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Saints | Alontae Taylor all over the field Sun Dec 28, 05:56 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Alontae Taylor had team highs with nine total stops and seven solo tackles in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, and he also had a game-high four passes defensed with a quarterback hit.
Link to story Saints | Moliki Matavao hauls in two receptions Sun Dec 28, 05:55 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Moliki Matavao had two receptions for 10 yards on two targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Saints | Kevin Austin Jr. discovers end zone Sun Dec 28, 05:52 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin Jr. ended up with four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to story Saints | Dante Pettis totals three receptions Sun Dec 28, 05:51 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Dante Pettis ended up with three receptions for 53 yards on four targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, and he was credited with one lost fumble. Pettis also had four kick returns for 97 yards, and two punt returns for 22 yards.
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Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet picks up two rushing TDs Sun Dec 28, 05:50 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He also caught two passes for 12 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Charbonnet was the big hit in the Seahawks backfield one week after Ken Walker III appeared to have his breakout game against the Rams. Charbonnet helped settle down Sam Darnold with a 25-yard run on 3rd-and-15 when Darnold was struggling early on, and he was more physical and determined than the Panthers run defense in the second half. His dynasty value could go way up in the offseason if the Seahawks don't re-sign Walker in free agency. |
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Saints | Solid afternoon for Juwan Johnson Sun Dec 28, 05:48 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson ended up with four receptions for 95 yards on four targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold throws one TD, one INT Sun Dec 28, 05:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold went 18-for-27 for 147 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He also lost a fumble during the game.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers defense was up to the task in Week 17, harassing Darnold and forcing two turnovers. He never got comfortable throwing downfield to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but AJ Barner came through on a couple of big plays deep in Panthers territory and that was enough on a rough day for offensive football in Charlotte. Darnold could be playing for the #1 seed next week against the 49ers. |
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Saints | Chris Olave shines in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 05:45 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave posted game highs with eight receptions, 119 yards and 11 targets in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, and he also scored a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Olave was an elite fantasy WR1 with Tyler Shough. He'll play under his fifth year option next season, but expect the team to make a push to get Olave signed long term this offseason. He'll be drafted no later than the second round in fantasy drafts next year. |
Saints | Taysom Hill sees three total touches Sun Dec 28, 05:44 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill registered three runs for no yards in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, and he did not attempt a pass nor was he targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: We can say now that the Saints featured Hill last week as a possible send off for a unique player in front of the fan base that embraced him. Hill did get a few short yardage carries early that were unsuccessful, and then the Saints didn't go back to him. |
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Saints | Evan Hull runs twice in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 05:41 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Evan Hull rushed twice for three yards in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, while he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Steelers | DK Metcalf's absence hurt Pittsburgh Sun Dec 28, 05:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf did not play in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was suspended.
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Bengals | No catches for Noah Fant Sun Dec 28, 05:33 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant was targeted one time during the Week 17 game against the Arizona Cardinals but finished with zero receptions.
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Steelers | Alex Highsmith posts two sacks Sun Dec 28, 05:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Alex Highsmith had two sacks in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He totaled three tackles.
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Bengals | Tanner Hudson posts 31 yards Sun Dec 28, 05:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tanner Hudson caught two passes for 31 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Steelers | Marquez Valdes-Scantling targeted nine times Sun Dec 28, 05:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three of a team-high nine targets for 21 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Four receptions for Andrei Iosivas Sun Dec 28, 05:27 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas caught four passes for 41 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Steelers | Scotty Miller posts three receptions Sun Dec 28, 05:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Scotty Miller caught three of seven targets for 25 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Saints | Audric Estime flirts with century mark Sun Dec 28, 05:25 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estime rushed 14 times for 94 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, and he added a 4-yard reception on his lone target.
| Footballguys view: Estime was a dud last week as the Saints put Taysom Hill in on key running plays during his possible last home game with the Saints. This week, he was the clear lead back and put up the RB2/Flex worthy game that many expected last week. |
Bengals | Mike Gesicki has decent game Sun Dec 28, 05:23 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki caught two passes for 47 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Steelers | Adam Thielen non-factor again Sun Dec 28, 05:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen caught two of five targets for 14 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Tee Higgins finishes with 59 yards Sun Dec 28, 05:20 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught four passes for 59 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted five times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Higgins wasn't a big Week 17 hit, but he was still able to rally to stay on the field the last two weeks after suffering two concussions in three weeks leading into Week 16. He could be in a for a big bounceback season next year if he and Joe Burrow can stay healthy. |
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Steelers | Jonnu Smith ties season-high receptions Sun Dec 28, 05:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith caught all five targets for 18 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He carried twice for nine yards.
