December 27, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. broke out over the last two weeks, combining for 18 catches on 21 targets that amounted to 223 yards and four touchdowns. He's now the second-highest scoring tight end in fantasy, and is arguably
Kirk Cousins' favorite target since taking over for
Michael Penix Jr. (knee).
Drake London (knee) returned to action last week, but Pitts recorded more targets, catches, and yards than London as the team's No. 1 receiver played just 69 percent of the offensive snaps. London has been limited in practice all week and is officially questionable for MNF, while Pitts was a limited participant on Friday and Saturday, but carries no injury designation into the Week 17 contest. Assuming Pitts suits up, he'll take a Rams defense that is so-so defending tight ends, but it's also a defense that's yielded the second-most passing yards per game over their last three contests (277.7) and allowed Seattle's TE
AJ Barner to catch four passes for 49 yards and a score in Week 16. The 6-foot-6 tight end projects as a high-end TE1 for Monday Night Football, and if London were to end up missing the game, it would be a boon to Pitts' potential target total.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 27, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson is coming off the second straight week in which he's produced at least 168 total yards and a touchdown, currently sitting as a top-five running back in season-long fantasy. The 23-year-old even led the team with 11 targets in Week 16 despite the return of
Drake London (knee). The work in the passing game provides the workhorse back with a high weekly floor, and he may need it in a Week 17 matchup against the Rams, who have limited opposing running backs to the fourth-fewest fantasy points this season, and are yielding just 97.3 rush yards per game over their last three (fifth-fewest). Expect the third-year pro to be heavily involved once again in a home game on Monday night, and with a high expected point total in this one (49.5), there should be plenty of scoring, making Robinson a high-end RB1 again in Week 17.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal (neck) is inactive for Saturday's contest against the Houston Texans. The second-year running back exited their victory over the Cowboys last weekend with this injury. During the week, Vidal was unable to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday but made progress on Thursday, logging a limited session, suggesting he could be in the mix to return. However, the Chargers will lean on the side of caution and keep him on the sidelines this afternoon. As a result, managers should expect rookie running back
Omarion Hampton to operate as the clear RB1 in the offense while
Hassan Haskins serves as the change-of-pace option. Hampton should be started in all formats as a low-end RB1 given his projected workload despite facing a formidable Houston defense.
--Andy SmithSource: Daniel Popper
December 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts tight end
Tyler Warren has had a very solid rookie season overall in 2025, recording 66 catches for 748 yards and four touchdowns on 99 targets across 15 games. However, the 23-year-old has hit a dry spell of late, averaging just 2.8 receptions and 21.5 receiving yards per game over his last four contests. On the bright side, Warren has remained a featured pass-catcher in the two games since
Philip Rivers has taken over as the starting quarterback in Indianapolis. Rivers has targeted Warren 15 times, including nine in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers. Still, Warren has turned those targets from Rivers into just six receptions for 49 yards. In Week 17, the Colts will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville has allowed some passing production this season, entering the week ranked 18th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,492) and 27th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). Still, fantasy managers may find Warren difficult to trust given his recent lack of production. Overall, he profiles as a borderline fantasy TE1 in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) is officially questionable for his team's Week 17 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, per Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Adams aggravated a lingering hamstring injury in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions and has not played since. Previous reporting indicated that Los Angeles was considering shutting him down for the remainder of the regular season, so Adams could be trending towards being sidelined on Monday against Atlanta. If he remains out, Rams rookie wideout
Konata Mumpfield would likely see an increase in playing time alongside superstar wide receiver
Puka Nacua. If active, Adams would likely profile as a solid fantasy WR2. However, fantasy managers needing to make start/sit decisions on Sunday morning may not want to take the risk on Adams being available on Monday.
