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Wide receiver wasn’t any less chaotic, as Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Nico Collins, Jaylen Waddle, Jameson Williams, DK Metcalf and Drake London recorded fewer than 10 points in half-PPR formats, while Parker Washington outscored all but two wideouts. Finally, tight end was the gift that keeps on giving. Four of the current top seven at the position are Chig Okonkwo, Taysom Hill, AJ Barner, and Elijah Higgins. Popular top-10 options such as Trey McBride, Colston Loveland, Travis Kelce, and Colby Parkinson all finished with fewer than five half-PPR points.
Here’s a look at Week 17 fantasy football rankings. Toggle between standard, half PPR (point per reception) and full PPR to see where players rank in your league’s format. Scroll to the bottom to view the complete rankings.
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(The risers and sleepers sections will focus on players available in at least 60% of Yahoo leagues. All snap and target data from PFF.)
Week 17 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Risers and sleepers
Saints QB Tyler Shough (13% rostered) – Over the last four weeks, Shough is the fantasy QB9 in points per game. The rookie has eclipsed 17 fantasy points in four in a row and five of his last six. He’s a solid streamer against a Titans team that’s allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season.
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (9% – if healthy) – Mariota injured his hand on Saturday, but there is a chance he’ll play in Week 17. If the veteran suits up, he’ll get the best matchup on the entire slate. On the season, Dallas has ceded the most points to the position, including at least 16.2 to all but one passer (Geno Smith in Week 11). A whopping 10 quarterbacks have surpassed 24 points against this defense in 2025.
Week 17 fantasy football running back rankings: Risers and sleepers
Cardinals RB Michael Carter (42%) – While his usage might have been lower than we’d hoped, Carter was Arizona’s lead back on Sunday. He more than doubled the other two backs in snaps (30), routes (17) and opportunities (13). That kind of role should play well against a Bengals defense that’s surrendered the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this campaign. An incredible 23 backs have racked up double-digit half-PPR points against Cincinnati, including 14 with 14+ points.
Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (29%) – In his return, Rodriguez was Washington’s lead back on Saturday, leading the squad in snaps (28), routes (10) and opportunities (16). The 26-year-old has now garnered double-digit carries in five of his last six games. The 13 backs to record 10 or more carries against Dallas have averaged 16.3 half-PPR points, with the lowest total being 8 points.
Rams RB Blake Corum (41%) – While Kyren Williams continues to maintain a heavy lead in the Los Angeles backfield, Corum has gotten his fair share of touches. The 25-year-old has touched the ball 13, 11, and 15 times in his last three games, and he ranks as the RB8 in fantasy since Week 13. Corum’s six carries inside the five during that stretch ranks fourth at the position.
Browns RB Dylan Sampson (11%) or Trayveon Williams (0%) – Quinshon Judkins suffered a brutal leg injury in Week 16, which means the Browns will have a new starting running back this week. Dylan Sampson would likely lead the pack if healthy. In the two games where he’s received at least nine touches, Sampson has posted 13.3 and 15.2 half-PPR points. If Sampson can’t go, Williams would likely be the better fantasy option due to receiving upside. While they finished tied for second on the team in snaps last week, Williams had the edge in routes (11 to 5) and targets (4 to 1).
Other RB streaming options – Emmanuel Wilson (37% – jumps to No. 1 if Josh Jacobs is out), Tyjae Spears (26%), Jawhar Jordan (8%), Jaylen Wright (14%), Devin Singletary (25%), Raheim Sanders (0%)
Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Risers and sleepers
Patriots WR Mack Hollins (3%) – With Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas both banged up, Hollins could be an elite streamer for Week 17, especially in PPR formats. Against the Ravens, Hollins led the team in snaps (49) and ranked second in targets (9). The result was his fourth outing with more than 10 PPR points in his last eight games.
Jaguars WR Parker Washington (23%) – While Washington ranked third behind Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr. in snaps on Sunday, he led the team in targets (9), receptions (6), and receiving yards (145). While the quality of Denver’s outside corners certainly had something to do with it, the usage is noteworthy. Another friendly matchup awaits in Week 17, as the Colts ranked third-worst against slot wideouts entering Week 16.
Broncos WR Troy Franklin (51%) – This is technically cheating, since Franklin is rostered in 51% of Yahoo leagues, but it is a brutal week for those needing to stream at wideout. Pat Bryant suffered a scary-looking concussion on Sunday, which makes him doubtful at best for Week 17. Bryant’s injury should allow Franklin get closer to the role where he was averaging nine targets over the five games before the bye.
Other WR streaming options – Jets WR Adonai Mitchell (19%), Bears WR Luther Burden III (16% – if healthy), Patriots WR Kyle Williams (2%), Panthers WR Jalen Coker (15%), Raiders WR Tre Tucker (41%)
Week 17 fantasy football tight end rankings: Risers and sleepers
Saints ‘TE’ Taysom Hill (1%) – The answer to who would be the Saints’ lead back sans Devin Neal and Alvin Kamara was not Audric Estime or Evan Hull — it was Taysom Hill. The 35-year-old garnered six targets, 12 carries and one pass attempt en route to 13.3 half-PPR points. While Hill is capable of dropping a dud at any given time, that kind of usage is impossible to ignore, especially at a position like tight end.
Bears TE Colston Loveland (43%) – While Loveland’s performance on Saturday was certainly disappointing, he’ll be in a great position to bounce back in Week 17. The Bears will be taking on the 49ers, who have allowed six touchdowns to tight ends over their last six games.
Other TE streaming options – Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (4%), Rams TE Colby Parkinson (31%), Seahawks TE AJ Barner