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The Primer: Week 17 Edition (2023 Fantasy Football)

The Primer: Week 17 Edition (2023 Fantasy Football)

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Pace and playcalling notes

  • With Aidan O’Connell under center, the Raiders have the third-slowest neutral pace while ranking 16th in neutral passing rate.
  • Since Week 6, the Colts rank first in neutral pace and 12th in neutral passing rate.

Quarterbacks

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

Running Backs

Josh Jacobs: Jacobs did not practice this week. He has been listed as doubtful. He will be out again this week.

Zamir White: White is staring down another week as the engine of the Raiders offense. Over the last two games, he has finished as the RB12 and RB16 in fantasy, averaging 73% of the snaps played, 21 touches, and 125 total yards. White has played exceptionally, with a 10.3% explosive run rate, an 18% missed tackle rate, and 3.90 yards after contact per attempt. He’s making a good case for the Raiders to let Jacobs go after this season and install White as the main guy. Since Week 11, Indy has allowed the 12th-highest explosive run rate, the eighth-most rushing yards per game, and the seventh-most missed tackles per attempt. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1/2

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

Wide Receivers

Davante Adams: Since O’Connell has been the starter, Adams has been the WR27 in fantasy points per game with four weeks as the WR30 or lower in weekly scoring. He does have five red zone targets over his last five games. Since Week 10, the Colts have the highest rate of Cover 3 (50.5%) in the NFL. Since Week 9 against Cover 3, Adams has a 33.3% target share, a 65.7% air-yard share, 2.31 YPRR, and a 45.7% first-read share. Since Week 10, the Colts have allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Adams should smash this week. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1/2

Jakobi Meyers: With O’Connell as the Raiders’ starting QB, Meyers has finished outside the top 40 wide receivers in weekly scoring four times and surpassed 50 receiving yards only once. Since Week 10, the Colts have the highest rate of Cover 3 (50.5%) in the NFL. Since Week 9 against Cover 3, Meyers has an 11.1% target share, a 12.6% air-yard share, and 1.38 YPRR. Sit Meyers. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Michael Pittman: Pittman was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday, so it looks like he’ll be back this week. Pittman is the WR12 in fantasy points per game, ranking ninth in red zone targets, sixth in receptions, 13th in receiving yards, and eighth in yards after the catch. Since Week 11, the Raiders have the fourth-highest rate of Cover 3 (42%). Since Week 6, against Cover 3, Pittman has a 29% target share, a 31% air-yard share, 1.88 YPRR, and a 38.5% air-yard share. Since Week 10, the Raiders have ranked 18th in PPR points per target but FOURTH in receiving yards per game allowed to perimeter wide receivers. Pittman should vacuum up targets and yardage again this week. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1

Josh Downs: After an exciting mid-season stretch of eye-popping production, Downs has gone quiet. Downs hasn’t finished higher than WR44 in weekly scoring or with more than 43 receiving yards since Week 8. Since Week 11, the Raiders have the fourth-highest rate of Cover 3 (42%). Since Week 6, against Cover 3, Downs has an 11.8% target share and 1.22 YPRR. Sit Downs. He is droppable. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Tight Ends

Michael Mayer: Mayer didn’t practice this week (toe). He has been ruled out.

DET vs. DAL | NE vs. BUF | ATL vs. CHI | LV vs. IND | LAR vs. NYG | ARI vs. PHI | NO vs. TB | SF vs. WAS | CAR vs. JAC | MIA vs. BAL | TEN vs. HOU | PIT vs. SEA | LAC vs. DEN | CIN vs. KC | GB vs. MIN

Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants

Pace and playcalling notes

  • Since Week 14, the Rams have ranked 22nd in neutral pace with the sixth-highest neutral rushing rate.
  • In Tyrod Taylor‘s two full starts this season, the Giants have operated at 24.1 seconds per snap in close games with a 50.4% neutral rushing rate. Overall, this season, that could place them second in neutral pace and first in neutral rushing rate.

Quarterbacks

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

Running Backs

Kyren Williams: Williams is the RB2 in fantasy points per game, ranking first in snap share, fifth in opportunity share, and 15th in weighted opportunities. He ranks ninth in carries, 21st in targets, and fourth in red zone touches despite only playing 11 games so far this season. Since returning from injury, he has averaged 25.6 touches and 137.6 total yards. Williams has shown considerably more juice this year, ranking 24th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 19th in yards after contact per attempt. Williams should have no problems posting another RB1-worthy stat line against the Giants. Since Week 11, New York has allowed the fifth-most rushing yards per game, the third-highest explosive run rate, and the second-lowest stuff rate. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1

