Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers in the 2025 season. Not only has he become a consistent streaming option, but he has managed to take the Cardinals' passing attack to the next level. The 33-year-old had his first misstep in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, and finished outside of the Top-12 quarterbacks for the first time since becoming the Cardinals' starting quarterback in Week 6. Heading into Week 17, Brissett is RotoBaller's ninth-ranked quarterback in a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals' defense has allowed the third-most passing touchdowns and the sixth-most passing yards this season. In an expected high-scoring game on Sunday, there should be plenty of points to go around on the field and fantasy scoreboards for fantasy football championships. Brissett can comfortably be interested in lineups as a QB1 in Week 17.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter has seen double-digit carries in back-to-back games for the first time this season. The 26-year-old finds himself as the Cardinals' RB1 after the team has lost fellow backs James Conner (foot), Trey Benson (knee), and Bam Knight (ankle) to season-ending injuries. Carter enters Week 17 as RotoBaller's 23rd-ranked running back in Half-PRR formats with a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals' defense has struggled to stop running backs on the ground and in the air this year. They have allowed the most fantasy points to running backs and have given up 25.9 fantasy points per game this season, according to Pro-Football-Reference. Carter is an RB2 with upside that can be fired up as a flex option in fantasy championships in Week 17.

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Dynasty | Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had four catches for 30 yards in a win against Detroit on Christmas Day. Dynasty Analysis: Sadly, his catch and yardage total actually led the team as Max Brosmer posted just 51 passing yards on the day. It's been a season to forget for Jefferson, who has now posted a 76/947/2 line on the year, far from matching his potential or expectations. The Vikings have decisions to make at quarterback this off-season as the combination of Carson Wentz, JJ McCarthy and Brosmer proved to be pretty putrid. Jefferson could be a "buy low" in dynasty leagues this off-season but he needs a quarterback change badly.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (illness) does not carry an injury designation heading into the weekend. Smith snapped a five game scoreless streak last week against the Commanders, with his six receptions also being his most in an outing since Week 12. While the touchdown helped out his final stat line, the Philly wideout has still finished a game with more than 50 receiving yards just once in his last six performances. This Sunday, he'll line up against a tough Buffalo defense that has given up just 17 passing touchdowns this season-tied for fourth-fewest in the league. Smith does get a decent amount of looks though, averaging 7.4 targets per game in the last five weeks. Scoring in back-to-back weeks seems unlikely, so managers have to bank on Smith returning to mid-season form and upping his overall production. Consider him a low-end WR3/FLEX with an unfavorable matchup in Week 17.

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Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper did not record any statistics in his most recent game against the Commanders after having receptions in his previous two contests. Cooper also saw his offensive snap count percentage drop to below 20% for the first time since Week 11. The first-year undrafted wideout has failed to explode onto the scene, but given the talent surrounding him it was always going to be an unrealistic expectation for him to have much of a contribution. He has not carved out a real role on this offensive unit yet, and is not suited for fantasy lineups for his Week 17 game against the Bills.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has now caught a touchdown in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 5 and 6 after scoring against the Commanders. However, Goedert's usage fell back down to earth, finishing with just three catches for 32 yards on three targets. And this week, Goedert will have a steep uphill battle as he travels to Buffalo to take on the defense allowing the fewest fantasy points to tight ends this year. Hope was restored after back-to-back 70+-yard games for Goedert, but his most recent performance once again showed his inconsistency with catches and yardage. Unless managers believe in a late-season end zone resurgence continuing, it's probably best to set expectations low for Goedert. He's a mid-tier TE2 option this week.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is a risky streaming option against a talented Carolina Panthers pass defense in Week 17. The Seahawks' passing game has been inconsistent in recent weeks, further adding to the risk factor for Darnold. Carolina is No. 8 against opposing quarterbacks in fantasy. They have also forced 13 interceptions, which is good for No. 9 in the league. Darnold himself has thrown 13 interceptions this season. Seattle should be able to move the ball on the ground, and they may lean less heavily on Darnold and the passing game this week than in normal weeks. Darnold, of course, should continue his smooth connection with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but a high enough passing output to merit a fantasy start may not be in the cards. Proceed with caution with Darnold in Week 17 if you have struggled with injuries at quarterback this year.