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase catches two TD passes Sun Dec 28, 05:17 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted nine times during the game.
| Footballguys view: It was rough for a bit with Jake Browning, but Chase mostly performed like a player worthy of the #1 overall pick in fantasy drafts this season. He certainly came through in Week 17 and should fall no farther than the #2 pick in 2026 fantasy drafts. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough throws for 333 yards, two TDs Sun Dec 28, 05:16 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 22-of-27 passes for a career-high 333 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, while running four times for six yards.
| Footballguys view: Shough was a big fantasy hit for anyone who trusted him even though he is a second round pick rookie who is playing with Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson and a bunch of receivers and running backs who weren't on NFL teams at the beginning of the season. The Saints have their quarterback and head coach in place and can start building for the future. |
Bengals | Samaje Perine reaches end zone Sun Dec 28, 05:12 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine rushed for five yards and one touchdown on three carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught one pass for eight yards during the game.
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Steelers | Pat Freiermuth posts 63 yards Sun Dec 28, 05:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth caught three of five targets for 63 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Four touches for Tahj Brooks Sun Dec 28, 05:10 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks rushed for 10 yards on three carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught one pass for nine yards during the game.
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Titans | Arden Key leaves with back injury Sun Dec 28, 05:10 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Arden Key (back) left the Week 17 game against the New Orleans Saints due to a back injury, and he was unable to return.
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Raiders | Dylan Parham exits due to illness Sun Dec 28, 05:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Dylan Parham (illness) left the Week 17 game in the first half due to an illness. His return is questionable.
Link to story Steelers | Kenneth Gainwell slowed vs. the Browns Sun Dec 28, 05:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell carried seven times for 26 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He caught three of four targets for 12 yards.
| Footballguys view: Gainwell was a dud after emerging as a surprise RB1 in fantasy leagues because the Steelers offense was thwarted at almost every turn by a motivated Browns defense in front a spirited home crowd. He'll be a free agent next year, but the Steelers should value him more than any other team after seeing his contributions up close and personal this season. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren runs for 64 yards Sun Dec 28, 04:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren carried 12 times 64 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers offense was already behind the eight ball against a tough Browns defense without DK Metcalf, and they lost Darnell Washington during the game to a broken forearm, which made it even more difficult for the offense to put together successful drives. Warren broke free a few times for good runs, but the Steelers offense was a dud and will have to find a spark to win the division by beating the Ravens in Pittsburgh next week. |
Patriots | DeMario Douglas limited to one catch Sun Dec 28, 04:56 PM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas went for a single 10-yard reception on two targets in Week 17 against the New York Jets.
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Bengals | Two touchdowns for Chase Brown Sun Dec 28, 04:55 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught three passes for 40 yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: We throw the term "league winner" around a lot, but Brown's last two weeks may well have been responsible for the margin of victory in your fantasy championship. Samaje Perine returned to the team in the offseason and played a larger role in the backfield than anyone anticipated, but if you targeted Brown in fantasy drafts because of the significant upside that comes with leading a backfield in a Joe Burrow offense. |
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Patriots | Austin Hooper records TD in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:55 PM
New England Patriots TE Austin Hooper had two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the New York Jets.
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Patriots | Kyle Williams good for three grabs Sun Dec 28, 04:54 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams had three receptions for 20 yards on five targets in Week 17 against the New York Jets.
