. Across his last seven games, among 62 qualifying backs, he ranks 31st in explosive run rate and 42nd in yards after contact per attempt. Some blame can be laid at Etienne’s feet, but his offensive line has also been among the worst in the NFL. Since Week 10, they have the second-lowest adjusted yards before contact per attempt. Yes, I know Aaron Jones destroyed this run defense last week, but since Week 11, this unit has played better. Over their last six games, Carolina has the 12th-fewest rushing yards per game allowed, the eighth-best stuff rate, and the seventh-lowest yards before contact per attempt given up. I’m lower on Etienne this week than the consensus will be. Week 17 Positional Value: RB2

Week 17 Tight End Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A+ Travis Kelce KC CIN
2 A Trey McBride ARI PHI
3 A Sam LaPorta DET DAL
4 A- George Kittle SF WAS
5 B David Njoku CLE NYJ
6 B Evan Engram JAC CAR
7 B- Jake Ferguson DAL DET
8 C+ Dallas Goedert PHI ARI
9 C+ Isaiah Likely BAL MIA
10 C Gerald Everett LAC DEN
11 C Tucker Kraft GB MIN
12 C Kyle Pitts ATL CHI
13 C- Darren Waller NYG LAR
14 D+ Dalton Schultz HOU TEN
15 D+ Cole Kmet CHI ATL
16 D Chigoziem Okonkwo TEN HOU
17 D Taysom Hill NO TB
18 D Dalton Kincaid BUF NE
19 D- Cade Otton TB NO
20 D- Pat Freiermuth PIT SEA
21 D- Logan Thomas WAS SF
22 D- Juwan Johnson NO TB
23 F Tyler Conklin NYJ CLE
24 F Tanner Hudson CIN KC
25 F Tyler Higbee LAR NYG
26 F Jonnu Smith ATL CHI
27 F Josh Oliver MIN GB
28 F Kylen Granson IND LV
29 F Dawson Knox BUF NE
30 F Hunter Henry NE BUF
31 F Noah Fant SEA PIT
32 F Mike Gesicki NE BUF
33 F Tommy Tremble CAR JAC
34 F Adam Trautman DEN LAC
35 F Durham Smythe MIA BAL
36 F Lucas Krull DEN LAC
37 F Colby Parkinson SEA PIT
38 F Austin Hooper LV IND
39 F Foster Moreau NO TB
40 F Will Mallory IND LV
41 F Noah Gray KC CIN
42 F Robert Tonyan CHI ATL
43 F Drew Sample CIN KC
44 F Elijah Higgins ARI PHI
45 F Stephen Sullivan CAR JAC
46 F Mo Alie-Cox IND LV
47 F Daniel Bellinger NYG LAR
48 F John Bates WAS SF
49 F Brevin Jordan HOU TEN
50 F Stone Smartt LAC DEN
51 F Michael Mayer LV IND
52 F Johnny Mundt MIN GB
53 F Harrison Bryant CLE NYJ
54 F Davis Allen LAR NYG
55 F Pharaoh Brown NE BUF
56 F Donald Parham Jr. LAC DEN
57 F MyCole Pruitt ATL CHI
58 F Luke Schoonmaker DAL DET
59 F Andrew Ogletree IND LV
60 F Charlie Kolar BAL MIA
61 F Josh Whyle TEN HOU
62 F Jimmy Graham NO TB
63 F Will Dissly SEA PIT
64 F Cole Turner WAS SF
65 F Luke Farrell JAC CAR
66 F Kenny Yeboah NYJ CLE
67 F Jordan Akins CLE NYJ
68 F Connor Heyward PIT SEA
69 F Mitchell Wilcox CIN KC
70 F Jack Stoll PHI ARI
71 F Charlie Woerner SF WAS
72 F Peyton Hendershot DAL DET
73 F Julian Hill MIA BAL
74 F Andrew Beck HOU TEN
75 F Darnell Washington PIT SEA
76 F James Mitchell DET DAL
77 F Payne Durham TB NO
78 F Marcedes Lewis CHI ATL
79 F Trevon Wesco TEN HOU
80 F Blake Bell KC CIN
81 F Quintin Morris BUF NE
82 F Ben Sims GB MIN
83 F Zack Kuntz NYJ CLE
84 F Albert Okwuegbunam PHI ARI
85 F Chris Manhertz DEN LAC
86 F Josiah Deguara GB MIN
87 F Ian Thomas CAR JAC
88 F Tucker Fisk ATL CHI
89 F Ko Kieft TB NO
90 F Brycen Hopkins LAR NYG
91 F Zach Gentry LV IND
92 F Josh Pederson JAC CAR
93 F Brenton Strange JAC CAR
94 F Rodney Williams PIT SEA
95 F Blake Whiteheart ARI PHI
96 F Brock Wright DET DAL
97 F Tyler Kroft MIA BAL
98 F Eric Saubert HOU TEN
99 F Nick Vannett LAC DEN
100 F Grant Calcaterra PHI ARI
101 F Kevin Rader TEN HOU
102 F Matt Sokol NE BUF