Saquon Barkley: Barkley has produced this season despite the wretched circumstances surrounding him. He is the RB10 in fantasy points per game, ranking fourth in snap share, second in opportunity share, and 13th in weighted opportunities. Since Week 6, he has averaged 21.5 touches and 93.2 total yards. Barkley ranks 13th in explosive run rate and 24th in yards after contact per attempt. Barkley will have tough sledding this week against a Rams’ run defense that has stopped backs quickly in their tracks. Since Week 11, Los Angeles has allowed the third-fewest rushing yards per game, the second-lowest explosive run rate, and the fifth-lowest missed tackle rate. He’ll need all the volume he can get this week to produce another RB1-level stat line. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1/2

Wide Receivers

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

Demarcus Robinson: Since Week 13, Robinson has had a 78.3% route run rate, a 16.6% target share, a 34.2% air-yard share, 1.91 YPRR, and a 19.4% first-read share as the Rams’ WR3. Over his last four games, he has weekly scoring finishes as WR21, WR22, WR26, and WR15. It’s not too shabby for the former cardio king of Kansas City. Since Week 11, the Giants have the fifth-highest rate of single-high (60.4%). Since Week 12, Robinson has ranked third in target per route run rate (22%) and had 1.91 YPRR against single-high while ranking second on the team with three end-zone targets. Since Week 10, the Giants have ranked 15th in receiving yards per game allowed to perimeter wide receivers. Week 17 Positional Value: WR3/4 with WR2 upside

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. Robinson has been listed as questionable after limited practices on Wednesday and Friday (full on Thursday) as he deals with a quad issue. Week 17 Positional Value: Strong flex play

Tight Ends

Tyler Higbee: Higbee has been a TE2 that’s not worth rostering for most of the season. Since Week 7, Higbee has only two red zone targets, which both came in Week 12. Since Week 11, the Giants have the fifth-highest rate of single-high (60.4%). In his last five games, he has only a 7.8% target share and a 6.3% first-read share against single-high. New York has allowed the seventh-lowest fantasy points per game and the 12th-fewest receiving yards per game to tight ends. Week 17 Positional Value: Sit

Darren Waller: Waller practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and has not been listed with an injury designation this week (knee). In his first game back, Waller played 42% of the snaps, but last week, he saw an uptick in his workload with a 62.9% route run rate, a 15.6% target share, 1.45 YPRR, and a 26.3% first-read share. Waller will flirt with TE1 production this week in a wonderful matchup. Los Angeles has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game and receiving yards per game to tight ends while also surrendering the second-highest yards per reception. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline TE1

DET vs. DAL | NE vs. BUF | ATL vs. CHI | LV vs. IND | LAR vs. NYG | ARI vs. PHI | NO vs. TB | SF vs. WAS | CAR vs. JAC | MIA vs. BAL | TEN vs. HOU | PIT vs. SEA | LAC vs. DEN | CIN vs. KC | GB vs. MIN

Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Pace and playcalling notes

  • With Kyler Murray starting, Arizona has ranked 16th in neutral pace and 12th in neutral rushing rate.
  • Across their last six games, Philly is 18th in neutral pace and fourth in neutral rushing rate.

Quarterbacks

Kyler Murray: Murray has finished as a QB1 in half of his starts this season. His rushing ability continues to save his bacon, as he’s seventh in rushing yards per game and tenth in rushing touchdowns in just six starts. As a passer, he has struggled mightily. Among 46 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks 35th in yards per attempt, 32nd in passer rating, 44th in CPOE, and 38th in highly accurate throw rate. He could find more success through the air this week against a porous Eagles’ secondary. Since Week 11, Philly has allowed the 12th-most passing yards per game and passer rating, the second-most passing touchdowns, and ranked 22nd in CPOE. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline QB1

Jalen Hurts: Hurts remains the QB2 in fantasy, ranking first in red zone carries, third in rushing yards per game, and first in rushing touchdowns with 15. Much like with his opponent, Kyler Murray, Hurts’ rushing production has covered up for lackluster play as a thrower of the football recently. Since Week 11, among 31 qualifying quarterbacks, Hurts ranks 27th in passer rating, 22nd in yards per attempt, and 27th in CPOE. Arizona has been the “get right” elixir for plenty of quarterbacks this season, and the same can happen for Hurts this week. Since Week 11, Arizona has coughed up the seventh-highest yards per attempt, the second-most passing touchdowns, and the fifth-highest passer rating. Week 17 Positional Value: QB1

Running Backs

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

Wide Receivers

Marquise Brown: Brown has been placed on the IR. His season is over. 