Link to story Patriots | Efton Chism records first NFL catch, TD Sun Dec 28, 04:53 PM
New England Patriots WR Efton Chism III, a preseason sensation, recorded his first NFL catch and his first NFL touchdown in Week 17 against the New York Jets. He finished with two receptions for 30 yards and the score.
Link to story Steelers | Aaron Rodgers shut down by Browns Sun Dec 28, 04:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 21 of 39 for 168 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow surpasses 300-yard mark Sun Dec 28, 04:49 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow went 24-for-31 for 305 yards and two touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also rushed for two yards on three carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: It certainly was not a successful season for Burrow or the Bengals, but the last two weeks showed us an offense that effortlessly moved the ball against NFL defenses, turning the scoreboard into a pinball machine. It was reported before the game that teams will call the Bengals about Burrow in the offseason after it appeared that he was disgruntled earlier this month. There's probably only a very small chance that he would get dealt in the offseason, but never say never. |
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Patriots | Hunter Henry gets into end zone in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:49 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry went for three receptions, 49 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 17 against the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Henry wasn't a huge hit, but if you went to him to cover a George Kittle or Brock Bowers absence, you were satisfied with what you got. He'll be a player of some consequence in playoff fantasy football leagues. |
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Cardinals | Cody Simon productive in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Cody Simon recorded four solo tackles, 15 total tackles and a half of a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.
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Browns | Sal Cannella grabs first two NFL receptions Sun Dec 28, 04:45 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Sal Cannella caught two of four targets for 11 yards in a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Patriots | Stefon Diggs hits century mark in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:44 PM
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs posted six receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 17 against the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Diggs has ended up being much more impactful than Chris Godwin even though he was seen as a fallback to Godwin when the Bucs veteran receiver chose to stay in Tampa over basically a blank check from the Patriots. Diggs was also ready to play earlier than Godwin, who had to have a second surgery on his injured ankle. Diggs had a short slump earlier in December, but finished with two huge games to reward fantasy players who received in him. |
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison held off stat sheet Sun Dec 28, 04:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (calf) was targeted one time during the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals but did not record a reception before leaving the game because of a heel injury.
| Footballguys view: Harrison was supposed to become the signature receiver for Kyler Murray as the Cardinals entered a brave new world on offense. His second season has been injury riddled and even more disappointing than his rookie season, something that few contemplated this summer. Jacoby Brissett even revived the passing game, but Michael Wilson was the breakout wide receiver, not Harrison. Harrison should fall even further going into his third season a la Kyle Pitts, but like Pitts, it might not be far enough. Pitts also could end up being a lesson in patience for dynasty players, so maybe this is the right moment to try to buy Harrison in dynasty leagues. |
Browns | Cedric Tillman hauls in 42-yard pass Sun Dec 28, 04:44 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman caught one pass for 42 yards in a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Cardinals | Xavier Weaver catches two passes Sun Dec 28, 04:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver caught two passes for 24 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He was targeted three times during the game.
Link to story Patriots | D'Ernest Johnson totals four rushes Sun Dec 28, 04:40 PM
New England Patriots RB D'Ernest Johnson ran four times for five yards in Week 17 against the New York Jets, and he wasn't targeted in the passing game.
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Browns | Jerry Jeudy snags five balls in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:37 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy caught five of seven targets for 54 yards in a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Jeudy didn't put up big numbers with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback, but Sanders gives him a chance to have decent sustained quarterback play next season. He remains on the dynasty radar because of what Sanders showed this season. |
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Cardinals | Ten receptions for Trey McBride Sun Dec 28, 04:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He was targeted 13 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: McBride broke Zach Ertz's single season record for receptions by a tight end - (116 in 2018) and he could hold it for as long as Ertz did or longer. McBride was at 119 at the end of this game and has one more contest against the Rams to cement his place in the record book. If McBride can catch eight passes next week, he'll have of the top 10 reception seasons of all time. |
Browns | Trayveon Williams get two carries in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 04:34 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Trayveon Williams carried twice for 10 yards in a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Browns | Raheim Sanders accounts for 31 yards Sun Dec 28, 04:32 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Raheim Sanders carried eight times for 21 yards in a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He caught one pass for 10 yards.
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