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Fantasy Football LevelsRatings and Levels measure your performance against your opponents, based on your gameplay in Head-to-Head Leagues only.
Level Rating Percentiles 
Diamond 900+ 99th 
Platinum 800-899 95th-98th 
Gold 700-799 81st-94th 
Silver 600-699 60th-80th 
Bronze 0-599 0-59th
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Offense | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
QB | 25 | 82% (–) | 3 | Wilson threw for less than three touchdowns for the first time since Week 10 but did salvage his day with his second TD pass of the game in the last minute but will face his toughest test in a while on the road in Arizona in Week 17. | ||||
WR | 16 | 82% (–) | 52 | Jeremy Maclin scored his fifth touchdown in the last five games during Week 16's win over the Browns, and should be Alex Smith's primary target again Sunday against the Raiders. | ||||
WR | 10 | 2% (–) | 151 | Dontrelle Inman is coming off his best performance of the year and a season-high 13 targets, but even as Philip Rivers' primary receiving option Sunday he has a tough matchup against a Broncos defense allowing a league-low 199.1 passing yards a game. | ||||
WR | 12 | 27% (–) | 105 | Brandon LaFell could not take advantage of the absences of both Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola, and both wideouts may return in the regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins. | ||||
RB | 12 | 78% (-1) | 73 | Lamar Miller continues to be one of the more under-utilized backs in the NFL, though he did find the end zone in the first meeting with the New England Patriots. | ||||
RB | 11 | 34% (+1) | 146 | James White has scored in four-straight games and faces a Miami Dolphins defense allowing 25.3 points per game, which is tied for 23rd in the NFL. | ||||
TE | 14 | 66% (+1) | 42 | Gary Barnidge caught three passes on eight targets for 47 yards on Sunday, leading the Cleveland Browns in all three categories, and in Week 17 he will face a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that he burned for six receptions, 65 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh back in Week 10. | ||||
W/R | 7 | 12% (–) | 118 | Alfred Blue has returned to his spot atop the Houston Texans' running back depth chart entering a Week 17 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who rank 13th against the rush (103.3 ypg). | ||||
BN | 3 | 17% (–) | 2614 | Pierre Garcon had 12 targets, eight catches and a touchdown against the Eagles for his second score in as many weeks after being held out of the end zone for seven straight. | ||||
BN | 11 | 67% (–) | 85 | Julius Thomas has been productive in the second half of the season (29 catches, four TD in six games) and hopes to continue that in Week 17 when the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Houston Texans. | ||||
BN | 8 | 9% (+1) | 103 | Brandon Bolden saw the most touches of any New England running back this past weekend, though managed just 60 yards from scrimmage in the process. | ||||
BN | 3 | 0% (–) | 2638 | |||||
BN | 20 | 27% (+1) | 16 | Ryan Fitzpatrick has 13 touchdowns as compared to just one interception over his last five games for the streaking Jets, but faces his former team, the Buffalo Bills, against whom he struggled in the first meeting between the two squads. | ||||
BN | 6 | 15% (–) | 1985 | Antonio Andrews played a limited role last week (two carries) when the Tennessee Titans were forced to abandon their running game, but he'll get a shot at regular playing time in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. | ||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Kickers | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
K | 7 | 29% (–) | 1819 | Chris Boswell made his only field goal attempt from 34 yards in addition to two extra points on Sunday, breaking his streak of six straight games with at least two field goals made, and in his Week 17 finale he faces a Cleveland Browns defense that has allowed 28 made field goals this season, tied for 26th in the NFL. | ||||
Total Week 17 Fantasy Points: 0
121 (Projected)
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AirYds - Passing air yardsDefinitionThe number of yards the ball traveled from the line of scrimmage to the point of reception.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The farther a pass travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.
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AirYds - Receiving air yardsDefinitionThe yardage from where the ball is caught to where the player’s action is over.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The farther a target travels down field, the more likely it is to result in a big point total for fantasy.
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Blitz - Defensive blitzesDefinitionWhen an individual player is brought in on a blitz during a play. This statistic is designed to look at non-linemen, and is only used for linebackers and defensive backs as players that blitzed.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Blitzing can increase the odds of securing a sack or turnover.
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BrkTkl - Broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defenderWhy does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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BrkTkl - Receiving broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards after contact is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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BrkTkl - Rushing broken tacklesDefinitionThe number of broken tackles the rusher achieves on a rush or pass play. This is classified when the runner does something significant to get past or through a defenderWhy does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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Tgts - Targets againstDefinitionWhen the pass is thrown to a receiver that the defensive player is covering.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?A defender who is targeted a lot in coverage might be due to quarterbacks trying to exploit the player.
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1stdwn - Passing first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via passing.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Offenses the move the ball best downfield through the air are in better position to finish with touchdowns.
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1stdwn - Receiving first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via receiving.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers that help move their offense down the field consistently earn targets and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.
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1stdwn - Rushing first downsDefinitionThe number of first downs that were achieved via rushing.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs that help move their offense down the field consistently earn touches and boost their unit's overall touchdown chances.
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PckTme - Passing pocket timeDefinitionThe number in seconds from the snap of the ball to when the QB releases the ball or leaves the pocket.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Helps show a quarterback's play-style, as rushing/improvisational quarterbacks typically hold the ball longer.
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RZAtt - Rushing red zone attemptsDefinitionThe number of times a runner rushed on a play in the red zone.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The more red zone carries a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown
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RZTar - Receiving red zone attemptsDefinitionThe number of times a receiver was targeted on a play in the red zone.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?The more red zone targets a player receivers, the higher their chances are at scoring a touchdown.
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RuTFL - Rushing tackle for lossDefinitionThe defensive player tackled the runner behind the line of scrimmage.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.
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RuTFLY - Rushing tackle for loss yardsDefinitionThe yardage from line of scrimmage to where tackle for loss occurred.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Running backs who consistently get tackled behind the line are less likely to gain yards and this might signal a bad offensive line.
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YAC - Receiving yards after catchDefinitionDefensive rating measures how many points the player allowed per 100 possessions he individually faced while on the court.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards after the catch is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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YACON - Receiving yards after contactDefinitionThe number of yards the receiver achieves after first contact by a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Receivers adding additional yards via broken tackels is a great way to boost their ceiling.
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YACON - Rushing yards after contactDefinitionThe number of yards the runner achieves after first contact by a defender.Why does this stat matter for fantasy?Breaking tackles increases the chances a back gets to add more yards to their total but also helps measure player talent.
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