It’s either the finals or the semifinals of the dream football playoffs for a lot of, depending upon the size of your league. That indicates championship-hungry dream owners still require to make essential start ’em, sit ’em choices, and SN’s Vinnie Iyer has your back with his Week 17 dream lineup guidance and DFS pointers. There are some NFL groups more inspired than others, either going after favored playoff positions or playing difficult with next season in mind. A slate with a number of department matches is either established for offending shootouts or protective slugfests. Keeping all of that in mind, here are our Week 17 start-sit suggestions to assist you make it through and advance. If you have particular lineup concerns, have a look at RotoBaller’s industry-leading “Who To Start?” tool listed below and compare approximately 4 gamers throughout all positions. MORE: Click here to end up being a RotoBaller VIP customer and get special access to their exceptional lineup tools, DFS cheat sheets, and Team Sync platform! Usage discount rate code SPORTING. WEEK 17 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers|Busts Fantasy Football Week 17 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks QB must-starts Justin Fields, Bears (at DET) Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. DEN) Joe Burrow, Bengals (vs. BUF) Josh Allen, Bills (at CIN) Dak Prescott, Cowboys (at TEN) Kirk Cousins, Vikings (at GB) Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at HOU) Lamar Jackson, Ravens (if he returns, vs. PIT) Stronger starts Justin Herbert, Chargers (vs. LAR). Herbert has actually gone 2 successive video games without a TD pass, however he is past due to get at least 2 TDs in a rebound efficiency versus the Rams. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (vs. MIN). Rodgers can illuminate this secondary with the playoffs in sight throughout a shootout with Kirk Cousins. Jared Goff, Lions (vs. CHI). Goff is back in the house and will be associated with the other high-scoring affair in the NFC North. Gardner Minshew, Eagles (vs. NO). If Minshew eliminates Jalen Hurts (ideal shoulder) once again, he will provide more great digits in your home. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (vs. CAR). Brady and the death video game were frustrating on the roadway recently, however with the department on the line, he’ll be on point with a minimum of 250 backyards and 2 TDs. Brock Purdy, 49ers (at LV). All Purdy does is pass for a minimum of 2 TDs per video game, which occurs once again in an option match in a San Fran fan-friendly roadway video game. Teddy Bridgewater, Dolphins (at NE). He’s established well with terrific weapons as the fill-in for a concussed Tua Tagovailoa in a crucial roadway video game versus a weak-enough pass defense. Mike White, Jets (at SEA). He’s back as the starter, and despite the fact that this area is difficult on the roadway, he can make use of the Seahawks for great production within. DFS Targets FanDuel money video game choice Justin Fields, Bears (at DET, $8,400). Fields has the very best match on the board, and if Jalen Hurts (ideal shoulder) is out, he’s worth the lofty rate, as other QBs aren’t almost as trusted today. DraftKings competition choice Jared Goff, Lions (vs. CHI, $5,600). Here’s rotating to the opposite of the match, as Goff ought to be chucking frequently to make use of the Bears’ pass defense. His strong house play this season deserves releasing at this cost. Banner Special Mac Jones, Patriots (vs. MIA). Russell Wilson (at KC) would be appealing if you’re ready to chance, however this is the saner service by the numbers. Jones tends to pass and play much better in the house. WEEK 17 STANDARD RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/STs|Kickers Fantasy Football Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks Weaker starts Geno Smith, Seahawks (vs. NYJ). The revenge-game story remains in play, however he may be down crucial weapons once again and the match for the death video game is ruthless. Daniel Jones, Giants (vs. IND). The Colts still have a strong pass defense and likewise do not quit much hurrying to QBs. Deshaun Watson, Browns (at WAS). Their offense has actually been unsightly of late, and this seems like a low-scoring video game. Carson Wentz, Commanders (vs. CLE). This seems like a low-scoring video game in the components with 2 difficult pass defenses in play. Russell