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Who should I start for Week 17? Fantasy football outlooks for Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Rhamondre Stevenson. Our expert fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks.
Week 17 of the NFL season is already underway with three games in the books. Most fantasy football championships will be decided this week, and we're here to help you bring home that trophy.
Setting the perfect lineup is more important than ever. Unfortunately, fantasy players will have to make some difficult decisions.
Should fantasy players start Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, or Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 17?
Should I Start Justin Herbert For Fantasy Football?
Herbert is the QB14 for the year, averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game. The superstar quarterback has played through multiple injuries, which have impacted his fantasy production. However, Herbert was outstanding last week against the Denver Broncos, totaling 284 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 22.2 fantasy points.
what a throw
📺 | @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/Rco1a1D1Di
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 20, 2024
The former Oregon star is a solid low-end QB1 this week against the New England Patriots. They have surrendered 16.1 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, matching the league average. Furthermore, the Patriots have surrendered 21.2 or more fantasy points to quarterbacks in three of their past five contests.
Should I Start Drake Maye For Fantasy Football?
Maye is the QB22 for the year, averaging 15.2 fantasy points per game. The rookie quarterback has played well despite a lack of weapons. He has had at least 17 fantasy points in four of his past five contests. Last week, Maye had two passing touchdowns and 17.4 fantasy points against the Buffalo Bills.
"You can't do it any better than that!" - Ian Eagle
Drake Maye drops a DIME for the first @Patriots TD pic.twitter.com/QUdJ2sfqyY
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 22, 2024
The rookie quarterback faces the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. They have surrendered 21 or more fantasy points to quarterbacks in back-to-back contests, giving up six passing touchdowns over the past two weeks. Maye is an appealing high-end QB2 in Week 17.
Should I Start Rhamondre Stevenson For Fantasy Football?
Stevenson is the RB23 for the year, averaging 11.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back has seven rushing touchdowns this season, a career-high. Last week, he had 12 rushing attempts for 60 yards and a touchdown against the division rivals, scoring 11.8 fantasy points.
Rhamondre Stevenson takes it in for the @Patriots TD!
📺: #NEvsTEN on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/p2MXEwSVnQ— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024
Unfortunately, Stevenson is a risky flex option this week because of the matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. They have held running backs to 18 fantasy points per game, the eighth-fewest in the NFL. However, the Chargers have surrendered 118 or more rushing yards to running backs in three of their past five games.
Popular Week 17 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 17 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Rhamondre Stevenson compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Anthony Richardson or Justin Herbert
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Bo Nix or Justin Herbert
Bo Nix or Justin Herbert
Bo Nix or Justin Herbert
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Brian Robinsonjr or Rhamondre Stevenson
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Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
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Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
Rico Dowdle or Rhamondre Stevenson
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Sam Darnold or Drake Maye
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