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Fantasy football rankings for Week 17: Healthy QBs hold keys to championship quest

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It's often said the NFL season is mostly a war of attrition. There's no better example than at quarterback, where seemingly half the league has been forced to turn to a backup. Hopefully, your team has all its key players upright and healthy as you play for a championship.

Fantasy football rankings for Week 17 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

(*-check status before kickoff)

Fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 17

  • Trevor Lawrence has played through multiple injuries this season, but his latest -- a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder -- may be too difficult to overcome. He's questionable for Sunday.
  • Brock Purdy left Monday's game with a neck stinger, but is expected to be fine for a juicy matchup vs. the Commanders.
  • C.J. Stroud (concussion) is expected to return to practice this week after missing the past two games.
  • The Broncos have opted to start Jarrett Stidham over Russell Wilson against the Chargers in what's being called a "football decision" by the team.
  • Sleeper pick: Derek Carr has tossed three TD passes in each of his last two games and will be facing the NFL's worst pass defense.

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1Josh AllenBuf.vs. N.E.
2Jalen HurtsPhi.vs. Ari.
3Dak PrescottDal.vs. Det.
4*Brock PurdyS.F.at Was.
5Lamar JacksonBal.vs. Mia.
6Patrick MahomesK.C.vs. Cin.
7*C.J. StroudHou.vs. Ten.
8Justin FieldsChi.vs. Atl.
9Jared GoffDet.at Dal.
10Jordan LoveG.B.at Min.
11Tua TagovailoaMia.at Bal.
12Matthew StaffordL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
13Joe FlaccoCle.vs. N.Y.-J
14Jake BrowningCin.at K.C.
15*Trevor LawrenceJac.vs. Car.
16Baker MayfieldT.B.vs. N.O.
17Jacoby BrissettWas.vs. S.F.
18Geno SmithSea.vs. Pit.
19Derek CarrN.O.at T.B.
20Gardner MinshewInd.vs. L.V.
21Kyler MurrayAri.at Phi.
22Mason RudolphPit.at Sea.
23Taylor HeinickeAtl.at Chi.
24Bryce YoungCar.at Jac.
25Nick MullensMin.vs. G.B.
26Ryan TannehillTen.at Hou.
27Jarrett StidhamDen.vs. L.A.-C
28Aidan O'ConnellL.V.at Ind.
29Tyrod TaylorN.Y.-Gvs. L.A.-R
30Bailey ZappeN.E.at Buf.
31Easton StickL.A.-Cat Den.
32Trevor SiemianN.Y.-Jat Cle.

Fantasy football running back rankings for Week 17

  • Isiah Pacheco (concussion) didn't practice on Wednesday and is in danger of missing Sunday's game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is in line to get the bulk of the backfield touches if Pacheco is out.
  • Josh Jacobs has missed two games with a quadriceps injury, but could return this week. He's also been dealing with an undisclosed illness.
  • Sleeper pick: Ezekiel Elliott thrived last week in PPR formats with nine receptions on 11 targets. If Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out again or even limited, Zeke could post a repeat performance.
1Christian McCaffreyS.F.at Was.
2Kyren WilliamsL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
3Raheem MostertMia.at Bal.
4Jahmyr GibbsDet.at Dal.
5Rachaad WhiteT.B.vs. N.O.
6Alvin KamaraN.O.at T.B.
7Bijan RobinsonAtl.at Chi.
8Saquon BarkleyN.Y.-Gvs. L.A.-R
9D'Andre SwiftPhi.vs. Ari.
10Breece HallN.Y.-Jat Cle.
11Derrick HenryTen.at Hou.
12Travis EtienneJac.vs. Car.
13James CookBuf.vs. N.E.
14Joe MixonCin.at K.C.
15*Isiah PachecoK.C.vs. Cin.
16Kenneth Walker IIISea.vs. Pit.
17James ConnerAri.at Phi.
18Austin EkelerL.A.-Cat Den.
19Tony PollardDal.vs. Det.
20*Josh JacobsL.V.at Ind.
21Aaron JonesG.B.at Min.
22*Brian Robinson Jr.Was.vs. S.F.
23Jonathan TaylorInd.vs. L.V.
24David MontgomeryDet.at Dal.
25De'Von AchaneMia.at Bal.
26Devin SingletaryHou.vs. Ten.
27Gus EdwardsBal.vs. Mia.
28Jaylen WarrenPit.at Sea.
29Chuba HubbardCar.at Jac.
30Javonte WilliamsDen.vs. L.A.-C
31Jerome FordCle.vs. N.Y.-J
32Ezekiel ElliottN.E.at Buf.
33Khalil HerbertChi.vs. Atl.
34Alexander MattisonMin.vs. G.B.
35*AJ DillonG.B.at Min.
36Tyjae SpearsTen.at Hou.
37Najee HarrisPit.at Sea.
38Dameon PierceHou.vs. Ten.
39Jaleel McLaughlinDen.vs. L.A.-C
40Zach CharbonnetSea.vs. Pit.
41Tyler AllgeierAtl.at Chi.
42Samaje PerineDen.vs. L.A.-C
43Kareem HuntCle.vs. N.Y.-J
44Rico DowdleDal.vs. Det.
45Emari DemercadoAri.at Phi.
46*Rhamdondre StevensonN.E.at Buf.
47Antonio GibsonWas.vs. S.F.
48Royce FreemanL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
49Ty ChandlerMin.vs. G.B.
50Kenneth GainwellPhi.vs. Ari.
51Roschon JohnsonChi.vs. Atl.
52Kevin HarrisN.E.at Buf.
53Chase BrownCin.at K.C.
54Jeff WilsonMia.at Bal.
55Justice HillBal.vs. Mia.

