In the world of fantasy football, Week 17 is all about big plays and surprising performances. Brock Purdy, who started the season on a shaky note, has been on fire lately. He scored 31. 2 points in Week 15 and 35. 9 in Week 16. With a game against the Bears coming up, he's looking like a strong pick for your fantasy team. The Bears have a weak defense, ranked 25th in the league, so Purdy could be a game-changer.

But Purdy isn't the only quarterback making waves. Trevor Lawrence, who has had his share of ups and downs, has been on a roll in the playoffs. He scored 47. 6 points in one game and 34 in another. With a home game against the Colts next, he could be the MVP of the fantasy playoffs. The Colts just let Purdy score almost 36 points, so Lawrence has a good chance to shine.

Christian McCaffrey has been a standout runner this season. He's leading the league in fantasy points per game, but he's not running the ball very efficiently. His yards per carry are just 3. 9, which is the lowest for a league leader in the last 24 seasons. Still, he's been a top performer, averaging 25. 1 points per game.

Jonathan Taylor, on the other hand, has been a disappointment lately. He was averaging 27. 1 points per game through Week 10, but since then, he's only averaging 13. 4. The Colts' quarterback play has also dropped off, which hasn't helped Taylor's performance.

Kyle Pitts has been a surprise this season. He's now a top-five fantasy tight end, averaging 13 points per game. Even with Drake London back from injury, Pitts has kept up his strong performance.

But not everything in fantasy football is as it seems. Jacoby Brissett has been a solid performer, but re-signing him might not be the best move for the Cardinals. He's led the team to a 1-9 record, so it's time for a change.

The Ravens' coaching staff has also come under fire for their handling of Derrick Henry. They didn't use him enough in a recent game, which could cost them in the long run. Henry is a key player, and the Ravens need to make better use of him.

Dak Prescott has been a solid performer for the Cowboys, but the team's problems go beyond him. The defense has been a major issue, and the general manager needs to step up and make some changes.

Finally, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving to a new stadium, but they'll still be known as the Kansas City Chiefs. It's a big change, but the team's identity will remain the same.

Fantasy Football: The Ups and Downs of Week 17

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