December 22, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz has been a steady contributor throughout the 2025 season, recording 75 catches for 685 yards and three touchdowns on 98 targets across 15 games. While he may not be the most explosive player at the tight end position, Schultz provides a relatively stable production floor. Entering his Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, the 29-year-old has earned at least five targets and recorded at least 10 PPR fantasy points in six out of his last eight games. Outside of star Texans wideout
Nico Collins, Schultz may be the most trusted pass-catching option for Houston quarterback
C.J. Stroud. In leagues where he remains available, Schultz can be viewed as a viable streamer at the tight end position for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire heading into Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver
Isaac TeSlaa had the best game of his young career in Week 16, recording four catches for 52 yards and a touchdown on seven targets against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While TeSlaa has hauled in just 12 receptions on the season, the 23-year-old has turned five of those catches into touchdowns. Most encouragingly, TeSlaa's playing time has spiked in recent weeks. After failing to play more than 28 offensive snaps in any game from Week 1 through Week 12, TeSlaa has now played at least 41 offensive snaps in each of Detroit's last four contests. He's been a favorite end-zone target of Lions quarterback
Jared Goff in that stretch, recording three touchdown catches. Additionally, top Lions wideout
Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report ahead of the team's Week 17 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Based on his touchdown potential and emerging role in Detroit, TeSlaa could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for deep-league fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Across 15 games this season, Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus has hauled in 39 receptions for 313 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets. While his numbers don't jump off the page, Zaccheaus has moved into a more prominent role in the Chicago offense in recent weeks, thanks to injuries to Bears wideouts
Rome Odunze (foot) and
Luther Burden III (ankle). With both Odunze and Burden III sidelined in Week 16, Zaccheaus played 86% of his team's offensive snaps and was targeted five times. Odunze is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot that has held him out since Week 13 and may keep him on the shelf through the end of the regular season. Since Odunze went out, Zaccheaus has played at least 79% of Chicago's offensive snaps in every game. While it has not led to big production yet, Zaccheaus may be in line for another game of significant playing time in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers. He could be a viable injury replacement for deep-league fantasy managers off the waiver wire.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Chimere Dike has seen more involvement as a pass-catcher over the last month. The rookie wideout was quiet in the first half of the season but has played well recently. In the previous five games, Dike has seen five targets or more in four of those five contests. During that span, Dike has found the end zone three times as a receiver. Dike is already an elite kick returner, but now he is impressing as a receiver. The Titans' offense has struggled most weeks, so Dike's upside is limited right now. However, the 24-year-old should still be worth a look in deep leagues given his recent success. He'll get a decent matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, in what is the fantasy championship matchup in most leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 22, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin is likely to see his role in the offense grow on a short week. Rookie wideout
Pat Bryant (concussion) was forced to exit during the final moments of Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Given the short week, Bryant is unlikely to be ready in time to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas night. Franklin figures to see an expanded role in the passing attack, assuming Bryant is unable to play. Franklin has seen 11 targets over the last two games and is likely to see more involvement in Week 17. Fantasy managers should consider Franklin a viable streaming option for the short-handed Broncos offense on Thursday.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 22, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy has been mostly unproductive since rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders took over as the starting signal-caller for the Browns in Week 12. Since then, Jeudy has been held to three receptions or fewer in every game. The yardage has also been a problem with 40 receiving yards or less in every game but one since Week 12. On paper, Jeudy does have a decent matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The 26-year-old just hasn't done enough lately to give fantasy managers in all leagues any confidence in him, especially with everything on the line in a championship matchup in most leagues in Week 17.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker has been a more important piece of the offense of late. Coming into Week 17, Coker has seen four or more targets in six straight games. Last week, Coker hauled in three of his five targets for 47 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The second-year wideout is still a distant second option to rookie first-rounder
Tetairoa McMillan. The good news is that Coker has found the end zone in two of the last three games. The Panthers are beginning to trust him more, and his role is growing in Carolina. The 24-year-old should at least offer deep-league streaming appeal for the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 22, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs has been an inconsistent contributor this season. Finally, Doubs gave fantasy managers a solid performance last weekend. He hauled in five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown during the loss to the Chicago Bears. Doubs led the charge for the Packers' wideouts in Week 16, which is great to see. The biggest problem now is that the Packers could be without both quarterback
Jordan Love (concussion) and second-stringer
Malik Willis (shoulder) for the Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. If the Packers go to a third-string quarterback, then all the team's pass-catchers would likely see a drop in fantasy value next weekend. Doubs has already been too inconsistent to trust most weeks, but having a third-string quarterback would make him avoidable for Week 17.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 22, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Evan Hull is coming off a very disappointing performance against the New York Jets. As a result, he can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 17 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Although there had been some speculation that Hull would lead New Orleans' backfield on Sunday with
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) sidelined, that never came to fruition. Instead, he handled just five carries for three rushing yards on a 21% snap share.
