Trey Benson was Inactive. Conner (6 touches) tried to play
through his knee injury but didn’t last long. There’s no reason
for him to play next week. Carter (15 touches) took over the lead
back role after Conner left.
Good to see Harrison (6-96-0) with a decent game. Probably
not a coincidence it came on a day when Kyler was forced to throw
the ball 48 times. Harrison is still second fiddle to McBride.
TE Trey McBride: 73 snaps (92.4%), 35.6% tgt share
TE Tip Reiman: 24 snaps (30.4%), 0.0% tgt share
TE Elijah Higgins: 22 snaps (27.8%), 6.7% tgt share
McBride (12-123-1) saw double-digit targets for the 6th time
this season and finally scored a receiving TD! His 35.6% target
share was the highest of any TE in Week 17.
A dominant first half from Bijan (2 TDs) who looked like
he was on his way to a huge game, but the Falcons offense sputtered
in the 2nd half and never got the ball in overtime. Allgeier had
just 3 touches. Bijan’s role remains elite.
Justice Hill was Inactive. Henry (27-147-1, 2-18-0) dominated
the first quarter and the Ravens never looked back, mopping the
floor with Texans 31-2. Mitchell took over as the No.2 RB with
Hill out.
Lamar ran for 87 yards and 1 TD, meaning the passing game
was on hiatus. He threw the ball just 15 times for 168 yards and
2 TDs. Flowers (2-31-0) led the team with just 5 targets.
TE Isaiah Likely: 48 snaps (76.2%), 6.2% tgt share
TE Mark Andrews: 35 snaps (55.6%), 12.5% tgt share
Andrews (2-68-1) was the best fantasy producer from the passing
attack on just 2 targets.
The Bills blew out the Jets 40-14. The three-headed RBBC
(27 touches) used in Buffalo continues to limit their fantasy
value, although Cook’s efficiency makes him a viable RB1 every
week.
Allen threw just 27 passes and continues to spread the wealth
which isn’t great for his pass catchers. Cooper (3 tgts) continues
to be just another spoke in the wheel. Coleman (3-27-1) led the
team with 7 targets.
Chuba Hubbard was put on IR before the game. Blackshear (8
touches) got the start over Boone (2 touches) but the Panthers
ran just 47 plays, the fewest of any team in Week 17.
Thielen (5-110-2) had some success early, but the Panthers
passing offense couldn’t make anything happen in the 2nd half.
Legette (5-28-0) led the team with 9 targets.
Bengals ran 30 more plays than the Broncos and this game
went into overtime. Brown (24 touches) suffered a high ankle sprain
late in the 4th quarter which may keep him out next week. Herbert
would be the next man up.
Ja’Marr (15 targets) topped the 100-yard mark but this was
the Tee Higgins (11-131-3) show. The Bengals have an outside shot
at the playoffs so expect all the top guns to play in Week 18.
TE Drew Sample: 55 snaps (61.1%), 2.0% tgt share
TE Mike Gesicki: 51 snaps (56.7%), 24.5% tgt share
TE Cam Grandy: 16 snaps (17.8%), 2.0% tgt share
Gesicki (12 tgts) was heavily involved in the gameplan from
the beginning. This was the first time all season he’s seen double-digit
targets or receptions (10).
Ford (6 touches) suffered an ankle injury in this game which
limited his snaps. Strong (8 touches) also suffered a head injury,
meaning Foreman (13-49-0) could get the bulk of work in Week 18.
As expected with DTR starting, the Browns passing game was
limited. The QB barely completed half of his 47 attempts… for
zero TDs. Jeudy (12-94-0) did have 18 targets!
With Lamb out, Cooks (4-52-0) had an elevated role along
with Mingo (3 tgts) but a six wide receiver rotation isn’t ideal.
Cooks led the team with 8 targets.
Broncos have been using three running backs most of the season
and this week was no different. Javonte had just 2 touches as
Mclaughlin and Estime combined for 21 touches.
David Montgomery was Inactive. Detroit (40 pts) didn’t hold
back in their meaningless game against the 49ers. Gibbs (18-117-1,
4-46-0) handled 22 touches with Reynolds (9 touches) working as
the backup RB.
Bad day for the Packers passing game, especially considering
the Vikings are giving up the most fantasy points to WRs. Doubs
(7-58-0) led the team with 11 targets. Just 1 catch for Reed on
4 targets.
TE Tucker Kraft: 54 snaps (85.7%), 10.3% tgt share
TE Luke Musgrave: 12 snaps (19.0%), 3.4% tgt share
Kraft (2-53-0) is still way ahead of Musgrave on the relevance
meter.
Metchie (5-48-0) led the wideouts with 8 targets but finished
with modest numbers. Stroud missed badly on a few throws early
which set the tone for the game.
TE Dalton Schultz: 40 snaps (71.4%), 19.4% tgt share
TE Cade Stover: 19 snaps (33.9%), 3.2% tgt share
TE Irv Smith: 9 snaps (16.1%), 0.0% tgt share
Schultz had 6 targets but caught only 2 for 21 yards.
Etienne (16 touches) and Bigsby (11 touches) continue to
split the majority of running back work. Both are low value Flex
options given the poor nature of this offense.
Pacheco (6 touches) sustained a rib injury in this game,
putting an end to a disappointing season that saw him miss significant
time due a leg injury. Expect Perine and Carson Steele to see
a lot of action in Week 18.
Brown (7 tgts) saw his snap share increase from 27% last
week to 40% this week. His target share was respectable something
in the 20s would be ideal. With KC using five wideouts it’s difficult
for any of them to have a shot at their ceiling. Worthy is the
most reliable Chiefs wideout at the moment.