--Will BradySource: Los Angeles Daily News - Adam Grosbard
December 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce is coming off a big game in Week 16, recording four catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns on four targets against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old has been a big-play threat all season long for Indianapolis, averaging an NFL-best 20.3 yards per reception. Pierce's Week 16 performance alongside new Colts quarterback
Philip Rivers is an encouraging sign after Pierce was targeted just once in Rivers' first start of 2025 in Week 15. However, as primarily a downfield threat, Pierce has a low production floor that fantasy managers need to take into account. In Week 17, Indianapolis will take on a Jacksonville Jaguars' defense that ranks 18th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,492) and 27th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). Pierce was reasonably productive in his first matchup of the season against Jacksonville in Week 14, recording five catches for 80 yards on eight targets. All in all, Pierce profiles as a boom/bust flex option for fantasy managers in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Across 14 games this season, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs has recorded 52 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns on 79 targets. With an average of just 9.1 yards per reception, Downs lacks big-play upside. However, he's been a steady target-earner, recording at least five targets in six out of his last seven games. In Week 16, his second game this season playing with veteran quarterback
Philip Rivers, Downs tied his season high with nine targets and hauled in five catches for 65 yards against the San Francisco 49ers. In Week 17, Downs and the Colts will face the Jacksonville Jaguars. Entering the week, Jacksonville's defense ranks 18th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,492) and 27th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). The Jaguars held Downs to four catches for 23 yards on five in the first matchup of the season between the two teams in Week 14. Downs profiles as a high-floor, low-ceiling flex option for fantasy managers in Week 17 against Jacksonville.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Tommy Tremble was irrelevant in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Carolina TE caught one pass for six yards, finishing with 1.6 PPR points. Outside of Week 11, Tremble has not registered more than 4.0 PPR points in a game since Week 7. The Panthers will face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. The Seahawks ran 29th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to TEs this year. Even with a highly favorable matchup, Tremble is not close to consideration for fantasy championship lineups. Tremble has been targeted 4+ times in three games this season, and he has only one receiving TD.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Ja'Tavion Sanders caught two passes for nine yards in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also scored his first touchdown since Week 10 of the 2024 season and finished the game with 8.9 PPR points. It was Sanders' highest fantasy total since Week 2, and he also logged the most snaps of all Carolina TEs (57%). The Panthers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. The Seahawks rank 29th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the TE position this season. Despite a great matchup, Sanders is not worth consideration for fantasy championship lineups. Sanders has totaled 5+ targets only twice this year, and he only has one receiving TD
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Xavier Legette caught one pass for 12 yards and totaled 2.2 PPR points in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Carolina WR remains a non-factor in fantasy football right now. He has logged four consecutive games with under 6.0 PPR points. In Week 17, Legette has a tougher matchup against the Seahawks. Seattle ranks 12th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the WR position this season. Regardless of the matchup, Legette does not warrant a lineup spot in any fantasy football championship games. Legette has seen 5+ targets in only three games since Week 5, and he has averaged 4.5 targets per game this year. With underwhelming fantasy totals and inconsistent volume, fantasy players will continue to ignore Legette at the end of the season.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) is officially questionable for his team's Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, per Terrin Waack of atlantafalcons.com. London suffered a knee injury in Week 11 that sidelined him for the team's next four games, but he was able to return in Week 16. Atlanta eased him back into the lineup in Week 16, as he played a season-low 69% of the team's offensive snaps. That could indicate that London is not fully recovered from his injury, as he remained limited in practice throughout this week. However, London's Week 16 participation seems to bode well for his Week 17 status, unless he suffered an undisclosed setback. The 24-year-old has recorded 63 catches for 837 yards and six touchdowns on 102 targets across 10 games in 2025. If active, London profiles as a low-end fantasy WR1 in Week 17 against the Rams.
