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Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Offense | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
QB | 20.40 | 73% (–) | 7 | Ben Roethlisberger completed 24 or 34 pass attempts for 215 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions on Sunday, the first time all season that Roethlisberger threw for zero touchdowns but multiple interceptions, but he has a good match-up in Week 17 in a must-win game against a Cleveland Browns defense that allows 244.2 yards per game through the air but ranks 28th in the NFL with 31 touchdowns allowed through the air. | ||||
WR | 6.37 | 21% (–) | 153 | Stefon Diggs was used primarily on screens and short routes last week and has only two touchdowns in his last eight games heading into a matchup with a Packers secondary that he went for 66 yards against in Week 11 | ||||
WR | 2.56 | 60% (-2) | 2611 | DeSean Jackson was held to just 40 yards on four catches against his former Eagles' squad and may not have quarterback Kirk Cousins under center for the duration for the finale with Washington having wrapped up the division. | ||||
WR | 5.69 | 0% (–) | 195 | |||||
RB | 16.41 | 98% (–) | 17 | Adrian Peterson showed no signs of a nagging ankle injury last Sunday, and will be out for revenge against a 21st ranked Packers defense that is allowing 114.2 yards per game, but held Peterson to 45 yards in Week 11. | ||||
RB | 9.47 | 21% (+1) | 83 | Rashad Jennings dominated the carries for a third straight week (14 totes for 74 yards) and added 62 yards on two catches, making him a solid play given his matchup against the Eagles. | ||||
TE | 3.46 | 69% (-2) | 218 | Jordan Reed had another monster game against Philadelphia with nine catches and two scores, giving him 25 catches and five touchdowns the past three weeks but could see limited action with Washington having clinched the division. | ||||
W/R/T | 8.06 | 28% (–) | 120 | Darren Sproles had seven catches for 56 yards on nine targets in the loss to Washington for his best output as a receiving threat since late October. | ||||
BN | 0.00 | 20% (–) | 2360 | T.J. Yeldon has missed to straight games with a knee injury and his status is uncertain entering Week 17 when the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Houston Texans. | ||||
BN | 9.67 | 28% (–) | 68 | Travis Benjamin caught only two passes for 20 yards on Sunday, has not gone over 45 yards for four straight games, but has a match-up in Week 17 with a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that he burned for seven receptions and 113 yards back in Week 10. | ||||
BN | 16.99 | 26% (-1) | 25 | Tyrod Taylor did not find the end zone in Sunday's win over the Dallas Cowboys, and had just one touchdown against the New York Jets in the first clash between the two teams. | ||||
BN | 4.49 | 21% (–) | 160 | After returning to the end zone for the first time in five weeks, Kyle Rudolph faces a Packers defense which he posted a season-high 106 yards and a score against in Week 11 and one that has allowed seven touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season, though none in the last three weeks. | ||||
BN | 8.27 | 11% (–) | 95 | Steve Johnson hasn't caught a pass since Week 12 due to a lingering groin injury, and even if he suits up he's a risky play Sunday against the Broncos' league-leading pass defense. | ||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Kickers | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
K | 8.66 | 65% (–) | 154 | Brandon McManus kicked multiple field goals in Week 16 for just the second time in the last eight games, but faces a Chargers defense Sunday allowing 24.7 points per game (18th in the league). | ||||
Fantasy | Rank | Matchup | ||||||
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Pos | Defense/Special Teams | Action | Proj Pts | % Start Trend | Proj | Rating | Comment | |
DEF | Cincinnati - DEF
| 7.29 | 55% (+1) | 170 | ||||
BN | Seattle - DEF
| 7.14 | 89% (-2) | 177 | ||||
Total Week 17 Fantasy Points: 0.00
88.37 (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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