Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matches based on a PPR rating system in fantasy football. This column won’t cover elite NFL players like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Instead, I’ll look at the players you have questions about who might exceed or fall short of expectations at each position. For all your final fantasy decisions, be sure to check out mine. weekly player ranking which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season.
Fabs Top 10 Team Defenses
1. Cowboys D/ST at Titans (TNF)
2. 49ers D/ST at Raiders
3. D/ST Leaders vs. Broncos
4. Eagles D/ST vs. Saints
5. Ravens D/ST vs. Steelers
6. Jaguars D/ST at the Texans
7. Giants D/ST vs. Foals
8. D/ST Jets at Seahawks
9. D/ST Chargers vs. Rams
10. Buccaneers D/ST vs. Panthers
Week 17 Start them, sit down: quarterbacks | BACK RUNNING | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT END | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 17 Start ‘Em: Defenses
Beginning of the week
Eagles D/ST vs. Saints (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Eagles defense is one of the best units in fantasy football, and this week’s game against the Saints makes them an elite option. New Orleans has committed 24 giveaways, allowed 31 sacks and is averaging just 59 plays per game, so Philadelphia is in a good place this week.
start them
D/ST Leaders vs. Broncos (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The D/ST Chiefs had a respectable fantastic eight points last week, and I like that it produced an even better number in a positive game against the Broncos. Russell Wilson has looked horrible most of the year, and Denver has scored the fewest points and allowed an NFL record 57 sacks.
More starts
• Giants D/ST against. Foals (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Jaguars D/ST at Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• D/ST chargers vs. Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Good Deals
• 49ers D/ST at Raiders ($2,900)
• Falcons D/ST vs. Cardinals ($2,700)
Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Seat of the week
Rams D/ST at Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Rams defense erupted last week, scoring a fantastic 21 points in a blowout win over the Broncos. I wouldn’t chase the points, though, as a tougher game against Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ explosive offense awaits. Don’t rush to add (or start) the Rams in Week 17.
Sit down
Bengals D/ST vs. Bills (Monday 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): The D/ST Bengals can be a useful option when the game is good, but the game couldn’t be worse against Josh Allen and the Bills. Defenses are averaging just a fantastic 5.3 points against this offense, which is fourth in points scored and second in yards.
More seats
Broncos D/ST at Chiefs (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Saints D/ST at Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Vikings D/ST at Packers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS fades
Dolphins D/ST at Patriots ($3,500)
Colts D/ST at Giants ($3,300)
Top 10 Fabs kickers
1. Harrison Butker vs. Broncos
2. Justin Tucker vs. Steelers
3. Tyler Bass at the Bengals (MNF)
4. Brett Maher at Titans (TNF)
5. Cameron Dicker vs. Rams
6. Graham Gano vs. Foals
7. Robbie Gould at Raiders
8. Nick Folk vs. dolphins
9. Jake Elliott vs. Saints
10. Riley Patterson at the Texans
Week 17 Start Them: Kickers
Beginning of the week
Harrison Butker vs. Broncos (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Butker is tied for just 14th in fantasy points per game among kickers, but he’s still a solid option this week in a positive matchup against the Broncos. Their defense allowed 37 field goals and gave up the second most fantasy points to opposing kickers this season.
More starts
• Cameron Dicker vs. Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Nick Folk vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Robbie Gould at Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Kickers
Seat of the week
Evan McPherson vs. Bills (Monday 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): McPherson has been on the kicker’s version of the “battle bus,” missing a field goal and an extra point last week. He’s also scored eight or fewer fantasy points in three straight games, and the Bills have given up just 6.3 fantasy points per game to kickers in 2022.
More seats
• Daniel Carlson against. 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Wil Lutz at the Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Brandon McManus at Chiefs (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
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