Chig Okonkwo - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: The Tennessee Titans have nothing but pride left to play for as they've been eliminated from the playoffs. But they can play the spoiler role this week if they were to upset their division rival Houston Texans on the road. The uber-talented and ultra-athletic […]

Brandon Aubrey - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-3 Kicker ANALYSIS: The Cowboys' rookie kicker continues to be perfect on the season, connecting on all 33 of his field goal attempts through the first 16 weeks. He's 42 for 45 on extra points, too. With the Cowboys having a pretty prolific offense this year, Aubrey […]

Mason Rudolph Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at QB1 in 24+ Team Leagues, Start at QB2 in 12 Team Superflex Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph had a good game in his first start of the season, completing 17-of-27 pass attempts for 290 yards and two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was one of […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at RB in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a sizeable role in the team's offense in Week 14 and 15 when the regular starter, Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) was injured. But since Pacheco returned to the starting lineup in Week 16, CEH's role […]

Alvin Kamara Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at RB in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has gained over 1,100 scrimmage yards for his seventh straight season even after having missed the first three games. Kamara was on a tear from Week 4 through Week 8, finishing among the top-10 RBs […]

Davante Adams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at WR in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been hurt by the chaos at the Raiders' quarterback position. He had nine 100-yard games in 2022, but he only has two this season, and heading into Week 17, he has still not surpassed […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 17 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at WR in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. has been a bigger part of the Fins' offense in recent weeks. Wilson Jr. has made at least two catches in each of the past three games. The former Cowboy is having his best season […]

Detroit Lions D/ST – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST25 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions head into Dallas Week 17 to take on a Cowboys team which has put up eye-popping offensive totals at AT&T Stadium so far this season. The Cowboys are averaging 42 points a game over their last five home games and look […]

Jake Ferguson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has been a pleasant surprise this season. The second-year tight end had low expectations despite the team losing Dalton Schultz in free agency. While some considered him a sleeper candidate, no one expected Ferguson to be a borderline […]

Sam LaPorta – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been a fantasy superstar as a rookie. Historically, tight ends struggle to produce for fantasy players as rookies. LaPorta has broken that trend. He is the TE1 for the year, averaging 11.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. […]

Brandin Cooks – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks was a critical offseason addition by the team. CeeDee Lamb has had an outstanding 2023 season, but Cooks has played a critical role as the No. 2 wide receiver. The veteran is the WR42 for the year, averaging […]

Jameson Williams – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has lived up to his first-round NFL Draft capital. The second-year wide receiver has struggled to get on the field between a torn ACL, suspension, and other injuries. Williams has shown potential during his NFL career. The wide receiver […]

CeeDee Lamb – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been a fantasy superstar in 2023. He is the WR2 for the year, averaging 18.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The wide receiver has had an outstanding season despite starting the year slowly. Lamb has 109 receptions […]

Tony Pollard – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was a popular late first-round or early second-round fantasy football draft pick. After ending the 2022 season as a top-10 running back, many had high expectations for the explosive runner in his first year as the starter. While […]

Jared Goff – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has never been an elite fantasy football player. The former No. 1 overall pick has been a solid option since joining the Lions. Goff is the QB8 for the year, averaging 17.2 fantasy points per game. The veteran has […]

Dak Prescott – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott started the year slowly, averaging one passing touchdown and 14 fantasy points per game before the team’s Week 7. However, the quarterback has been on fire since the slow start. He has thrown two or more touchdowns in eight of […]

Dallas Cowboys D/ST – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 4 (Overall DST #13) ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys return home to face Detroit and the NFL's third-best offense at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night. The Lions are averaging 394 yards of offense per game, behind only Miami and San Francisco. The Cowboys, however, had held […]

Derrick Henry - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in shallow leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: It feels weird recommending Derrick Henry as a sit, but here we are. If you're in a deeper league it might be more difficult to sit the king with many viable RBs on other rosters. But in shallower leagues, you may have some better […]

Jahmyr Gibbs – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: If you drafted Jahmyr Gibbs back in the fall thinking there was a chance he could win you a fantasy football championship, you have to be thrilled at his production level heading into Week 17. Although Gibbs (64 carries and 20 receptions) has been […]

David Montgomery – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Although usage has been a question week after week for the two-headed monster in Detroit's backfield, the Lions' coaching staff has been consistent in splitting carries between the two running backs. David Montgomery (89 carries and 10 receptions) has out-touched Jahmyr Gibbs (64 carries […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: The Detroit Lions' star wide receiver has proven why he is considered one of the league's best wideouts over the past two weeks. The former USC Trojan has amassed 218 yards, two touchdowns, and 19 receptions on 23 targets. St. Brown has set new […]

James Cook - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB2 with low-end RB1 upside ANALYSIS: James Cook produced just seven fantasy points in Week 16 on 20 touches. That came a week after putting up a career-high 36.1 fantasy points in Week 15 vs. the Cowboys. We know the upside is there. Now, in Week […]

Greg Zuerlein – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K3 ANALYSIS: New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein has been one of the top kickers in the NFL over the past few years. Despite playing with an anemic offense, the veteran has been a solid fantasy kicker in 2023. He is the K10 for the season, averaging […]

Riley Patterson – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns kicker Riley Patterson started the 2023 season with the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions released the veteran kicker after the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Many were surprised to see Detroit move on from the kicker. Patterson has made 15 of […]

New York Jets D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The New York Jets' D/ST has been one of the top-scoring units in fantasy football this season. They are the D/ST5 for the year, averaging 8.8 fantasy points per game. The Jets’ defense has played well despite the offense consistently putting them in difficult situations. […]

Cleveland Browns D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns have the top-ranked D/ST in the RotoBaller Week 17 rankings, ahead of several elite defenses. Cleveland’s D/ST is the third-highest scoring unit in fantasy football, averaging 9.9 fantasy points per game. They have been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks lately. Over the […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After posting a breakout campaign in 2022, Johnson has failed to get untracked for most of 2023. However, the Saints' tight end has now found the end zone in back-to-back weeks. Juwan Johnson TD! pic.twitter.com/KqZG0LCMJT — SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) December 22, 2023 We […]

Tampa Bay Bucs D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Buccaneers were one of the few DST bright spots in Week 16, scoring 16 fantasy points against the Jaguars after forcing four turnovers and allowing only 12 points. On the season, the Saints have been a negative DST matchup pretty much […]

Las Vegas Raiders D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Raiders have been a different team since Antonio Pierce took over as interim head coach, and their defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, has taken the defense from 26th in points allowed in 2022 to eighth through 16 weeks in 2023. They come […]