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 17

  • Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) and Michael Pittman (concussion) both missed last week's game and are in danger of missing another. Both need to take major steps in the next few days to have a shot at playing.
  • DJ Moore missed some time Sunday when he rolled his ankle, but he returned to the game and doesn't carry an injury designation this week.
  • Courtland Sutton entered the concussion protocol after taking a hit in the first half of last week's game. Even if he returns this week, he gets a downgrade with Jarrett Stidham taking over at quarterback.
  • Sleeper pick: Tee Higgins has 201 receiving yards and three touchdowns over the past two weeks. He should see plenty of targets against the Chiefs, especially with Chase limited or out.
1Tyreek HillBal.vs. Mia.
2CeeDee LambDal.vs. Det.
3Amon-Ra St. BrownDet.at Dal.
4Puka NacuaL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
5Mike EvansT.B.vs. N.O.
6Stefon DiggsBuf.vs. N.E.
7A.J. BrownPhi.vs. Ari.
8*Ja'Marr ChaseCin.vs. K.C.
9DJ MooreChi.vs. Atl.
10*Keenan AllenL.A.-Cat Den.
11Amari CooperCle.vs. N.Y.-J
12*Michael Pittman Jr.Ind.vs. L.V.
13Chris OlaveN.O.at T.B.
14Davante AdamsL.V.at Ind.
15Deebo SamuelS.F.at Was.
16Brandon AiyukS.F.at Was.
17DeVonta SmithPhi.vs. Ari.
18DK MetcalfSea.vs. Pit.
19Justin JeffersonMin.vs. G.B.
20Calvin RidleyJac.vs. Car.
21*Nico CollinsHou.vs. Ten.
22Garrett WilsonN.Y.-Jat Cle.
23*Jaylen WaddleMia.at Bal.
24Rashee RiceK.C.vs. Cin.
25*Courtland SuttonDen.vs. L.A.-C
26DeAndre HopkinsTen.at Hou.
27*Jordan AddisonMin.vs. G.B.
28Terry McLaurinWas.vs. S.F.
29Chris GodwinT.B.vs. N.O.
30Tyler LockettSea.vs. Pit.
31Cooper KuppL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
32*Jayden ReedG.B.at Min.
33Romeo DoubsG.B.at Min.
34Jakobi MeyersL.V.at Ind.
35Gabe DavisBuf.vs. N.E.
36Drake LondonAtl.at Chi.
37Curtis SamuelWas.vs. S.F.
38Brandin CooksDal.vs. Det.
39Josh DownsInd.vs. L.V.
40Tee HigginsCin.at K.C.
41Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSea.vs. Pit.
42K.J. OsbornMin.vs. G.B.
43Tyler BoydCin.at K.C.
44Jahan DotsonWas.vs. S.F.
45*Marquise BrownAri.at Phi.
46Demario DouglasN.E.at Buf.
47George PickensPit.at Sea.
48DJ Chark Jr.Car.at Jac.
49Rashid ShaheedN.O.at T.B.
50Jerry JeudyDen.vs. L.A.-C
51Diontae JohnsonPit.at Sea.
52Rondale MooreAri.at Phi.
53Wan'Dale RobinsonN.Y.-Gvs. L.A.-R
54Elijah MooreCle.vs. N.Y.-J
55Noah BrownDal.vs. Det.

Fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 17

  • T.J. Hockenson's season-ending knee injury is a huge blow for the Vikings -- and fantasy managers. Josh Oliver figures to see more targets in Hockenson's absence.
  • Cole Kmet left Sunday's game early with a knee injury and did not practice on Wednesday.
  • Sleeper pick: Chigoziem Okonkwo posted season highs in receptions (six) and receiving yards (63) last week in addition to scoring his first touchdown of the season. The Texans give up the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends.
1Travis KelceK.C.vs. Cin
2Sam LaPortaDet.at Dal.
3David NjokuCle.vs. N.Y.-J
4George KittleS.F.at Was.
5Evan EngramJac.vs. Car.
6Trey McBrideAri.at Phi.
7*Cole KmetChi.vs. Atl.
8Jake FergusonDal.vs. Det.
9Logan ThomasWas.vs. S.F.
10Dalton SchultzHou.vs. Ten.
11Dallas GoedertPhi.vs. Ari.
12Kyle PittsAtl.at Chi.
13Dalton KincaidBuf.vs. N.E.
14Tyler ConklinN.Y.-Jat Cle.
15Chigoziem OkonkwoTen.at Hou.
16Pat FreiermuthPit.at Sea.
17Darren WallerN.Y.-Gvs. L.A.-R
18Tyler HigbeeL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
19Cade OttonT.B.vs. N.O.
20Isaiah LikelyBal.vs. Mia.
21Josh OliverMin.vs. G.B.
22*Luke MusgraveG.B.at Min.
23Tanner HudsonCin.at K.C.
24Jonnu SmithAtl.at Chi.
25Gerald EverettL.A.-Cat Den.
26*Hunter HenryN.E.at Buf.
27Tucker KraftG.B.at Min.
28*Michael MayerL.V.at Ind.
29Durham SmytheMia.at Bal.
30Colby ParkinsonSea.vs. Pit.

Fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 17

1Brandon AubreyDal.vs. Det.
2*Dustin HopkinsCle.vs. N.Y.-J
3Ka'imi FairbairnHou.vs. Ten.
4Justin TuckerBal.vs. Mia.
5Jason SandersMia.at Bal.
6Jason MyersSea.vs. Pit.
7Jake ElliottPhi.vs. Ari.
8Matt GayInd.vs. L.V.
9Tyler BassBuf.vs. N.E.
10Lucas HavrisikL.A.-Rat N.Y.-G
11Wil LutzDen.vs. L.A.-C
12Cairo SantosChi.vs. Atl.
13Harrison ButkerK.C.vs. Cin.
14Evan McPhersonCin.at K.C.
15Chase McLaughlinT.B.vs. N.O.
16Greg ZuerleinN.Y.-Jat Cle.
17Jake MoodyS.F.at Was.
18Blake GrupeN.O.at T.B.
19Younghoe KooAtl.at Chi.
20Brandon McManusJac.vs. Car.
21Cameron DickerL.A.-Cat Den.
22Chris BoswellPit.at Sea.
23Nick FolkTen.at Hou.
24Mike BadgleyDet.at Dal.
25Anders CarlsonG.B.at Min.
26Matt PraterAri.at Phi.
27Greg JosephMin.vs. G.B.
28Eddy PineiroCar.at Jac.
29Daniel CarlsonL.V.at Ind.
30Joey SlyeWas.vs. S.F.
31Mason CrosbyN.Y.-Gvs. L.A.-R
32Chad RylandN.E.at Buf.

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 17

1Dallas Cowboysvs. Det.
2Cleveland Brownsvs. N.Y.-J
3Miami Dolphinsat Bal.
4Baltimore Ravensvs. Mia.
5Buffalo Billsvs. Ind.
6New York Jetsat Cle.
7Indianapolis Coltsvs. L.V.
8San Francisco 49ersat Was.
9Pittsburgh Steelersat Sea.
10Denver Broncosvs. L.A.-C
11Minnesota Vikingsvs. G.B.
12Tampa Bay Buccaneersvs. N.O.
13New Orleans Saintsat T.B.
14Las Vegas Raidersat Ind.
15Seattle Seahawksvs. Pit.
16Houston Texansvs. Ten.
17Jacksonville Jaguarsvs. Car.
18Detroit Lionsat Dal.
19Kansas City Chiefsvs. Cin.
20Atlanta Falconsat Chi.
21Chicago Bearsvs. Atl.
22Cincinnati Bengalsat K.C.
23Los Angeles Ramsat N.Y.-G
24Tennessee Titansat Hou.
25Philadelphia Eaglesvs. Ari
26Washington Commandersvs. S.F.
27New England Patriotsat Buf.
28Green Bay Packersat Min.
29Los Angeles Chargersat Den.
30Arizona Cardinalsat Phi.
31New York Giantsvs. L.A.-R
32Carolina Panthersat Jac.

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