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Okonkwo is the TE25 in fantasy points per game with only two TE1 games on his 2023 resume. Last week, he caught his first touchdown, which oddly enough was thrown by Derrick Henry. Okonkwo’s red zone usage still sucks, but he has three of his five red zone targets in his last seven games. Since Week 12, Houston has the fifth-highest rate of two high (60.2%). With Levis under center against two high, Okonkwo has a 16.4% target share, 1.45 YPRR, and a 17.9% first-read share. Okonkwo is a matchup-based TE2 streamer this week. Houston has allowed the third-most receiving yards and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Week 17 Positional Value: TE2 with TE1 upside

Dalton Schultz: Schultz has been a strong tight end play for most of the season as the TE9 in fantasy points per game, but this isn’t the week to plug him into lineups. The matchup is horrendous. I’d rather stream a ton of tight ends over Schultz this week. Tennessee has allowed the seventh-fewest receiving yards, the fewest fantasy points per game, and only one receiving touchdown to tight ends this season. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Pat Freiermuth: It’s impossible to start Freiermuth this week with any shred of confidence in Championship week. He goose-egged the boxscore last week in a wonderful matchup. In five of the six games since his return, he has failed to secure more than four receptions or churn out more than 30 receiving yards. Not to mention, he hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week 3. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Gerald Everett: Since Week 14, Everett has had a 65.9% route run rate, a 22.4% target share, 1.51 YPRR, and a 24.3% first-read share. It took the entire season for the Bolts to incorporate Everett into this offense, but we’re here now. He has six red zone targets over his last five games. He draws a wonderful matchup this week with Denver. The Broncos have allowed the second-most receiving yards and the most receiving touchdowns to tight ends this season. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline TE1

Tucker Kraft: Since Week 13, Kraft has had a 16.2% target share, 1.83 YPRR, and a 19% first-read share. He has been a TE1 in three of his five starts (TE11, TE12, TE6). In his last five games, he has seen seven red zone targets. Kraft has been a revelation for Green Bay, and you can’t put this genie back in the bottle. He’s a stud. He has a tough matchup this week, but if he spikes a touchdown, he’ll be a TE1. Minnesota has allowed the 10th-fewest receiving yards and the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline TE1

Dalton Kincaid: Since Week 14, with Dawson Knox back, Kincaid has had a 62.6% route run rate, a 14.1% target share, and an 11.1% first-read share. Kincaid has seemingly hit the rookie wall, or Allen’s struggles as a passer have infiltrated his production. In his last three games, Kincaid has only managed 0.49 YPRR and 9.3 receiving yards per game. He has played only 42-49% of the snaps over the last two games. New England has crushed tight end production all year, allowing the third-fewest receiving yards per game and fantasy points per game. Week 17 Positional Value: TE2 / Sit

