Fabs Top 10 team defenses
1. 49ers D/ST at Raiders
2. Cowboys D/ST at Titans (TNF)
3. Chiefs D/ST vs. Broncos
4. Eagles D/ST vs. Saints
5. Ravens D/ST vs. Steelers
6. Giants D/ST vs. Colts
7. Chargers D/ST vs. Rams
8. Jaguars D/ST at Texans
9. Jets D/ST at Seahawks
10. Buccaneers D/ST vs. Panthers
Week 17 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 17 Start ‘Em: Defenses
Start of the Week
Eagles D/ST vs. Saints (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Eagles defense is one of the top units in fantasy football, and this week’s matchup against the Saints makes it an elite option. New Orleans has committed 24 giveaways, allowed 31 sacks and is averaging just 59 plays per game, so Philadelphia is in a good position this week.
Start ‘Em
Chiefs D/ST vs. Broncos (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Chiefs D/ST had a respectable eight fantasy points last week, and I like it to produce an even better number in a plus matchup against the Broncos. Russell Wilson has looked awful most of the year, and Denver has scored the fewest points and allowed an NFL high 57 sacks.
More Starts
• Giants D/ST vs. Colts (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Jaguars D/ST at Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Chargers D/ST vs. Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Bargains
• 49ers D/ST at Raiders ($2,900)
• Falcons D/ST vs. Cardinals ($2,700)
Sit of the Week
Rams D/ST at Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Rams defense went off last week, scoring 21 fantasy points in a blowout win over the Broncos. I wouldn’t chase the points, though, as a tougher matchup against Justin Herbert and the explosive Chargers offense awaits. Don’t rush to add (or start) the Rams in Week 17.
Sit ‘Em
Bengals D/ST vs. Bills (Mon. 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Bengals D/ST can be a useful option when the matchup is right, but the matchup couldn’t be more wrong against Josh Allen and the Bills. Defenses have averaged just 5.3 fantasy points facing this offense, which is fourth in points scored and second in yards.
More Sits
• Broncos D/ST at Chiefs (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Saints D/ST at Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Vikings D/ST at Packers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Fades
• Dolphins D/ST at Patriots ($3,500)
• Colts D/ST at Giants ($3,300)
Fabs Top 10 kickers
1. Harrison Butker vs. Broncos
2. Justin Tucker vs. Steelers
3. Tyler Bass at Bengals (MNF)
4. Brett Maher at Titans (TNF)
5. Cameron Dicker vs. Rams
6. Graham Gano vs. Colts
7. Robbie Gould at Raiders
8. Nick Folk vs. Dolphins
9. Jake Elliott vs. Saints
10. Riley Patterson at Texans
Week 17 Start ‘Em: Kickers
Start of the Week
Harrison Butker vs. Broncos (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Butker ranks tied for just 14th in fantasy points per game among kickers, but he’s still a strong option this week in a plus matchup against the Broncos. Their defense has allowed 37 field goals and has given up the second-most fantasy points to opposing kickers this season.
More Starts
• Cameron Dicker vs. Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Nick Folk vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Robbie Gould at Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Dicker over 1.5 field goals made (-125)
Week 17 Sit ‘Em: Kickers
Sit of the Week
Evan McPherson vs. Bills (Mon. 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN): McPherson has been on the kicker’s version of the “struggle bus,” missing a field goal and an extra point last week. He’s also scored eight or fewer fantasy points in three straight games, and the Bills have surrendered just 6.3 fantasy points per game to kickers in 2022.
More Sits
• Daniel Carlson vs. 49ers (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Wil Lutz at Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Brandon McManus at Chiefs (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