--Will BradySource: Atlanta Falcons - Terrin Waack
December 27, 2025
Jalen Coker caught three passes for 47 yards in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Carolina WR finished the game with 7.7 PPR points. It was the second time in his last five games that Coker posted fewer than 10 PPR points registered. Carolina will take on the No. 1 Seed in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks, in Week 17. Seattle ranks 12th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to WRs this year. Coker does not have a great matchup, and his overall volume is concerning. Only twice this season has Coker been targeted 5+ times, and he averages 3.8 targets per game. Despite his low target share, Coker caught touchdown passes in two of his last three games. Coker should still have a role in the Panthers' passing game, but not enough for lineup consideration in most fantasy championship games.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten (finger) has been downgraded from questionable to out for his team's Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tuten was a limited practice participant all week, but he will end up missing his second straight game due to a finger injury. Before getting hurt, the 22-year-old had recorded 284 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 78 carries across 14 games while playing the RB2 role in Jacksonville behind veteran back
Travis Etienne Jr. With Tuten sidelined in Week 16, Etienne Jr. logged 20 touches and played 70% of the Jaguars' offensive snaps against the Denver Broncos. Rookie back
LeQuint Allen Jr. recorded four touches against the Broncos and appears likely to handle RB2 duties for the second straight week against Indianapolis.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 27, 2025
In Week 16 against the Buccaneers,
Tetairoa McMillan delivered his best performance since Week 11. He had six receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. The rookie WR totaled 19.3 PPR points, which was his second-highest fantasy total in a single game this season. This week, Carolina will face the Seattle Seahawks, the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Seattle ranks 12th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the WR position this season. Rams WR
Puka Nacua registered 46.5 PPR points with 225 receiving yards and two touchdowns against Seattle in Week 16. McMillan has provided a decent statistical floor this year on a regular basis. McMillan profiles as a lower-end WR2 this week. He obviously lacks the upside of a Nacua, but should catch some key passes in a very important late-season game for the Panthers.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Chuba Hubbard trudged through another underwhelming performance in Week 16 against the Buccaneers. The Carolina RB had six carries for 27 yards. He also added one reception for seven yards and finished the game with 4.4 PPR points. It was Hubbard's second consecutive game with five or fewer PPR points. In Week 17, the Panthers will face the Seahawks. Seattle ranks seventh in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs this year. Hubbard does not offer much fantasy appeal this week with a tough matchup, and he has not seen enough consistent volume overall this season. Outside of Week 13, Hubbard has not logged more than 10 carries in a game since Week 8. He is fully off the fantasy radar for Week 17.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Rico Dowdle had nine carries for 29 yards in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also added 14 yards on four receptions, totaling 8.3 PPR points. It was Dowdle's lowest fantasy total in a game since Week 8. Carolina will face the Seattle Seahawks, the NFC's current No. 1 seed, in Week 17. Seattle ranks seventh in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the RB position this season. Over the last four games, Dowdle has been cold, earning 12.4 PPR points or less with only one rushing touchdown. Considering that Seattle is one of the roughest matchups for RBs and Dowdle's underwhelming recent totals, fantasy players should not start the Carolina running back in their fantasy championship games. The Seahawks have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 24 consecutive games.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Bryce Young is not worth consideration for fantasy championship lineups in Week 17. In Week 16, Young had two touchdowns while completing 21-of-32 attempts for 191 yards. He totaled 17.6 Fantasy Points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That performance marked the third consecutive game that Young finished with 15 or more fantasy points. Through 16 games played this season, Young has averaged 14.4 Fantasy Points, and his recent and overall production just isn't enough to help fantasy teams win. In Week 17, the Panthers will face the No. 1 seeded team in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks rank 10th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to QBs this season (14.9). The Carolina QB has only two games with 20+ fantasy points scored this year. He should only be started as a lower-end superflex option.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Across 15 games this season, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. has recorded 76 receptions for 757 yards and seven touchdowns on 104 targets. However, Pittman Jr.'s production has fallen off since
