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One of the most crucial parts of playing fantasy football is playing the match ups. Now some players are match up proof you are not going to sit Aaron Rodgers<\/a> or Antonio Brown<\/a>. Below are some week 17 fantasy football start\u00a0and sits to help you win this week.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> quarterback Blake Bortles<\/a> has been one of the biggest disappointment at quarterback this season. He is averaging 14 fantasy points per game this season. He is coming off a solid week 16 where he totaled 25 fantasy points. In week 17 he is going up against the Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> who are giving up the seventh most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. When he played the Colts earlier this season he scored 25 fantasy points.<\/p>\n Seattle Seahawks<\/strong> quarterback Russell Wilson<\/a> has been inconsistent throughout most of the season. He is coming off back to back 20 plus fantasy point games. This week he is going up against division rival the San Francisco 49ers<\/strong>. They are currently giving up the 12th most fantasy points to quarterbacks. With the injury to there running backs Wilson should continue to produce fantasy points this week.<\/p>\n New Orleans Saints<\/strong> running back Mark Ingram <\/a>has been one of the biggest boom or bust player this season. He is averaging 11 fantasy points per game. He has six games of double digits and nine points in single digits. In week 17 he is going up against the the Atlanta Falcons<\/strong> who are giving up the ninth most fantasy points to running backs this season. He scored 18 fantasy points against them earlier this season.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns<\/strong> running back Isaiah Crowell<\/a> started off the season hot but has since been a little inconsistent. He is averaging nine fantasy points per game this season. He is averaging nine fantasy points per game over his last four games. The Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> have talked about sitting there starters and are giving up the fifth most fantasy points to running back.<\/p>\n Detroit Lions<\/strong> wide receiver Golden Tate <\/a>started off the season slow but has been solid in the second half of the season. He is averaging 10 fantasy points over his last five games. He is going up against the Green Bay Packers<\/strong> in a must win game who are also giving up the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season.<\/p>\n Green Bay Packers<\/strong> wide receiver Devante Adams is averaging 10 fantasy points per game this season. He has been a boom or bust player over the last few games. He has three games of 10 or more and two games of town or fewer points. The game is against the Detroit Lions<\/strong> for the division title.<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills<\/strong> tight end Charles Clay<\/a> has been one of the tight ends over the last few weeks. In his last three games he has scored and has 11 or more points in the last three. He is going up against the New York Jets<\/strong> who are giving up the fifth most fantasy points to tight ends this season.<\/p>\n Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> tight end Zack Ertz<\/a> has been a solid tight end over the second half of the season. Since week nine he is averaging seven fantasy points per game. In week 17 he is going up against the Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> who are giving up the seventh most fantasy points to tight ends.<\/p>\n Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> quarterback Andy Dalton<\/a> was a solid bye week fill in this season averaging 16 fantasy points per game this season. Since week 10 he is only averaging only 13 fantasy points per game. He is going up against the Baltimore Ravens<\/strong> who are giving up the ninth fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Last time Dalton faced the Ravens he only scored 12 fantasy points.<\/p>\n San Diego Chargers<\/strong> quarterback Philip Rivers<\/a> has struggled at times this season. He is currently averaging 15 fantasy points per game this season. Over his last five games he is averaging only 14 fantasy points. He is going up against the Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> who are giving up the ninth fewest fantasy points per game. He is a risky play in week 17.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Rams<\/strong> running back Todd Gurley <\/a>has been a solid flex. Over most of the season and is averaging nine fantasy points per game this season. He has been a little inconsistent over the last few weeks he has two games of three fantasy points and two games of 14 fantasy points. With a difficult match up vs the Arizona Cardinals<\/strong> who have been tough on running backs this season he is a risky play in week 17.<\/p>\n Washington Redskins<\/strong> running back Robert Kelly<\/a> has been a solid waiver wire add since taking over for Matt Jones<\/a>. He is averaging seven fantasy points per game this season. In week 17 he has a tough match up vs the New York Giants<\/strong> who are giving up the eighth fewest fantasy points to running backs this season.<\/p>\n Oakland Raiders<\/strong> wide receiver Amari Cooper<\/a> has been one of the biggest boom or bust receiver this season. He has six games in double digits and nine fantasy points in single digits. He has six games of five points or less. With the injury to Derek Carr<\/a> he is a risky play. He is going up against the Denver Broncos<\/strong> who have allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.<\/p>\n Washington Redskins<\/strong> wide receiver Jamison Crowder <\/a>was one of the best wide receivers in fantasy. In week five thru thirteen he averaged 11 fantasy points per game. Since then he has totaled only three fantasy points in the last three games. This week he is going up against the New York Giants<\/strong> who are allowing the ninth fewest fantasy points wide receiver this season.<\/p>\n San Diego Chargers<\/strong> tight end Antonio Gates<\/a> is coming off a solid game where he scored 16 fantasy points. Gates has been very touchdown dependent this season. He is going up against the Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> who are allowing the fourth fewest points to tight ends this season. Last time he faced the Chiefs he had only two points.<\/p>\n New England Patriots<\/strong> tight end Martellus Bennett <\/a>has been very inconsistent this season. He has three games of seven or more fantasy points. Four games of three or less fantasy points. He is also a risky play cause there is a chance he might not play the whole game vs the Miami Dolphins<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWeek 17 Fantasy Football Start and Sits<\/h2>\n
Starts<\/h2>\n
Blake Bortles<\/a><\/h3>\n
Russell Wilson<\/a><\/h3>\n
Mark Ingram<\/a><\/h3>\n
Isaiah Crowell<\/a><\/h3>\n
Golden Tate<\/a><\/h3>\n
Devante Adams<\/h3>\n
Charles Clay<\/a><\/h3>\n
Zach Ertz<\/a><\/h3>\n
Sits<\/h2>\n
Andy Dalton<\/a><\/h3>\n
Philip Rivers<\/a><\/h3>\n
Todd Gurley<\/a><\/h3>\n
Robert Kelley<\/a><\/h3>\n
Amari Cooper<\/a><\/h3>\n
Jamison Crowder<\/a><\/h3>\n
Antonio Gates<\/a><\/h3>\n
Martellus Bennett<\/a><\/h3>\n