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Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made all three of his extra points but missed both of his field goal attempts in his most recent performance against the Commanders. This week, Elliott is up against the Bills, who tote an average defense allowing 22.9 points per game to their opponents this season-15th-fewest in the league. This game is chock-full of offensive talent, but even if it does turn into a shootout, Elliott has lost a lot of trust. In the last five weeks he has missed six of his 23 attempts between field goals and extra points. For managers streaming kickers, there are safer options for Week 17.

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San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) could be available if the 49ers advance far enough in the playoffs, according to a source. 'I think it's a thing that will remain to be seen,' general manager John Lynch said. 'But I know he's putting his heart and soul and his incredible work ethic to work every single day in an effort to do that.'

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts helped out fantasy managers last week with two passing touchdowns and his biggest day on the ground since Week 4, tallying 40 rushing yards. Hurts may have to rely on his legs some more in his upcoming game against the Bills, as Buffalo allows just 167.1 passing yards per game this season, which is the second-fewest in the league. Luckily, the Bills let Browns QB Shedeur Sanders scramble all around them last week as the rookie led his team with 49 rushing yards. While it may be tough to get it going through the air, Hurts has shown he can score in more ways than one with his eight rushing touchdowns this season. In this high-octane clash of Super Bowl-hopefuls, expect Hurts to bring his A-game. Especially with his five passing touchdowns in his last two games, consider him a solid QB1 despite the slightly intimidating matchup.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley last week recorded his second-most rushing yards in a game this season, torching the Commanders for 132 and a touchdown. Barkley has gotten hot lately, with 332 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 63 carries over the last three weeks. On Sunday, he may feast again versus a Buffalo defense that gives up 144.3 yards per game on the ground, which is the fourth-most in the NFL. The Bills have also allowed a league-leading 24 rushing touchdowns through 15 games. Given the sheer amount of volume Barkley has had recently and his 5.3 yards per carry since Week 14, he's primed for a huge day. While he's been relatively uninvolved in the passing game recently, having just two receptions over his last four outings, it shouldn't matter much this weekend. Barkley looks like himself again, and he's a mid-tier RB1 as fantasy playoffs near their end.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby recorded 37 rushing yards and his first touchdown of the season on four carries against the Commanders last week. Bigsby broke free for a 22-yard score in the fourth quarter, and now averages an impressive 6.1 yards per attempt this year. However, with Saquon Barkley healthy and ready to play, it seems as though any chance of Bigsby stepping into a notable role before season's end has faded away. With his low volume, it would be a massive gamble to start him in fantasy lineups as playoffs come to a close, even against a poor Buffalo run defense. It's best to leave Bigsby benched for Week 17.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (teeth) does not carry an injury designation heading into the weekend. Brown's low-usage Week 15 looks more and more like a fluke, as he caught his stride once again with nine catches for 95 yards on 12 targets against the Commanders last week. His last six weeks have been his best stretch of the season, and fantasy managers that held out through his struggles must be rejoicing. However, as fantasy playoffs come to a close, Brown has the Bills to deal with. Buffalo allows the eighth-fewest fantasy points to WRs this season and has not let an opposing receiver record 100+ yards since Drake London in Week 6. But, with the momentum Brown has had it feels foolish to doubt him now. Temper expectations in terms of yardage, but he should still have high upside in PPR leagues. He's a mid-tier WR2 in Week 17.

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Dynasty | Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 41 rushing yards, two catches and 23 receiving yards in a loss to the Vikings on Christmas Day. Dynasty Analysis: Anyone can have a bad day. Unfortunately, it came in the fantasy title game for most managers of Gibbs and this one had to sting. For what it's worth, many of those same dynasty teams wouldn't be in the title matchup without him this season but it was still tough to swallow. Gibbs has established himself as one of the top players in all of dynasty fantasy football and this one week certainly won't change that.

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Dynasty | Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had five catches for 36 yards in a loss to Broncos on Christmas Day. Dynasty Analysis: Kelce hasn't been bad this season with a 73/839/5 line but it seems highly likely he'll end the year without 1,000 receiving yards for the third straight season. Now 36, it also seems like this next week could be the end for one of the greatest tight ends of all-time as Kelce seems to be soaking up a lot of the sights and sounds of the stadiums the last few weeks. While nothing has been announced, the tea leaves are certainly pointing to him spending the foreseeable future doing podcasts and hanging out with Taylor Swift. Kelce's dynasty value is near zero at this point.

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Dynasty | Broncos running back RJ Harvey had 43 rushing yards, five catches, 33 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Broncos win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day. Dynasty Analysis: On the season, Harvey now has 512 rushing yards on 3.9 yards per carry and a 46/351/5 line as a receiver with 12 total touchdowns. In short, he's been fine. Harvey looks like a capable NFL running back but also one hardly worth building a team around. It's going to be very interesting to see just what the Broncos do at the position in the off-season with JK Dobbins a free agent again. At this point, Harvey looks like a decent hold in dynasty leagues but his value is surely going to go way up or way down moving in the coming months based on what Denver decides to do.

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Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell converted all three of his extra-point tries and drilled two of his three field goal attempts in a Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions. His miss from 37 yards out was nearly costly, as he failed to put Pittsburgh up by eight points with just over two minutes remaining, but the Steelers were ultimately able to close out the victory with a five-point lead. Boswell will look to bounce back against the Cleveland Browns this week. When he last faced Cleveland in Week 6, Boswell was incredibly productive for fantasy purposes in a 23-9 win. Sunday's contest carries an extremely low projected point total, which could signal limited touchdown opportunities and increased involvement for the kicker. Furthermore, Pittsburgh may not have much to play for if the Green Bay Packers defeat the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. If the Steelers rest some starters or adopt a conservative approach, Boswell could be called upon early and often. Fantasy managers can continue to roll with the 34-year-old in Week 17.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has logged three receptions in each of his past two games and could be in line for additional opportunities against the division-rival Cleveland Browns in Week 17. Cleveland, while stingy against opposing wideouts, has been middle-of-the-road against tight ends this season. Back in Week 6, when the Steelers last faced the Browns, Washington took the field for 80% of offensive snaps and racked up 62 receiving yards. Pittsburgh will be without suspended receiver DK Metcalf on Sunday and, depending on the outcome of the Baltimore Ravens' game on Saturday, could choose to rest additional starters. Furthermore, Calvin Austin III (hamstring) has already been ruled out. Assuming Washington is active, he could be an important piece of the Steelers' passing attack. This makes him an intriguing streaming option in deeper fantasy formats, but Washington can remain on waiver wires in most redraft leagues.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has formed a terrific rapport with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, and it has vaulted him into the WR1 tier near the end of the 2025 fantasy football season. Olave is coming off one of the best games of his career, catching 10 of 16 targets for 148 yards and a pair of touchdowns last weekend. The 25-year-old currently ranks as the overall WR6 in full-PPR leagues. He has already set career-highs in targets, catches, and touchdowns, and the season isn't even over. He's also on pace to set a new career-high in yards by the end of the year. Olave is due for another big game as he takes on the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. Tennessee has surrendered the eighth-most receiving yards and seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers this year. He'll rank as a mid-range WR1 for the rest of the season.

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Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has carved out a sizable role in the passing game, and he'll remain an appealing fantasy option if he can handle a large target share again in Week 17. The 24-year-old has at least two catches in each of his last 10 games, and at least four catches in half of those contests. He continues to operate behind Tony Pollard on early downs, but he routinely capitalizes on passing down opportunities. As a result, most of his value comes in PPR leagues where he can earn extra points for catching passes. He has garnered flex appeal lately but will run into a tougher matchup this week against the New Orleans Saints, who have allowed the second-fewest catches and fifth-fewest receiving yards to opposing running backs in 2025. As it stands, Spears ranks as the RB40 in RotoBaller's updated half-PPR fantasy rankings for Week 17.

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