{"id":127397,"date":"2022-01-02T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=127397"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:13:18","slug":"week-17-draftkings-plays-trey-lance-ronald-jones-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/01\/02\/week-17-draftkings-plays-trey-lance-ronald-jones-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 17 DraftKings Plays: Trey Lance, Ronald Jones, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 16 is in the books and it\u2019s on to the next one. One of my favorite parts is fantasy football. One of my favorite aspects of fantasy football has become playing on DraftKings. Every week is like a new puzzle to figure out. Whether you are more of a cash game player or a tournament player, each presents a unique challenge. Let\u2019s take a look at the best Week 17 DraftKings plays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 17 DraftKings Plays<\/b><\/h2>\n

Week 16 Recap<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always good to be completely transparent and demonstrate accountability. That\u2019s what I like to do with everything I do and that goes for fantasy football as well. Whether it\u2019s bold takes or DraftKings recommendations, I always like to keep track of wins and losses. It\u2019s not only good for the readers to know, but also helps me learn from mistakes moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking back at Week 16, it was worse than last week. This week 40% of the recommendations hit the 2.5x value we look for in cash game lineups. This time the wide receiver group led the way with a 50% success rate. Meanwhile, the running back group brought up the rear this week with a 28.6% success rate. It was not a profitable week. The cash build lost all seven double-ups and went 1-3 in H2Hs. We\u2019ll look to do even better with the picks and get back into the profits in the Week 17 DraftKings plays.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Week 15 \u2013 $373 \u2192 $66 <\/span>($307 LOSS)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Year Total \u2013 $5,531 \u2192 $5,382 <\/span>($149 LOSS)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Week 17 DraftKings Plays<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Quarterbacks<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Jalen Hurts (PHI) \u2013 $6,600 @ WAS<\/b><\/p>\n

    First, let’s get something out of the way right away. In cash games, play Trey Lance. It is simply too cheap of a price tag to pass up. With that out of the way, Jalen Hurts is a great option this weekend. Despite last week’s letdown, Hurts has still been the most consistent fantasy quarterback this season as nobody has more QB1 finishes. That is because he brings such a high floor due to his rushing ability. Hurts also has an amazing matchup this week against the Washington Football Team<\/a>. Washington has allowed more DraftKings points to quarterbacks than any other team. Hurts also just scored 29.6 DraftKings points against Washington two weeks ago. In that game, he had almost 300 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns. It is likely that he will be able to do whatever he wants again in this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Trey Lance (SF) \u2013 $4,800 v HOU<\/b><\/p>\n

    A running quarterback in a great offense at a super cheap price? Yes, please! Trey Lance is going to be the chalkiest quarterback on the slate, especially in cash games, but rightfully so. Even if he was $1,000 more he would likely be the most popular so, at this price, it is a no-brainer. Lance has only started one game this year and in that game, he had 16 carries for 89 yards. It is very clear that the San Francisco 49ers<\/a> will tailor the playbook to suit his strengths. In that game, Lance only had 15.6 DraftKings points but he also scored no touchdowns either through the air or with his legs and had less than 200 yards passing and an interception. That seems like the absolute floor<\/a> in a full start this week against the Houston Texans<\/a>. The Texans have been decent against quarterbacks but mostly because they have been getting run all over, which still plays to Lance\u2019s strengths. The 49ers have the second-highest implied total on the slate at 28.5 points. There really is no reason to fade Lance in cash games this week. Jam him in and spend the salary elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Trey Lance at 4.8k on #DraftKings<\/a> this week… pic.twitter.com\/0agIk6meUq<\/a><\/p>\n

    — \u2734\ufe0fRob Norton\u2734\ufe0f (@norton0723) December 30, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n