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Week 17 Fantasy Football: Who to Start or Sit?

USAWednesday, December 24, 2025
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Quarterbacks

  • Tyler Shough: On a hot streak, scoring 17+ fantasy points in his last four games. Low-end QB1 this week.
  • Caleb Williams: Inconsistent as a passer. High-end QB2.
  • Justin Herbert: Great game last week, but tough matchup against the Texans. Midrange QB2.

Running Backs

  • Kenneth Walker III: Big game last week, but inconsistent this season. Low-end RB2.
  • Michael Carter: Now the lead back for the Cardinals, favorable matchup against the Bengals. Low-end RB2 or high-end RB3.
  • Tony Pollard: Three straight 100-yard rushing games. Midrange RB2.
  • Kenneth Gainwell: Reliable in the passing game. Low-end RB2.
  • Breece Hall: Struggling this season. Midrange RB3.

Wide Receivers

  • Zay Flowers: On fire, three highest fantasy point totals in his last three games. Midrange WR2.
  • Terry McLaurin: Value depends on Commanders' QB. If Josh Johnson starts, high-end WR3.
  • DJ Moore: Top performer recently. Low-end WR2 or high-end WR3.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr.: Working back from injury. Low-end WR3.
  • Emeka Egbuka: Decreasing snap count. Low-end WR3 or high-end WR4.

Tight Ends

  • Dallas Goedert: Tough matchup against the Bills. Midrange to low-end TE1.
  • Taysom Hill: Increased workload due to injuries. High-end TE2 with upside.

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