A.J. Brown: Brown is the WR6 in fantasy, but he has hit a cold streak with Hurts’ passing suffering. Across his last six games, he has finished as the WR27 or lower in four of six games. He has only scored one touchdown in that stretch despite nine red zone targets. I will say six of those came against the 49ers, though. Since Week 11, Arizona has had the highest two high rate in the NFL (71.3%). In the 12 games this season with Brown, Smith, and Goedert in the lineup, against two high, he has a 22.5% target share (leads the team), a 41.8% air-yard share, 2.14 YPRR, a 30.9% first-read share, and a team-leading six end-zone targets. Brown should have a bounceback statement game in Week 17. Since Week 10, Arizona has allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1

DeVonta Smith: After his recent strong stretch of games, Smith is the WR20 in fantasy ranking 20th in deep targets, 15th in receptions and receiving yards, and 14th in total touchdowns. Since Week 11, Arizona has had the highest two high rate in the NFL (71.3%). In the 12 games this season with Brown, Smith, and Goedert in the lineup, against two high, he has a 19.8% target share, a 34.7% air-yard share, 2.09 YPRR, and a 26.4% first-read share. Since Week 10, Arizona has allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Week 17 Positional Value: WR2

Tight Ends

Trey McBride: Since Week 10 with Murray, among 39 qualifying tight ends, McBride ranks first in target share (25.6%), second in YPRR (2.36), first in first-read share (31.2%), and first in fantasy points per game (15.9). Philly has allowed the 12th-most receiving yards per game and fantasy points per game to tight ends. McBride is a must-play. Week 17 Positional Value: TE1

Dallas Goedert: Goedert is the TE12 in fantasy points per game, ranking 12th in receptions, tenth in yards after the catch, and 13th in red zone targets. Since Week 11, Arizona has had the highest two high rate in the NFL (71.3%). In the 12 games this season with Brown, Smith, and Goedert in the lineup, against two high, he has an 18.7% target share, 1.51 YPRR, and a 25.5% first-read share. Kmet smashed the Cards’ pass defense last week, and Goedert can do the same in Week 17. Arizona has faced the fifth-fewest tight end targets per game this season, but they have allowed the fourth-highest yards per reception to the position. Week 17 Positional Value: TE1

DET vs. DAL | NE vs. BUF | ATL vs. CHI | LV vs. IND | LAR vs. NYG | ARI vs. PHI | NO vs. TB | SF vs. WAS | CAR vs. JAC | MIA vs. BAL | TEN vs. HOU | PIT vs. SEA | LAC vs. DEN | CIN vs. KC | GB vs. MIN

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pace and playcalling notes

  • Since Week 11, the Saints have had the fourth-slowest neutral pace while ranking 19th in neutral passing rate.
  • Across their last six games, Tampa Bay has had the 13th-slowest neutral pace while having the seventh-highest neutral rushing rate.

Quarterbacks

Derek Carr: Carr has been a volatile QB2 all season with weekly QB1 upside. He’s the QB22 in fantasy points per game with five QB1 games this season, including back-to-back QB1 outings in his last two games (QB7, QB3). I almost hate to say it, but Carr has been playing much better lately. Since Week 12, among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks seventh in yards per attempt, eighth in passer rating, second in CPOE, and eighth in highly accurate throw rate. Carr should have no issues ripping the Bucs secondary to shreds. Since Week 11, they have allowed the most passing yards per game, the eighth-highest yards per attempt, and the ninth-most fantasy points via passing. In this span, they have also been a basement-level team against deep passing, giving up the fourth-highest deep passer rating, the 10th-most deep passing yards per game, and the 12th-highest downfield adjusted completion rate. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline QB1

Baker Mayfield: Mayfield has fully resurrected his career with Tampa Bay. He has finished as a QB1 in fantasy in six of his last ten games. Since Week 11, he ranks 11th in yards per attempt, second in passing touchdowns, 10th in passer rating, and 11th in highly accurate throw rate. Since Week 11, the Saints have continued to romp along as a strong pass defense, allowing the third-fewest passing touchdowns, the 10th-lowest CPOE, the seventh-fewest passing yards per game, and the third-fewest fantasy points via passing. They have shown some vulnerability to deep passing during this timeframe, surrendering the 10th-highest downfield passer rating and the 13th-highest CPOE. This game could shoot out. If that happens, Mayfield flirts with QB1 status in Week 17. Week 17 Positional Value: Borderline QB1

Running Backs

Alvin Kamara: Kamara is the RB3 in fantasy points per game, ranking eighth in opportunity share, fourth in weighted opportunities, first in targets, and ninth in red zone touches. He has averaged 20.3 touches and 92.6 total yards. Since Week 11, Kamara’s tackle-breaking has remained subpar. Since that week, among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 35th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 50th in yards after contact per attempt. Kamara will continue to rumble along this week as a strong volume play. Since Week 11, Tampa Bay has allowed the fourth-highest rushing touchdown rate, the ninth-lowest stuff rate, and the sixth-highest missed tackles per attempt. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1

