Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 17: Wide Receiver rankings

Week 17 is when the championship game takes place in most season-long Fantasy Football formats. The teams that make it this far know the importance of match-ups when setting line-ups. Stud players should always start, but the next tier can make or break any given week. Here are some wide receivers to target and others to avoid in Week 17.

Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Start 'Em

Wide Receivers to target in Week 17 Fantasy Football

Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. has recorded solid Fantasy Football production since joining the Los Angeles Rams. He has scored a touchdown in four of his last five games after having zero in the first ten weeks of the season. Beckham had an excellent matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who rank last in the NFL with 280.5 passing yards allowed per game.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. Seattle Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been on fire over the last four weeks of Fantasy Football. All three of his touchdowns this season have come over the last four weeks. He has recorded, at least, eight receptions and over 70 yards in each of his last four games. He faces the Seattle Seahawks this week, who rank 31st with 270.9 passing yards allowed per game.

DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Football Team

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith is a solid flex player in Week 17 Fantasy Football. He is in a great matchup against the Washington Football Team, who rank 30th with 269.2 passing yards allowed per game. He is the only wide receiver on the Philadelphia Eagles who has provided consistent production. He has been targeted five or more times in 11 of his 15 games this year.

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Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Sit 'Em

Wide Receivers to avoid in Week 17 Fantasy Football.

Russell Gage, Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage

Russell Gage has been a useful Fantasy Football wide receiver in the second half of the season, but he drew a tough matchup in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills. They are the top pass defense in the entire NFL, allowing just 173.1 passing yards per game. Gage could be avoided in Fantasy Football this week.

Marvin Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones

Marvin Jones had three touchdowns in his first six games this Fantasy Football season. He has had zero touchdowns since then. He has also failed to record five or more receptions in six of his last eight games, while also registering less than 50 yards in six of his last nine. This week, Jones plays against the New England Patriots, who rank second with 193.7 passing yards allowed per game.

Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool

Chase Claypool has been disappointing in Fantasy Football this season. He has exceeded five receptions in just two games all year and only has one 100 yard receiving game. He has also only scored one touchdown all season. He can be avoided in Fantasy Football Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns 8th ranked pass defense, allowing just 215.1 yards per game.

Top 10 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers in Week 17

1. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens
2. Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
3. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans
4. Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
6. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills vs. Atlanta Falcons
7. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Antonio Brown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Jets
9. A.J. Brown, Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins
10. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs