Week 17 has a different feel than the previous few months of FanDuel preparation. One notable change is the lack of a Thursday game, where the Footballguys staff collects ownership data to craft strategies into the weekend games. Without solid ownership information, I lean on Footballguys value data to shape my exposure chart for each position. Here are my boards for Week 17:

Quarterback

Without a standout value at the position, diversifying away from a clear high-exposure option is best. Plus, the best values are low-floor wildcards in McCarron and Mallett. McCarron is the only listed option with a top-5 matchup. Eli Manning is No.6 for the week against the Eagles. Mallett has a noticeably difficult tilt against Cincinnati.

Running BacK

Freeman is the top play of the week by overall value and positional strength. Approaching the 50% exposure rate threshold is allowable as Freeman has a well-defined role with most of Atlanta's offense running through himself and Julio Jones. In addition to the high-floor security, Freeman has the top matchup of the week for running backs against New Orleans. Tre Mason is the low-cost reserve with an expanded role of the week with Todd Gurley hobbled. The Rams also have a top-5 running back matchup with the 49ers. David Johnson scraps onto the list with his escalating cost and bad matchup against Seattle after weeks of being an auto-play with at least 40% or more exposure recommendations.

Wide Receiver

As mentioned with Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones has been a rock-solid play with his high-floor role in Atlanta's offense. With the typical flat tiers at receiver, taking the quarterback approach of spreading exposure is prudent. Ryan Fitzpatrick and his pair of receivers are high-quality stacking options against Buffalo. Odell Beckham Jr and the Jets receivers are the notable blends of top-10 matchups and offensive role. Julio Jones (against New Orleans), Keshawn Martin, and Sammy Watkins also log positive matchups.

Tight End

Zach Miller is a popular play this week and any tight end less than $6,000 with a quality projection is a consideration for at least 20% exposure, including Zach Ertz. Miller and Ertz highlight the top-5 matchups of Week 17.

Kicker

Defense

The Colts, Rams, and Steelers have top-5 matchups. The Colts and Rams are easy picks at low salaries.

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