Philip Rivers took over for
Daniel Jones (Achilles) as the starting quarterback in Indianapolis. Across his last two games, Pittman Jr. has recorded seven catches for 58 yards on 10 targets. His touchdown production has also dried up over the second half of the season, as he has just one end zone grab since Week 8. In Week 17, Pittman Jr. will face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has been susceptible to allowing production through the air. The Jaguars enter the week ranked 18th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,492) and 27th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). Pittman Jr. played well in his first matchup of the season against Jacksonville, hauling in nine catches for 79 yards on 12 targets. Pittman Jr.'s lack of explosive ability limits his production upside, but he profiles as a solid fantasy WR3 in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
The New Orleans Saints D/ST dominated in Week 16, recording eight sacks, one interception, and one fumble recovery in the 29-6 victory over the Jets. They pressured rookie quarterback
Brady Cook all game, limiting him to 22-of-35 passing for 188 yards and a passer rating of 64.9. Their next challenge comes against first-overall pick
Cam Ward and the Titans, who defeated the Chiefs 26-9 in Week 16. Despite the tougher quarterback matchup, the Saints D/ST remains a top play, as Tennessee allows the fourth-most sacks per game and scores just 16.7 points per game, the third-worst mark in the league.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints kicker
Charlie Smyth went 5-for-6 on field goal attempts and converted both extra points in the Week 16 victory over the Jets. His only miss came from 61 yards at the end of the first half. Since joining the Saints, Smyth is 9-of-11 on field goals and 7-for-7 on PATs. He enters Week 17 with a questionable tag due to an illness, but if he suits up, he is a solid option against a Tennessee team that has allowed three field goals in four of its last six games.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson hauled in eight of nine targets for 89 yards in the Week 16 victory over the Jets. His eight receptions were his most since Week 1, and Johnson has maintained a steady role in the Saints' passing attack all season, recording either a touchdown or at least four catches in all but two games. With injuries across the offense and a growing connection with rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough, he should continue to see a healthy volume of targets. Johnson projects as a TE1 against a Titans defense that ranks middle of the pack against opposing tight ends.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave hauled in 10 receptions on 16 targets for 148 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 16 victory over the Jets. The season-best outing pushed the fourth-year wideout past 1,000 receiving yards for the third time in his career. With
Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and
Devin Neal (hamstring) sidelined, Olave saw a large workload as the Saints leaned heavily on the passing game, throwing 50 times against New York. He enters Week 17 listed as questionable with a lingering back issue that has kept him on the report since Week 13, though he is expected to be a "full-go" against the Titans. Assuming he is ready to go, Olave remains a clear WR1 against a Tennessee defense allowing the 11th-most PPR points to receivers this season.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Nick Underhill
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Audric Estime rushed five times for 19 yards and caught three of four targets for 17 yards in the Week 16 victory over the Jets. Estime was expected to lead the Saints' backfield with
Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and
Devin Neal (hamstring) both sidelined, but it was veteran
Taysom Hill who handled a team-high 12 rush attempts. Fellow running back
Evan Hull also received just five carries. The usage was concerning for Estime's fantasy outlook, and with Hill heavily involved across all facets of the offense, Estime appears to be more of a complementary back. He profiles as a low-end RB3/Flex option against the Titans in Week 17.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Taysom Hill put together one of the more impressive stat lines of the season in the Week 16 win over the Jets, rushing 12 times for 42 yards, catching four of six targets for 36 yards, and throwing a 38-yard touchdown on his lone pass attempt. The performance cemented Hill's place in history, as he became the first player in the Super Bowl era to reach 1,000 career yards passing, rushing, and receiving. With
Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and
Devin Neal (hamstring) sidelined, Hill operated as the Saints' primary rushing threat, while
Audric Estime and
Evan Hull each received only five carries. With Kamara set to miss another week and Neal on IR, Hill should once again be heavily involved against the Titans in Week 17. His do-it-all role makes him a TE1 for the contest.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints quarterback
Tyler Shough completed 32 of 49 passes for 308 yards and a touchdown in Week 16's victory over the Jets. The performance marked career highs in both pass attempts and passing yards, while extending New Orleans' winning streak to three games. With a depleted backfield, the Saints leaned heavily on the passing game, throwing the ball at a 2:1 rate compared to rushing attempts (50 passes to 25 rushes). With no positive developments in the running back room ahead of a Week 17 matchup against the Titans, New Orleans could once again funnel the offense through the air. Shough shapes up as a strong streaming option against a Tennessee defense that allows the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
December 27, 2025
New York Giants tight end
Theo Johnson (illness) has ruled out for his team's Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders due to an illness. Johnson was a late addition to the injury report on Friday, and he will not travel with the team to Las Vegas. The 24-year-old has functioned as the Giants' TE1 all season long, recording 45 receptions for 528 yards and five touchdowns on 74 targets across 15 games. He's played at least 70% of New York's offensive snaps in every game in 2025. In his absence,
Daniel Bellinger will likely step in as the lead receiving tight end for the Giants. Bellinger has hauled in 15 catches for 237 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets across 14 games so far this season. Despite the improved playing time outlook, he profiles as a risky start for fantasy managers in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
December 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor has been excellent overall this season, recording 1,840 scrimmage yards and 19 touchdowns on 329 touches across 15 games. However, the 26-year-old's rushing efficiency has nose-dived in the second half of the season. Across his last seven games played, Taylor has averaged more than four yards per carry just once. In the two games since
Philip Rivers took over as the starting quarterback in Indianapolis, Taylor is averaging 3.2 yards per rush attempt. In Week 17, Taylor faces a tough matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who enter the week ranked sixth in the NFL in yards per carry allowed (4.1). However, Jacksonville has allowed 19 rushing touchdowns on the season, which ranks tied for fourth-worst in the league. Additionally, Taylor remains a safe bet for a heavy workload, as he's seen at least 19 touches in six straight weeks. Despite the efficiency concerns, Taylor remains a must-start fantasy running back in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington is an interesting option to consider in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars offense has been great the past few weeks, and Washington at times has been the forefront of it. Last week he managed a whopping 145 yards on just six catches against the top Broncos defense. However, he only had a 56% snap share, which makes him a boom-or-bust option. He also has plenty of target competition, and against a weaker defense, his competition won't be covered as well as against Denver. There's still a chance Washington performs well, but it's certainly not guaranteed. Washington is a decent FLEX play in Week 17, but is a bit risky for teams in the fantasy championship.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBallerSource: Parker Washington RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Philip Rivers is set to make his third start of the 2025 season in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since being called out of retirement in early December, the 44-year-old has held his own. Across two games, Rivers has completed 66.1% of his pass attempts for 397 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. While Rivers offers zero production upside with his legs, he proved he could still be efficient as a passer by averaging 7.9 yards per attempt in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers. In Week 17, Rivers will face a Jaguars defense that ranks 18th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (3,492) and 27th in passing touchdowns allowed (26). Jacksonville ranks 6th in the NFL in yards per carry allowed (4.1), so Indianapolis may be forced to turn to the air more often than they would like. With the potential for a pass-heavy game script, Rivers profiles as a low-end fantasy QB2 option in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
December 27, 2025
Entering Week 17, the New York Giants defense ranks 29th among NFL defenses in total yardage allowed and 28th in points allowed. New York has given up at least 27 points in seven out of its last nine contests. However, the Giants have a very favorable matchup on paper in Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas enters the week ranked last in the NFL in both total yards and total points scored. The Raiders have scored more than 17 points just once over their last seven games and have been held to 10 points or fewer six times so far this season. Additionally, Las Vegas placed star tight end
Brock Bowers (knee) on Injured Reserve earlier this week, removing their best offensive weapon from the equation. The Giants' defensive line should have a chance to wreak some havoc against the struggling Raiders' offensive line, which has allowed 57 sacks through 16 games in 2025. All in all, the Giants D/ST profiles as a low-end starting unit for fantasy managers in Week 17 against Las Vegas.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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