Rachaad White: White continues to gobble up volume as a weekly RB1. He is the RB7 in fantasy, averaging 19.8 touches and 92 total yards. White ranks third in snap share, seventh in opportunity share, third in carries, ninth in targets, and sixth in weighted opportunities. The Saints’ run defense has fallen off since the last time White tangled with them. Since Week 11, New Orleans has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game while also surrendering the eighth-highest missed tackles per attempt and yards after contact per attempt. White will soak up another 20-25 touches this week in a plus matchup. Week 17 Positional Value: RB1

Wide Receivers

Chris Olave: Olave opened this week as a limited participant in practice (ankle). He is still struggling through the ankle ailment, but I expect him to play this week. Olave is the WR17 in fantasy points per game, ranking second in deep targets. He has really hit his stride down the back half of the season, with at least 94 receiving yards in four of his last five games. Olave has seen a 24.9% target share with a 40.7% air-yard share, 2.23 YPRR, and a 31.7% first-read share. He should have no problems cutting through the Tampa Bay secondary for another strong outing. Since Week 11, the Bucs have allowed the sixth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Tampa Bay has allowed the fifth-most receptions and eighth-most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers this season. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1/2

Rashid Shaheed: In the three full games Shaheed has played without Michael Thomas in the lineup, he has handled a 19.6% target share, a 27.3% air-yard share, and a 23.3% first-read share with 1.34 YPRR. If Carr looks to attack Tampa Bay deep, yes, Olave will lead the way, but Shaheed will also be instrumental in the attack plan. He ranks 18th in deep targets among wide receivers. Since Week 11, the Bucs have allowed the sixth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Tampa Bay has allowed the fifth-most receptions and eighth-most receiving touchdowns to wide receivers this season. Week 17 Positional Value: WR3/4 with WR2 upside

Mike Evans: Look for Evans to unleash the pent-up rage beast on the Saints secondary this week. Evans has long dealt with frustrating weeks against the Saints due to the blanket coverage of Marshon Lattimore, but Lattimore won’t be active this week. This means Evans should go bonkers. Since Week 12, New Orleans has the fourth-highest rate of single-high. Against single-high, Evans has a 26.9% target share, a 45.2% air-yard share, 3.23 YPRR, and a 31.9% first-read share. Evans should also lead the way in attacking this secondary deep, as he is fourth among wide receivers in deep targets. Evans is the WR8 in fantasy who also ranks 12th in red zone targets. Week 17 Positional Value: WR1

Chris Godwin: With Godwin’s recent resurgence, he is the WR39 in fantasy points per game, ranking 22nd in red zone looks. He has at least 11 targets and 53 receiving yards in each of his last three games. Since Week 12, New Orleans has the fourth-highest rate of single-high. Against single-high, Godwin has a 22% target share, 1.78 YPRR, and a 26.5% first-read share. Godwin will retain a prominent role in the passing attack this week, but this looks like another Mike Evans smash week. Week 17 Positional Value: WR3

Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson: Last week, Johnson saw his playing time rebound to earlier season levels with a 72% snap rate and a 67.4% route run rate. Since Week 8, he has had an 11.9% target share, 1.02 YPRR, and a 12.5% first-read share. Johnson has been a TE2/matchup-based streaming option all season, and this week is no different. Johnson has three TE1 finishes this season. Tampa Bay has allowed the sixth-most receptions and the fifth-most receiving yards to tight ends this season. Week 17 Positional Value: TE2 / Matchup-based streaming option

Cade Otton: Otton has been a TE2/matchup-based streamer all year. If you need a tight end that can crack the top 12 this week, look to Otton as a possible lineup option. Since Week 12, New Orleans has the fourth-highest rate of single-high. Against single-high, Otton has only seen a 9.3% target share with 0.96 YPRR and two end-zone targets. None of those numbers are amazing, but New Orleans has had big problems covering tight ends this season. Otton has also seen nine red zone targets across their last seven games. Otton scored against the Saints the last time they met. The Saints have allowed the 12th-highest yards per reception (tied) and the fourth-most receiving touchdowns to tight ends. Week 17 Positional Value: TE2 / Matchup-based streaming option

DET vs. DAL | NE vs. BUF | ATL vs. CHI | LV vs. IND | LAR vs. NYG | ARI vs. PHI | NO vs. TB | SF vs. WAS | CAR vs. JAC | MIA vs. BAL | TEN vs. HOU | PIT vs. SEA | LAC vs. DEN | CIN vs. KC | GB vs. MIN

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