TE Travis Kelce: 55 snaps (88.7%), 28.9% tgt share
TE Noah Gray: 28 snaps (45.2%), 2.6% tgt share
Kelce (8-84-10) had his best game since Week 8 at Las Vegas
(10-90-1). Look for him and the rest of the KC starters to take
a seat next week with nothing to play for.
Gus Edwards was Inactive. Dobbins (19-76-1, 1-7-0) returned
to the lead back role after a 4-week absence due to a knee injury.
He handled 20 carries. This game got out of hand which allowed
Haskins (9 touches) to see the most work he’s seen all season.
Chargers have clinched a playoff spot so we may see more of Haskins
in Week 18.
Puka (14 tgts) continues to be the alpha receiver in this
offense, ahead of Kupp (3 tgts). Stafford struggled to complete
passes to anyone else. 10 of Stafford’s 17 completions went to
Puka. His 50 percent target share was the highest of any WR in
Week 17.
TE Colby Parkinson: 23 snaps (40.4%), 3.6% tgt share
TE Tyler Higbee: 17 snaps (29.8%), 10.7% tgt share
TE Hunter Long: 13 snaps (22.8%), 0.0% tgt share
TE Davis Allen: 10 snaps (17.5%), 3.6% tgt share
Rams are running a four-headed committee at tight end now
that Higbee is back. No thanks.
Abdullah (20-115-0, 3-32-0) worked as the lead back in this
game handling 23 touches. His previous highest touch count in
a game this season was 13 back in Week 12 against the Broncos.
Mattison (10-32-0, 1-6-0) had 11 touches. This workload split
should carry over into Week 18.
Miami won the battle of the backup QBs in a low-scoring affair
(20-3) against the Browns. Hill caught all of his targets (8)
for 105 yards. Jaylen Waddle was Inactive.
TE Julian Hill: 37 snaps (61.7%), 0.0% tgt share
TE Jonnu Smith: 29 snaps (48.3%), 16.7% tgt share
TE Durham Smythe: 17 snaps (28.3%), 0.0% tgt share
Just 4 targets for Jonnu (3-26-1) but he did find the endzone.
Jefferson (8-92-0) got off to a slow start and finished with
a somewhat muted line considering Darnold threw for 377 yards
and 3 TDs. He led the team with 11 targets. Nailor (5-81-1) had
his best day of the season.
TE T.J. Hockenson: 50 snaps (69.4%), 14.6% tgt share
TE Josh Oliver: 39 snaps (54.2%), 0.0% tgt share
TE Johnny Mundt: 8 snaps (11.1%), 2.4% tgt share
TV production crew was told pre-game that Gibson would start,
however Rhamondre was on the field to start the game. It didn’t
matter as the Patriots got boat-raced and Stevenson finished with
2 touches. Gibson handled 12 touches for 63 yards.
Helped by a kickoff return TD, the Giants scored 45 points
on just 56 offensive snaps. Tracy (20-59-0, 2-14-0) broke of a
40-yard run, otherwise averaged 1 per carry on his other 19 attempts.
33 touches for Barkley (31-167-0, 2-2-0) actually isn’t surprising,
especially with Hurts not playing. Barkley needs 101 rushing yards
in Week 18 (against NYG) to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season
rushing record. Will the Eagles sit him?
3rd string QB Tanner McKee had to enter the game after Pickett
left with an injury. No problem for Smith (6-120-2) who led the
team with 7 targets. Just 19 pass attempts for the Eagles.
Warren (16 touches) played ahead of Najee (15 touches) in
this game as Najee did most of his damage late in the 4th quarter
when the game was already decided.
Pickens (7 tgts) returned after a three-game absence and
got his normal high snap share. Williams (2 tgts) continues to
be an afterthought in this offense.
Kenneth Walker has been placed on IR ending his season. Charbonnet
(15-57-0, 3-19-0) took over the lead back role as expected with
Walker out. However, McIntosh (7-46-0) had 7 touches.
Guerendo (9-34-0, 4-65-0) was back in the saddle this week
and received 13 touches including 4 receptions for 65 yards. The
49ers used Deebo (3 carries) as their backup RB. Taylor had zero
touches.
Bucky (20-113-0, 4-77-0) dominated the backfield for Tampa
Bay and looked good doing it. White had just 7 touches and Tucker
(8-39-0, 1-5-0) got some action given the blowout nature of the
game.
Evans (8-97-2) led the team with 9 targets. He needs 85 yards
in Week 18 to hit 1000 for the season. McMillan caught all of
his targets for a 5-51-2 line.
TE Payne Durham: 59 snaps (76.6%), 9.4% tgt share
TE Devin Culp: 20 snaps (26.0%), 12.5% tgt share
TE Ko Kieft: 20 snaps (26.0%), 0.0% tgt share
Cade Otton was Inactive. Durham (2-36-1) is an acceptable
fill-in when Otton is out. He likely would’ve played a higher
snap percentage had the game been close.
Jayden Daniels (16-127-0) was the best runner for the Commanders
in Week 17. Robinson (13-60-0, 2-9-0) continue to lead the three-man
RBBC but is in low-end RB2 territory.
Zaccheaus (8-85-1) has carved out the No.2 wide receiver
role with Dyami Brown and Noah Brown out. Zaccheaus led the team
with 9 targets. McLaurin caught just 1 pass on 7 targets.
TE Zach Ertz: 55 snaps (66.3%), 20.0% tgt share
TE John Bates: 43 snaps (51.8%), 2.9% tgt share
TE Ben Sinnott: 8 snaps (9.6%), 0.0% tgt share
Ertz (6-72-2) had his best game of the season on 7 targets.