Kyle Pitts: PItts has been a TE1 in three of his last four games (TE11, TE7, TE10). Yes, I’m as surprised as you are. He could continue the hot streak this week. Since Week 10, the Bears have played Cover 3 at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL (41.5%). Against Cover 3, Pitts has led the team with a 19.1% target share, a 31.8% air-yard share, 1.94 YPRR, and a 22.7% first read share. Fire up Pitts as a TE1 this week. Chicago has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game and the second-most receiving touchdowns per game to tight ends. Week 17 Positional Value: TE1

Cole Kmet: Kmet has logged back-to-back DNPs to open the week (knee). He is in danger of missing this game. Kmet is the TE8 in fantasy this season, ranking seventh in receptions, eighth in receiving yards, and 11th in yards after the catch. He is sixth in red zone targets and second in total touchdowns. He has soaked up an 18.3% target share and 18.9% first-read share this season with 1.87 YPRR. Atlanta has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the fifth-most receiving yards per game to tight ends this season. If Kmet misses this game, fire up Robert Tonyan as a matchup-based streaming option. Week 17 Positional Value: TE1

Week 17 Defense / Special Teams Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A+ Cleveland Browns CLE NYJ
2 A San Francisco 49ers SF WAS
3 A- Buffalo Bills BUF NE
4 B+ Kansas City Chiefs KC CIN
5 B+ New York Jets NYJ CLE
6 B Chicago Bears CHI ATL
7 B Philadelphia Eagles PHI ARI
8 B Denver Broncos DEN LAC
9 B- Los Angeles Rams LAR NYG
10 B- Atlanta Falcons ATL CHI
11 B- Baltimore Ravens BAL MIA
12 C+ Indianapolis Colts IND LV
13 C Dallas Cowboys DAL DET
14 C Jacksonville Jaguars JAC CAR
15 C- Miami Dolphins MIA BAL
16 C- Green Bay Packers GB MIN
17 D+ Seattle Seahawks SEA PIT
18 D+ Houston Texans HOU TEN
19 D Minnesota Vikings MIN GB
20 D Pittsburgh Steelers PIT SEA
21 D Las Vegas Raiders LV IND
22 D- New Orleans Saints NO TB
23 D- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TB NO
24 F Tennessee Titans TEN HOU
25 F Detroit Lions DET DAL
26 F Los Angeles Chargers LAC DEN
27 F New England Patriots NE BUF
28 F Cincinnati Bengals CIN KC
29 F Carolina Panthers CAR JAC
30 F Arizona Cardinals ARI PHI
31 F New York Giants NYG LAR
32 F Washington Commanders WAS SF

 

Week 17 Kicker Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 17
1 A Brandon Aubrey DAL DET
2 B+ Jake Elliott PHI ARI
3 B Jake Moody SF WAS
4 B Justin Tucker BAL MIA
5 B- Harrison Butker KC CIN
6 C+ Tyler Bass BUF NE
7 C+ Jason Sanders MIA BAL
8 C Ka’imi Fairbairn HOU TEN
9 C Matt Gay IND LV
10 C Lucas Havrisik LAR NYG
11 C Chase McLaughlin TB NO
12 C Jason Myers SEA PIT
13 C Cairo Santos CHI ATL
14 C Brandon McManus JAC CAR
15 C Younghoe Koo ATL CHI
16 C- Michael Badgley DET DAL
17 C- Wil Lutz DEN LAC
18 C- Cameron Dicker LAC DEN
19 D+ Daniel Carlson LV IND
20 D Anders Carlson GB MIN
21 D Nick Folk TEN HOU
22 D Greg Joseph MIN GB
23 D Riley Patterson CLE NYJ
24 D Evan McPherson CIN KC
25 D Chris Boswell PIT SEA
26 D Blake Grupe NO TB
27 D- Mason Crosby NYG LAR
28 D- Matt Prater ARI PHI
29 D- Greg Zuerlein NYJ CLE
30 F Eddy Pineiro CAR JAC
31 F Chad Ryland NE BUF
32 F Joey Slye WAS SF

 

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