Wilson, Broncos (at KC). This match isn’t bad, however he’s an extremely unstable option in spite of the great numbers in the very first conference. Sam Darnold, Panthers (at TB). It may seem like a great concept after recently, however Darn-no. WEEK 17 PPR RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/STs|Kickers Fantasy Football Week 17 Start ‘Em: Running backs RB must-starts Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (at LV) Austin Ekeler, Chargers (vs. LAR) Derrick Henry, Titans (at DAL) Dalvin Cook, Vikings (at GB) Saquon Barkley, Giants (vs. IND) James Conner, Cardinals (at ATL) Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (at HOU) Cam Akers, Rams (at LAC) Aaron Jones, Packers (vs. MIN) Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (vs. MIA) Nick Chubb, Browns (at WAS) Josh Jacobs, Raiders (at SF) Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (vs. KC) Joe Mixon, Bengals (vs. BUF) David Montgomery, Bears (at DET) Tony Pollard, Cowboys (if he plays, at TEN) Alvin Kamara, Saints (at PHI) Najee Harris, Steelers (at BAL) Stronger starts AJ Dillon, Packers (vs. MIN). He’s being utilized a lot more down the stretch, and the Pack will keep feeding him in an essential area in your home. Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (vs. DEN). The Broncos’ run defense has actually broken down, and the video game script will assist both backs produce well once again. Leonard Fournette and Rachaad White, Buccaneers (vs. CAR). They both produced recently, with the latter getting a TD, and the Bucs will continue to lean on them in the house. D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, Lions (vs. CHI). As long as Williams (leg) plays, both must return on track versus a defense quiting basically whatever. The Lions will require them to end up drives and close things out. Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders (vs. CLE). Robinson ought to be the strong lead back in a beneficial area with doubtful quarterback play. Tyler Allgeier, Falcons (vs. ARI). He’s getting the volume and production of late, and he enters another excellent area for skirmish numbers. Zonovan Knight, Jets (at SEA). Knight needs to be more active versus a reeling run defense after 2 down video games with Zach Wilson. Zack Moss, Colts (at NYG). Moss is getting the majority of the crucial early-down power work over Deon Jackson, which’s where the Giants are weakest. DFS targets FanDuel money video game selects James Conner, Cardinals (at ATL, $8,000). Conner is silently finishing the job big-time while the remainder of the offense is lost, and he’ll create another 100 backyards and a rating as a flooring. Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (at HOU, $7,700). Etienne has actually run well the previous 2 weeks and must keep it up with high volume on the worst run defense. DraftKings competition selects Cam Akers, Rams (at LAC, $6,100). He’s using his house field “checking out” a weak run defense and has actually been on an outright heating unit as the focal point of Sean McVay’s closing offense. Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers (vs. CAR, $5,600). The force is strong with Playoff Lenny, as the Bucs remain in playoff mode early. He must rattle some piece uses the Panthers. Week 17 DFS: Best worths Fantasy Football Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Running backs Weaker starts Miles Sanders, Eagles (vs. NO). He’s unexpectedly tough to trust after his fumbling concerns and minimal production the previous 2 weeks, and this match isn’t great. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (at TEN). Elliott has actually been coming through due to the fact that of scoring, however the Titans simply do not permit hurrying TDs. Latavius Murray, Broncos (at KC). The Chiefs have actually tightened up versus weaker running video games, and Denver certifies on the roadway in an unfavorable video game script. JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards, Ravens (vs. PIT). The Steelers have actually packed the run in a huge method of late in difficult tests vs. the Panthers and Raiders. Devin Singletary and James Cook, Bills (at CIN). The Bengals keep playing great run defense within, so Josh Allen will require to toss a lot to beat Joe Burrow. D’Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard, Panthers (at TB). The rollercoaster continues as Tampa Bay concentrates on closing down the run, just like Pittsburgh did versus Carolina in Week 15. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins (at NE). The touches in between both are tough to analyze, and the Patriots are a stout run defense. WEEK 17 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings|FanDuel Fantasy Football Week 17 Start ‘Em: Wide receivers WR must-starts Justin Jefferson, Vikings (at GB) Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (at NE) Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (vs. BUF) A.J. Brown, Eagles (vs. NO) CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (at TEN) Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (vs. CHI) Stefon Diggs, Bills (at CIN) Davante Adams, Raiders (vs. SF) Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (at NE) DK Metcalf, Seahawks (vs. NYJ) Keenan Allen, Chargers (vs. LAR) Chris Godwin, Buccaneers (vs. CAR) DeVonta Smith, Eagles (vs. NO) Tee Higgins, Bengals (vs. BUF) Christian Kirk, Jaguars (at HOU) DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals (at ATL) Garrett Wilson, Jets (at SEA) Terry McLaurin, Commanders (vs. CLE) Mike Williams, Chargers (vs. LAR) Jerry Jeudy, Broncos (at KC) Mike Evans, Buccaneers (vs. CAR) Gabe Davis, Bills (at CIN) Stronger starts D.J. Moore, Panthers (vs. TB). He’s been reheated with Sam Darnold as their clear No. 1 and can be hectic playing off much shorter paths and red-zone work. Amari Cooper, Browns (at WAS). He can work well in this match inside-out, and the self-confidence is back with Deshaun Watson. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (at LV). The Raiders’ cornerbacks can’t include him outside. Courtland Sutton, Broncos (at KC). Sutton missed out on the very first match in between these groups, and the Chiefs will have comparable difficulty with him as they finished with DK Metcalf recently. Allen Lazard, Packers (vs. MIN). It’s not looking terrific for Christian Watson (hip), and Lazard ought to be reheated in an essential video game. George Pickens, Steelers (at BAL). With Kenny Pickett back, he’s the more attractive play versus this secondary, most likely minus Marcus Peters (calf) once again. Adam Thielen, Vikings (at GB). He appears to be a great bet to rating in this match whenever. Greg Dortch, Cardinals (at ATL). Dortch will remain hectic as a short-area receiver playing off DeAndre Hopkins, no matter who’s QB. Hunter Renfrow, Raiders (vs. SF). He must be a volume-based play in the slot with a lots of brief passes with difficult protection exterior. Michael Gallup, Cowboys (at TEN). Gallup scored recently to return included, and the Titans can’t cover him well outside. Jahan Dotson, Commanders (vs. CLE). He is coming through when healthy with either QB. DFS targets FanDuel money video game chooses Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (vs. CHI, $8,200). Brown has actually had some strong video games however been more on the modest end with his production recently. He goes back to smashing in the slot in an excellent match in your home. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers (vs. CAR, $7,600). Godwin is running like Tom Brady’s many relied on wideout, and no Jaycee Horn (wrist) exterior will drip down to improve Godwin frequently in the slot. Garrett Wilson, Jets (at SEA, $7,300). Wilson will get schemed open inside to utilize his speed outdoors field to prevent the harder matches outside. He’ll benefit most from White’s return. DraftKings competition chooses Drake London, Falcons (vs. ARI, $4,900). London is warming up with fellow novice Desmond Ridder, and he needs to catch 100 backyards and a rating. Romeo Doubs, Packers (vs. MIN, $4,700). With Christian Watson (hip) not looking terrific to play, it’s time to pivot to the other appealing novice to make huge plays vs. an unstable secondary. DJ Chark, Lions (vs. CHI, $4,300). Gabriel Davis ruined this No. 2 area for the Bills recently, and there ought to be more of a Chark attack following a good efficiency in Carolina. Dream Football Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Wide receivers Weaker starts JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs (vs. DEN). It’s difficult to trust Chiefs’ wideouts with their RBs and Travis Kelce controling the majority of the production. Zay Jones, Jaguars (at HOU). The Texans will consist of the downfield death video game with their zone defense, making this more of a Christian Kirk video game. Diontae Johnson, Steelers (at BAL). He may draw the difficult match vs. Marlon Humphrey. Marquise Brown, Cardinals (at ATL). The downfield death video game is gone without Kyler Murray. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns (at WAS). He was feeling it with Deshaun Watson, today Cooper appears more secure once again. Darius Slayton, Giants (vs. IND). Richie James and Isaiah Hodgins are doing more, and this match isn’t fantastic. Jakobi Meyers, Patriots (vs. MIA). Who understands what you’ll obtain from New England’s wideouts after Kendrick Bourne was the male recently? Brandin Cooks, Texans (vs. JAX). Here’s not feeling it any longer with him or Chris Moore. Joshua Palmer, Chargers (vs. LAR). He’s not getting the targets with Mike Williams and Keenan Allen back. Tyler Boyd, Bengals (vs. BUF). He’s not getting the targets with Trenton Irwin now included. Dream Football Week 17 Start ‘Em: Tight ends TE must-starts Travis Kelce, Chiefs (vs. DEN) George Kittle, 49ers (at LV) T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (at GB) Evan Engram, Jaguars (at HOU) Mark Andrews, Ravens (vs. PIT) Dallas Goedert, Eagles (vs. NO) Pat Freiermuth, Steelers (at BAL) Darren Waller, Raiders (vs. SF) Stronger starts Dawson Knox, Bills (at CIN). He’s scoring and getting crucial appearances from Josh Allen. Dalton Schultz, Cowboys (at TEN). This match is too great for his position to prevent him. Taysom Hill, Saints (at PHI). He remains hot in his hybrid hurrying function. Cole Kmet, Bears (at DET). He did excellent damage versus them previously. Tyler Conklin, Jets (at SEA). He gets the cheat code match vs. the Seahawks with Mike White back. Cade Otton, Buccaneers (vs. CAR). Otton set up great digits in the very first conference, and they’ll lean on him more. DFS targets FanDuel money video game choice and DraftKings competition choice George Kittle, 49ers (at LV, $7,400 and $5,900). Kittle is on outright fire with Brock Purdy, and this match is gorgeous, as he can run past the whole Raiders’ defense. Dream Football Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Tight ends Weaker starts David Njoku, Browns (at WAS). He had a hard time in a bad match recently, and he’ll be an afterthought today. Tyler Higbee, Rams (at LAC). Do not go after the scoring rise with Baker Mayfield from the previous 2 weeks. Noah Fant, Seahawks (vs. NYJ). He’s hot when it gets coldest, however you’re chancing on a TD. Gerald Everett, Chargers (vs. LAC). He’s not included enough, and now Donald Parham Jr. is. Juwan Johnson, Saints (at PHI). He’s not getting the TD today. Dream Football Week 17 Start ‘Em: Defenses Defense must-starts 49ers (vs. LV) Cowboys (at TEN) Eagles (vs. NO) Ravens (vs. PIT) Chiefs (vs. DEN) Patriots (vs. MIA) Buccaneers (vs. CAR) Jaguars (at HOU) Stronger starts Giants (vs. IND). The Colts in some way look even worse with Nick Foles. Jets (at SEA). The Seahawks are more offering with sacks and turnovers of late. Chargers (vs. LAR). Sean McVay will attempt to hinder Brandon Staley, too, however this defense is playing effectively. Leaders (vs. CLE). The Browns are getting careless with the ball. Steelers (at BAL). They’ll keep it unsightly and low-scoring, too. Cardinals (at ATL). They can pursue a novice QB wishing to end up strong with the retiring J.J. Watt. Lions (vs. CHI). There’s some prospective for a substantial error. DFS targets FanDuel money video game choice Browns (at WAS, $3,700). The Browns’ pass defense can trigger some issues for either mistake-prone QB. DraftKings competition choice 49ers (at LV, $2,900). What the? They are really low-cost offered how well they are playing and how inadequately the Raiders’ offense simply played. Dream Football Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Defenses Weaker starts Bills (at CIN). You can’t go here vs. Joe Burrow. Bengals (vs. BUF). You can’t go here vs. Josh Allen. Dolphins (at NE). They’re not playing well Rams (at LAC). They cool down vs. Justin Herbert. Packers (vs. MIN). Do not chase after the Miami points. Panthers (at TB). The GOAT will play much better in the house. Seahawks (vs. NYJ). Not vs. non-Zach Wilson. Falcons (vs. ARI). This is a trap for a bad, non-playmaking defense. Get more of Vinnie Iyer’s thorough dream football recommendations for Week 17 by registering for the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast.
Dream Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: NFL Week 17 lineup guidance, finest matches, DFS choices