Audric Estime (three catches) was far more productive than Hull in the receiving game, and veteran playmaker
Taysom Hill (12 carries) handled the bulk of the volume on the ground. If Kamara misses another game, Hill is the early favorite to lead the team in carries while Estime gets involved in the passing game. That leaves Hull as the odd man out, despite facing a Titans defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. has strengthened his status as a must-add player on the fantasy football waiver wire in Week 17. The rookie enjoyed another dominant performance against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, catching four passes for 34 yards and a touchdown. He handled an 86% target share in the loss, largely due to the continued absence of fellow tight end
David Njoku (knee). Fannin now has 22 catches, 239 yards, and three touchdowns over his last four games, ranking as the overall TE3 in fantasy football during that span. His upside depends on whether Njoku is in the lineup, but even if the veteran tight end returns to action this week, Fannin should remain a top-five fantasy tight end while operating as
Shedeur Sanders' favorite target. He'll now be tasked with facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points, fourth-most catches, fourth-most receiving yards, and second-most receptions to opposing tight ends in 2025. Fannin is a priority addition who should be rostered and started in all leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Adonai Mitchell has been heavily targeted lately, but he's a risky fantasy option heading into a tough matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 17. To his credit, Mitchell has enjoyed a career resurgence since being traded to the Jets, commanding at least six targets in each of his last six games. However, he has caught just 45.6% of his targets since the trade, averaging a modest 8.6 full-PPR points per game during that span. This week's matchup is far from ideal for Mitchell, especially as he adjusts to the quarterback play of inexperienced rookie
Brady Cook, who will earn another start on Sunday. The Patriots have allowed the seventh-fewest catches and ninth-fewest receiving yards to wide receivers in 2025. Mitchell has a high ceiling and low floor, which makes him a risky option as the fantasy playoffs continue. He's only worth adding off the waiver wire in leagues with at least 12 teams.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin Jr. has been a consistent target on offense, and his steady role should make him a priority waiver wire target for Week 17. Godwin has 24 targets, 17 catches, 183 yards, and one touchdown over his last four games. He has tallied double-digit fantasy points in three of those four contests, and he ranks as the overall WR31 in half-PPR leagues during that span. Although Godwin remains the No. 2 option behind
Mike Evans, he has been able to carve out solid volume in all of his games. He should continue to handle plenty of targets as this
Baker Mayfield-led offense pushes for a playoff berth. The 29-year-old receiver ranks as a strong WR3 option ahead of Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins, who have allowed the 10th-most touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025. The struggling Dolphins just allowed
Ja'Marr Chase and
Tee Higgins to combine for 162 yards and a touchdown.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Konata Mumpfield took on a larger role last Thursday, and he continues to trend up ahead of Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. Mumpfield has earned more targets lately with
Davante Adams (knee, hamstring) sidelined. While the door remains open for Adams to face the Falcons, he faces an uphill battle to suit up. Therefore, Mumpfield has an opportunity to produce once again. Last week, as
Matthew Stafford's No. 2 option in the passing game, the rookie caught three of his eight targets for 40 yards while handling a 46% snap share. His target share might regress this weekend, but his overall production should benefit from a matchup against the Falcons, who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points and fourth-most catches to wide receivers in 2025. Mumpfield is a potential WR3/flex this week, and he's an intriguing waiver wire target, especially in deeper leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Los Angeles Rams tight end
Colby Parkinson remains a top target on the waiver wire heading into Week 17. Although Parkinson let down his fantasy managers with just two catches for 21 yards last Thursday against the Seahawks, this game was likely an outlier and can be attributed to a tough matchup. Prior to that subpar outing, he had put together an impressive six-game stretch with 22 catches, 230 yards, and six touchdowns. He's a particularly appealing option given that
Davante Adams (knee, hamstring) is trending toward missing Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. Adams has been a major threat in the red zone this year, scoring 14 touchdowns. Given Parkinson's success around the goal line lately, he should take over as one of
Matthew Stafford's favorite red-zone targets in Adams' absence.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 22, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice report. The Chiefs did not practice on Monday, so this designation is based on an estimation from the team. Thornton missed Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, and it now appears that he's at risk of missing a second consecutive game, albeit on a short week. Kansas City faces the Denver Broncos on Thursday, giving Thornton just a few days to clear the NFL's five-stage concussion protocol. The 25-year-old hasn't been a major contributor this year, catching just 19 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns. However, with
Rashee Rice (concussion) also sidelined, Kansas City's receiving corps needs all the help it can get. Managers invested in Thornton's availability should stay tuned for additional updates when the Chiefs publish their subsequent injury reports on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Chris Oladokun will quarterback Kansas City in Week 17, lowering the floors of all Chiefs pass-catchers in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: Kansas City Chiefs
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